[Discussion] Hong Gil Dong

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Synopsis:

Based on a fictional book about a Robin Hood in Korea, Hong Gildong, this drama is very loosely based off of that book and the time it was set in. Hong Gil Dong was the illegitimate son of a high ranked minister. A local monk took him under his wing and taught him martial arts. Hong Gil Dong was inspired to fight for the injustice in this society that divided people into nobles and ordinary citizens whereby the former enjoyed all the privileges due solely to their birth. The heroine, Heo Yi Nok, had just returned to Korea from China with her grandfather. They made their living by putting on shows and selling their special brand of medicine in the marketplace. Lee Chang Hwi had been told since he was young that he was the rightful heir to the throne which had been usurped by his half brother. He had also returned from his exile in China and was plotting to overthrow the emperor. The three got entangled in love, hate, loyalty and betrayal and only one side can win.

Cast:

Kang Ji Hwan as Hong Gil Dong
Lee In Sung as young Gil Dong
Sung Yu Ri as Heo Yi Nok / Ryu Yi Nok
Jang Geun Suk as Lee Chang Hwi
Choi Soo Han as young Chang Hwi
Kim Ri Na as Seo Eun Hye
Extended Cast
Kim Jae Seung as Hong In Hyung (Gil Dong's brother)
Cha Hyun Jung as Jung Mal Nyeo
Park Sang Wook as Shim Soo Geun
Choi Ran as Court Lady Noh / Noh Sang Koong
Ahn Suk Hwan as Seo Yoon Sup / Minister Seo (Eun Hye's father)
Jung Eun Pyo as the monk / Hye Myung (Gil Dong's master)
Moon Se Yun as Mr. Yeon
Kil Yong Woo as Hong Pan Seo (Gil Dong's father)
In Sung as Chi Soo (Chang Hwi's right hand)
Lee Duk Hee as Mrs. Kim
Jo Hee Bong as Lee Kwang Whe (Chang Hwi's brother)
Maeng Ho Rim as Choi Seung Ji
Kim Jong Suk as Eunuch Go
Park Yong Jin as Eunuch Jang

Stats:

Title: 쾌도 홍길동 / Hong Gil Dong
Also known as: Sharp Blade Hong Gil Dong
Director: Lee Jung Sub
Screenwriter: Hong Jung Eun, Hong Mi Ran
Genre: Comedy, romance, action, drama
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2008-Jan-02 to 2008-Mar-26
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55

Trailer:


Who has seen this? Do you plan to? I loved it. It was unexpected and Kang Ji Hwan was wonderful in the lead role. It is a fun, funny and dramatic adventure.

I remember putting this drama in my PTW list but now i couldn't find it, i think that i've changed my mind about it and i have no idea why o_O

i loved hong gil dong, though i'm still confused on how the begining related to the end.