Season 1 Plot
Anthony Kim, a brilliant CEO of a drama production company who will do anything and everything for the sake of money, fame and success. He is known to possess the Midas touch as he has created blockbuster dramas and Hallyu stars. When a death on the set precipitates his fall from grace, Anthony attempts to regain his former status by putting the drama "Gyeongseong's Morning" on air. And to accomplish that, he needs the help of idealistic Lee Goeun, who dreams of becoming a top writer someday, and the handsome but egoistic actor Kang Hyeonmin.
The King of Dramas Season 1 aired on November 5th, 2012.
Season 1 Episodes
1. The War of Empire
Anthony Kim's ruthlessness in live-broadcasting drama production eventually costs him more than his career.
2. The Fall of the King
Without a job and without friends, Anthony turns to Lee Goeun for some much-needed help to salvage his career.
3. The Return of the King
Anthony and Oh Jinwan wage on all-out war to get their respective dramas to air on TV.
4. The Technique of War
The power struggle between the production company and the broadcasting station intensifies, putting Goeun in the line of fire.
5. The Counterattack of the Loser
Finally getting a slot on the drama broadcasting schedule, Anthony finds another challenge in keeping Goeun by his side.
6. The Division Within
The Directors at S Broadcasting go on strike against Anthony's drama, leaving him in a lurch to find a new director, fast.
7. Gladiators on the Asphalt
Kang Hyeonmin is caught driving under the influence and now a story is needed to save his public image.
8. The Reinforcement is Not Coming
Newly cast female lead, Seong Mina meets Writer Goeun and male lead Hyeonmin and is received with less than warm regards.
9. The Battle of Red Cliffs
With the sudden loss of funding, Anthony takes great measures to get his drama back on schedule.
10. The Lover of Destiny
"Gyeongseong's Morning" finally starts production, but not before more problems arise for this troubled drama.
11. The Line of Life and Death
The verdict is finally in for the case claiming the screenplay for "Gyeongseong's Morning" plagiarized another author.
12. There is no Forever Enemy
Anthony is accused of fraud. Meanwhile, the kissing scene continues to bother Mina and Hyeonmin.
13. A Man In The Flames
Anthony and Goeun get into a tricky situation after one of Anthony's plans to get Goeun to renew her contract goes wrong.
14. From Dusk til Dawn
A scandal erupts between Mina and Hyeonmin, while Goeun struggles with her growing feelings for Anthony.
15. We Crossed the Rubicon River
Pressure builds as Goeun undertakes an ambitious script revisal, while Mina offers Anthony a business offer too good to refuse.
16. In Search of Lost Time
Hyeonmin begins to question his acting skills. Meanwhile, Anthony comes to terms with his true feelings.
17. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark
Anthony's progressing health problems start to worry him as he thinks about the future. Meanwhile, Hyeonmin dedicates himself to the art of acting.
18. The End of the King or The Last King
Goeun confronts Anthony about his illness. Meanwhile, the show must go on.
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