Secret Door (비밀의 문)
Overview
A re-imagining of the legendary tale of the troubled father-son relationship between King Yeongjo and his only son Prince Sado. While his father insists on a strong and centralized government, Crown Prince Sado promotes social justice and equality throughout the kingdom. Throughout eight fateful years, the strain on their relationship — both familial and political — eventually evolves into a total breakdown, ending with one of the most tragic stories in Joseon history.
Top Cast
Lee Je-hoon
Crown Prince Sado
Kim You-jung
Seo Ji-dam
Yoon So-hee
Seo Ji-dam / Park Bingae
Han Suk-kyu
King Yeongjo
Park Eun-bin
Lady Hyegyeong
Kim Min-jong
Na Chul-joo
Lee Won-jong
Park Mun-su
Kwon Hae-hyo
Seo Kyoon
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
No overview available.
24 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
2014-09-22A document, thought long destroyed, tying King Yeongjo's ascension the throne to the Noron Faction, resurfaces. Crown Prince Sado distrupts the government by proclaiming the creation and distribution of books by commoners legal.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
2014-09-23Heung Bok's body is found and the conspiracy to cover-up his murder begins.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
2014-09-29Unsatisfied with the result of the investigation into Heung Bok's death, Crown Prince Sado re-opens the case, personally heading it himself.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
2014-09-30Prince Sado succumbs to all evidence painting Heung Bok as a traitor, that is until Ji Dam approaches him with proof to the contrary.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 5: Episode 5
2014-10-06With Ji Dam's help, Prince Sado delves deeper into the conspiracy behind Heung Bok's death.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 6: Episode 6
2014-10-07Ji Dam hides out in a brothel while Prince Sado discovers the meaning behind Jung Woon's dying message.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 7: Episode 7
2014-10-13Prince Sado seeks out the identity of the man Heung Bok's final royal painting.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 8: Episode 8
2014-10-14An investigation into yet another death leads Prince Sado to suspect one of the people he trusts most.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 9: Episode 9
2014-10-20Prince Sado is accused of murder.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 10: Episode 10
2014-10-21Teacher Park Moon Soo makes a deal to try and save Prince Sado from prison.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 11: Episode 11
2014-10-27Prince Sado becomes suspicious of his father's role in the document.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 12: Episode 12
2014-10-28King Yeongjo appoints a new Prime Minister and sets out to enact new tax reforms while Prince Sado struggles with what to do about his father.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 13: Episode 13
2014-11-03King Yeongjo unleashes his punishment on the booklenders.
Runtime: 61 minEpisode 14: Episode 14
2014-11-04King Yeongjo strips Prince Sado of all governing power. Three years later, Prince Sado begins a secret plan beginning with taking Kim Taek as his new teacher.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 15: Episode 15
2014-11-10In order to get his governing powers back, Prince Sado begins difficult negotiations with the Qing.
Runtime: 61 minEpisode 16: Episode 16
2014-11-11Kim Taek sets a plan in motion to oust and replace Prince Sado.
Runtime: 62 minEpisode 17: Episode 17
2014-11-17Prince Sado returns to the regency and sets out to make the country a better place for all classes.
Runtime: 61 minEpisode 18: Episode 18
2014-11-18King Yeongjo and Prince Sado clash over allowing commoners entrance to the civil service exam.
Runtime: 61 minEpisode 19: Episode 19
2014-11-24Prince Sado faces the fallout of allowing commoners take the civil service exam.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 20: Episode 20
2014-11-25The Noron set a new plan in motion to oust the Crown Prince.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 21: Episode 21
2014-12-01On the eve of the new Queen announcement ceremony, the Prince discovers a plot to assassinate the King.
Runtime: 62 minEpisode 22: Episode 22
2014-12-02The Noron set out to discover why the Prince has been sending funds to the North.
Runtime: 62 min
