Sweet Potato

Author: [Korea] Jeong Ja-in
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: A king who falls among the people and deeply understands their suffering, a king who does not seize the throne through power struggles, a king who achieves success through arduous efforts. On the path to the beautiful and magnificent dream, it is not only the glint of swords and palace intrigue that await him; he ultimately also wins the love of Princess Seonhwa. The novel recreates Seotong's beautiful dreams and the tumultuous yet heart-wrenching life of King Gwanggaeto the Great of Baekje. Seotong Yeo is another historical masterpiece created by the Korean golden scriptwriter Kim Young-hyoung and director Lee Byung-hoon following Dae Jang-geum. Seotong Yeo is a historical masterpiece once again brought to life by scriptwriter Kim Young-hyoung and director Lee Byung-hoon, following Dae Jang-geum. Amidst the palace conspiracies, Seotong is exiled to the common folk, but despite his humble status, he never ceases to strive and ultimately wins the love of Princess Seonhwa of Silla, becoming the king of Baekje in the end. As always, the novel triumphs not only with its intricate plot and sincere emotions but also carries the rich cultural and historical essence of that nation. Seotong's path to the throne is not solely marked by the glint of swords and power struggles. If Dae Jang-geum depicts the food and medicine of the Joseon era, then Seotong Yeo encompasses the culture and science of the Baekje period. Amidst the palace conspiracies, Seotong is exiled to the common folk, but despite his humble status, he never ceases to strive and ultimately wins the love of Princess Seonhwa of Silla, becoming the king of Baekje in the end.