Korean Kings Family Tree

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  • @UsefulCharts
    @UsefulCharts  Před 2 lety +43

    Buy the chart:
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    • @user-up3dd1vw6b
      @user-up3dd1vw6b Před 6 měsíci +1

      Goryeo rulers from Taejo (1st) to Wonjong (24th) should be emperors, not kings
      Goryeo used imperial titles and organizations until Mongols defeated them, and demoted it to kingdom status
      The only times Korean rulers were emperors were during pre Mongol Goryeo era (935~1274) and Korean Empire era at the end of Joseon (1897~1910)

    • @alexkim3794
      @alexkim3794 Před 3 měsíci

      ​​​@@user-up3dd1vw6bfor unified korea yes but not for three kingdoms period. Goguryeo claimed itself as emperor from what i know cos they were powerful enough to make the other two kingdoms as vassal states at one point

  • @gorankoilic6571
    @gorankoilic6571 Před 4 lety +2147

    Koreans make good dramas about their kings.

    • @kittyowlblu
      @kittyowlblu Před 4 lety +189

      They really do, ive learnt a lot from watching K-Dramas about the various kings.

    • @kcha479
      @kcha479 Před 4 lety +135

      They're constantly assassinated. Haha.

    • @joegibbs1454
      @joegibbs1454 Před 4 lety +45

      Seems a lot like all the other dynasties around the world.

    • @angerpotato9308
      @angerpotato9308 Před 4 lety +17

      Indeed, being part of a Korean family, my grandma watches a lot of those

    • @bangton_bitch5913
      @bangton_bitch5913 Před 4 lety +30

      I disagree... They show bad representation either the king is a puppet for his minister or a obedient dog to the Chinese empires.

  • @ritzpiano8774
    @ritzpiano8774 Před 4 lety +1092

    If you've watched hwarang (silla empire), scarlet heart (rise of goryeo), nokdu flower (for the japanese invasion) you will understand this video EVEN BETTER.

    • @pinkgangsta6157
      @pinkgangsta6157 Před 4 lety +114

      I watch all of them + The great Queen Of Seondeok. Deokman-Misil is the best history Kdrama
      Deokman, Jumong, Janggeum, Dongyi is like 70 % history + 30 % drama
      Meanwhile Hwarang, scarlet heart, nokdu is like 70 % drama, 30 % history

    • @danielleisabella3500
      @danielleisabella3500 Před 4 lety +19

      @@pinkgangsta6157 do not forget Dong Yi.

    • @Aliska48
      @Aliska48 Před 4 lety +22

      @@pinkgangsta6157 Queen Seon Deok was indees awesome!

    • @pinkgangsta6157
      @pinkgangsta6157 Před 4 lety +22

      @@danielleisabella3500 Dongyi, Jumong, Janggeum
      The legend

    • @danielleisabella3500
      @danielleisabella3500 Před 4 lety +6

      @@pinkgangsta6157 Jang Ok Jung also!

  • @bonusduckmann9997
    @bonusduckmann9997 Před 4 lety +803

    For your information, Yi and Lee are the same last name. Lee is todays English standard and in Korean, it's still written and pronounced as "Yi". Side note: The first president of South Korea, Seung Man Rhee, is also a "Yi" or a "Lee". Rhee, Yi, Lee, same last name though they may be different lineages (or the same, you can't tell from just the name). The confusion just stems from Romanization of the Korean language. Ryu and Yoo are the same, Seo and Suh are the same, Park and Bak are the same, Choi and Chwe are all the same last names from different times. The former ones are todays standards

    • @jaeyongarises9790
      @jaeyongarises9790 Před 4 lety +50

      ryu is different from yoo though, ryu is 류, while yoo is 유

    • @sugahbabe08
      @sugahbabe08 Před 4 lety +24

      @@jaeyongarises9790 they're the same according to a friend who's own Ryu/ Yoo name. It is the same case with Roh and Noh.

    • @edwardzeya8131
      @edwardzeya8131 Před 4 lety +15

      I have seen that lee and yi are written in the same Hanja.

    • @fun22smile
      @fun22smile Před 4 lety +9

      류 유 different blood age

    • @brattingprincess
      @brattingprincess Před 4 lety +20

      sugahbabe08 No. There was a spelling reform that all 류 became 유
      But then changed back... some may have not legally changed. No matter we go by clans anyhow.

  • @infinitybts1830
    @infinitybts1830 Před 3 lety +305

    *"when you're not born in korea but you'll still get interested their king lineage due to watch more historical kdrama"* 🤔

    • @casperl.3891
      @casperl.3891 Před 2 lety

      I’m interested in them since I think I might be distantly related to King Taejo on my dad’s side

  • @myunghokim7313
    @myunghokim7313 Před 4 lety +795

    Great video as always, but few notes to add:
    Yi Seok is definitely one of the most famous claimants (as he was a singer), but Yi Won, as the adopted son of Prince Yi Gu - son of Crown Prince Yi Un and the previous head of House of Yi - is the one who is commonly recognized as the Prince by the House of Yi and the Korean public. Yi Won is the one who carries out the Royal confucian ceremonies in Jongmyo as of today. Even if the adoption is illegitimate (which was a common practice in Korean succession but illegal according to South Korean law), Yi Seok is the 10th son of Prince Yi Kang while Yi Won is the son of the 9th son of Prince Yi Kang, so Yi Won has a better claim under primogeniture law. Yi Seok has not released any information how Andrew Lee is related to him (Lee and Yi are the same).
    It's odd how Korean wikipedia lists Yi Won as the current head while English wiki lists Yi Seok instead. Successful propaganda perhaps? Haha

    • @UsefulCharts
      @UsefulCharts  Před 4 lety +78

      Thanks for the info!

    • @drevenypribor6144
      @drevenypribor6144 Před 4 lety +49

      I think it's because as you said he is way more famous than Yi Won... Yi Seok had few tv appearances, what I heard he teaches the history of Korea in college and he seems to be very enthusiastic about his heritage while looking like a nice kind-hearted grandpa (like emperor Akihito type). In the end korean people do not really pay attention to any of royal descendants because after they got freed from Japan, they blamed them for handing over and younger korean generations do not want them because of USA propaganda where the most liberal country according to US is a republic with US army base on their ground.

    • @akikolehmainen88
      @akikolehmainen88 Před 4 lety +15

      Royal Ark that has an extensive genealogy of the Yi family doesn't know about this Andrew Lee who himself has only referred to his father being related to the family without further details. But like you pointed out, this crown prince mainly exists in English language media about Korea, and maybe it's fitting he picks some.distant American relative as his heir.

    • @ssnarashi
      @ssnarashi Před 4 lety +5

      How about the children of the first son of Prince Yi Kang? Are they living in Japan?

    • @itsblitz4437
      @itsblitz4437 Před 4 lety +2

      Propaganda? What!

  • @jannahlaude1411
    @jannahlaude1411 Před 2 lety +140

    I was doing research on The Red Sleeve Yi San’s character and ended up reading about their Kings. Korean’s history is very interesting for the most part and watching Korean dramas are making it easier for me to understand it.

    • @Vineyarding
      @Vineyarding Před 2 lety

      I wanted to get some history as well. King Yi San' first mentioned his Queen in episode 13 when they begin to search for the first concubine. The Queen is never named or shown so I am wondering if I missed something?!

    • @aliciajie8317
      @aliciajie8317 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Vineyarding hwa bin? The woman who tortured deok im?

    • @Vineyarding
      @Vineyarding Před 2 lety

      @@aliciajie8317 but she was also a concubine! But, her character was confusing since she came on the scene as a noblewoman from upper class? She even says that if she didn’t produce an heir she would be abandoned and obviously she did not. She is never mentioned again. That was a big loophole! Oh this whole thing has led me looking up the kings of Korea. You San was King Jeongjo! The lineage of his family ended.

    • @loverose3964
      @loverose3964 Před 2 lety

      same, I finished the red sleeve a few days ago

    • @rustywine7839
      @rustywine7839 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Vineyarding Yeah they didnt show the queen and only mentioned her once. In real life, his queen is named Hyoui I think, and she was actually a good/kind queen. Even treated the concubines (esp DI) better. I think they chose not to include her in the drama that way so the story would only focus on the love story between YiSan and Deok Im. It's hard to put the Queen in the picture and not create another drama or complication for their love line.

  • @Protactiny
    @Protactiny Před 3 lety +215

    13:51 those who watch Mr Queen. King Cheoljong is there 😁

    • @saharmohammadi5397
      @saharmohammadi5397 Před 3 lety +6

      Thank you.
      I was about to watch the whole video

    • @euthanasiatbest
      @euthanasiatbest Před 3 lety

      @@saharmohammadi5397 HAHAHAAHHA SAMEEE

    • @Protactiny
      @Protactiny Před 3 lety

      @@saharmohammadi5397 😁

    • @sycamore0765
      @sycamore0765 Před 3 lety

      Where

    • @mariaaguilar9270
      @mariaaguilar9270 Před 3 lety +8

      Interesting as the history tell us about King Cheoljong was not a really good King and did nothing for the Kingdom of Joseon,,, he even left a heir. How he was chosen to be produced such a good tb drama? I’m watching watching Mr. Queen (epi19) and he appears to be connected to the people. As he was a farmer,, he understood their needs... and because of this drama, I’m learning a lot about Korean history. How much the reality and the fiction is true? I want King CJ and Queen Cheorin to have a successful life.

  • @l.c.6282
    @l.c.6282 Před 4 lety +360

    Mr Sunshine is a great drama to watch if you’re interested in the last King of Korea and the beginning of Japanese rule. Kind of makes your blood boil at times,

    • @DynamicDurge
      @DynamicDurge Před 3 lety +28

      That's just the tip of the iceberg, but dont get me started I'm Korean 😂

    • @mariag.215
      @mariag.215 Před 3 lety +20

      And after Mr. Sunshine, there is Bridal Mask. I also loved Chicago Typewriter.

    • @l.c.6282
      @l.c.6282 Před 3 lety +6

      maria g. I’ve never heard of Bridal Mask. I’ll have to check it out. I loved Chicago Typewriter too.

    • @l.c.6282
      @l.c.6282 Před 3 lety +23

      DynamicDurge I can’t imagine the feelings Koreans must go through when they are young and learn about their history. All the feelings I suppose, from the greatest pride to the deepest anger.

    • @honeyrain2105
      @honeyrain2105 Před 3 lety +3

      DynamicDurge Im Korean too and my mom and I get heated whenever we talk about Korea lmao

  • @paolosantos5839
    @paolosantos5839 Před 4 lety +308

    I know some of these kings because of korean dramas lol
    Scarlet Heart: Taejo to Gwangjong of Goryeo
    Queen for Seven Days: Yeonsangun to Jungjong of Joseon
    Tale of Nokdu: Gwanghaegun to Injo of Joseon
    The Throne (film): Yeongho to Jeongjo of Joseon

    • @rania4386
      @rania4386 Před 4 lety +21

      you need to watch "six flying dragons" it's a story about the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty King Sejong the Great and third king Taejong of Joseon. another drama of The same era is " My Country: The New Age " . "six flying dragons" and " My Country: The New Age " are my favourite

    • @randababy8067
      @randababy8067 Před 4 lety +12

      Watch “deep rooted tree” how king Sejong made Korean alphabet. Its good!!!

    • @danielleisabella3500
      @danielleisabella3500 Před 4 lety +7

      Dong Yi: King Sukjong's time.

    • @rianditawiratri2932
      @rianditawiratri2932 Před 4 lety +11

      Dont forget the great queen seondeok

    • @belleann
      @belleann Před 4 lety +1

      can yall suggest more kdramas like these?

  • @shookookie1224
    @shookookie1224 Před 3 lety +98

    I'm an American of Italian and German descent but I still find Asian history very interesting. American history can be kind of boring sometimes so I love hearing about the different royal families that existed.

    • @isoe1428
      @isoe1428 Před 3 lety +11

      Yeah I used to think I hated history but know I just think American history is boring because I’m really interested in other countries history’s

    • @tobiahrowswell2928
      @tobiahrowswell2928 Před rokem +3

      @Cuddles While I agree that American history is quite new, Indigenous or Native American history is quite fascinating and goes back thousands of years. I recommend checking it out as it is also not commonly taught in American history classes.

  • @eulerinaabadilla3585
    @eulerinaabadilla3585 Před 4 lety +72

    My husband told me about their family tree, he is a descendant of the House of Lee or Yi clan of Jeonju that is connected to Joseon dynasty of Korea (his father's mother) then my husband's mother is a direct descendant of the Song Imperial dynasty of China. I didn't knew these things until he told me about his family tree. History indeed fascinating.

    • @caseyjason-ws3fr
      @caseyjason-ws3fr Před 4 lety

      Really Cool

    • @patrickthesunofdragons9156
      @patrickthesunofdragons9156 Před 3 lety

      What Grand Prince?

    • @arrozcaldo4737
      @arrozcaldo4737 Před 3 lety +2

      My husband's maternal great-grandfather is an extended cousin of the King. So his great-grandfather could have been an Earl, while his grandmother is heir to the Earl title for being 1st born(Countess is the feminine counterpart), after she died she would have passed the Earlhood title to my husband's mother(she's also 1st born). So my husband would have been a Viscount but also a future Earl successor(since he's the 1st born)

    • @DawnMir
      @DawnMir Před 2 lety +9

      That would make your husband and I a distant cousin from the same family/clan! :D
      Cuz I am also from Jeonju Yi clan (Descendant of Prince Milseong, King Sejong the Great’s son)
      It’s pretty rare and cool to see someone from the same clan/family in internet lol

    • @eulerinaabadilla3585
      @eulerinaabadilla3585 Před 2 lety +2

      @@DawnMir indeed very rare and fascinating, so you're my distant cousin-in-law.

  • @user-sy7hl5mk4r
    @user-sy7hl5mk4r Před 4 lety +148

    King Gwangjong is real 4th prince Wang So exist in earth i wish there is season 2 for Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo because i miss it and i'm still can't recover from the last episode..

    • @user-sy7hl5mk4r
      @user-sy7hl5mk4r Před 3 lety +4

      @BUNGSU SUMBOGO i don't think it's true that the queen myeongseong is sugas great grandma... i know it's only a rumor. But for what I know sugas relatives are part of the min clan which is where queen myeongseong came from so I guess queen myeongseong and suga are somewhat related...

    • @namisangster6451
      @namisangster6451 Před 3 lety +3

      @@user-sy7hl5mk4r it's in google it was edited and deleted by Wikipedia he's still part of Yeoheung Min clan anyways which is okay not to prove cuz he's a real king for us 😂

    • @user-sy7hl5mk4r
      @user-sy7hl5mk4r Před 3 lety +1

      @@namisangster6451 yup your right he is a king for us

  • @orenum
    @orenum Před 4 lety +477

    North and South Korea, “both republics”
    You are correct but somehow wrong at the same time.

    • @victormezynski9727
      @victormezynski9727 Před 4 lety +24

      North Korea is a dictatorship

    • @orenum
      @orenum Před 4 lety +55

      Republic in the sense they have no monarch but not in the sense they do not have free and open elections

    • @victormezynski9727
      @victormezynski9727 Před 4 lety +1

      @ShalakumX Simba I'll read this long comment later

    • @victormezynski9727
      @victormezynski9727 Před 4 lety

      @ShalakumX Simba It is

    • @victormezynski9727
      @victormezynski9727 Před 4 lety

      @ShalakumX Simba God- my 2 comments here aren't long! I don't want to f-ing argue today when my head hurts

  • @HH-oz9pf
    @HH-oz9pf Před 3 lety +11

    Nowadays we don't say Silla unified Korea for the first time because 'Balhae', which is the sucessor of Goguryeo, was pretty dominant state north of Silla.

  • @sandraneale128
    @sandraneale128 Před 4 lety +101

    I love these charts. I wish my father was alive he would have adored all this.

  • @livyz02
    @livyz02 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Korean Historical dramas brought me here. Thank you

  • @hanashin8534
    @hanashin8534 Před 2 lety +15

    There is a king in the Joseon Dynasty who ends with a "gun" at the end, such as "Yonsan-gun" or "Gwanghae-gun," which means that these two were expelled from the throne. In fact, Yeonsan-gun lost his mind due to his mother's death, and he became the only crazy king of the Joseon Dynasty. The servants expelled the crazy king from the throne. So he was kicked out to the island, and eventually got sick and died. The will was 'I miss the Queen.' Gwanghaegun was not a crazy king. He was a man who took care of the people on behalf of the king during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, which was his crown prince, and made great efforts to rebuild the broken country. The Ming Dynasty, which had a close relationship with Joseon after he became king, began to weaken, and soon seemed to collapse with the advent of the latter. Gwanghae-gun will engage in neutral diplomacy between the Qing Dynasty (Hugeum) and the Ming Dynasty to prevent damage to Joseon. This was an unacceptable behavior in Joseon, which was founded around Confucianism. In addition, Gwanghaegun kills his stepbrother and stepmother. This is because their relationship was very bad and threatened their own throne. Crucially, however, Gwanghaegun is expelled from the throne. It was because he murdered his mother and brother and abandoned his loyalty to the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, Joseon officials drive him out. The reason he was expelled from the throne was that he did not follow Confucian doctrines.
    Well, looking at it like this, the power of the kings of the Joseon Dynasty seems very weak. However, the power of the king during the Joseon Dynasty was not as weak as expected. However, the power of bureaucrats was only able to become powerful.

  • @RadityaNugraheni2405
    @RadityaNugraheni2405 Před 4 lety +53

    Somehow, I'm familiar with this because I watch a lot of Sageuk and researching connection between one King and the other, afterwards. 😂 Deep rooted tree told us about the invention of Hangul during King Sejong's Reign. The tragic life and death of Crown Prince Sado was mentioned in many drama. Dae Jang Geum took place during king Jungjong's reign in which Jo Gwangjo also mentioned several times. Dong Yi was a love story between King Sukjong and Choe Suk Bin. At this rate, I'll understand Korean history more than my own country's history. LoL

    • @prime4851
      @prime4851 Před 3 lety +5

      Yes korean history is very interesting

    • @RadityaNugraheni2405
      @RadityaNugraheni2405 Před 3 lety +2

      @Anna K thanks dear, I'm just too devoted LoL

    • @jonctmaga1486
      @jonctmaga1486 Před 3 lety +1

      Hanul is not wrong name.
      Hunminjungum is right.
      Hun min jung um.

    • @user-rc8hn2sq8k
      @user-rc8hn2sq8k Před 11 měsíci

      I am Korean. Don't trust dramas too much. A drama is just a drama. The process of making Hangul (Hunminjeongeum) is a mystery, and only it is true that King Sejong made it alone.

  • @pinkgangsta6157
    @pinkgangsta6157 Před 4 lety +46

    Jumong
    The Great Queen Of Seondeok
    Jewel In The Palace
    Are the best historical Kdrama.

  • @CaitlinSk
    @CaitlinSk Před 2 lety +21

    Queen Seondeok had the gift of prophecy. Her 1st prophecy was when she was about 7 - her father was sent a box of peony seeds and a painting of what they would look like. She said they would be pretty but it was a pity there would be no smell. She also built the first observatory in Asia. It has 365 stones. I'd also point out that her primary concern was the health/welfare of her ppl. Taizong of Tang refused to acknowledge her bc she was a woman

  • @Joannedashulamite
    @Joannedashulamite Před 3 lety +72

    Thank you for this! As a Korean American that has no historical understanding for Korea, I am so grateful to learn our brief history!

  • @emilywoo1226
    @emilywoo1226 Před 4 lety +14

    Holy cow! Thank you for doing this! I requested for this video a while ago- I think it was January, and I’m so glad you’re doing this!

    • @lolcollege2963
      @lolcollege2963 Před 4 lety

      Same here! Been waiting for this for a long time

  • @nicko5945
    @nicko5945 Před 4 lety +40

    Friday’s are good but a new useful charts video really puts it over the top!

  • @dirtiestharry6551
    @dirtiestharry6551 Před 4 lety +116

    This is really great video. I just wanted to add some additional info: As you said Yeonsangun was one of worst king during choson period. Notice how his title ends with "gun" instead of "jo" or "jong". It means he was a king who was not worthy. There's another king with title "gun" btw. Called gwanghaegun. He was deemed not worthy as well at that time. But modern historians argue gwanghaegun might have actually been smart and practical king. He did not care for traditions and did what seemed right for choson. Many court officials wanted to stay royal to Ming since they viewed Ming dynasty as true successor worthy of being the Middle kingdom. But gwanghaegun being practical king, often changed its allegiance between Ming dynasty and Qing dynasty if it benefited Choson. This was viewed highly unorthodox at the time since Choson viewed manchu dynasties as savages. Thus gwanghaegun earned "gun" title

    • @karpathian_slaw7928
      @karpathian_slaw7928 Před 4 lety

      I thought he was given the "gun" title because he was a despotic ruler and had tons of people killed. At least that's what I remembered from my lectures about him

    • @lolmeme69_
      @lolmeme69_ Před 4 lety +9

      @karpathian_slaw Being a dictator doesn't automatically give you a "gun" title. Being a dictator gives you a higher chance of being overthrown, which is what gives you the title.

    • @karpathian_slaw7928
      @karpathian_slaw7928 Před 4 lety +1

      @@lolmeme69_ Ahh right, thanks for the clarification

    • @lolmeme69_
      @lolmeme69_ Před 4 lety +10

      No problem! Specifically, "gun" is a title applied to all males with royal blood. Crown Princes, brothers of the king, other random princes, nephews, that guy that's descended from the king from over a 100 years ago, etc. Being given the "gun" title means that that king wasn't able to receive a temple name, which all kings, retired or not, get when they die. I'm honestly surprised that the last Emperors of Korea, Gojong and Sunjong didn't get the gun title. To be fair, the Imperial era did work differently from the Joseon era, so I guess there is a difference.
      And yes,Gwanghaegun was a pretty neat king. He started a massive rearmament program to repair damages done by the Japanese invasions. He was kicked out for not wanting to get involved in the war between the Ming and Qing, as the Joseon Army was still not up to full strength from the Japanese invasion. The Ming never recognized him as the king, and when Injo usurped him, the Ming certainly were happy. Injo continued to fight the Qing, and went on to be humiliated by the Qing when they inevitably won.

    • @caseyjason-ws3fr
      @caseyjason-ws3fr Před 4 lety +2

      @@lolmeme69_ Injo was the one humiliated when Quing took over China right,the one who bowed to that Quing King,and was forced to send his first born to China right?

  • @angelasangi8967
    @angelasangi8967 Před 4 lety +51

    Being a Korean historical drama fanatic...this is interesting

  • @jenw6024
    @jenw6024 Před 4 lety +20

    So nice to hear someone not completely butchering Asian names for once! I really appreciate you putting in the effort to learn them. Thanks for the informative video :)

  • @michelecfeehan
    @michelecfeehan Před 4 lety +2

    My new favorite channel, thank you for this hard work. What a gift!

  • @MrAsingh1989
    @MrAsingh1989 Před 3 lety +14

    Phenomenal!!! I love charts and graphs !!! It is a very clever and simple way to learn... thank you for your content...

  • @tsovloj6510
    @tsovloj6510 Před 4 lety +35

    8:57 Very Crusader Kings, I love it.

  • @Stella-sq6td
    @Stella-sq6td Před 3 lety +24

    After watching Jumong,Queen Seondeuk,Dongyi, Yisan, Dae Joyeong, six flying dragons,Jewel in the palace, Deep-rooted tree, I have so much interest in korean history. The actors can portray so well that I even name the actors' screen name instead of their real name. E.g. Han Hyo Joo as Dongyi, Song Il kook as Jumong. So I just watch Scarlet heart,Flower crew and Hwarang lightheartedly as these dramas has 30%history.

  • @madinaazmaganbetova7665
    @madinaazmaganbetova7665 Před 3 lety +71

    Here because of mr. queen - king Cheoljong :)

    • @starryeollie3685
      @starryeollie3685 Před 3 lety +1

      SAME

    • @kellyhermanto949
      @kellyhermanto949 Před 3 lety +1

      Samee

    • @user-qh8op5me8p
      @user-qh8op5me8p Před 3 lety

      he was most uneducated stupid king in korean history pls don’t fool by drama

    • @rezurenkin
      @rezurenkin Před 3 lety

      @@user-qh8op5me8p yes I know, that's why they had disclaimer that it's far from happening in real historical events. But I enjoy watching the drama though.

  • @honetoloplu
    @honetoloplu Před 4 měsíci +2

    There is no video having fantastic quality of information about Korea History Dynasties like his video in internet. Even in Korean. Amazing!

  • @lolcollege2963
    @lolcollege2963 Před 4 lety +6

    Finally! I requested for this a couple of months ago

  • @kleelee2670
    @kleelee2670 Před 3 lety +4

    Love this history video! you explain this so well and at the right pace : ) I'm so happy to stumble upon this feed. Subscribed!

  • @bulouvusonawalowalo1711
    @bulouvusonawalowalo1711 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you for this presentation. I watch lots of Korean historical drama, this has been very informative. From the Fiji Islands, God bless.

  • @ivyjanecahayag8393
    @ivyjanecahayag8393 Před 3 lety +41

    King Cheoljong of Joseon!! Mr. Queen 💚

    • @user-qh8op5me8p
      @user-qh8op5me8p Před 3 lety +5

      he was most uneducated stupid king in korean history pls don’t fool by drama

    • @ivyjanecahayag8393
      @ivyjanecahayag8393 Před 3 lety

      yeah just like what I read online too

    • @Xsan98713
      @Xsan98713 Před 2 lety

      @@user-qh8op5me8p we dont care.

    • @user-qh8op5me8p
      @user-qh8op5me8p Před 2 lety

      @@Xsan98713 then pls don’t care korean drama too

    • @Xsan98713
      @Xsan98713 Před 2 lety

      @@user-qh8op5me8p yeah i shouldnt care about ur words.

  • @marymissmelody8520
    @marymissmelody8520 Před 2 lety +9

    That was absolutely fascinating. I have become absolutely obsessed with Korean Royal Dynasties. I cannot get enough. Thank you so much.

  • @anisaayu5159
    @anisaayu5159 Před 2 lety +6

    Woah you guys who watch korean drama "the red sleeve", so King Yeongjo is Yi San's grandfather, Prince Sado is Yi San's father who died before he became a king, soooo Yi San is actually King Jeongjo..... i'm too immersed to the drama even i watch this korean king history hhhh

    • @Cherry19-.-
      @Cherry19-.- Před 2 lety

      i watched the red sleeve too. and get their info on Wikipedia

  • @Moneytane1976
    @Moneytane1976 Před 4 lety +8

    Very interesting, was in South Korea back in 2002/03 and saw many of the palaces and temples in Seoul, Jeonju and Pulguksa. This bought back memories.

  • @michaelwinston7002
    @michaelwinston7002 Před 4 lety +10

    Good job explaining a brief history of Korea. Fairly accurate!

  • @La.la06
    @La.la06 Před 2 lety +3

    Red sleeve brought me here hehe I've been watching a lot of historical drama and Korean History really fascinates me

  • @PinkGrapefruit22
    @PinkGrapefruit22 Před 4 lety +7

    I think I remember reading that the language of Goguryeo (the dominant kingdom prior to the unification by Silla) may have been closely related to Japanese, due to the few surviving words (mostly place names) that we have from that language. Also, the "Who would be king today?" section definitely made me think of the Korean manhwa and drama "Goong" which is based on that very same scenario.

  • @kimriya
    @kimriya Před 4 lety +20

    When he started describe some korean kings name, suddenly it is just popped up in my head several drama's title and the face of the kings (in this case the actor who play the king's character) during that period🤣

    • @jonctmaga1486
      @jonctmaga1486 Před 3 lety +2

      ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ Yes we have so many many Kings and many dynastys and interesting events and wars like the throne games ㅎㅎ that even Korean do not memory
      because long long history for about 5thousands years ~ 10 thousands
      except stone ages .
      So many old storoes still breath far now.

  • @hishot1078
    @hishot1078 Před 2 lety +14

    Sir, you cannot speak about Korean royal bloodline without Hyeonjong of Goryeo.
    Thru him all 3 kingdom's lineage becomes one, and he is our cultural (current Korean) founder and one of the most respected and loved king in throughout the Korean history.

  • @gorankoilic6571
    @gorankoilic6571 Před 4 lety +312

    Kim dinasty rules in Northern Korea.

    • @myunghokim7313
      @myunghokim7313 Před 4 lety +90

      Fun fact: Kim dynasty in North Korea descends from Kim dynasty of Silla, 4th son of King Gyeongsun - if the records are to be trusted that is

    • @Grabovsky85
      @Grabovsky85 Před 4 lety +62

      @@myunghokim7313 interesting if true. But knowing the Kim ruling family in North Korea, its probably a fiction.

    • @Cl0udzell91
      @Cl0udzell91 Před 4 lety +51

      additional fun fact lol: 1st president of south korea Syngman Rhee is a descendant of a deposed crown prince of joseon.

    • @PillowWillow007
      @PillowWillow007 Před 4 lety +12

      North Korean fanfiction is the best!

    • @DrakithReiter
      @DrakithReiter Před 4 lety +12

      @@myunghokim7313 the founding Kim of North Korea wasn't born Kim. He changed his name.

  • @Fig_PNW
    @Fig_PNW Před 4 lety +7

    yay!!! Iv'e been waiting for this one

  • @assiabns1433
    @assiabns1433 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm such a big fan of Historical kdramas and I love learning about korean history and kings that era was so interesting from all the aspects.. Hwarang (silla) scarlet heart ryeo (goryeo) red sleeve (joeson and king jeongjo) jewelry in palace, the moon that embraces the sun and so on..

  • @Neosinder2
    @Neosinder2 Před 2 lety +12

    My Girlfriend is a 27th generation descendant of King Muyeol, or Kim Chunchu. I loved this video and it was very interesting to learn more about her ancestors from a wider perspective.

  • @ycajal
    @ycajal Před 2 lety +3

    Here I am, Korean, knowing every historical fact explained in this engaging video, and struck by how you masterfully encapsulate the must-know events to get a grip of the pre-modern Korean history🤯🤩👍

  • @vaniad5843
    @vaniad5843 Před 3 lety +3

    This is such a great video. He sounds english natives but his knowledge is beyond words

  • @dianaolivia2947
    @dianaolivia2947 Před 4 lety +27

    Gwanjong? Wang So?
    MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO!!

  • @nillyk5671
    @nillyk5671 Před 2 lety +2

    I know a lot about Korean history because of their dramas. They are amazing! And they drive me look into their history and learn.

  • @gokukevind
    @gokukevind Před 4 lety +3

    Been looking forward to this one.

  • @clarelancian
    @clarelancian Před 4 lety +49

    Hwarang for the Silla part
    Scarlet Heart for the King Taejo part with Gwangjong as the next king
    Flower Crew for the Joseon part lmao

    • @kwangbae4788
      @kwangbae4788 Před 4 lety +8

      If i were to suggest the more accurate period dramas it would be:
      Jumong during the 1st 3 kingdoms period of korea
      Queen Seondeok for the Silla Kingdom
      Tree with deep roots/ Six flying dragons for the establishment of Joseon Dynasty (includes the reign of King Sejong the great)
      Rebel: Thief who stole the people during the reign of Yeonsangun the terrible
      and lastly Mr. Sunshine for the period during the fall of the korean dynasty to the Japanese
      there are many more but this what comes to mind.

    • @Redorgreenful
      @Redorgreenful Před 4 lety +4

      Gemeniano jr. Tabi I really like My Country: the New Age for the founding of the Joseon Kingdom.

    • @pinkgangsta6157
      @pinkgangsta6157 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kwangbae4788 I love Kdrama bcs Jumong and Sila

    • @prime4851
      @prime4851 Před 2 lety +2

      @@kwangbae4788 Deep rooted tree isn’t really a Joseon founding drama. It comes after Six flying dragons

  • @danielaangulo7599
    @danielaangulo7599 Před 2 lety +5

    A few weeks ago I saw the drama the red sleeve, I just wanted to confirm if the characters really existed but the history of the emperors of Korea is so fascinating That I have seen this video more than three times to understand.
    Fighting The red Sleeve !!

    • @Cherry19-.-
      @Cherry19-.- Před 2 lety +1

      yes the red sleeve kdrama is a true story

  • @annedevon8666
    @annedevon8666 Před 3 lety +1

    That a great chart, showing parallel timewise other countries’ royal lines of descent. We see which royal families were contemporaneous to others in other countries 👍

  • @justanotherfangirl6360
    @justanotherfangirl6360 Před 4 lety +27

    I flipping love Taejo of Goryeo!
    When we had Goryeo in in history class, I was more than happy!
    'Thanks for that video. It is really usufull in my major which is Korean studies. I will use it well.
    thank you

  • @user-pn2gi6re7i
    @user-pn2gi6re7i Před 2 lety +12

    Actually, son of Sejong was Mun-Jong, not Mu-Jong
    it's completely contrast....
    Mun means literacy and culture, softness etc.
    and Mu means military, power, war, hardness etc.

  • @t_t8791
    @t_t8791 Před 4 lety +55

    There are some typos.
    mujong -> munjong
    prince Hyomynong -> Hyomyeong
    These are ones that I recognized. Great chart though.

  • @acedostres
    @acedostres Před 2 lety +4

    Funny how my very first memory of a kdrama is titled Queen Seondeok (I pronounced it as shondok tho, I was a kid sorry). It was dubbed to Filipino, and I enjoyed staying up late at night watching it with my mom even though I understood nothing of the storyline. I always wanted my mom to do my hair like hers, but end up sad bc my hair was short.

  • @xemmyQ
    @xemmyQ Před 4 lety +70

    Lee and Yi are the same family name in Korean, if i am not mistaken

    • @prime4851
      @prime4851 Před 3 lety

      yeah ur not mistaken

    • @YeobDuk17
      @YeobDuk17 Před 2 lety

      Yeah. But it is weird that modern korean, Everybody use Lee as they change to English name and nobody use Yi. But Yi dynasty well known more than Lee dynasty

    • @user-fb4ux6bi7p
      @user-fb4ux6bi7p Před 2 lety

      The "yi' spelling is more commonly used for chinese last names while 'lee' is more commonly used for korean last names

  • @Shaden0040
    @Shaden0040 Před 4 lety +113

    Do you have a chart of American royalty of the Incas, Mayans, Olmecs, Aztecs, and North American (Chiefs/Medicine Men/Wise Mothers) tribes?

    • @UsefulCharts
      @UsefulCharts  Před 4 lety +62

      I'll be doing some Mesoamerican monarchies later this fall.

    • @ADeeSHUPA
      @ADeeSHUPA Před 4 lety

      @@UsefulCharts uP

    • @MyEpiphany430
      @MyEpiphany430 Před 3 lety

      Those tribes weren't civilized. There were no kings or queens.

    • @ppjskh
      @ppjskh Před 3 lety +3

      @@MyEpiphany430 There were actually.

    • @annalisasteinnes
      @annalisasteinnes Před 3 lety +4

      @@MyEpiphany430 Damn, they sure built a lot of amazing structures and had a really complicated writing system for not being civilized or having leaders. Maybe they were communist? Oh, no, now I remember...It was ALIENS

  • @preemiediariesph
    @preemiediariesph Před 3 lety +11

    I just love how great Koreans create dramas following some of the Korean Historical empires

    • @jonctmaga1486
      @jonctmaga1486 Před 3 lety +2

      Not creat almost real historical events.
      We have official hisory books.

  • @bedohy
    @bedohy Před 4 lety +80

    I'm very surprised that you know these stuff very well. It almost felt weird when you mentioned Cho Gwangjo during the Jungjong Period. Not something much expected to come out from a foreigner's mouth. Anyways, great work. Really appreciate it. One thing to say is that most of the monarch's name in Korea were given after the king's death. That's why you can see Taejo from two different dynasties because it just means "the Forefather", or the "the Great Ancestor" like you said. Another thing for people who are interested in Japanese emperors - usually called "Tenno" - is that these emperors don't really mean much throughout Japanese history with some exceptions. They were mostly puppet kings for the many noble houses and later for the Bakufu governments. So it's really weird to see these Tennos on the list rather than the real powers such as the Tokugawa house during the Edo period.

    • @FOLIPE
      @FOLIPE Před 4 lety +8

      It was an on and off thing in Japan. The emperor were in power quite often before the 16th century if I'm not mistaken.

    • @prime4851
      @prime4851 Před 3 lety +1

      He researched a lot and probably took some information and put them together.It's really cool.

    • @ppaaccoojrf
      @ppaaccoojrf Před 3 lety +2

      @@FOLIPE Not really, the Japanese emperor had more authority before the 1600's but only slightly so. In reality there hadn't been direct imperial rule since the Heian period.

    • @user-rc8hn2sq8k
      @user-rc8hn2sq8k Před 11 měsíci

      왕의 본명은 원래 있는 것이고, 우리가 부르는 "종", "조" 이런 것들은 묘호입니다. 왕이 살아 있는 당시에는 그저 왕을 전하라고 부를 뿐이고, 본명은 입에 담지도 못하고 왕의 본명중 어떤 글자도 백성들은 이름으로 쓸 수 없었습니다. 이 점이 불편할까봐 왕의 본명은 외자로 썼습니다.
      세종대왕 이 도, 정조 이 산 등등

  • @alwaysme167
    @alwaysme167 Před 4 lety +5

    wow! i am a kdrama fan specially historical dramas.This helps me understand a lot of Kingdoms ! Thanks to this 👍👍👍

  • @YeobDuk17
    @YeobDuk17 Před 2 lety +10

    4:11 You said King Taejo defeated Silla but it is little bit different. King Gyeongsun(last king of Silla) submitted without fight because he has no hope to keep his kingdom. King Taejo defeated Later Baekjae and made unification. And 10:33 Mujong definitely change to Munjong. Anyway, your explanation is really good!

  • @arminmoazzezi7141
    @arminmoazzezi7141 Před rokem +2

    I finished Great Queen Seondeok a month ago so I really appreciate this video

  • @solodaph
    @solodaph Před rokem +2

    Korean people endured so much. Nearby empires always tried to take control as if Korea was a ball they could toss around.
    These people got a fighting spirit.

  • @ytn00b3
    @ytn00b3 Před 2 lety +5

    I believed Yi Seok (grandson of Gojong) has many bros and sisters as well as cousins, they're in Korea. I'm no sure who is now head of this family but they stage annual ceremonial rites to their ancestors at Jongno shrine located in heart of Seoul.

    • @pablolianga345
      @pablolianga345 Před rokem

      My current son was GoJong in his prior life and I was also his father in that life too. I passed on that life in 1894. How do we get in touch with Yi Seok then? I am not sure if he is able to handle the fact that we are his ancestors in prior life.

  • @isoe1428
    @isoe1428 Před 3 lety +8

    I recently got into Taekwondo and after searching up the history of it I found out more about Korea’s history in general and I am now overly obsessed😅

  • @patriciawong1924
    @patriciawong1924 Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for the history lesson. Much appreciated.

  • @pollyhindle8749
    @pollyhindle8749 Před 3 lety +3

    This is an odd recommendation for me but I was thoroughly absorbed by it. Many thanks for what must be hundreds of hours of research. 😷🇬🇧

  • @leejieun-geum-dong
    @leejieun-geum-dong Před 3 lety +13

    So mr.queen the king there is one of the last kings of korea

  • @FRAGIORGIO1
    @FRAGIORGIO1 Před 4 lety +11

    Thank you for your detailed explanation of Korean royal history. It is distressing that the present heir (only one?) has no legitimate heir. There should be a better search for other possible successors so as to choose a Legitimate heir.

  • @Prettylil22
    @Prettylil22 Před 2 lety +4

    Red sleeves cuff ❣️

  • @kauffner
    @kauffner Před 2 lety +3

    Prince Yi Seok is the tenth son of Prince Yi Gang. The reason he gets attention is because he was once a notable singer. The Jeonju Lee Royal Family Association recognizes Yi Won as head of the house. Yi Won is a son of Yi Gap, Yi Gang' s ninth son.
    Yi Gang's oldest son was Prince Yi Geon, who died in 1991. He was a colonel in the Japanese army. He has several descendants living in Japan.

    • @ramirosotto
      @ramirosotto Před 2 lety

      Interesting, do you know how Andrew Lee is related to Yi Seok?

  • @praetoriatormont3502
    @praetoriatormont3502 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing video! Your narration was so simple et easy to understand and even though I was a bit confused at the beginning it is crystal clear now !

  • @keepfightinggg3904
    @keepfightinggg3904 Před 3 lety +6

    Watching hwarang,scarlet heart, splash splash love, mr queen now back to these history...i think i will be studying about korean history now😄

  • @jodinorog1059
    @jodinorog1059 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the info, i am a Korean drama fanatic. I really didn't know when the dynasty ended and how it became north and south. Most stories you mentioned are in the dramas i have watched. I have cried a lake for the dramas. I am not a Korean but i love Korea even if i haven't been there. Thank you again.

  • @andystar88
    @andystar88 Před 3 lety +1

    I had the chance to meet Yi Seok and his wife in Jeonju last 2018. He invited us for a tea when we were filming for a tv show. Such a lovely and gracious couple. 💕

    • @jonctmaga1486
      @jonctmaga1486 Před 3 lety

      Yea they are one of royal family in Korea.

  • @annedevon8666
    @annedevon8666 Před 3 lety +3

    A good historical context to better understand, appreciate the Kdrama historical period pieces🤗😘👍💗🌺

  • @erningkusumaputri5968
    @erningkusumaputri5968 Před 3 lety +3

    That's why I like historical drama especially joseon dynasty kings

  • @glencorajane
    @glencorajane Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it very much.

  • @wow888888able
    @wow888888able Před 4 lety

    Great information... love to see Cambodian/ Khmer emperor/ king group. Thanks 🙏

  • @moonsorrow77
    @moonsorrow77 Před 4 lety +7

    Watch k drama six flying dragons..it’s about how Joseon empire was formed....the story mainly involved YI BAN WONG..the fourth son general YI...he was the most ambitious song ever..wanting power and would anything to get what he wants...

  • @marloyorkrodriguez9975
    @marloyorkrodriguez9975 Před 4 lety +5

    The none mention of Prince Sado puts tears on my eyes....T_T he just wants to please his father....

    • @dohseyes5744
      @dohseyes5744 Před 3 lety +2

      Marlo: Prince Sado wasn't mentioned b/c he wasn't a King, however his name is on the chart. The presentation skipped other Kings.

  • @topkoreatour
    @topkoreatour Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, this is great video, how do you know so much about this? I must watch this over and over and study, thank you for the video my friend.

  • @Swaneels
    @Swaneels Před 4 lety

    Ordered this and Greek myth one. Looking forward to it!

  • @allie8431
    @allie8431 Před 4 lety +42

    Me patiently waiting for wang yeo from goblin to show up

    • @dayanaradelosangeles7026
      @dayanaradelosangeles7026 Před 4 lety +3

      He's fictional...right? I was waiting for it too, wondering if he's fictional or not. 😆

    • @allie8431
      @allie8431 Před 4 lety +1

      Dayanara Delos Angeles he isn’t real

    • @alexiskang5517
      @alexiskang5517 Před 3 lety

      actually He is REAL. WANG YEO/YOO is real he was one of those kings who ruled before WANG SO (GWANGJONG). Wang Yeo is known in the name of HYEJONG you guys can see it on the chart.

  • @infinitybts1830
    @infinitybts1830 Před 3 lety +11

    *"King sejong the great most memorable he work hangul"*
    But mostly kings easily get died in korean history if you are kdrama addict you know what comes to your mind how they died? 🤷‍♂️

    • @yulianacindy3282
      @yulianacindy3282 Před 3 lety

      how?

    • @yyyyyyy5yuyjj
      @yyyyyyy5yuyjj Před 3 lety +2

      Arsenic poison

    • @yrkim3018
      @yrkim3018 Před 3 lety +3

      mostly because of strict rules over childhood. Every crown prince in Joseon discipled so hard and watched by eunuchs and courtladies 24/7 and being controlled in almost every way. They finally set loose once they became a king but still the strict rules of confucianism doesn't allow them to completely set free. I'd say the main reason why Korean kings usually die early is because of the stress and its side effect.

    • @alexiskang5517
      @alexiskang5517 Před 3 lety +1

      by OLD AND GREEDY MINISTERS dzuh uh

  • @ajspin2642
    @ajspin2642 Před 3 lety +1

    Very interesting. Thank you very much

  • @nwetyinwin3788
    @nwetyinwin3788 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! Very informative video!

  • @YiRu1307
    @YiRu1307 Před 3 lety +7

    Why do I always end up reading/watching about korean dynasties history after watching kdrama. Hahaha. I’ve done this before after watching Faith, i was curious about LMH’s character as Choi Young, in Hwarang, curious about Silla. And now after Mr. Queen, I just want to learn something about the real life Cheoljong and Cheorin.

  • @user-nc5yc9es6j
    @user-nc5yc9es6j Před 4 lety +8

    4:14
    Taejo wanggeon didn't defeat the last king of Silla. rather the last king of Silla surrendered to Taejo because there was no hope that he could continue the dynasty as later Baekje(a kingdom that split off from Silla) was attacking Silla fiercely.

  • @thomasdixon4373
    @thomasdixon4373 Před 4 lety

    Yay another excellent video

  • @pedrozepeda6930
    @pedrozepeda6930 Před 4 lety

    Yet another great video

  • @innamaulina2268
    @innamaulina2268 Před 3 lety +3

    I like story about queen seondeok.. She first king female .. Woww

  • @jinmuah
    @jinmuah Před 4 lety +13

    im here to learn just because i might travel back in time and marry the king or smthn

    • @Hans-nr2nh
      @Hans-nr2nh Před 3 lety

      Y/N why Anne? Don't travel back, keep living in the future please

    • @vic1723
      @vic1723 Před 3 lety +5

      HAHAGAHAHAH IS THIS A SCARLET HEART RYEO REFERENCE

  • @PillowWillow007
    @PillowWillow007 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic work!

    • @PillowWillow007
      @PillowWillow007 Před 4 lety

      The Kim dynasty is probably just North Korean fanfiction.