
The Queen portrayed by Han Hyo Joo with dignity and a growing awareness that her King had changed. Will they both survive and be able to return to their worlds? The climactic series of events involves the swap of the Kings.

Meanwhile the King is recovered but scared to return to the throne with so many enemies. They begin to plot the King’s death again. Ha Sun grows bolder with key decisions that stir up his enemies. With an earnest heart Ha Sun studies the laws and forms his own opinions to the surprise of his trusted adviser Heo Gyun. He also is drawn to and attempts to establish a relationship with the Queen (Han Hyo Joo) who is estranged from the King. Besides his trusted adviser Heo Gyun, Ha Sun makes sweet connections with the King’s eunuch (Jang Gwang), a servant girl (Shim Eun Kyung), and his bodyguard (Kim In Kwon). There is a wonderful sequence of scenes were Ha Sun discovers the pleasures and pitfalls of being King. The fake King now must play the part for real. The trusted adviser and king’s doctor hide the King to facilitate his recovery. That night the King’s fears come to pass as he is poisoned and rendered into a coma-like state. The real king and fake king meet and they decide to proceed with the plan. Heo Gyun finds a jester, Ha Sun (Lee Byung Hun), who is willing to undertake the role of king for cash. Scared, he asks his trusted adviser Heo Gyun (Ryoo Seung Ryong) to find a look alike to put on the throne during the danger period. More Detail.The King, Gwanghae (Lee Byung Hun), suspects his death is eminent via poison.

The superb story was written by Hwang Jo Yoon.

He portrays King Gwanghae and the jester Ha Sun, who stands in for the King after he has been poisoned and needs time to recover. Masquerade (also known as Ghwanghae, Man Became A King) is 2012 South Korean fictional historical film starring Lee Byung Hun in dual roles. Brace yourself, not all the good people die! Masquerade has heart, humor, and top notch performances. Review.Masquerade is a fictional historical movie about a man who swaps places with a king.
