The read
The series ran 1 season across 30 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
This drama is based on a real life figure Kim Man-deuk who was living in Jeju Island. She goes through a lot of changes in her life; at first she becomes a Gisaeng but turned herself into a merchant, and then becomes one of the biggest philanthropists in Joseon Dynasty. Man-deuk gets adopted by Granny at a young age. With great efforts, she becomes a Gisaeng who has outstanding talents in various areas. However, she gives up everything and runs away with her lover Jeong Hong-soo. She gets caught and sends to the transitory wards for epidemics for one year. When she came out from the wards, she starts to take care of the Gisaengs who are suffering from illness. Man-deuk goes into a business and restores the business ethics in Jeju. Meanwhile, Moon-sun, who used to be a friend of Man-deuk, feels a sense of inferiority and competes with Man-deuk’s business.
Ratings
3 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 30 ep2010 |
Key crew
- Kim Seong-yoonDirector
Cast
- Lee Mi-yeonKim Man-deok/Yi Hong
- Shim Eun-kyungYi Hong (young)
- Han Jae-sukJung Hong-soo
- Do Ji-hanHong-soo (young)
- Park Sol-miOh Moon-seon
- Oh Yeon-seoLee Eun
- Jo Byung-GiLee Bang
- Kim Kyu-chulSteward Oh
- Goh Doo-shimGranny
- Kim Kap-sooKang Kye-man
- Ha Seok-jinKang Yoo-ji
- Yoo Yeon-miKkot-nim