"Ruler: Master of the Mask" (2017 Drama): Cast & Summary
Ruler: Mask of the Mask Wiki - 4 top young actors come together for a historical K-Drama full of political turbulence, corruption and romance.
katie, Kpopmap Member 3 min to read ·
Published : Apr 26, 2017
· Updated : Dec 12, 2023
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4 top young actors come together for a historical K-Drama full of political turbulence, corruption and romance.
"Ruler: Master of the Mask" is a Korean sageuk drama that's set back in the Joseon era. The drama gained massive following thanks to its impressive cast lineup, featuring some of the hottest young actors in the industry. It's been compared to KBS's 2016 hit series, "Love in the Moonlight", as they are both historical dramas set in the Joseon era with a dramatic combination of political righteousness and budding romance. The filming began in December 2016, with its first airing date set for May 10, 2017.
Get all the information you need to prepare yourself for one of the hottest historical dramas of 2017, "Ruler: Master of the Mask"!
Ruler: Master of the Mask (2017)
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Title: Ruler: Master of the Mask/Monarch/Gunju: Gamyeoneui Juin/군주: 가면의 주인
Director: Park WonGook
Writer: Jung HaeRi
Network: MBC
Runtime: May 10, 2017 ~ July 2017
# of Episodes: ~20
Language: Korean
Summary
Crown Prince, Lee Sun, fights against a powerful and wealthy organization called Pyunsoo-hwe that causes political corruption by having a monopoly of the nation's water supply. Pyunsoo-hwe controls the government behind the scenes, and Lee Sun takes back control as a just leader by overcoming adversity and obstacles thanks to the help of his love interest - Han GaEun.
Born with the highest honor of becoming a crown prince, he is a man of justice that will throw away everything for his love for GaEun and his citizens. He becomes a hero thanks to his love.
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Kim SoHyun as Han GaEun
She tries to get revenge on the crown prince for executing her father, but becomes the woman who is a key figure in helping the prince rise to his throne. She falls in love with the Prince Lee Sun.
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Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L) as Lee Sun the commoner
Born with a blessing that no commoner should have, Lee Sun is gifted with a bright brain fit for a genius. He falls in love with GaEun and vows to use his intelligence to become not a commoner, not a fake king, but the real king that's fit for GaEun's love.
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Yoon SoHee as Kim HwaGoon
Grand-daughter of DaeMok, who falls in love with the Crown Prince. She pours in everything for her love, but becomes more wicked as she is turned down.
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Heo JunHo as DaeMok
The leader of Pyunsoo-hwe, an organization with a monopoly of the nation's water supply. He's the villan behind the scenes who tries to take control of the government for good.
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Park ChilMin as WooBo
He is the mentor and teacher to the Crown Prince. With an unusual personality, behavior and looks, he surprisingly has a very wise mind.
Learn How To Say "You're Doing Too Much" In Korean With Kim JaeJoong & INFINITE's Nam WooHyun
Want to know how to say, "you're doing too much" in Korean? Learn the Korean phrase for it from "JaeFriends".
Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor < 1 min to read ·
Published : Apr 6, 2024
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One commonly used phrase among young people these days is, "you're doing too much". Want to learn how to say it in Korean? Keep reading!
"You're doing too much" is an informal slang phrase that means someone is trying too hard at something or overdoing something.
The Korean equivalent of "you're doing too much" can be "적당히 해" (jeokdanghi hae, informal) or "적당히 하세요" (jeokdanghi haseyo, formal).
"Jeokdanghi hae" literally means, "take it easy", "do it in moderation", or "don't overdo it".
In the latest episode of "JaeFriends" where INFINITE's Nam WooHyun appeared as a guest, host Kim JaeJoong asks if WooHyun's company officials ever tell him that he's overdoing his interaction with fans.
WooHyun said that while people at his company don't say anything, his members definitely tell him that he's doing too much.
Within such a context, even if the literal meaning of "jeokdanghi hae", or "jeokdanghi haseyo" isn't directly "you're doing too much", you can use the phrase to imply the same.
You can watch the full "JaeFriends" episode below.
To learn more fun Korean words, phrases, and slang, stay tuned to Your Korea Tutor - Kpopmap!
5 K-Dramas To Watch If You Enjoyed Heartwarming Rom-Com "Wedding Impossible"
With the conclusion of "Wedding Impossible", here's a few K-Dramas to watch in its absence.
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 4 min to read ·
Published : Apr 3, 2024
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"Wedding Impossible" has finally reached its long-awaited end, closing out in spectacular fashion. Led by Jun JongSeo, Moon SangMin, Kim DoWan, and Bae YoonKyung, the lighthearted rom-com made the start of the week enjoyable and fun. Watching them grow as people and in their relationships served as a source of inspiration to all.
Now that it's over, the drama's absence is already setting in. Although there are many more amazing K-Dramas currently on air, "Wedding Impossible" held a special place in audiences' hearts. If you're feeling dismayed about the tvN show's end, then you've come to the right place.
Here are a few K-Dramas to add to your watchlist following the conclusion of "Wedding Impossible"!
1. "Because This Is My First Life"
tvN
Cast: Lee MinKi, Jung SoMin, and others
Summary: Yoon JiHo is a single woman who dreams of becoming the main scriptwriter for a hit drama. Nam SeHee is a single, IT-worker who owns a house but owes a large mortgage. In order to alleviate the costs, he rents out a room and unknowingly agrees to sign on Yoon JiHo as a tenant. After various happenings and pressures from outside sources, they decide to enter into a contract marriage.
Reasons To Watch: "Because This Is My First Life" is a classic marriage contract K-Drama. Although the two main leads accidentally enter into each other's lives, they form an unlikely bond that becomes even stronger with every new episode. They become sturdy pillars of support, causing them to realize just how much they mean to one another, leading to true love.
2. "Love In Contact"
tvN
Cast: Park MinYoung, Ko KyungPyo, Kim JaeYoung, and more
Summary: Choi SangEun works as a contract marriage specialist, helping her clients to live the perfect single life. She decides to close down her business, but this proves to be difficult, as one of her last clients, Jung JiHo, happens to fall in love with her. Then there's top star, Kang HaeJin, who also employs SangEun's services and vies for her affection.
Reasons To Watch: Piloted by the rom-com queen herself, "Love In Contract" is lighthearted right down to its core. While there are moments of pure sincerity and genuine affection, you can be certain that there will be various scenes filled with side-splitting laughter. You'll become completely immersed, eager to find out how Choi SangEun and Jung JiHo's relationship will progress, crossing over the line between contract marriage specialist and client.
3. "Business Proposal"
SBS
Cast: Ahn HyoSeop, Kim SeJeong, Kim MinGue, Seor InA, and more
Summary: Shin HaRi is an ordinary office worker. One day, she disguises herself and attends a blind date in place of her friend Jin YoungSeo, with the goal of being rejected. Come to find out, the man she's meeting is the CEO of HaRi's company, Kang TaeMu. Plans backfire when he calls the next day, asking for HaRi's hand in marriage.
Watch Because: Similar to "Wedding Impossible", Shin HaRi jumps through numerous hoops to ensure her secret identity remains just that — a secret. Watching her live a double life provides limitless excitement. But the drama gets better as TaeMu and HaRi realize their feelings for each other, eventually transforming into a true couple right in front of our eyes.
4. "Doona!"
Netflix
Cast: Suzy, Yang SeJong, Kim DoWan, Park SeWan, Ha Young, and more
Summary: Lee DooNa is the main vocalist for idol group Dream Sweet. However, due to an accident, she has stepped away from the spotlight. Lee WonJun is a university student who just moved away from home and ended up at the same share house as DooNa. They meet and life is never quite the same for either of them.
Reasons To Watch: If you're a fan of second leads, you might want to check out "Doona!" which features Kim DoWan! He has much better luck in finding himself and someone to truly love here. Aside from the success of Kim DoWan's character, Suzy and Yang SeJong absolutely kill it. Their chemistry is sizzling and will have you binging through the series in an instant. If you start the series at night, beware, you might be in for an all-nighter if you do.
5. "My Lovely Liar"
tvN
Cast: Kim SoHyun, Hwang MinHyun,Seo JiHoon, Lee SiWoo, and more
Summary: Depicts the story of Mok SolHee, a woman who's cautious of others due to her ability to hear lies. She meets murder suspect, Kim DoHa, whom no one believes in. Their paths start to intertwine as they slowly learn more about one another and uncover the secrets that have remained hidden all these years.
Reasons To Watch: Just like "Doona!", no themes of contract marriage can be found in "My Lovely Liar". But in similar fashion to "Wedding Impossible", the main leads must navigate life together, slowly figuring out each other's various charms. They work through a mountainous pile of misunderstandings before they're finally able to be together, happy and in love.
Which K-Drama are you watching now that "Wedding Impossible" is over?
10 Actors Who Would Be Perfect In The K-Drama Adaptation Of Webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" [VOTE]
Which Korean actor should take the role of a attractive mermaid and chaebol? Here is our dream cast for the K-Drama adaptation of the webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" ("내가 사랑한 물고기").
Laure, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Mar 28, 2024
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With all the amazing webtoons-based dramas that have been released in the past couple of years, we have only become more excited about upcoming K-Dramas linked with webtoons.
The webtoon "The Mermaid I Loved" is a special case because the story was first written as a script for a drama production. The drama production is on its way and the webtoon was pre-released. The drama's production company, Group Eight, thought that in releasing it first as a webtoon they could showcase some of the various deep sea adventures of the story and also help garner attention for the drama.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The romance fantasy adventure webtoon “The Mermaid I Loved” ("내가 사랑한 물고기," literal translation, “The Fish I Loved”), written by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal (우주봄봄 and 부발), tells the story of a man whose intermittent transformations into a mermaid become increasingly uncontrollable as he experiences the emotion of love and spends time with a woman who he finds himself more and more attracted to. The season 1 of the webtoon ended on March 13th with 31 episodes.
Given the webtoon’s popularity, Group Eight is looking forward the positive effect the webtoon will have on the upcoming drama’s viewership. They have built a solid portfolio with dramas based on webtoons like "Taxi Driver", "My ID is Gangnam Beauty" and "A Good Day To Be A Dog". Among their awaited projects is the reboot of the popular drama "Princess Hours" (2006).
Currently, there are no actors cast for “The Mermaid I Loved”. Fans of the webtoon are waiting for the announcement of the cast. We can already think of actors and actresses who would be perfect for the roles!
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
We at Kpopmap have thought up a cast of actors who would suit this drama amazingly.
1. Sim Kai (심카이), a mermaid and 3rd generation chaebol
Sim Kai is the lead male character. He discovered he was a mermaid 12 years ago and he pretends to be a human.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
When he shares physical touch with a woman, his fish scales begin to appear and he transforms back into his mermaid form. Because of this, he avoids all contact with women and has been single his whole life.
But due to his handsome looks, he has a lot of girls chasing after him, so he hired YaNa to pretend to be his girlfriend. However, he can’t help himself from having physical contact with YaNa even if it means he won’t be able breathe.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Kai is the son of the jewelry brand Inoroo, or 3rd generation chaebol, but he is not interested in the family business and instead prefers performing as a mermaid at the aquarium.
The actor must possess features suitable for long hair and a muscular physique to be able to portray a mermaid. He should exude charm and look dazzling in a suit, while also being capable of conveying a mix of cynicism, cuteness, and panic in his expressions. Comfort with underwater filming is also mandatory.
Moon SangMin, WEi's Kim YoHan, Baek SungChul, Kim MyungSoo (INFINITE's L), and Chae JongHyeop could be a good match.
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Not only would they look stunning with long hair and looks amazing in suits, but their facial features would perfectly match the character's. Beyond their physical attributes, all five actors possess the talent and ability to convey Kai through the right facial expressions. The genre of fantasy romance suits them impeccably. Each actor would bring their unique colors and charms to the character, making him stand out on screen. Additionally, we can anticipate excellent chemistry with the lead actress.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Moon SangMin
WEi's Kim YoHan
Baek SungChul
Kim MyungSoo
Chae JongHyeop
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2. Jung YaNa (정야나), an easy-going part-time student
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Jung YaNa (24 years old) is the lead female character. She is a student who works a part-time job and has an easy-going personality.
She accidentally kisses Kai when she meets him for the first time, and shocked to see him suddenly fall very sick, she calls the ambulance. She ends up more shocked when she sees him put his face into a dirty bucket of water used for cleaning.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
The actress should possess a mix of cuteness and strength, capable of expressing a wide range of emotions, and especially comedy. The character experiences rapid and extreme changes in emotions, so the actress should be able to show these transitions convincingly. Additionally, she should look just like a regular student, but be able to become a stunning lady with expensive clothes.
Kang MinAh, WJSN's Bona (Kim JiYeon), Chae SooBin, Girl's Day's HyeRi, and Seor InA could be a good match.
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All five actresses have demonstrated their talented acting and are well-suited for a character like YaNa. Each of them possesses the ability to portray the youthful, cute, and fiery vibes of the female lead character. Comedy and expressive acting would not be an issue for any of them, so it would be a smooth portrayal of the character without overdoing it and making viewers laugh. No need to mention that they would all bring great chemistry with the lead actor! Being a romance, it is crucial.
Vote for your pick in the poll below!
Kang MinAh
WJSN's Bona
Chae SooBin
Girl's Day's HyeRi
Seor InA
Please do not refresh any more. Press the "VOTE" button below.
The webtoon is not available in English officially yet, but you can read it in Korean here.
"The Mermaid I Loved" by Cosmic Bom Bom and Bubal on NAVER
Let us know who you want to see cast!
Note: The aim of the vote is for Kpopmap readers to share their opinion about their preference for the cast. It is not affecting the cast of the production team.
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