Man in Hanbok
한복 입은 남자
Synopsis
Jang Yeong-sil, a genius scientist, rises from slavery to the rank of jong sam pum (Senior Third Rank) thanks to King Sejong's favor, but after the palanquin incident of 1442, he disappears completely from historical records. Where did he go? In 20th-century London, a painting by Rubens titled "Man in Hanbok" appears in an auction at Christie's. The identity of this unknown Asian figure painted by Rubens traces back to the era of King Sejong in the 15th century. Though born a slave, Jang Yeong-sil possessed exceptional brilliance. However, he receives an order from Ming China demanding that he be executed or handed over to them. With King Sejong's help, he escapes by joining the Ming explorer Admiral Zheng He on a voyage to Europe and even meets the Pope in Italy. But Jang's belief that the world is round is deemed heretical, and the Pope orders his execution. Fleeing for his life, Jang reaches Florence alone, where he encounters a seven-year-old Leonardo da Vinci.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International AI Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sang-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Sang-hoon
- Original Title
- 한복 입은 남자
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- BOXMEDIA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sang-hoon
Lee Sang-hoon
Park Hae-seon, Ahn Hye-ran
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sang-hoon
Director
Ahn Hye-ran
Producer
Lee Sang-hoon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man in Hanbok
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What is Man in Hanbok about?
Jang Yeong-sil, a genius scientist, rises from slavery to the rank of jong sam pum (Senior Third Rank) thanks to King Sejong's favor, but after the palanquin incident of 1442, he disappears completely from historical records. Where did he go? In 20th-century London, a painting by Rubens titled "Man in Hanbok" appears in an auction at Christie's. The identity of this unknown Asian figure painted by Rubens traces back to the era of King Sejong in the 15th century. Though born a slave, Jang Yeong-sil possessed exceptional brilliance. However, he receives an order from Ming China demanding that he be executed or handed over to them. With King Sejong's help, he escapes by joining the Ming explorer Admiral Zheng He on a voyage to Europe and even meets the Pope in Italy. But Jang's belief that the world is round is deemed heretical, and the Pope orders his execution. Fleeing for his life, Jang reaches Florence alone, where he encounters a seven-year-old Leonardo da Vinci.
Who directed Man in Hanbok?
Man in Hanbok was directed by Lee Sang-hoon.
Who stars in Man in Hanbok?
The principal cast of Man in Hanbok includes Jang Min-hyeok, We Hoon.
When was Man in Hanbok released and how long is it?
Man in Hanbok was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is Man in Hanbok based on a book or true story?
Man in Hanbok is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lee Sang-hoon".