Drama

When Does Lee San, Wind in the Palace Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Lee San, Wind in the Palace ended after Season 1.

IMDb

8.0/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

77

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Diagnostics

Network
MBC
Genres
Drama
First aired
2007-09-17
Last aired
2008-06-16
Runtime
55 min

Awards 1 win & 1 nomination

Predictive Logic Analysis

Lee San, Wind in the Palace has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Lee San, Wind in the Palace about?

Lee San, Wind in the Palace is an ambitious historical epic that traces the rise of one of Korea's most reformist rulers through the intricate power struggles of eighteenth-century court life. The drama anchors itself in the relationship between the idealistic Prince Yi San and Seong Song-yeon, a woman caught between love and duty, as Yi San navigates the treacherous landscape of palace politics, his ailing father King Yeongjo's waning authority, and the entrenched factions determined to block his vision for modernizing the kingdom. What distinguishes this narrative from conventional period dramas is its focus on intellectual conflict and moral ambiguity alongside romantic tension—the show presents reform not as a simple good-versus-evil battle but as a complex negotiation between tradition and progress, where even well-intentioned characters are compromised by the systems they inhabit.

The production carries the fingerprints of Lee Byeong-Hoon, the acclaimed producer behind Dae Jang Geum, and that pedigree is evident in the show's meticulous attention to historical detail, sumptuous production design, and willingness to sustain narrative momentum across a substantial 77-episode run. The tone balances intimate character moments with sweeping political maneuvering, allowing quieter scenes of doubt and vulnerability to sit alongside explosive confrontations in the throne room. Lee Seo-jin brings a compelling restraint to Yi San, portraying him not as a conventional hero but as a principled man burdened by the weight of his own ideals, while Han Ji-min's presence as his romantic counterpoint adds emotional stakes to the political machinations surrounding him.

The series resonated strongly with both critics and audiences during its 2007-2008 run, earning Lee Seo-jin the Top Excellence Acting Award and Han Ji-min the Best Actress honor at MBC's awards ceremony. The show maintains a solid 8/10 rating on IMDb, reflecting sustained appreciation for its ambitious scope and character work. Lee San, Wind in the Palace represents a high-water mark for Korean historical drama in the late 2000s, a period when the genre was establishing itself as a vehicle for serious storytelling and prestige television, and it remains a touchstone for viewers seeking historical narratives with genuine dramatic and intellectual complexity.

Created by Kim Yi-young

Themes

joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Is Lee San, Wind in the Palace renewed or cancelled?

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Lee San, Wind in the Palace Season 2 Release Date

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Lee San, Wind in the Palace seasons

Season 12007 · 77 ep
  • 1. Episode 12007-09-17
  • 2. Episode 22007-09-18
  • 3. Episode 32007-09-24
  • 4. Episode 42007-09-25
  • 5. Episode 52007-10-01
  • 6. Episode 62007-10-02
  • 7. Episode 72007-10-08
  • 8. Episode 82007-10-09
  • 9. Episode 92007-10-15
  • 10. Episode 102007-10-16
  • 11. Episode 112007-10-22
  • 12. Episode 122007-10-23
  • 13. Episode 132007-10-29
  • 14. Episode 142007-10-30
  • 15. Episode 152007-11-05
  • 16. Episode 162007-11-06
  • 17. Episode 172007-11-12
  • 18. Episode 182007-11-13
  • 19. Episode 192007-11-19
  • 20. Episode 202007-11-20
  • 21. Episode 212007-11-26
  • 22. Episode 222007-11-27
  • 23. Episode 232007-12-03
  • 24. Episode 242007-12-04
  • 25. Episode 252007-12-10
  • 26. Episode 262007-12-11
  • 27. Episode 272007-12-17
  • 28. Episode 282007-12-18
  • 29. Episode 292007-12-24
  • 30. Episode 302007-12-25
  • 31. Episode 312007-12-31
  • 32. Episode 322008-01-01
  • 33. Episode 332008-01-07
  • 34. Episode 342008-01-08
  • 35. Episode 352008-01-14
  • 36. Episode 362008-01-15
  • 37. Episode 372008-01-21
  • 38. Episode 382008-01-22
  • 39. Episode 392008-01-28
  • 40. Episode 402008-01-29
  • 41. Episode 412008-02-04
  • 42. Episode 422008-02-11
  • 43. Episode 432008-02-12
  • 44. Episode 442008-02-18
  • 45. Episode 452008-02-19
  • 46. Episode 462008-02-25
  • 47. Episode 472008-02-26
  • 48. Episode 482008-03-03
  • 49. Episode 492008-03-04
  • 50. Episode 502008-03-10
  • 51. Episode 512008-03-11
  • 52. Episode 522008-03-17
  • 53. Episode 532008-03-18
  • 54. Episode 542008-03-24
  • 55. Episode 552008-03-25
  • 56. Episode 562008-03-31
  • 57. Episode 572008-04-01
  • 58. Episode 582008-04-07
  • 59. Episode 592008-04-08
  • 60. Episode 602008-04-14
  • 61. Episode 612008-04-15
  • 62. Episode 622008-04-21
  • 63. Episode 632008-04-22
  • 64. Episode 642008-04-28
  • 65. Episode 652008-04-29
  • 66. Episode 662008-05-05
  • 67. Episode 672008-05-06
  • 68. Episode 682008-05-12
  • 69. Episode 692008-05-13
  • 70. Episode 702008-05-19
  • 71. Episode 712008-05-20
  • 72. Episode 722008-05-26
  • 73. Episode 732008-05-27
  • 74. Episode 742008-06-02
  • 75. Episode 752008-06-03
  • 76. Episode 762008-06-09
  • 77. Episode 772008-06-16

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Lee San, Wind in the Palace cast

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Lee Seo-jin

Lee Seo-jin

Yi San

Han Ji-min

Han Ji-min

Seong Song-yeon

Lee Soon-jae

Lee Soon-jae

King Yeongjo

Kyeon Mi-ri

Kyeon Mi-ri

Lady Hyegyeong

Sung Hyun-ah

Sung Hyun-ah

Princess Hwawan

Kim Yeo-jin

Kim Yeo-jin

Queen Jeongsun

Park Eun-hye

Park Eun-hye

Queen Hyoui

Lee Jong-soo

Lee Jong-soo

Park Dae-su

Han Sang-jin

Han Sang-jin

Hong Guk-yeong

David Lee

David Lee

Prince Euneon

Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yong

Jang Tae-woo

Park Ji-bin

Park Ji-bin

Yi San (young)

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    When does Lee San, Wind in the Palace Season 2 come out?
    Lee San, Wind in the Palace ended after Season 1.
    Is Lee San, Wind in the Palace renewed or cancelled?
    Lee San, Wind in the Palace has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Lee San, Wind in the Palace are there?
    Lee San, Wind in the Palace has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Lee San, Wind in the Palace are there?
    There are 77 episodes of Lee San, Wind in the Palace across 1 season.
    Who created Lee San, Wind in the Palace?
    Lee San, Wind in the Palace was created by Kim Yi-young.
    Where can I watch Lee San, Wind in the Palace?
    Lee San, Wind in the Palace is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa.
    What is Lee San, Wind in the Palace's IMDb rating?
    Lee San, Wind in the Palace holds an IMDb rating of 8/10 from 689 votes.