Actress Han Hyo-joo (left) and actor Lee Byung-hun (right) pose next to each other at the press conference for their 1st historical film "Masquerade" held in Seoul, South Korea on August 13, 2012. [Lee Ki-won/10Asia]

Hallyu actor Lee Byung-hun and actress Han Hyo-joo were in attendance for the press conference for their upcoming historical film "Masquerade" held at a movie theater in Seoul, South Korea on August 13, 2012.

With director Choo Chang-min at the mic, "Masquerade" focuses on the story the episodes that a low class man goes through in order to become king of the country.

Lee plays the double role of Gwanghae, the 15th King of the Joseon Dynasty, and Ha-sun, a man born into low class.

Unlike the other historical figures in Korean history, King Gwanghae is known to be one of the misfortunate figures in the Joseon Dynasty's history. As he was deposed by the Westerners faction in a coup, historians did not give him a temple name like Taejo or Sejong.

Meanwhile, Han plays the queen and actor Ryu Seung-ryeong helps Ha-sun rise to sit on the King's throne.

Both Lee and Han's first historical film, "Masquerade" is slated to open in local theaters over the Korean Thanksgiving holidays.

Actress Han Hyo-joo (left) and actor Lee Byung-hun (right) link arms and pose in front of reporters at the press conference for their 1st historical film "Masquerade" held in Seoul, South Korea on August 13, 2012. [Lee Ki-won/10Asia]

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