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2015
1 Season
7.5 (109)

Watch the Korean drama that has received recognition for its romanticized version of a classic. Follow the fall of a royal family and how each character deals with the consequences that take place. Watch as the twisting events unfold after the overthrowing of Princess Jeongmyeong. This highly rated drama reveals how strongly love, hope, and consequences effect entire generations. The troubles and conflicting emotions of both older and younger generations is seen through a family's intention to win back what was once rightfully theirs. Examine the Korean culture and become familiar with its family-centered, relationship and emotion driven ideals, and progressive reasoning.

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Seasons

50. Episode 50

September 29, 2015

Princess Jungmyung must make a decision on the future of Joseon.

49. Episode 49

September 29, 2015

In an effort to avoid yet another war with Qing, Princess Jungmyung uses Kim Ja Jeom against his old ally Kang Joo Seon.

48. Episode 48

September 22, 2015

The 17th King of Joseon is crowned, and immediately a challenger appears.

47. Episode 47

September 21, 2015

With King Injo suffering from poor health, the politicians around him scramble to take up power as soon as he lets it go.

46. Episode 46

September 15, 2015

Kim Ja Jeom and Kang Joo Seon have begun plans to take down the Princess and the new Crown Prince.

45. Episode 45

September 14, 2015

Kim Ja Jeom attempts to install his own choice as Crown Prince while King Injo is distracted by the death of his son.

44. Episode 44

September 8, 2015

Following the Crown Prince returning from a forced stay in Qing, King Injo fears that his son is after his throne.

43. Episode 43

September 7, 2015

Princess Jungmyung and the Qing General come together to take down Kang Joo Seon.

42. Episode 42

September 1, 2015

The Crown Prince must make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure Joseon's survival in a second war against the Qing dynasty.

41. Episode 41

August 31, 2015

As Qing attackers approach Joseon, selfish ministers work to ensure they will be on the winning side.

40. Episode 40

August 25, 2015

Later Jin wants Joseon to renounce their allegiance to Ming, and bow down to the new Qing dynasty.

39. Episode 39

August 24, 2015

Ten years have passed, and Joseon and Later Jin have an uneasy and fragile alliance after their first war.

38. Episode 38

August 18, 2015

Alliances are created and destroyed as the royal army attempts to take the castle back from insurgents.

37. Episode 37

August 17, 2015

With a new power-balance in play, King Neungyang frets about his legacy as king while Princess Jungmyung makes plans.

36. Episode 36

August 11, 2015

Former Police Chief Lee Gwal returns to the capital with an army in tow, intent to get his revenge on the king who cast him out.

35. Episode 35

August 10, 2015

Princess Jungmyung has regained the initiative, and a reeling King Neungyang must plan his next move.

34. Episode 34

August 4, 2015

The city rallies around their princess and fights to parry Court Maid Jo's blow.

33. Episode 33

August 3, 2015

Court Maid Jo has initiated a plot that will implicate Princess Jungmyung and remove her once and for all.

32. Episode 32

July 28, 2015

As Princess Jungmyung becomes more and more of a thorn in his side, King Neungyang pledges to remove her.

31. Episode 31

July 27, 2015

King Neungyang still does not feel he has a proper hold on the throne after a months rule.

30. Episode 30

July 21, 2015

When Prince Neungyang takes power, attempts to wipe out everything Gwanghae held dear.

29. Episode 29

July 20, 2015

King Gwanghae throws up his last effort at keeping the rebels away from his throne, and protecting his people.

28. Episode 28

July 14, 2015

Joo Won is being held in Later Jin, and King Gwanghae must decide between protecting his thrown and protecting his sister.

27. Episode 27

July 13, 2015

In a desperate attempt to turn the tide of the political battle, Princess Jungmyung obtains an interesting proposal.

26. Episode 26

July 7, 2015

After the tide turns in the war with Later Jin, Joseon must scramble to ensure it has a future.

25. Episode 25

July 6, 2015

Joo Won tries to balance his loyalty to Gwanghae's orders with trying to protect him from the danger that waits back home.

24. Episode 24

June 30, 2015

Joseon soldiers are ready to go to battle along with Ming, while King Gwanghae puts contingency plans in place.

23. Episode 23

June 29, 2015

King Gwanghae can only watch as Prince Neungyang whips Joseon into a fury over Gwanghae refusing to become involved in the upcoming battle between Ming and Later Jin.

22. Episode 22

June 23, 2015

Prince Neungyang has come back to face Gwanghae and attempt to force his hand on the topic of sending Joseon troops to Ming.

21. Episode 21

June 17, 2015

King Gwanghae decides to unveil to the country that Princess Jungmyung has come back, despite the power this would give his detractors.

20. Episode 20

Gyosan plan is foiled so he endes up on on the run and Gwanghae closes in on his conspirators.

19. Episode 19

June 15, 2015

Hwa Yi chooses to help King Gwanghae root out Gyosan's treasonous plot by acting as a double-agent.

18. Episode 18

June 9, 2015

Hwa Yi reveals her identity to King Gwanghae as Queen Dowager Inmok faces punishment for allegedly plotting treason.

17. Episode 17

June 8, 2015

Fair Princess Jungmyung lives a life of the highest privilege, until her half-brother Prince Gwanghae executes the rightful crown prince and usurps the throne. Exiled from court, Jungmyung goes under disguise as a man and le

16. Episode 16

June 2, 2015

The Queen Dowager finds the beads she left her deceased daughter on her own doorstep.

15. Episode 15

June 1, 2015

The Queen Dowager discovers the beads she left her deceased daughter on her own doorstep.

14. Episode 14

May 26, 2015

Following the poisonous gas incident, Joo Won has to take responsibility for bringing an outsider into the weaponry bureau.

13. Episode 13

May 25, 2015

All production comes to a halt when an accident occurs at the weaponry bureau. Hwa Yi must flee or risk being condemned as a Japanese spy.

12. Episode 12

May 19, 2015

Hwa Yi proves her worth at the weaponry bureau by demonstrating the Japanese method of sulfur smelting.

11. Episode 11

May 18, 2015

Princess Jungmyung continues to pose as Hwa Yi so she can work for the weapons bureau and attempt to get closer to King Gwanghae.

10. Episode 10

May 12, 2015

Joo Won must choose between retrieving the sulfur that is his mission, or rescuing the stranger that saved his life.

9. Episode 9

May 11, 2015

Hwa Yi helps Joo Won set up a business deal to obtain sulfur, in the hope that he will be able repay her.

8. Episode 8

May 7, 2015

Hwa Yi goes to Edo to assist in a sulfur-related business deal. Hong Joo Won is on the same mission, for his post as head of the weaponry bureau.

7. Episode 7

May 6, 2015

Princess Jungmyung arrives in Japan and becomes Hwa Yi in order to protect her identity. King Gwanghae learns the truth about his father's death.

6. Episode 6

April 29, 2015

Court Lady Choi makes a sacrifice for Princess Jungmyung to escape. Haneum has launched his own investigation into the death of the late king, and isn't shy about sharing his findings.

5. Episode 5

April 28, 2015

When the people around King Gwanghae begin to eliminate potential threats to Gwanghae's throne on his behalf, the citizens of Hansung can only look on in dismay as their King turns into a tyrant

4. Episode 4

April 28, 2015

Prince Imhae's plot to frame Yeongchang and the Western faction comes to fruition, as King Gwanghae must choose between being the ruler he promised to be, and solidifying his power.

3. Episode 3

April 21, 2015

Princess Jungmyung and Grand Prince Yeongchang secretly venture outside the palace on First Full Moon Day and learn of the city gossip that King Gwanghae plans to murder them.

2. Episode 2

April 14, 2015

Crown Prince Gwanghae must persuade Queen Mother to pass the throne to him rather than to her baby, Grand Prince Yeongchang. A quarrel over power immediately threatens to harm the royal court.

1. Episode 1

April 13, 2015

Prince Gwanghae has been Crown Prince for 16 years without being confirmed. As the son of a concubine, he lacks the safety that his new-born brother has. As King Seojo contemplates rescinding Gwanghae's title, the nation is divided on who they support.

Description

Hwajung is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (50 episodes). The series first aired on April 13, 2015.

Where to Watch Hwajung

Hwajung is available for streaming on the MBC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Hwajung on demand at Amazon Prime.