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8.6IMDb42 votes2005 – Ended1 Seasons41 EpisodesDrama

8.6IMDb42 votes

9.5TMDB

5th Republic is a controversial political drama centered on the Fifth Republic of South Korea, one of the most tumultuous periods in modern Korean history. The 41-episode television series explores key events from President Park Chung-hee's assassination to General Chun Doo-hwan's military coup and his violent ascent to power, as well as the subsequent conflicts between the pro-democratic movement and Chun's military regime, along with the behind-the-scenes power struggles that ultimately led to Roh Tae-woo's presidential succession in 1987. Given the sensitive nature of the subject, 5th Republic walked a fine line between fact and fiction, facing numerous challenges even before production began—one of which included pressure from real political figures who threatened to sue the network for defamation if the script wasn't altered. Additionally, there were concerns about the potential glorification of the drama's lead character Chun Doo-hwan, portrayed by Lee Deok-hwa, whose strong charisma attracted a large audience during the drama's initial broadcast on MBC in 2005.