Several actors have played Prince Gwanghae over the years including Ji Sung, Lee Byung Hun, Seo In Guk and Lee Joon.

Now it's Cha Seung Won's turn to play the infamous prince in the drama "Splendid Politics," also known as "Hwajung."

Each new actor portrays the 16^th century king in a slightly different way. Some see him as an unethical schemer who is hungry for power. Some see him as a talented politician who has to fight court intrigues to survive.

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