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The Crowned Clown 왕이 된 남자

Also known as: 王이 된 男子 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The Crowned Clown (Korean: 왕이 된 남자) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, and Kim Sang-kyung. A remake of the 2012 film Masquerade, the series centers on the tale of a Joseon King and his doppelganger, a clown whom he puts on the throne to escape the intense power struggles afflicting the royal court.

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The Crowned Clown (왕이 된 남자) — verified Korean drama (TV series). On tvN. Directed by Kim Hee-won. 10 verified cast.

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What is The Crowned Clown?
The Crowned Clown (Korean: 왕이 된 남자) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, and Kim Sang-kyung. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07, via KoreaAPI).
Who stars in The Crowned Clown?
Cast includes Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, Kim Sang-kyung, Jung Hye-young, Jang Gwang, Kwon Hae-hyo, Jang Young-nam, Lee Kyu-han, Lee Moo-saeng, Yoon Jong-bin (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
Who directed The Crowned Clown?
The Crowned Clown was directed by Kim Hee-won (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What network or platform is The Crowned Clown on?
The Crowned Clown — original network/platform: tvN (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's episodes?
The Crowned Clown — Episodes: 16 (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's genre?
The Crowned Clown — Genre: drama film, cultural history, romance film (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's original language?
The Crowned Clown — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's title?
The Crowned Clown — Title: The Crowned Clown (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's korean title?
The Crowned Clown — Korean Title: 왕이 된 남자 (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's year?
The Crowned Clown — Year: 2019 (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's country?
The Crowned Clown — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's medium?
The Crowned Clown — Medium: television series (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's based on?
The Crowned Clown — Based On: 2012 film Masquerade (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's network?
The Crowned Clown — Network: tvN (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's premiere?
The Crowned Clown — Premiere: 2019년 1월 7일 (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).
What is The Crowned Clown's finale?
The Crowned Clown — Finale: 2019년 3월 4일 (verified via Wikidata Q59398667 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Crowned Clown 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC; TMDB 85405 2026-09-07 13:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-07).

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