The Fatal Encounter

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Movie: The Fatal Encounter (English title) / King's Wrath (literal title)
Revised romanization: Yeokrin
Hangul: 역린
Director: Lee Jae-Kyu
Writer: Choi Sung-Hyun
Producer: Lee Yong-Nam, Choe Nak-Kwon
Cinematographer: Go Nak-Sun
Release Date: April 30, 2014
Runtime: 135 min.
Distributor: Lotte Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

King Jeongjo (Hyun-Bin) has been in power for only one year. He has already gone through several failed assassination attempts on his life and his hold on power is fragile at best. He trusts only his eunuch named Sang-Chaek (Jung Jae-Young) and the Commander of Geumwiyoung named Hong Kook-Young (Park Sung-Woong).

Meanwhile, Queen Jungsoon (Han Ji-Min) and the vassals from Noron plot to assassinate King Jeongjo.

Outside of the palace, Eul-Soo (Cho Jung-Seok) was raised as an elite assassin by Gwang-Bae (Cho Jae-Hyun). Gwang-Bae then orders Eul-Soo to kill King Jeongjo otherwise his love Wol-Hye (Jung Eun-Chae) will be killed.

Notes

Filming began September 10, 2013.

Cast



Hyun-Bin	Jung Jae-Young	Cho Jung-Seok	Han Ji-Min
King Jeongjo	Kab-Soo	Eul-Soo	Queen Jungsoon



Cho Jae-Hyun	Park Sung-Woong	Kim Sung-Ryoung	Jung Eun-Chae
Gwang-Bae	Hong Kook-Young	King Jeongjo's mother	Wol-Hye

Additional Cast Members:'

Yoo Eun-Mi - Bok-Bing
Song Young-Chang - Koo Sun-Bok
Lee Do-Kyung - Ahn Guk-Rae
Seo Yi-Sook - Go Soo-Ae
Kim Min-Jae - Choi Se-Bok
Kim Dae-Myung - Gang Yong-Hwi
Ahn Sang-Tae - Queen Jungsoon's Eunuch
Kim Joo-Hwang - Queen Jungsoon's Eunuch 2
Kwak Ja-Hyoung - Military General of Joseon
Han Soo-Hyun - Joo-Seo
Go Bo-Gyeol - laundry court lady 1 at palace
Jang Yong-Bok - Dongduk meeting liege 2
Lee Dong-Yong - Jeon Ki-Soo
Lee Jong-Goo - Sim Hwan-Ji
Kim Chang-Hoi - team leader of Geumwiyoung
Kang Shin-Ha - Geumwiyoung 8
Han Chul-Woo - Noron 1
Kim Jung-Soo - Noron 2
Lee Sung-Woo - Royal Guard military officer 1
Yoon Jong-Goo - military officer
Lee Un-Jung - bar gisaeng 1
Lee Sae Ro Mi - court lady
Jeon Guk-Hyang - court lady
Son Min-Suk - Chae Je-Gong
Lee Da-In - Su-Ryeon
Oh Jin-Ha - Queen Jungsoon's maid
Yoon Byung-Hee - henchman
Cheon Bo-Keun - Eul-Soo (child)
Sung Yoo-Bin - Kab-Soo (child)
Goo Seung-Hyun - King Jeongjo (child)
Lee Jae-Hee - Wol-Hye (child)

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Film Festivals

2014 (13th) Asian Film Festival of Dallas - July 10-17, 2014
2014 (18th) Fantasia Film Festival - July 17-August 7, 2014 *Quebec Premiere
2014 (19th) Busan International Film Festival - Oct. 2-11, 2014 - Korean Cinema Today: Panorama

Awards

2014 (51st) Daejong Film Awards - November 21, 2014
- Best Art Design

Comments

sgt_doom Oct 30 2022 1:12 am What a hellaciously outstanding movie ----- dark, very dark, but the level of the script was cosmic and the acting of the cast was stratospheric with Hyun–Bin, Jae–Young and Jung–Seok perfectly nailing their roles!!!

Perfect cast, perfect script, excellent cinematography!

(Kind of reminds me of America 2022!)

Zeus Jul 08 2021 12:12 am Good movie!!! A rather dark movie but i liked it a lot! Hyun Bin as always TOP and Han Ji Min so pretty as always even though she plays the evil one. I really like her! Also a very good acting of Jung Jae-Young!

Luba Rohweder Jan 28 2021 10:34 am Hyun Bin (he has a sweet, sweet spirit and a gentle soul)

Aya Jun 13 2020 6:06 pm This movie is very dark and sad, but somehow manages to keep your attention from start to finish. I loved that they focused on the beginning of King Jeongjo's reign and how unaccepted he was to the point that he faced assassination attempts. You can definitely see by the end of the film why he was called one of the greatest and visionary rulers of Joseon. At the same time the focus on the assassins is a welcome change from the palace intrigue. Overall, this movie was very impressive and the acting was on point from all the actors involved.

Maria Nemenzo Apr 03 2020 9:41 am Beautiful movie and beautiful Hyun Bin

Jinjoo Jan 10 2020 9:24 pm First time watching this & woah i thought i was the only one who noticed how sexy HB is with beard! really suits him! so hawt! :)

Laura Dec 21 2019 1:36 pm Hyun Bin is so hot with beard, I like this movie with many favorite stars(all 4 stars)& I have watched hyun bin & han ji min' shyde jekyll me so it was kind of awkward to see han ji min as his granny according to law.Acting was so superb with full og emotions .

bosslady Sep 29 2019 8:58 pm Wow I didn't know Hyun Bin with beard and mustache would look so hot! No comment about his acting tho it's always good!

aijaz gul Dec 05 2018 12:25 am The Fatal Encounter is impressive film by a new director .The pacing and tempo normally slow for period films, here flows fast and smoothly.

Joonhyuk May 18 2018 12:53 pm Damn I really couldn't stand Hyun Bin's acting.

Guiltypleasure Apr 07 2017 7:16 am I watch this after watch The Throne. I salute with King Jaengjo , how come he so assertive as a little boy. He is so precious child. He loves his father so much who is killed by his own grandfather, but he is not take revenge by killing his grandpa. He just clear his father's name and build library which is it's dream of his father. He is so wise and has big heart.

erin Mar 27 2016 12:34 am Ann...watch Secret Garden and Hekyl, Jekyl and I .....both have romance and drama elements...especially Secret Garden

ann Sep 24 2015 6:17 am I wanna see him more in a romantic comedy drama and movie,,,in real life,he's really so modest…………hyun bin oppa, don't be disappointed with your latest drama coz u r excellent and handsome,,,,jst do more dramas ok???

firenze Sep 05 2015 11:11 am GREAT MOVIE! Congratulations to the entire Production! ALL The Actors were Exemplary Outstanding!

Aj Apr 10 2015 11:00 pm It is more Jung Jae Young's film than Hyun Bin's--both wonderful actors of course, with Hyun Bin as a touching, heroic King; but Jae Young gives a searing performance as the clerk with a secret. Strong cast (Han Ji Min is chilling; Cho Jung Seok heartbreaking), tight direction, very dark but effective and gripping story.

Davia Nov 10 2014 11:28 pm I stopped watching this after 45 minutes. The characters were not able to pull me into the story mainly I think because of the way this was directed. The emphasis of the director seemed to be more on making an artistic movie than telling a story. The same with the violence which seemed to be emphasized for the same reasons. I was disappointed as I was looking forward to seeing this.

Nick Naslac Oct 19 2014 1:11 am Actually Queen Jungsoon is Jeongjo’s step grandmother. She's the second wife of Yeongjo, Jeongjo’s grandfather, after the death of Yeongjo’s first wife who adopted Prince Sado as her own son (Sado was born of royal concubine while the queen is childless - history said Sado loved her as his own mother that her death gave deep blows to his mental condition).

mia88 Jul 22 2014 8:26 am Han Ji Min as queen jungsoon is the step mother of king jeongjo ( Hyun Bin ). She had plotted against his succession to the throne and had attempted to have him killed. Hope the English subs do justice to this movie

mkl0 May 24 2014 7:25 pm LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT!!!! Excellent movie. Full of action, betrayal, friendship, love (not necessary the romantic type, but I was completely fine with that), and power struggles. I love you Hyun Bin and Han Ji-Min!!!

Nikkie May 18 2014 11:21 am Oh please, please I just can't wait to see Hyun Bin in action. Missing you so much. I know your work is demanding, but please don't keep us waiting too long for your next project.

Faithful Fan.....

Hordy Apr 21 2014 4:53 pm hail Jan 27 2014 4:23 am the lovely queen han ji min + the king Hyun bin,i hope their chemistry is great in this movie..

// Ha Ji Min plays the evil character in this film..

Hordy Apr 21 2014 4:47 pm Han Ji Min's first evil role?

Meh Mar 27 2014 3:49 pm Super excited! I hope the 1 minute trailer will be subbed too.

Fatima Mar 26 2014 3:27 am Can't wait *.*

hail Jan 27 2014 4:23 am the lovely queen han ji min + the king Hyun bin,i hope their chemistry is great in this movie..

Anna Jan 21 2014 11:28 am i'm very happy to see again Hyun Bin. Greetings from Europe.

i love hyunbin Jan 13 2014 6:47 pm OPPA COME BACKK! ILY HYUNBIN 4EVER

Jung-Seok Fan Jan 06 2014 5:29 am Jung-Seok you are so good ! and charming!

gabby Dec 30 2013 5:07 pm OMG I have missed him so much, my fav actor of all time! :)

gwendolynn Dec 05 2013 6:09 am thanks for acting. you have the art of bringing out the trueness of the character. may u see more in the field of acting.

Mimi Sep 21 2013 2:38 pm I really love hyun bin & miss him

RinWoo Jul 29 2013 5:20 pm Oppa Hyun Come back! Finally.. I really miss you so much!! :*

rinda Jul 29 2013 5:19 pm really love you hyun bin! Can't wait for that film

yuli andayani Jul 10 2013 9:07 pm hyun bin, i miss you,, hope i can watching your film,, it's great

anna Jul 07 2013 2:07 am Jung Suk fighting! U R the BEST!!♥

nano Jun 23 2013 12:30 pm all the best for your coming works! you're fabulous."takki" secret garden.

InRiezka Jun 12 2013 11:58 am Hyun Bin Oppa Comeback with His first Saeguk Movie...Chukhaeyo^_^v But,who the female lead cast??Yoon Eun Hye...Please!!!!

farshad May 11 2013 2:35 pm hi ! woooooow wellcome hyun bin . sey choka hae yo ...

Vea May 01 2013 6:37 pm Whoa! Hyun Bin's back! All the best. :)

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