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The Royal Road

The Royal Road

151991
Drama
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Production

KBS

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 6, 1991

Last Aired

October 5, 1991

Networks

KBS1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1991-01-06
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 1991-10-05

Cast

Kang Seok-woo

Kang Seok-woo

Kim Yeong-cheol

Kim Yeong-cheol

Kim Sung-won

Kim Sung-won

Shin Gu

Shin Gu

Jung Young-sook

Jung Young-sook

Kim Ja-ok

Kim Ja-ok

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