Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
조선명탐정: 각시투구꽃의 비밀
“There is no perfect murder.”
Synopsis
In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Detective K (2011) Teaser (English subs)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-08
Top Cast
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Kim Myung-min
Kim Min
Oh Dal-su
Han Seo-pil
Han Ji-min
Han Gaek-joo
Lee Jae-yong
Minister Lim
Woo Hyeon
Mr. Bang
Ye Su-jeong
Lim Jwa-soo's Wife
Jung In-gi
Magistrate
Nam Sung-jin
King Jeong-jo
Kim Tae-hun
Im Geo-seon
Choi Mu-sung
Court Priest
Yang Han-yeol
Boy
Choi Jae-sup
Officer
Ryu Hyun-sang
Park Bong-dal
Jung Young-ki
Police
Kim Do-yoon
Police
Lee Seol-gu
Slave
Son Cheol-min
Slave
Lee Chae-eun
Slave
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Sok-yun
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Choon-hyung, Lee Nam-kyu
- Original Score
- Kim Han-jo, Uhm Gi-yeob
- Original Title
- 조선명탐정: 각시투구꽃의 비밀
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.4M
- Production Studios
- Generation Blue Films, WithUs Films, Showbox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Sok-yun
Lee Choon-hyung, Lee Nam-kyu, Kim Tak-hwan
Kim Han-jo, Uhm Gi-yeob
Jang Nam-cheol
Kim Sun-min
Cho Yoon-jin, Kim Jho Gwang-soo, Lee Seon-mi
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Choon-hyung
Screenplay
Cho Yoon-jin
Producer
Lee Nam-kyu
Screenplay
Kim Sok-yun
Director
Kim Han-jo
Original Music Composer
Kwon Yoo-jin
Costume Design
Jang Nam-cheol
Director of Photography
Kim Sun-min
Editor
Uhm Gi-yeob
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow about?
In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.
Who directed Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow?
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow was directed by Kim Sok-yun.
Who stars in Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow?
The principal cast of Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow includes Kim Myung-min, Oh Dal-su, Han Ji-min, Lee Jae-yong, Woo Hyeon.
When was Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow released and how long is it?
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow make at the box office?
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow grossed $32.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow was composed by Kim Han-jo, Uhm Gi-yeob.
Is Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow based on a book or true story?
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kim Tak-hwan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow?
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).