(King Yeongjo’s grandson) Considered to be one of the most successful rulers of Joseon.
Yi San (MBC 2007) (Wind of the Palace) is about the life of the King. The drama
Painter of the Wind (SBS 2008) – about famous painter Shin Yun-bok (born 1758) is also set during his reign. Based on the novel, the drama has a twist as it presents the painter as a woman who pretended to be a man. See my post on some of his
portraits of gisaengs. Sungkyunkwan Scandal(KBS2 2010) also set during King Jeongjo’s reign.
Eight Days Mystery of Jeongjo (2007) tells the story of assassination attempts on the King during an 8 day period. The martial arts fusion drama Warrior
Baek Dong Soo (SBS 2011) centres around the
Crown Prince Sado conspiracy