Modern Depiction
Jungjong appears in many Korean TV drama programs, most notably in recent times in the dramas Hwang Jin-i and Dae Jang Geum. He is also portrayed (albeit in an almost minor role) in the TV series "Ladies of the Palace," or "Yeoin Cheonha" ("Woman of the World") This drama portrays the women of the era pulling the strings and highlights the rivalry between Queen Munjeong and the royal concubines. In all three dramas, he is portrayed as a righteous man who wants the best for the people of Joeseon but is always being persuaded by his officials.
He is also portrayed briefly in the TV series The King and I most recently.
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