Daewongun Season 1 Episode 18 Wind from the West in 1866 ( Air Date 1990-09-16 ) Genre Drama category. Overview "The Daewongun of the title refers to Heungseon Daewongun, or Yi Ha Eung, a descendent of King Yeongjo and regent to King Gojong. This episode details the years spanning from the reign of King Cheoljong to the Empire under Gojong and Empress Myeongseong, and finally the fall of the dynasty.".