A new teaser from tvN D ENT for 'Naked Korean History,' uploaded to YouTube on March 18, reveals King Sejong's surprising insights into Confucian education — instantly sparking buzz among viewers.
The video shows that, even as Confucian rites were emphasized in the Joseon era, teaching filial piety to the people was treated as a core priority. The on-screen caption "Filial piety is taught" stands out, underscoring that the virtue wasn't just a private ideal but something actively and systematically taught.
Focusing on a Confucian primer created by King Sejong for his subjects, the clip offers a fresh perspective on how deeply he invested in public education. The textbook likely played a key role in laying the social foundations of the Joseon period — a point that is fueling major discussion among viewers.
Since the teaser dropped, interest has surged, and many are gaining new insights into interpreting Joseon's concept of filial piety in a modern context. It's also prompting a reexamination of how Sejong's educational philosophy continues to influence society today.
Related coverage further explains King Sejong's education policies as documented in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty and other historical records, helping audiences dive deeper into the topic.