The read
The series ran 1 season across 24 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
11 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 24 ep2016 |
Key crew
- Kim Young-joDirector
- Lee Myung-heeWriter
Cast
- Song Il-gookJang Yeong-Sil
- Park Sun-youngPrincess Sohyun
- Kim Sang-kyungKing Sejong
- Kim Yeong-cheolKing Taejong
- Kim Ki-hyeonKing Taejo
- Son Byung-hoHa Yeon
- Jung Han-yongHwang Hee
- Jang KwangJo Gwang
- Seo Hyun-chulChoi Bok
- Kim Byeong-giMaeng Sa-sung
- Lee Young-sukJo Mal Saeng
- Go Young-binKing Sejo
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Themes
historical figureroyaltyhistorical fictionscientisthistorical drama15th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)king sejongdaeha