Description: This comic reimagines the tragic childhood of King Jeongjo, who was forced to watch his father die shut inside a wooden rice chest, and his remarkable achievements in building a golden age for Joseon despite the schemes and slander of his political enemies. Beyond the fun and emotional story, readers will naturally absorb historical knowledge about the reigns of King Yeongjo and King Jeongjo. With supporting commentary and artifact photographs provided by Professor Shin Byung-joo of the Department of History at Konkuk University, readers can learn about the historical background spanning three generations—King Yeongjo, Crown Prince Sado, and King Jeongjo—as well as the achievements of Yeongjo and Jeongjo that led to Joseon's revival. 1. The Meeting of Three Children 2. Daesu in Danger 3. The Death of Crown Prince Sado 4. The Dark Plot Targeting Yi San 5. A Fateful Reunion 6. Yi San Gains Hong Guk-yeong 7. A Promise to Protect ■ A Hidden Tragedy Spanning Three Generations: Yeongjo, Crown Prince Sado, and Jeongjo! A father who died shut inside a wooden rice chest. Repeated assassination attempts on his own life... And so young Yi San made a vow: "I will survive! If becoming king is the only way to survive, then I will become king!" 'If the king is the boat, the people are the water.' King Jeongjo, who championed reform politics for the people, led a revival of Joseon's politics and culture through new policies such as the Tangpyeongchaek (policy of impartiality), the expansion of the Gyujanggak royal library, the abolition of merchant monopolies, and the construction of Hwaseong Fortress! When his father, Crown Prince Sado, died after eight days trapped in the rice chest, his son Yi San was only eleven years old. Afterward, as Yi San received training as crown prince under King Yeongjo, factions opposed to his ascension to the throne continued their relentless plots and threats. Yet Yi San endured every conspiracy and danger, finally ascending the throne in 1776 to become King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of Joseon. Jeongjo went on to achieve remarkable feats—the Tangpyeongchaek, the expansion of Gyujanggak, the abolition of merchant monopolies, and the construction of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress—becoming a reforming monarch who led Joseon's political and cultural golden age. ■ Experience the Turbulent Story of Three Generations—Yeongjo, Crown Prince Sado, and Jeongjo—and Jeongjo's Shining Achievements in Comic Form! This comic reimagines the tragic childhood of King Jeongjo, who watched his father die shut inside a wooden rice chest, and his achievements in building a golden age for Joseon despite the schemes and slander of his political rivals. Beyond fun and emotion, readers will naturally learn about the historical era of Yeongjo and Jeongjo in Joseon. ■ Learn Joseon History Through the Commentary of Professor Shin Byung-joo of Konkuk University! Through supporting commentary and artifact photographs by Professor Shin Byung-joo of the Department of History at Konkuk University, readers can learn about the historical background spanning three generations—Yeongjo, Crown Prince Sado, and Jeongjo—as well as the achievements of Yeongjo and Jeongjo that led to Joseon's revival.