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The Forbidden Marriage
King Lee Heon of Joseon has been grieving the death of his beloved wife for seven years. Despite efforts to have him remarry, he remains in mourning, leading to the nation’s geumhonryung edict banning single women from marrying. Amidst public outrage, a woman named Ye So Rang, a swindler claiming to see the spirit of the king’s late wife, attracts the king’s attention. After being jailed for her deceit, Ye So Rang pretends to be possessed by the spirit of the queen to escape punishment. Her act spirals as she is brought before the king, where she pretends to communicate with his deceased wife to survive, escalating her lies. ~~ Adapted from the webtoon "Geumhonryeong: Joseon Honin Geumjiryeong" (금혼령-조선혼인금지령) by Chun Ji Hye (천지혜).
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The Forbidden Marriage is a Korean drama from 2022 that aired on MBC, with 12 episodes. It mixes historical, mystery and comedy. It stars Kim Young Dae and Park Ju Hyun and is directed by Jung Hoon. Its story tags include Joseon Dynasty, Historical Fiction and Love Triangle. If you enjoyed it, try Sungkyunkwan Scandal or Dong Yi.
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Also known asGeumhonryeong: Joseon Honin Geumjiryeong, Geumhonryung, Joseon's Ban on Marriage, Golden Spirit: Joseon Marriage Prohibition, Joseon Marriage Ban, 금혼령: 조선혼인금지령
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