The King of Dramas — Season 1
~ The epic story of people who bet their lives on drama ~
About this season
Anthony Kim, a brilliant CEO of a drama production company who will do anything and everything for the sake of money, fame and success. He is known to possess the Midas touch as he has created blockbuster dramas and Hallyu stars. When a death on the set precipitates his fall from grace, Anthony attempts to regain his former status by putting the drama "Gyeongseong's Morning" on air. And to accomplish that, he needs the help of idealistic Lee Go Eun, who dreams of becoming a top writer someday, and the handsome but egoistic actor Kang Hyun Min.
Episodes (18)
1. The War of Empire
Aired 5 November 2012 • 63 min
Anthony Kim's ruthlessness in live-broadcasting drama production eventually costs him more than his career.
2. The Fall of the King
Aired 6 November 2012 • 63 min
Without a job and without friends, Anthony turns to Go Eun for some much needed help to salvage his career.
3. The Return of the King
Aired 12 November 2012 • 63 min
Anthony and Oh Jin Wan wage on all-out war to get their respective dramas to air on TV.
4. The Technique of War
Aired 13 November 2012 • 63 min
The power struggle between the production company and the broadcasting station intensifies, putting Go Eun in the line of fire.
5. The Counterattack of the Loser
Aired 19 November 2012 • 63 min
Finally getting a slot on the drama broadcasting schedule, Anthony Kim finds another challenge in keeping Go Eun by his side.
6. The Division Within
Aired 20 November 2012 • 63 min
The Directors at S Broadcasting go on strike against Anthony's drama, leaving him in a lurch to find a new director, fast.
7. Gladiators on the Asphalt
Aired 26 November 2012 • 63 min
Kang Hyun Min is caught driving under the influence and now a story is needed to save his public image.
8. The Reinforcement is Not Coming
Aired 27 November 2012 • 63 min
Newly cast female lead, Sung Min Ah meets writer Lee Go Eun and male lead Kang Hyun Min and is received with less than warm regards.
9. The Battle of Red Cliffs
Aired 3 December 2012 • 64 min
With the sudden loss of funding, Anthony Kim take great measures to get his drama back on schedule.
10. The Lover of Destiny
Aired 4 December 2012 • 63 min
'Gyeongseong's Morning' finally starts production, but not before more problems arise for this troubled drama.
11. The Line of Life and Death
Aired 10 December 2012 • 64 min
The verdict is finally in for the case claiming the screenplay for 'Gyeongseong's Morning' plagiarized another author.
12. There is no Forever Enemy
Aired 11 December 2012 • 64 min
Anthony Kim is accused of fraud. Meanwhile, the kissing scene continues to bother Sung Min Ah and Kang Hyun Min.
13. A Man In The Flames
Aired 17 December 2012 • 63 min
Anthony Kim and Lee Go Eun get into a tricky situation after one of Anthony's plans to get Go Eun to renew her contract goes wrong.
14. From Dusk til Dawn
Aired 18 December 2012 • 63 min
A scandal erupts between Sung Min Ah and Kang Hyun Min, while Lee Go Eun struggles with her growing feelings for Anthony.
15. We Crossed the Rubicon River
Aired 24 December 2012 • 63 min
Pressure builds as Go Eun undertakes an ambitious script revisal, while Min Ah offers Anthony a business offer too good to refuse.
16. In Search of Lost Time
Aired 25 December 2012 • 64 min
Hyun Min begins to question his acting skills. Meanwhile, Anthony comes to terms with his true feelings.
17. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Aired 1 January 2013 • 67 min
Anthony's progressing health problems start to worry him as he thinks about the future. Meanwhile, Hyun Min dedicates himself to the art of acting.
18. The End of the King or The Last King
Aired 7 January 2013 • 67 min
Go Eun confronts Anthony about his illness. Meanwhile, the show must go on.