"The criminal posing as a member of the royal court is not stealing money. He is stealing your people's hearts and minds, Your Majesty." There was a contentious character in the Joseon Dynasty who was revered by the populace but despised by the authorities. He was known as Hong Gil Dong. Hong Gil Dong was born a slave, yet he was able to win over the hearts of the commoners, whereas King Yeonsangun was of royal descent but was loathed by his subjects. The conflict between these two individuals exemplifies the characteristics required of a genuine leader. This television series depicts the life of Hong Gil Dong, who fought against the dominant elites while surviving in a hostile, totalitarian nation.
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"The criminal posing as a member of the royal court is not stealing money. He is stealing your people's hearts and minds, Your Majesty." There was a contentious character in the Joseon Dynasty who was revered by the populace but despised by the authorities. He was known as Hong Gil Dong. Hong Gil Dong was born a slave, yet he was able to win over the hearts of the commoners, whereas King Yeonsangun was of royal descent but was loathed by his subjects. The conflict between these two individuals exemplifies the characteristics required of a genuine leader. This television series depicts the life of Hong Gil Dong, who fought against the dominant elites while surviving in a hostile, totalitarian nation.
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