The King and the Clown (Wang-ui namja)
In 14th century Korea, two street entertainers, Jang-sang and Gong-gil, support themselves by performing acrobatics and vulgar jokes. However, powerful people's attraction to Gong-gil's androgynous appearance forces them to flee to Seoul. Joining a group of other entertainers, they create a daring performance that mocks the king—an act of recklessness that nearly destroys them. Miraculously, the cruel king was fascinated and made them court entertainers. But behind his intelligence, the king harbors childhood wounds that make him unstable. When her attraction to Gong-gil sparks the concubine's jealousy and the noble's anger, Jang-sang knows they have to flee—but Gong-gil chooses to stay. Whisper one secret, and the whole palace could bleed.