Min Kyoo-dong’s 2015 film, The Treacherous, is an audacious and visually extravagant historical drama that dives into the darkest excesses of the Joseon Dynasty. Set during the reign of King Yeonsan-gun—widely regarded as one of Korea's most cruel and tyrannical rulers—the movie explores how power, when left unchecked, spirals into a morbid display of depravity and corruption.
Abstract This paper examines the 2015 South Korean historical drama The Treacherous (Gansin), directed by Min Kyu-dong. While marketed as a period drama, the film is a distinct blend of erotic thriller and grotesque tragedy, focusing on the tyrannical rule of King Yeonsan. This analysis explores the film’s narrative structure, visual aesthetics, and its controversial reception, specifically focusing on the polarized audience scores found on platforms like IMDb. By contrasting critical interpretations with user demographics, this paper highlights the dichotomy between the film’s artistic intent—specifically its treatment of misogyny and power—and its consumption as an erotic spectacle. the treacherous 2015 imdb
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The narrative is set in the 11th year of King Yeonsan-gun's reign. The story follows a monarch who, after avenging the death of his mother, loses his grip on reality and begins to exploit his power for personal gain and hedonism. While marketed as a period drama, the film
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