Heo Joon

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Drama: Heo Joon
Revised romanization: Heo Joon
Hangul: 허준
Director: Lee Byung-Hoon
Writer: Lee Wan-Kyu
Network: MBC
Episodes: 64
Release Date: November 29, 1999 - June 27, 2000
Runtime: Tuesday 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

Born as an illegitimate son of a nobleman, Heo Jun meets a renowned physician named Eui-tae Yu, who changes his life by teaching him medicine. Heo Jun then struggles against social barriers with his selfless devotion to heal the sick.

Notes

Based on the true story of nobleman Heo Jun (1546 – 1615), who became the physician of the King Seonjo. Heo Jun also wrote "Donguibogam" which is considered as one of the best medical texts in Korean history.
Related titles:
1. Hur Jun, the Original Story | Gu Am Heo Joon (MBC / 2013)

Cast

Jeon Kwang-Leol - Heo Joon
Hwang Su-Jeong - Madame Yeo Jin
Lee Soon-Jae - Yoo Ui-Tae
Park Jung-Soo - Yoo Ui-Tae's wife
Kim Byeong-Se - Yoo Do-Ji
Jeong Wook - Kim Min-Se
Joo Hyun - Heo Joon's father
Jung Hye-Sun - Heo Joon's mother
Hong Su-Min - Da-Hee
Jo Kyeong-Hwan - Yang Ye-Soo
Park Chan-Hwan - Seon-Jo
Lim Hyeon-Shik - Lim Oh-Keun
Lee Hee-Do - Ku Il-Seo
Choi Ran - Hong Chun-Yi
Han In-Su - Ahn Kwang-Ik
Jang Seo-Hee - In-Bin
Jeong Myeong-Hwan - Bae Chun-Soo
Jung Ho-Keun - Jung Tae-Eun
Park Joo-Mi - Kong-Bin
Lim Dae-Ho - Yang Tae
Lee Gye-In - Dol-Shoi
Kim Hae-Sook - Ham Ahn's wife
Sung Hyun-Ah - medicine lady So Hyun
Lim Ho - Lee Jung Myung
Yoo Jae-Ik - royal medical staff
Seo Kwang-Jae
Cha Young-Ok

Comments

Park Min Nov 18 2023 7:17 pm The drama had a weak and uninteresting start but it managed to pick itself back up after some time. Some patients' stories didn't blend well with what was going on and it passed off as an interruption. It shares a lot of similarities with Jewel in the Palace (2003) but with a less attractive cast. Not only that but it also shares the same problems Jewel in the Palace (2003) had had. You may refer to my comment there. In comparison, I would nudge this one slightly higher since it had a more raw feeling to it. The drama also had a modern remake back in 2013. There was no specific fundamental issues with the base story to prompt a remake. There were too many identical copy-pasted scenes and jokes, they don't take any creative freedom with the core story/scenes to make the remake worthwhile. Although the remake is longer but this came at the expense of its pace since the extended content was poorly utilized and made it a worse experience overall. A lot of over exaggeration/dramatization and a lot less human. I hoped the remake would have a better written ending but no, it was identical frame by frame to the original. I prefer this version over the remake for its roughness, rawness and concise cut, it makes for a better watch.

Arin Jun 27 2022 7:56 am I cried a lot when watch GuAm Heo Joon 2013, but I think the old got better actor and make up, especially for DaHee. And I feel the new one got a better sad music, really really sad until after finished watch the drama my mind still overthink the story and how sad heo jun's story (yeah it's fictional of course)

Alaa Jun 09 2022 4:23 pm Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, in every sense of the word. This is the best and most beautiful series I have seen in my entire life. I learned many lessons, It taught wisdom, patience and perseverance to achieve all your goals. I highly recommend watching it because it is truly one of the best Korean series ever.

Bhabl Nov 19 2021 9:01 pm I really miss this drama. Still one of the best. I really felt a roller coaster emotions like

GG Oct 17 2021 6:58 pm First, I have to say RIP to the awesome and much loved Kim Ju-Hyeok, who passed away on October 30, 2017. He is already sorely missed and I am diligently rewatching as many dramas and movies that he was in as possible. Second, I posted this on Lee Kye-In’s page and Heo Jun (1999). Just rewatched Huh Joon [1999] and Gu Am Heo Jun [2013] and couldn’t believe Lee Gye-in played part of Dul Swe(Shoi) in BOTH. Why is he not credited for the 1999 drama? He was truly annoying in 2013 version (but still love him and he was awesome in both dramas). So many lesser figures were noted. How does this happen? BTW. It was my second time for 1999 but 3rd for 2013 so I missed this last time. There were others who also were in both but different parts but all in all BOTH dramas were absolutely amazing. They were almost identical in every aspect, including dialogue, so it was fun to watch each simultaneously to match the acting and situations. Kudos to all involved in making two superb dramas. Thank you cast and crew.

chookendt Jul 16 2019 1:29 am this is still the best drama in a whole 2 decades

harshita Jun 29 2015 3:58 am he was the great doctor in history!! I salute him!!!

Bessie Heinonen Feb 14 2014 2:50 pm I loved the movie it was great, but I have a question was Dr. Heo Jun married and had a son in real life.

Nataku Oct 01 2013 8:57 am Great drama.

kig Dec 29 2012 9:31 pm i watched it 2x . this is just the best drama ive ever watched

Andreea Jul 19 2012 5:36 am I think the historical drama Heo Jun/Hur Jun is one of the best korean drama.The story,the acting,the filming locations,the music are absolutely remarkable. (^ . ^)

Rans Apr 05 2012 7:57 am This is the best movie ever the actors play well & the translation is well thanks for (xawe film company) and kurd sat

nwayyuwai Dec 11 2010 2:59 am very very good movie

rux Nov 09 2010 2:23 pm That is the best movie i ever seen so far. the actors are brilliant, the story is impressive. Congratulations, korean production crew!

dobre petrache Oct 06 2010 12:47 pm big people...big history... tanks for all drama.....tks..tks..tks...

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