Dance of Breaking Sky

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Dance of Breaking Sky

1980- 1980

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

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War & Politics

Overview

Drama about Sejo's ousting and murder of King Danjong. Was cancelled early as the story too closely resembled contemporary politics at the time.

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Jung Ae-ri

Seolli

Kim Heung Ki

Prince Suyang

Yun Yoo-sun

King Danjong

Baek Yoon-sik

King Munjong

Shin Gu

Kim Jong Seo

Lee Ill-woong

Han Myeong Hoe

Creative team

Created by: Lee Cheol-hyang
Written by: Lee Cheol-hyang

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