TV series
The Crowned Clown
2019, Korean, on tvN. Created by Kim Hee-won.
Standing in for an unhinged Joseon king, a look-alike clown plays the part but increasingly becomes devoted to protecting the throne and the people.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 76 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Crowned Clown
The Crowned Clown is streaming on Tencent Video in India.
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Tencent VideoAvailability in India as of 6 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E16: I Will Come Back for You
Aired 4 March 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kim Hee-wonCreator
- Yeo Jin-gooClown Ha-seon / King Yi-heon · 16 ep
- Lee Se-youngYoo So-Woon · 16 ep
- Kim Sang-kyungLee Kyu · 16 ep
- Jeong Hye-youngWoon-Sim · 16 ep
- Jang KwangEunuch Jo · 16 ep
- Kwon Hae-hyoShin Chi-Soo · 16 ep
- Jang Young-namKing's mother · 16 ep
- Yoon Kyung-hoKab-Soo · 16 ep
- Lee Mu-saengPrince Jinpyung · 16 ep
- Min Ji-aCourt Lady Kim · 16 ep
- Yoon Jong-seokJang Moo-Young · 16 ep
- Oh Ha-neeAe-Young · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 January 2019
- Last aired
- 4 March 2019
- Network
- tvN
- Original title
- 왕이 된 남자
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Crowned Clown is based on
The Crowned Clown is based on Masquerade, a 2012 film.
Film · 2012
Masquerade
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Crowned Clown: quick answers
Is The Crowned Clown worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Crowned Clown are there?
The Crowned Clown has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 76 minutes each.
Is The Crowned Clown finished?
Yes. The Crowned Clown ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Crowned Clown on?
The Crowned Clown is streaming on Tencent Video in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
The Crowned Clown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Crowned Clown yet.
What shows are like The Crowned Clown?
If you liked The Crowned Clown, try My Country: The New Age, The Murky Stream, The Slave Hunters.
Who created The Crowned Clown?
The Crowned Clown was created by Kim Hee-won and stars Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Se-young, Kim Sang-kyung.
What is The Crowned Clown based on?
The Crowned Clown is based on Masquerade, a 2012 film.