Kang Chae Yoon, a former slave, sets off on a journey to the Capital to avenge his father's murder. Working as a member of the Royal Guard, he inadvertantly becomes embroiled in a conspiracy surrounding the creation of Hangul by King Sejong that will reveal long hidden secrets.

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  Han Seok Kyu (King Sejong)

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  Shin Se Kyung (So Yi / Dam)

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  Yoon Je Moon (Ga Ri On)

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  Jang Kyung Ah (woman loved by Lee Bang Ji)

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  Hyun Woo (Sung Sam Moon)

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• Dec 25, 2011 24 of 24 episodes seen

  phoenixtearz9
  17 of 17 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  10
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  8
  • Rewatch Value  10

  Without spoilers, this is going to be a hard review to write, but I figured since no other reviews were written for it, I would give it a try. I used to not be a fan of sageuks, but recently I have been proven wrong, and this is one of those that did it.
  
  In terms if writing, the story was well written. I kind of kept you guessing, and the cliffhangers were killers. The way the characters were written was brilliant, as well as the way history and fiction were mixed. It kept you coming back for more. Granted there was your typical backstabbing and plot making, but it fit in with the story, so it didn't seem out of place or to be to much.
  
  In terms of acting, brilliant. Each actor portrayed their characters to the point you actually believed they were the character, not an actor playing someone. I have to say I was very impressed by Jang Hyuk, yet again, and after seeing two sageuks of his, I have a hard time picturing him playing any other type of role.
  
  The music, I would have liked to have heard more traditional instruments, but all in all it wasn't bad.
  
  I will definitely be watching this again. I was thinking that with 24 episodes that it would get boring, but never once was I bored. Give it a try. read more

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• Jan 15, 2012 24 of 24 episodes seen

  rad_lisette
  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  8
  • Story  9
  • Acting/Cast  9
  • Music  8
  • Rewatch Value  7

  One of the better dramas of 2011.
  
  The highlight of the drama was the array of interesting and well written characters.
  Also, the acting in the drama was top notch. But then again we are talking about Jang Hyuk and Han Suk Kyu and Song Joong Ki here. All very charismatic and intense actors in their own ways.
  
  The cinematography was an absolute delight for the eyes. The settings and the costumes used in the drama series were exquisite.
  
  The plot was engaging and full of the appropriate twists and turns. Who knew that a sageuk about Hangul (sounds like a snooze fest at face value) could be so amazing?
  
  My only gripe is that the story started to lose my a bit of my interest towards the last quarter. Other than that, a wonderful and engaging drama series. read more

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  Warrior Baek Dong Soo

  Both are Historical drama's, with a basis on true historical figures.

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  Chuno

  Both are Sauguk/Historical dramas that star Jang Hyuk. Although different in plot, they are alike in that they are both very well written and excellently acted. Each are 24 episodes and a ton of fun to watch!

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