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Drama: Hur Jun, the Original Story (English title)
Revised romanization: Gu Am Heo Joon
Hangul: 구암 허준
Director: Kim Keun-Hong
Writer: Choi Wan-Kyu
Network: MBC
Episodes: 135
Release Date: March 18 - September 27, 2013
Runtime: Mon-Fri 20:50
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Drama depicts the dramatic life of historical figure Heo Joon, who wrote the oriental medical textbook "Donguibogam" and became physician for King Seonjo.

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"Gu Am Heo Joon" takes over the MBC Monday~Friday 20:50 time slot previously occupied by "Mom is Acting Up" and followed by "The King's Daughter, Soo Baek-Hyang" on September 30, 2013.
Remake of 1999-2000 MBC drama series "Heo Joon"
Lead actor Kim Ju-Hyeok's father Kim Mu-Saeng also portrayed historical figure Heo Joon in the 1975 MBC daily drama titled "Tenacity".

Cast



Kim Ju-Hyeok	Park Jin-Hee	Park Eun-Bin	Namkoong Min	Baek Yoon-Sik
Heo Joon	Ye-Jin	Da-Hee	Yoo Do-Ji	Yoo Ui-Tae



Ko Du-Shim	Lee Jae-Yong	Jung Ho-Bin	Park Chul-Min	Kyeon Mi-Ri
Heo Joon's mother	Kim Min-Se	An Kwang-Ik	Koo Il-Seo	Koo Il-Seo's wife



Yeo Ho-Min	Kim Mi-Sook	Jung Eun-Pyo	Choi Jong-Hwan	Choi Sang-Hun
Yang-Tae	Yoo Do-Ji's mother	Im Oh-Geun	Yang Ye-Soo	Heo Ryun



Kim Hye-Jung	Kang Yi-Suk	Kang Han-Byul	Kim So-Yeon	Jang Jae-Won
Heo Ryun's wife	Heo Suk (young)	Heo Joon (young)	Mi-Hyun	Yang-Tae (yung)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Joong-Ki - Busanpo
Song Jae-Hee - Lee Jung-Myung
Jo Woo-Jin - Woo Gong-Bo
Lee Gye-In - Dol-Shoi
Jeon No-Min - King Sunjo
Jang Ji-Eun - Gongbin Kim
Jung Si-A - Inbin Kim
In Gyo-Jin - Prince Gwanghae
Kim Jin-Sung - Prince Shinsung
Seo Yi-An - Queen Inmok
Son Yeo-Eun - So-Hyun
Han Bo-Bae - Chae-Sun
Hyun Chul-Ho - Public Officer Kim
Won Ki-Jun - Heo Suk
Lee Chan - Kim Byeong-Jo
Lee Hae-Woo - Heo Gyeom (Heo Joon's son)
Kwak Ji-Min - Un-Nyeon
Son Hun-Soo - Jang Man-Deok (Un-Nyeon's husband)
Kim Hyo-Yeon - Yoo Do-Ji's wife
Kim So-Yi - Hadong-deak
Lee See-Yoo - Yoo-Wol
Jung Ji-Ah - Cho-Rye
Yoon Seul - Mi-Geum
Oh Dae-Hwan - Jang-Shoi
Ko Young-Min - Young-Dal
Oh Yong - Kkuk-Shoi
Lee Han-Wi - Kim Man-Gyung
Kim Hyuk - Lee Kong-Ki
Ko Yun-Hoo - Jung Tae-Eun
Yoo Seung-Bong - Jung Jak
Hwang Bum-Sik - Song Hak-Kyu
Yun Yoo-Sun - Hong-Choon
Shin Bok-Sook - palace female physician
Lee Seung-Ah - Gae-Geum
Kang Cho-Hee - On-Ji
Lee Soo-In - Ok-Jung
Park Kyeong-Hwan - public officer
Ji Sang-Hyeok - Sang-Hwa
Jo Soo-Jung - Soo-Yeon
Kim Byeong-Ki - Sung In-Chul
Na Seong-Kyun - Jung Sung-Pil
Kim Cheol-Ki - Bae Cheon-Soo
Yu Tae-Woong - Kim Gong-Ryang
Shin Kuk - prime minister
Lim Seung-Dae - eunuch
Choi Hyun-Seo - Eun-Ok
Choi Ye-Jin - Duk-Geum
Hwang Bo-Mi - Jang
Park Si-Jin - Lim Hae-Goon
Kim Jung-Hwan - Lee Myung-Won
Min Ji-Hyuk - rookie public officer
Kim Yoon-Joo - gisaeng
Sung Chan-Ho - examiner
Ahn Hye-Won - mother
Jung Doo-Kyum - (ep.40)
Nam Sung-Joon
Choi Young
Baek Kyung-Min
Seo Kwang-Jae
Han Seung-Do
Yum Jung-Goo
Shin Bok-Soon

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Dalisay Lumba Nov 21 2024 10:29 pm With the same director on board, noticed similarity of circumstances with "Jewel in the Palace." Understandably though. Both are medical genres occurring in same era, from kings Junjong to Seonjo. The former is the latter's haraboji. Cried buckets of tears, seeing how cruel Korea's caste system was to low borns like the cheonmins, and even the sojas, as if being non yangban is a crime. That is why of the 27 kings of Joseon, my most loved and admired is King Jeongjo, 27th monarch, 1776 -1800. He abolished slavery which for me, is a curse.

Park Min Nov 18 2023 7:21 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. The drama is a remake of the original back in 1999. 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 the original over the remake for its roughness, rawness and concise cut, it makes for a better watch.

Jojoanna Sep 11 2022 10:07 am amazing series regardless how many times i watch this series, the story really tugs the heart string. Kind of sad Ye-Jin had to leave the palace because of some big-shot ministers so corrupted that they are not afraid to use others to camouflage their wrong-doing and greed. Sad indeed. Ye-Jin really takes care of Heo-Jun esp in terms of making sure he get some food to eat or drink and get some rest despite knowing how to keep her distance and not over step her boundary. I feel had Ye-Jin still be there thru the end, Heo-Jun may not have succumbed to the plague. Ye-Jin is like an angel watching over Heo-Jun and the bond they have built over the years is amazing.

Kind of strange that the patient Heo-Jun was giving acupuncture to at the end...is she unconscious? Wondering because Heo-Jun actually breathe his last breath there and later when his spouse Da-Hee found him and cry and scream out loud...doesn't it wake up the patient unless the patient is really unconscious. That's the one part I am puzzled.

Nam minho Jan 15 2022 11:55 am Do anyone know where to watch this? Only found the one from 1999-2000.

a simp for eunbin Dec 26 2020 2:50 am hi i wanna watch this for park eunbin and nam goongmin. do they have scenes together? and what's their relationship? thank u

Threat Level Midnight Sep 21 2020 7:45 pm I wanna watch this for Park Eun Bin. Anyone can tell me how's her character like in here, her screentime and if it's worth it?

Lee Seohwa Mar 30 2018 10:24 am So this is the same character from Mirror of the Witch, Heo Joon is the same main character too, Heo Joon from Mirror of the Witch became Physician at the end too.

Jack Sep 13 2015 11:14 am what's the song in epi 119 min 10:30??? it's so beautiful!!!!

Lisa Sep 02 2015 9:12 pm I was moved by Heo Joon's true dedication for the service to others. If we only oould mimic him and help others, then we would be living in an very different better world.

All actors did great! Kyeon Mi Ri - her usual images are classy woman, but here she's a woman with no class. She did great and was very funny :D

I like Historical K.drama like this one. I learn something about life from old stories. Korean women's characters in Historical dramas appear to be more humble than the counterpart in modern dramas. In many modern dramas, a self-centered young woman throws her temper tantrum. I get disgusted when I see it.

movie buff Jun 25 2015 8:57 pm In addition, we enjoyed the remake, characters were great, and the story was more detailed and clear. Lee Hae Woo you look like Kim Jae Joong, what a handsome face. Thank you staff and cast and those who selected the characters, it was perfect parts they portrayed. we the audience thank you for your hard work. kyeon Mi ri you are a pretty woman, and so so funny. Watched most of the cast in other dramas, so versatile, Love you all.

Han Myat Zaw (MYANMAR) Jun 08 2015 7:56 am I like this movie:-) I did cry because Heo Joon was die:_( .

Ángel Rodriguez Feb 06 2015 8:27 am My wife and I enjoy so much Korean History Dramas. We would like to purchase this one (Heo Jun). Can anybody tell me where I could purchase it with great English subtitles. Already tried eBay and Amazon.

Sara Feb 04 2015 4:50 pm I like this Kdrama everything for me is fine except for the list of the main character the you put. Guam Heo Joon is the time of KING SEONJO not KING SUNJO... If nobody notice this Im sorry for them, because King Seonjo is the 14th King of Joseon Dynasty (1567–1608) and his successor was Gwanghaegun or Prince Gwanghae(15th King) while King Sunjo is the 23rd King of Joseon(1800–1834) and his Successor was his Grandson Heonjong the 24th King of Joseon Dynasty..

Jay May 27 2014 5:15 am Good story, but with Flaws. I have no problem with the Actors and how they play their roles as other Posters do except for the aging issue which is absurd. After 17 years none of the major characters showed signs of age except for a few wisps of gray hair in some cases. Whoever did the makeup really showed a total lack of common sense. I'd be embarrassed. Some aging would have been appropriate or have the younger versions of the characters played by younger Actors.

rskdrama Feb 23 2014 12:32 pm ok... I so agree with dissenter's comments below. How can they cast this old guy for a teenager?? Also that lady who acts as ye-jin.. god please, her face shows no character and in most scenes she doesn't even have an eye opening. we all know the story. heo jun has to end up as the hero, he still is, but it would be good if the actor matches the character. looking at heo jun and ye-jin actors are the worse part of this drama.. it's almost like i can forward their parts yet know the continuity of the story and be happy about watching a drama!

dissenter Jan 19 2014 6:32 pm I'm up to episode 6. I find that in order to enjoy a drama, a certain degree of suspension of belief while watching a drama is necessary to compensate for holes in plot lines, why a poverty-stricken heroine is carrying the latest model phone, etc. However, no matter how much I try to immerse myself in this drama, it is distracting to watch a 50+year old man act as a teenager. Why didn't they just cast a younger character to play out the adolescent stage of his life? I mean, they might as well have foregone the child actor for Heo Joon and just have Mr. Ajusshi play that part too - that's how ridiculous it is. TV is a visual medium. I can't really enjoy the story because my brain is fighting to ignore the 30+ year age gap that my eyes can't ignore. Other than that, the plot seems decent so far.

Jammer Dec 27 2013 1:10 pm i have already watched the original hur jun drama, the one that was released on 1999, it was pretty good story, i'm just encourage to watch this one because many said it was more datailed than the previous one, but i am starting to get annoyed with the acting of this Kim Cheol-Ki, i didn't like the way he do his role, i watched him in soldier (a.k.a. god of war) this guy is over doing his role. he only knows how to shout and is quite annoying hopefully i can finished this and get over with this over-acting guy Kim Cheol-Ki.

Aimee^^ Dec 06 2013 10:20 am One drama that would always be in my mind would be this drama. I am a historical drama addict but nothing compares to "GU AM HEO JOON". It was very detailed and the flow of the story was great.There were not blind areas. Everything questions you can think of was answered in every episode.

Every drama's purpose is to impart knowledge to its viewers and this drama really did it to me. I learned a lot about traditional Asian medicine and about the Korean culture. It inspired me a lot to research about the country and traditional medicine.

THIS IS A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SERIES.

katya Nov 08 2013 6:11 am In the original story great jeon kwang-leol is in the title role...my mistake...watching it now

Eghonghon Oct 21 2013 11:13 am I've learnt alot from this drama..I just respect his wife so much...loyalty is life......

katya patskevich Oct 15 2013 12:38 pm Epic drama in every way. I'm totally blown away by how intelligent and emotional it was. Initially I got interested in this series because of the cast, besides I love dramas that have the mentor training his apprentices (and Baek Yoon-Sik plays mentor the way he has played everything I’ve seen of him: masterfully). Kim Ju-Hyeok is a very charismatic and talented actor. The fact that his father played the same character in original series brings even more interest to this role. I am also in love with the cinematography and music score. Had the story been told with less skill, the whole plot could easily have been ruined. And storyline of this drama is a real jewel. Kudos to the writer and director. I was moved to tears quite a lot of times. Unlike some typical historical dramas it manages to stir strong emotions without resorting to melodramatic cliches. After watching this series I completely fell in love with Korean culture. And this is a definition of a true drama for me. I highly recommend it to everyone.

forgetmenot Oct 03 2013 2:06 pm finally this drama is over. i prefer previous hur jun (maybe 2002 or so) than this one, after found out that the main lead play a sex scene in the movie (also historical). i thought the director should really carefully on choosing actors, especially for the main lead. there's a lot good actors but why chose someone which in my opinion, quite disappointing for portraying an exalted man like heo jun. the story line maybe great, but just concerning the main lead (kim ju-hyeok), his image of playing a semi-nude, then acting as heo jun is really getting my nerve. sorry to the fans, no offense.

Domino Oct 01 2013 7:39 pm "Gu Am Heo Jun" was a truly enjoyable experience from start to finish. Thank you to all involved in bringing us the finest entertainment.

Kathy Sep 27 2013 10:41 am The actor who played the constable who loved Ye Jin but died is Song Jae Hee. Prince GwangHae is the second son of Lady GongBin

Julie Sep 25 2013 12:20 am I don't understand why Prince Sinsong is only 10 years old after Episode 105 when they said after 17 years has passed. Shouldn't the Prince be at least 16 years old?

Traci Sep 23 2013 5:45 am Comment to Dixon-Prince Kwang-hae is the younger of the two-historical research says that the older brother was tyrant and incompetent to rule and was captured along with Prince Sinsong during the war-was held captive for a year then released- Prince Sinsong died 2 years before the King and Prince Inmae Lady Kongbins oldest son) 2 years after their fathers death. I guess in expanding on that story would have taken away from the Heo Jun story and made it more about the Royals.

CICI Sep 16 2013 11:04 am Yaaay!! "Gu AM Heo Jun" has been extended to 135 episodes. Keep it going. I'm in for as long as you want to make it. It's absolutely fantastic!

jay c Sep 11 2013 7:29 pm Yea this show is great...I remember it was suppose ld to be 120 ep...now its 135....hehehe...I was happy to here that...on-yeon was stupid not to marry keom...lmao....she got a quack doctor for a husband....

Dixon Sep 03 2013 12:07 am Can anyone please tell me where is Lady Kong-bin’s other son? Before she died, in episode 104 she asked Dr. Heo for look after both princes - Prince Kwang-hae is now the crown prince but where is his younger brother?

Dixon Sep 02 2013 11:56 pm Gu-am Heo Jun is one of the best dramas I have ever had the pleasure of watching. The acting, the writing, the plot the scenery.. etc.. etc.. It all comes together flawlessly, I’m so addicted to this show it makes no since. Lol

Episode 116 - But I do think you missed a golden opportunity to kill a LOT of birds with one stone. When the King falls ill after seeing the death of Prince Sinsong, so Doctor Heo is ordered to oversee the King. When Doctor Heo arrived he should have diagnosed the king with having some local infection that they picked up on their travels. They find out later that this is what the prince died from. All the royal family and chief staff members come down with the same bug. Doctor Heo pleads for Doctor Yu’s release to help find a cure. After extensive research in the royal text archive that Heo Jun was so adamant about saving from the fire they found the cure. It was a local bug that only affect those who only ate ritzy food and no regular food like the common people ate that help the commoners build up a tolerance to the bug strain over the years. Heo Jun saved Doctor Yu and they both worked feverishly to save everyone.

CICI Aug 30 2013 12:07 pm After 115 episodes I have to say this drama continues to get even more exciting and addicting. It's worth ever bit of watching 120 episodes and I highly recommend it! Great cast, writing and directing.

wing choy Aug 12 2013 8:14 pm anybody knows the actress who plays su huen

CICI Aug 03 2013 10:32 am This drama just gets more and more interesting. I'm definitely hooked!! The only other long Kdrama I've watched was Gwangaetto the Great Conqueror, 80 episodes I think, and I thought THAT was LONG! I'm still in this for the long haul though..it's really good. Don't know if I could do it again though, 120 episodes is brutal.

박 Jul 29 2013 3:37 pm Ye-jin, I love to see your face...the innocent and pretty face really suits you ..파이팅!!!

Dani garcia Jul 19 2013 8:46 pm I love love love this show, I'm looking for the cast on Facebook pages but can't find them :(

jerome Jul 16 2013 11:20 pm I am on ep 85 and gotta tell you I was a big fan of 120 ep but as I got started I couklld not stop watching...there's actually not a lot of filllers...who plays lady k9ng bin...like her dimples or dimple on her right cheek....lol...fighting

Hayeon Jul 03 2013 8:26 am Does anyone know the nama of the actor that plays the role of the police constable who was in love with Ye Jin?

Diana Tan Jun 29 2013 12:29 am I am so disappointed that the police constable who is in love with Ye Jin died. He is such a righteous man & so suitable for Yi Jin who finally learn to love him. Why she plays a lousy in love. Twice missing out of happiness...Life is so cruel to her.

Dawn G Jun 25 2013 1:08 am For the comments regarding the age difference between Jun and his wife. Which planet do you live on? This is called acting. The match is appropriate. Just give the drama a break if you can't differentiate fantasy from reality. So annoying.

katy Jun 14 2013 7:15 am good drama , worth to watch , storyline is realistic , believable .

dee Jun 01 2013 8:15 am Can someone tell me why is do ji wearing a green attire at the royal medical bureau but the others are not?

booboo May 05 2013 5:23 pm Heo Joon's wife IS pretty she is just wayyyyy too young for him. he could be her father. they should have gotten an actress closer to his age

mary May 03 2013 11:55 pm Don't like the actress playing the wife's role of Heo Joon. Should get someone prettier!

katy Apr 26 2013 9:03 am his wife , DH , is nice but stupid one , no brain at all

she gave him very stupid advice ,in that society , it is hard for good person from lower class to thrive , she is stupid enough to leave her status and let stupid people humiliate her , she should stay in her status and help Joon to thrive to noble status , and when the high minister gave him letter of recommendation , she again is stupid to ask him to give it up . Joon is smart but he needs some help so he can be royal physician and with that position he can help and do a lot of good thing to help underprivileged classes , if he stays at his lower class he is unable to help himself even and get beat up for stupid reason .

alpha Apr 19 2013 1:58 pm a fan of kim ju hyeok but not enough park eun bin in this show so far plus 30 minute episodes don't cut it for me :(

this drama lover Mar 30 2013 6:53 pm oh just for people looking for romance, let me tell you there will not be alot since it is based on Gu Am Heo Joon story, read hu joon story then you will see :) prefer it that way..

this one lover Mar 30 2013 6:51 pm hello guys, i bet this drama going to be an awsome one since it is only going to be based on this awsome guy life... looking forward to spend my next 5 months watching thing. i know i am historical dramas lover.. love from middle east (Arabic Guelph)

Dada Mar 22 2013 7:20 pm Park Jin Hee appears next week!!! Yay!!! Can't wait.

jay ann Mar 22 2013 10:09 am i started to watch this series, and i was hooked up with the first 3 episodes. the story seems great and i hope it will continue till the end..

Saladbar Mar 21 2013 12:10 pm Expecting this drama to be good.. I remember Kim Ju-hyeok in God of War, that time he was playing the role of a slave becoming a powerful ruler and now this time he's playing a commoner becoming a great physician.

ana Mar 21 2013 12:06 pm I like it!!! I saw the first two episodes :)

Sasasa Mar 20 2013 8:47 pm I've seen the original 1999 version and I loved it soooo much. it was one of my earliest historical dramas i've watched and i loved it. I was pretty young too (in my pre-teen years).... so i'm sure the story will be of really interesting and someone said the director, writers are good (yisan)... I'm guessing this may turn out to be good (i may be biased because i do watch historical dramas)

Carole McDonnell Mar 20 2013 4:42 pm Just watched the first episode and I'm totally hooked. So far, so great.

CLAUDE Mar 20 2013 1:47 pm Before I decide whether to watch the series I check .. who is the director Who screenwriter And of course players

There is all you need

SAME DIRECTOR OF YISAN- THE BEST DRAMA EVERRRRRRRRRRRR

ana Mar 19 2013 12:10 pm @heehee

Ohh, I didn't knew the episodes will be only 30 minutes long, thanks for sharing with us! Can I ask you were did you watched it?

heehee Mar 18 2013 10:13 pm People, I just watched the first episode and I actually thought it was good. It's only 30 minutes long so I think 120 eps is not bad.

ana Mar 18 2013 8:24 am @black_blood

Well, I'll be watching it for sure!

Lorean Mar 17 2013 8:36 am I can't wait to watch this historical korean drama!~^-^Sounds interesting!~Fighting!~

Ggr Mar 13 2013 1:56 am Black-blood: There is many great lenght dramas that is not boring. Judge the dramas when you've seen it

black_blood Mar 12 2013 3:03 pm @ana : For this 120 episode drama to be not boring, the story should be of very high quality. Otherwise, the drama will be boring and it will have very low viewership. Here, the story can't be that great because it is just some historical medical drama. As far as I know, no one will even care to give this drama a try.

ana Mar 09 2013 5:43 am @black_blood What's wrong with watching a 120 episodes drama??? If you like the theme, and the cast, and the story, I see no problem in watching a longer drama.

Höör Mar 07 2013 3:17 pm COME ON GUYS!! THIS DRAMA NEEDS LOVE.. Seriously , listen, this is an non ”idol-dramas” this drama is about a REAL man who gone through difficulties.. And this drama will be a great lesson FOR EVERYONE AROUND THE WORLD! I think it’ll be meaningful and make you to never give up. So, i hope that non of you underrate this drama because of it’s episodes (120), all of them will be worth watching.

waka-waka Feb 25 2013 7:52 pm I agree with the both of y'all. 120 episodes is just gonna equal a whole lot of filler.

Hihi Feb 23 2013 4:15 pm @Black_blood

Got say that I agree. Mbc are really doing poor right now, obviously i'm very happy with this drama but 40-50 episodes would have been enough!

black_blood Feb 12 2013 3:35 am Just 120 episodes, MBC is becoming shy, come on, let's make 500 episode drama. Who the f**k will watch a 120 episode drama? I was waiting for a Park Jin Hee drama and she is casted in this drama. It will be better if she withdraws herself from this drama and acts in another better drama.

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