A gang of clowns is hired by an unpopular king to serve as propagandists who fabricate positive rumors and stage miracles to improve his personal image.
Acting
Cho Jin-woong's chaotic clown energy steals every scene.
Writing
Whip-smart script that feels painfully relevant to 2024.
Production
Joseon sets so detailed you'll forget it's satire.
Director
Kim Joo-ho
Cho Jin-woong
Deok-ho
Son Hyun-joo
Han Myeong-hoi
Park Hee-soon
King Se-jo
Ko Chang-seok
Hong-chil
Kim Seul-gi
Geun-deok
Yoon Park
Jin-sang
Kim Min-seok
Pa-poong
Choi Won-young
Hong Yoon-sung
Choi Gwi-hwa
Mal-bo
Lee Gook-ju
Fat Lady
Jo Eun-joo
Wongaksa Temple wife
Park Young-bok
alley flower rain people (uncredited)
Kim Min-seo
Kid
Yoo Hee-je
Monk
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
King Sejo was a real historical figure who usurped the throne from his own nephew—this film gleefully roasts his PR problem.
Director Kim Joo-ho based the clown troupe's dynamic on modern K-pop idol management—manufactured personas, staged scandals, the works.
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