电影《奸臣》讲述了以朝鲜历史上著名暴君燕山君执政时期为背景，讲述的是在君王面前伪装忠臣，实际上却是扰乱政坛主谋的奸臣的故事，其视皇帝为傀儡，实为“王上之王”。The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
