The Red Sleeve follows the poignant, real-life romance between King Jeongjo (Yi San) and court lady Seong Deok-im during 18th-century Joseon.
Yi San, a perfectionist monarch, places his duty to the country above all else, while Deok-im is a fiercely independent woman who refuses to become a concubine because it would mean losing her freedom. The Red Sleeve follows the poignant, real-life romance
The title refers to the red-colored cuffs on court ladies' robes, symbolizing that they belong solely to the palace and the King. The Ending (Episodes 17-20) The Red Sleeve follows the poignant