Desert King (Korean: 사막의 왕; RR: Samakui Wang) is a South Korean web series released on December 16, 2022, through the streaming platform Watcha. The series consists of six episodes and was directed by Kim Bo-Tong, Lee Tak, and Lee Tae-Dong, with a screenplay written by Kim Bo-Tong.
The narrative centers on five individuals—Dong-Hyun, Cheon-Woong, Hyun-Sook, Hae-Il, and Ki-Joo—who find themselves at pivotal moments in their lives. The series examines their differing perspectives on life and morality, particularly regarding the role of money in their decision-making processes.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast portraying the central characters and their families.
Yang Dong-Geun as Dong-Hyun.Jin Goo as the CEO.Jung Yi-Seo as Yi-Seo.Lee Hong-Nae as Hae-Il.Kim Jae-Hwa as Hyun-Sook.Jang Dong-Yoon as Cheon-Woong.
Moon Palace
Lee Soon-Won as Gab-Soo.Choi Jae-Sup as Richard.Jo Mi-Nyeo as Amy.
Supporting Cast
Park Ye-Rin as Seo-Eun.Ha Jung-Min as Dong-Hyun's ex-wife.Kim Dam-Ho as young Dong-Hyun.Shin Mun-Sung as Hae-Il's father.Lee Hae-Woon as Min-Hyeok.Ko Hoon-Mok as Soon-Min.Jo Hyun-Woo as Cheon-Woong's father.Jang Yoo-Sang as Lee Jung-Wook.Park Jung-Min as the school janitor.Lee Dam as Min-Ha.Han Sung-Yong as the shop owner.Kim Yoon-Bae as the detective.",
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"The plot focuses on five individuals facing life-changing decisions and their varying attitudes toward money."
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"question": "When was Desert King released?",
"answer": "Desert King was released on December 16, 2022."
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"question": "How many episodes does the series have?",
"answer": "The series consists of 6 episodes."
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"question": "Which platform distributed Desert King?",
"answer": "The series was distributed by the South Korean streaming platform Watcha."
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"Kim Bo-Tong"
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Watcha. (2022). Desert King [Web series].
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