Difference between revisions of "The Murky Stream"

Revision as of 09:03, 24 October 2025

User Rating

Current user rating: 92/100 (156 votes)

You need to enable JavaScript to vote

Profile

Drama: The Murky Stream
Revised romanization: Takryu
Hangul: 탁류
Director: Choo Chang-Min
Writer: Chun Sung-Il
Network: Disney+
Episodes: 9
Release Date: September 26 - October 17, 2025
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

The whirlwind fates of three people converge around the Gyeonggang River, where all of Joseon's money and goods pass through. Jang Si-Yul (Ro Woon) is a good-for-nothing man, who hides his past. Choi Eun (Shin Ye-Eun) leads a commercial group. She is a person of principle and righteousness. Jung Chun (Park Seo-Ham) is an upright government official. He wants to get rid of corruption that exists around the Gyeonggang River. The river itself was once clean and blue, but has become a murky river reflecting Joseon that has now become lawless.

Cast



Ro Woon	Shin Ye-Eun	Park Seo-Ham
Jang Si-Yul	Choi Eun	Jung Chun

Park Mu-Deok's Group



Park Ji-Hwan	Park Jung-Pyo	Ahn Seung-Kyoon	Kim Cheol-Yun	Yoon Dae-Yul
Park Mu-Deok	Wal-Wal	Mal-Bok	Jung-Bok	Gae-Chun

Oh Gyeong-Hwa

Park Mu-Deok's wife

Police Bureau



Choi Gwi-Hwa	Jo Hyun-Woo	Park Sung-Il	Jung Woo-Young
Lee Dol-Gae	General	Captain Park	Captain Oh

Choi's Guild



Yu Seong-Ju	Jeon Bae-Su	Jo Yu-Jin	Kang Hyoung-Suk
Choi Jeong-Yeop	Chief Kang	Seom-Seom	Choi Dae-Il

Senior Guardian General's Group



Choi Won-Young	Oh Chi-Woon	Shin Jun-Chul	Park Kyung-Geun
Yu Tae-Seok	painter	painter	servant

Lord Oh's Group



Lee Jae-Yong	Choi Hee-Jin
Lord Oh	royal family member

Jurchens



Kim Dong-Won	Kwon Dong-Ho	Ahn Ji-Hye	Kwon Oh-Chul	Seo Jung-Ju
Wang-Hae	A-Cham	Yeo-Ju	O-Ryuk	Jung-Gwi

Mapojin



Choi Young-Woo	Park Hyoung-Soo	Woo Ji-Hyun	Kim Dan-Tae
Deok-Gae	Yoon	Bang	Dong-Mak

Gyeonggang River Port Bosses



Park Ji-Hoon	Lee Joo-Won	Kim Jung-Ho	Jang Kyug-Su	Woo Kang-Min
Jak-Du	Do-Chi	Il-Sam	O-Sam	Gae-Bong



Lee Hyun-Geol	Ji Nam-Hyuk
Gang-Seop	Cha-Dol

Jang Si-Yul's Family



Kim Bi-Bi	Lee Joo-Won
Jang Si-Yul's mom	Jang Si-Yul (child)

Seosomun Bandits



Hyun Bong-Sik	Kim Jung-Hoon
Hwa-Yeong (ep.2)	Ju-Gap (ep.2)

Others



Park No-Shik	Seo Suk-Kyu	Gil Hae-Yeon	Yeon Bo-Ra	Lee Hae-Woon
Old Man Park	port worker	Madam Gil (ep.1)	auction madam (ep.1)	villager thug (ep.3)



Oh Dal-Su	Joo In-Young	Park Gun-Ju	Park Jong-Hee	Oh Se-Young
scribe (ep.3)	Jung Chun's mom (ep.3)	Chun-Sik (ep.4)	doctor (ep.5)	Hyang-Sim (ep.6)

Gu Bon-Jin

boatman (ep.9)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Ji-Oh - Captain Ji
Kim Bang-Sun - auction madam (ep.1)
Lee Dong-Wook - pavilion government officer (ep.5)

Trailers

Comments

Perry Apr 09 2026 8:39 am Beautiful drama, i didn't want it to end; one of the best in 2025. Rowoon did a great job portraying his character. And don't get me started with Park Mu-Deok's (Park Ji-Hwan) and his crew, I had a good laugh watching them. Kudos to everyone.

realest_Ki Apr 06 2026 7:25 am Not even finished with the first episode but I have to stop it's just a heavy watch, so much injustice and corruption, the small fish acting out on smaller fishes but grovels at their bigger fish. Human life less valued if not valued at all. No wonder i haven't heard of this show, it's not for popculture, it's meant to callout the harsh reality that's so vile you would look away from how ugly it is.

And hello Rowoon the actor.

ara Nov 30 2025 9:35 am A very unique story. For me, as a new K-drama watcher, this drama feels a bit heavy… But I’m sure many people really enjoy it.

Episode 1 made me a little confused, and now I just finished episode 7, so sad when Malbok died. I even cried… really heartbreaking T_T

The scene with the old man in the beginning was also very sad. Thinking about how people suffered like that in the past… it hurts to imagine.

The clothes, makeup, and expressions of all the actors are amazing. Seriously, their acting is so good, and the old-era setting looks very real.

Keep it up, all team, GOOD JOB! Thank you for giving us such a unique, rare, and beautiful drama at the end of 2025. Everything was made with care and delivered so well.

Roe Nov 08 2025 3:37 am For those saying the ending was bad, it only means you didn’t get the essence of the whole story. This isn’t your typical Kdrama. The show was built around reality. There is greed, corruption, and heavy manipulation especially in politics. The ending wasn’t meant to please. It was meant to reflect how the world actually works.

Ram Nov 08 2025 3:36 am Kudos to Rowoon for portraying a character with real conviction. You can see every emotion in his eyes, all the things Siyul has been holding in. The exhaustion, the anger, the sadness.

SageGrace Nov 02 2025 1:33 am Unique and compelling ~ so very well done

Key Oct 28 2025 8:00 am This drama reflects the cold, harsh reality of the world, especially in politics. But it also shows that there are still genuinely good people despite all the pain and hardships they’ve been through. It portrays how unfair the world can be, yet there’s still goodness that exists even amid all the ugliness and cruelty of others. And I really think they portrayed their characters very well. Shin Ye Eun and Park Seo Ham is great and of course all the veteran actors and actresses as well. As for Seokwoo oppa, he was truly amazing, he showed his essence as an actor in this drama. I really hope there’s a season 2. This is a must watch!

Abc Oct 23 2025 5:04 am Rowoon shined in this drama

RoWoon Oct 22 2025 11:44 pm An interesting short series. Mix of politics, corruption, friendship, family, betrayal. A different plot from the usual Joseon setting. Excellent artists! Good casting. The view seems perfect too.

No need for Season 2. Open ending but remarkable!

Shairli Oct 22 2025 8:23 am Maybe he got acting tips from JJH.. hahahah. Anyway he's good here. Hoping for 2nd season or continuation till ep16. Need to see them in war. Disney has the tedency of doing drama half way.

Gina Oct 22 2025 6:45 am The Murky Stream is a Heart warming and proven that Ro woon is his time to get a Baeksang Awards. Best Actor effortless. Excellent cast and story.

Sheng Oct 19 2025 2:01 am one of the best..hope there will be season 2..Ro Woon deserves an award here!!

Lane Oct 17 2025 8:59 pm I'm sure there will be a part 2 unless they don't get the views. I always thought a drama with 9 episodes was off. There must be 18. Next chapter will be the war, and of course they will fall in love. They have already recorded the rest already. We will see!

venus borja Oct 17 2025 10:07 am ro woon's acting here deserves a daesang award,not a fan, but he really was amazing here, full of emotion even without much dialogue.

ingwe Oct 17 2025 7:49 am Please release s2. this drama is so good!

Chey Oct 16 2025 3:54 am The Murky Stream is soooo underrated! I have been hooked on this series since it's pilot episode. Rowoon and Park Ji Hwan are both impeccably good in their characters. Hoping them two will bag awards on this one at the end of 2025. Nevertheless, Shin Yee Eun didn't disappoint. Hmmmm....2 more episodes and it'll will be The End. I don't want this serie to be dragged to 16 episodes either. This was really worth my time!

Motel California You, Me and Everything Else Tempest The Murky Stream Love Scout Nine Puzzles are my 2025 Best!

Binee Oct 11 2025 11:52 am This drama is so good. Never thought Rowoon will play this kind of drama, this is so different from his previous dramas. And he nailed it, Rowoon acting really really good. Perfect Rowoon

karen Oct 07 2025 7:38 am bravo to Ro Woon. Great acting. The rest of the actors including supporting roles are doing well too, especially Park Ji Hwan

Norik Baboorian C. Oct 05 2025 9:36 pm Our handsome young Ro woon has grown into a superb seasoned lead actor in this drama, his portrayal of a multifaceted character, in joseon Era was excellent bravo , so was Park ji hwan in his support role . I just loved this drama first 5 episodes, I was mesmerized by its cinematography’s realistically depiction of the joseon era’s exciting rural life. Hope they continue this theme by staying away from what seems to be new genre in the latest dramas , full of unnecessary violence , homosexuality, drugs , lust and anti Christian themes. To me this was just a pure Korean entertainment that I fell in love with since 2016 , bravo to the writer, director , cast , and cinematographer .

KiK Oct 04 2025 8:01 pm Whoever did the casting really saw potential in Rowoon. He executed the role and character perfectly. Never thought he had it in him. This might be the big winner role for him!

Jojo Oct 03 2025 5:40 am This drama lot better than genie make the wish

Rose Oct 02 2025 9:52 am I love it!!!! Rowoon's superb acting and the rest of the cast too.. It is very promising. Excited to watch the whole series..

Sunflower seeds Oct 02 2025 8:31 am What a great actor Rowoon is. One of the best korean actors without a doubt. Mesmerizing acting. Bravo

neyo Sep 30 2025 2:30 pm Make it at least 16 episodes so we can watch enough. Excellent memorable scenes

Fran Dorr Sep 29 2025 12:52 pm Rowoon, with all his silence, but great acting through his facial expressions and body language, steals the spotlight. Like Pachinko, this series has wonderful filmography with sets that make you feel you are back in the nonglamourous peasant society of the 16th century Joseon period. I think there will be some awards for the series. I hope the consecutive episodes don't stray too much from this authenticity and make it glamorous. That would be a betrayal.

Juah Sep 07 2025 3:45 pm I love Shin Ye Eun. She is truly adorable and such a phenomenal actress. I like Rowoon as well. I can't wait forvthe release of this drama! ;) ;*

Gwyn Jul 26 2025 9:17 pm Finally!! Gotta watch Seoham's work again. Ahh.. I hope the exact release date will be announced ASAP.

WooAmi Jul 06 2025 6:05 am As a male, I like watching Rowoon's dramas but in particular, I usually doesn't prefer dramas where Ye-Eun is the lead. Hopefully I can still bear to watch it.

MelchieasawaniRowoon May 29 2025 9:05 am Ahhhhh I'm so excited to see Rowoon in a drama again!! He's so good, handsome and talented! Saranghae Rowoon I'll be looking forward to this drama!

Pecas Dec 19 2024 2:06 pm Murky stream!

I cannot wait to see Rowoon in this drama. He did amazing in all of his previous works. He is not only handsome but he acts super professional.

@@ Line 232: / Line 232: @@
 * [[Kim Ji-Oh (1980)|Kim Ji-Oh]] - Captain Ji
 * [[Kim Bang-Sun (1977)|Kim Bang-Sun]] - auction madam (ep.1)
-* [[Lee Hae-Woon (1985)|Lee Hae-Woon]] - chasing man (past) (ep.3)
 * [[Lee Dong-Wook (1979)|Lee Dong-Wook]] - pavilion government officer (ep.5)

Difference between revisions of "The Murky Stream"

Revision as of 09:03, 24 October 2025

Contents

User Rating

Profile

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Cast

Park Mu-Deok's Group

Police Bureau

Choi's Guild

Senior Guardian General's Group

Lord Oh's Group

Jurchens

Mapojin

Gyeonggang River Port Bosses

Jang Si-Yul's Family

Seosomun Bandits

Others

Trailers

Comments

Leave a Comment

Comments