The Royal Tailor
2014 · Movie · 127 min · ★ 7.1
In a royal court where tradition rules, a gifted young tailor rises quickly after creating a daring new look for the queen. His growing influence sparks a fierce rivalry with the established royal tailor, turning artistry, ambition, and romance into a tense struggle over power, pride, and what is allowed to change.
Also known as The Tailors
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Details
- Original title
- 상의원
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-12-24
- Language
- Korean
- Runtime
- 127 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (33 votes)
About
If you enjoy lush historical dramas about rivalry, tradition, and court politics with moments of humor and romance, this should fit; Not for you if you want a fast pace or a happy, light ending like The Last Princess.
Pros: gorgeous costumes and colors; strong ensemble acting; rivalry keeps tension | Cons: slow start; predictable jealousy plot; some excessive innuendo
Themes
- tailor
- costume designer
- palace intrigue
- joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Cast & crew
Han Suk-kyu
as Jo Dol-suk
Go Soo
as Lee Gong-jin
Park Shin-hye
as Queen Jeongseong
Yoo Yeon-seok
as King Yeong-jo
Lee Yu-bi
as Royal Concubine Soui
Don Lee
as Pan-soo
Shin So-yul
as Wol-hyang
Bae Sung-woo
as Je-jo
Yang Eun-yong
as Nobleman's Wife
Park So-dam
as Yu-wol
Directed by Lee Won-suk