Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero
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User Rating
Current user rating: 96/100 (107 votes)
Profile
- TV Show: Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero
- Revised romanization: Kwaedo Honggildong
- Hangul: 쾌도 홍길동
- Director: Lee Jung-Sub, Kim Yeong-Jo
- Writer: Hong Mi-Ran, Hong Jeong-Eun
- Network: KBS2
- Episodes: 24
- Release Date: January 2 - March 26, 2008
- Runtime: Wed. & Thurs. 21:55
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
Hong Gil Dong is the son of a minister. Due to the strict Confucian laws of the Joseon Dynasty, Gil Dong, born an illegitimate child, is not accepted by his father and family. After struggling severe discrimination by family and society, Gil Dong escaped and decided to become a bandit leader. Gil Dong robbed from the corrupt officials only to give to the poor citizens. His popularity within the peasant society soars, and many view him as a hero. Drama “Hong Gil Dong the Hero”, based on the original novel, describes a righteous hero Gil Dong. However, the drama focuses more on the comic and cheerful characters on Gil Dong, his unexpected love Lee Nok, and Chang Hwu, his closest friend and rival at the same time. On purpose, actors in their twenties were mainly cast to give a fresh spirit. Every character has its own origin in the Korean traditional literature like Sim Cheong Jeon (story of filial duty), Jang Hwa Hong Ryeon Jeon (story of sisterhood and stepmother), which makes the drama series more funny and authentic to the tastes of audiences.
Notes
- "Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero" will take over the KBS2 time slot previously occupied by "Pretty Insun" and will be followed by "Three Fathers, One Mother" on April 2, 2008.
Cast
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| Kang Ji-Hwan | Sung Yu-Ri | Jang Keun-Suk | Park Sang-Uk | Cha Hyun-Jung |
| Hong Gil-Dong | Heo Lee-Nok | Lee Chang-Hee | Shim Su-Jeun | Jung Mal-Nyeo |
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| Moon Se-Yun | Maeng Se-Chang | Kim Ri-Na | Ahn Seok-Hwan | Byun Shin-Ho |
| Mr. Yeon | Kom Yi | Seo Eun-Hye | Seo Yoon-Seop | Hal-Meom |
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| Kim Jae-Seung | Kil Yong-Woo | Lee Deok-Hee | Jeong Eun-Pyo | Jeong Gyu-Su |
| Hong In-Young | Hong Pan-Seo | Mrs. Kim's wife | Monk Hae-Myung | Old Man Heo |
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| Choi Ran | In-seong | Jo Hie-Bong | Maeng Ho-Rim | Choi Seung-Kyung |
| No Sang-Kong | Ji-Soo | Lee Kwang-Hee | Choi Seung-Ji | Mr. Wang |
Additional Cast Members:
- Kim Jong-Seok - Eunuch Go
- Park Yong-Jin - Eunuch Jang
- Lee Hee-Won - Shim-Chung
- Choi Su-Ji
- Heo In-Young
Lina Says:
May 11 2012 9:40 am
Am Kenyan but i love korean dramas. i loved how gildong was rapped up in the end.There will always be poor and oppressed people,rich people will keep using there power to get what they want and oppress the underprivileged.Also there will be Gildong who will try to change the world,i.e. there are people who are still hoping for a world where there is equality,this people are having his dreams thou hard to achieve they are still hoping for its fulfilment. I whoever comes up with these dramas storyline deserves a great award. I love how they capture the ancient world and at the same the modern world.I watch any korean drama whether ancient or modern they are just so great.
Gasenadi Says:
Feb 20 2012 3:17 pm
Up there among my top ten favorite dramas ever. What an ending! I love Kang Ji Hwan in almost everything he's ever done. And it was campy, funny, reminded me of Robin Hood Men in Tights.
Aekyung Says:
Aug 19 2011 1:04 am
I'm not sure how many times I've watched this drama because it is as good as Boys Over Flowers (Korean version). I can never get sick of watching both dramas. I wasn't into watching old Joseon Era dramas and never really cared for them, but once I started watching this drama, I couldn't make myself stop watching it...especially when I was going to college back then...it was very hard to concentrate in my studies. Now when I see Joseon era dramas on TV, I somehow wish for the impossible...to see Jang Keunseok somewhere in the drama or a character such as that of Yi Changhwee being part of the ancient Korean stories.
The real reason why I watch this drama nowadays is because of Jang Keunseok, Sung Yuri, and Kang Jihwan. I love their characters. They are so different and yet alike in so many ways. I've loved this drama so much that I bought the entire set and all I have to do is to pop it in when I want to revisit the scenes. The song choices in this drama (or OSTs) are as good as the drama itself. Oh how I wish there was a Yi Changhwee nowadays! Although I would rather watch a happy ending (this was a very sad ending - so depressing!) I give 5 out of 5 stars for this drama. Worth watching.
miuzaki Says:
Jun 07 2011 2:52 pm
Does anyone know where I can watch it or buy it with english subtitles? I've watched the first 3 episodes on dramacrazy, but I can't find the rest D:
Rachan Says:
May 21 2011 11:28 am
two thumbs up! a very unique story! but alas, the ending was so sad..
zahra rose Says:
Feb 01 2011 10:15 am
i love jang geun suk to death
Jimmy Says:
Dec 11 2010 3:38 pm
WARNING.. contain SPOILER.
Actually I hesitated to watch this drama as I think it might be boring since it's about joseon era. Somehow, the storyline seems to fit modern style.
Besides that I am really amazed by how all characters are related and the conflict between them.
-A lowborn child vs An illegitimate king who both are hated by noblemen
-A legitimate prince vs A noble girl who both suffer the same tragedy and pain
-An illegitimate prince vs A legitimate king who both are the victim of other people ambition
-A noble son vs A noble prince who has sicko mother that willing to do anything to see their son succeed
-Dad vs Son that try to protect their preferred king until the end of their life
A must watch...
heaven Says:
Nov 26 2010 10:33 pm
in this drama...i just cry..cry..cry...and cry...specially in the last 2 eps.
AMAZING!and JGS is so amazing too..
nana Says:
Oct 09 2010 9:04 am
the story is very touching.It really leave a trace in my heart.the hero was good looking too.
saie usui Says:
Sep 04 2010 7:12 am
this drama so amazing..very satisfied when i got this cd...
Riisa Says:
Aug 29 2010 7:12 pm
Good drama. Nice soundtrack. The ending was sad...
Violeta Says:
Apr 10 2010 10:33 am
Amazing drama. Worth watching !