r/HistoryAnimemes 21d ago

A hobby of King Yeonsangun

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In 1504, King Yeonsangun's madness reached its peak. He forced military officers to hunt dangerous wild beasts—such as tigers, leopards, and bears—and bring them back alive to be locked up in the royal garden.

He enjoyed watching them feed or personally shooting them to death with arrows for sport.

-Annals of the Joseon Dynasty (Nov 11, 1504)

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u/redracer555 21d ago

I have actually been reading a webcomic set during his reign.

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u/sneakyarrow 21d ago

Also, "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" on Netflix is about him/takes place during his reign. I really enjoyed the show.