Deep Rooted Tree
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Title: 뿌리깊은 나무 / Deep Rooted Tree
Chinese Title: 树大根深
Also Known as: Tree With Deep Roots
Genre: Period
Episodes: 24
Broadcast netwrok: SBS
Broadcast period: 2011-Oct-05 to 2011-Dec-22
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Synopsis
Based on Lee Jeong-myeong’s novel “Deep-rooted Tree”. Work that highlights the serial killings during the 7 days before the announcement of the Korean script.
A series of murder occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a massive conspiracy behind the serial killings which involves a group of genius who are willing to risked their lives towards their cause/goals and secret powers who will interfere with the course of his investigations.
Cast
Jang Hyuk as Kang Chae Yoon
- Chae Sang Woo as child Chae Yoon
Han Suk Kyu as King Sejong
- Song Joong Ki as teen Lee Do (later King Sejong)
- Kang San as child Lee Do
Shin Se Kyung as So Yi
- Kim Hyun Soo (김현수) as young So Yi
Ahn Suk Hwan as Lee Shin Juk
Lee Jae Yong as Jo Mal Saeng
Jo Jin Woong as Moo Hyool
Park Hyuk Kwon as Jung In Ji
Yoon Je Moon as Ga Ri On
Kim Ki Bang as Cho Tak
Shin Seung Hwan as Park Po
Jung Da Bin as Yeon Doo
Song Ok Sook
Suh Joon Young as Prince Gwangpyeong
Lee Soo Hyuk as Yoon Pyeong
- Baek Seung Hwan as Yoon Pyung (young)
Kim Ki Bum as Park Paeng Nyeon
Jo Hee Bong as Han Ga Nom
Jun Young Bin as Mak Soo
Yoo Hyun Soo as Lee Soon Ji
Shin So Yool as Mok Yi
Shim So Hun (심소헌) as Duk Geum
Hyun Woo as Sung Sam Moon
Baek Yoon Shik as Taejong (cameo)
Choi Il Hwa as General Kim Jong Suh
Jang Ji Eun
Jang Kyung Ah as woman loved by Lee Bang Ji
Production Credits
Producer: Sidus HQ Productions
Director: Jang Tae Yoo
Screenwriter: Kim Young Hyun, Park Sang Yun
Note
The final episode (Episode 24) will extend by 20 minutes, for a total running time of 90 minutes.
Awards
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards: Scriptwriting: Kim Young Hyun, Park Sang Yun (Tree With Deep Roots)
2012 48th Baeksang Arts Awards: Daesang (Tree With Deep Roots)
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Daesang, Han Suk Kyu
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Awards, Best Drama
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Awards, Best Actor (Special Planning Drama): Jang Hyuk
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Awards, Actress (Drama Special): Shin Se Kyung
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting Awards, Actress (Drama Special): Song Ok Sook
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Producers’ Awards, Song Joong Ki
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars, Han Suk Kyu
2011 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars, Jang Hyuk
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-05 | 1 | 9.2 (17th) | 11.0 (10th) |
| 2011-10-06 | 2 | 8.2 (18th) | 9.8 (13th) |
| 2011-10-12 | 3 | 16.4 (3rd) | 18.7 (3rd) |
| 2011-10-13 | 4 | 18.8 (2nd) | 22.6 (1st) |
| 2011-10-19 | 5 | 17.7 (3rd) | 20.6 (1st) |
| 2011-10-20 | 6 | 18.3 (3rd) | 20.8 (2nd) |
| 2011-10-26 | 7 | 17.9 (3rd) | 21.0 (2nd) |
| 2011-10-27 | 8 | 18.3 (3rd) | 20.5 (2nd) |
| 2011-11-02 | 9 | 17.3 (3rd) | 19.2 (2nd) |
| 2011-11-03 | 10 | 18.5 (3rd) | 20.7 (2nd) |
| 2011-11-09 | 11 | 17.9 (3rd) | 20.3 (2nd) |
| 2011-11-10 | 12 | 18.9 (1st) | 20.9 (1st) |
| 2011-11-16 | 13 | 18.7 (2nd) | 21.4 (2nd) |
| 2011-11-17 | 14 | 19.0 (3rd) | 21.6 (2nd) |
| 2011-11-23 | 15 | 17.8 (3rd) | 20.6 (1st) |
| 2011-11-24 | 16 | 19.9 (2nd) | 21.9 (1st) |
| 2011-11-30 | 17 | 18.8 (3rd) | 20.7 (1st) |
| 2011-12-01 | 18 | 18.6 (3rd) | 21.4 (1st) |
| 2011-12-07 | 19 | 20.1 (2nd) | 23.1 (1st) |
| 2011-12-08 | 20 | 20.2 (2nd) | 23.5 (1st) |
| 2011-12-14 | 21 | 19.7 (2nd) | 22.3 (1st) |
| 2011-12-15 | 22 | 19.3 (3rd) | 22.1 (2nd) |
| 2011-12-21 | 23 | 19.7 (3rd) | 22.5 (1st) |
| 2011-12-22 | 24 | 23.6 (1st) | 27.5 (1st) |
Source: TNmS Media Korea
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December 25th, 2011 at 12:53 am
i’m just 2 episodes away from the finale and I’m really stalling and trying my best to make this drama experience last just that little bit longer. Song Joong Ki definitely was the bait in this drama and his performance certainly did not disappoint (his lil rebellious speech against his dad the King in the forest was real epic), but after episode 4 where the switch happens, I was already jumping onto the line and gladly be hooked by the plot. Every single actor and actress in the drama live up to their character portrayals. Special mention should be given to veteran actors and actresses like Han Suk Kyu, Ahn Suk Hwan and Song Ok Suk who made the difference with their experienced acting in this epic drama. Even the child actor who played Ddol Bok manage to capture my attention from the way he so convincingly bring out the character of Ddol Bok. But of course, the one who shines the most was Jang Hyuk. It is my first time watching his drama, but its obvious that he is definitely one of the best actors in Korea. Probably up there with LBH? Anyway, I will be suffering from Jang Hyuk withdrawal after this….so…that means I should go watch Chuno, eh?
December 26th, 2011 at 1:35 am
Did it have a GOOD ENDING? IM ON EPISODE 10!! I LIKE THE FLYING TECHNIQUE!!!
December 26th, 2011 at 8:38 am
all of the drama series of jang hyuk for me is tha best.
thank you
chuno
midas
tazza
the succesful story of a bright girl
December 26th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
[...] Lagi satu, episode satu dan dua dah buat aku tergelak, menangis sampai bengkak mata, teruja nak tahu apa yang berlaku seterusnya. Yang selalu buat aku tergelak adalah sorang lelaki yang pandai mengajuk bunyi semua benda yang dia dengar. Dari bunyi binatang sampailah bunyi benda. Sinopsis boleh baca di Tree With Deep Roots @ Korean Drama. [...]
December 31st, 2011 at 4:11 pm
love this drama!!! the actor who plays the king was outstanding and should win a drama award.
January 4th, 2012 at 12:06 am
Finally finished watching this today and I’m feeling pretty lost right now.Don’t know whether I am glad or sad that it’s finally over! I almost gave this drama up after SJK finished his part of the drama but the intriquing tale made me watch one ep after another. You either learn to love this drama or hate it, I guess. Many probably gave up because it is not your typical popular drama with young/youthful goodlooking cast, a predictable script, popular OST and romantic scenes to make you squel with delight. I love this drama because of its seriousness, the intensity, the depth and great acting from the veterans. I do not consider myself a fan of Jang Hyuk but I have deep respect for him as an actor. I first saw him in Successful Story of a Bright Girl, hated him in Robber and Penthouse Elephant, fell in and out of love with him in Chuno, wanted to kick his ass in Midas and for DRT, he gets a standing ovation from me! ” Dae-to-the bak” drama!
January 5th, 2012 at 12:43 am
@Jennie,
How many KDs r you watching at once? Haha.
The Musical, Me too Flower, PP, DRT, Brain; any thing else?
I’ve also been considering watching this. It’s either this or Brain. Which one is better? And why?
January 5th, 2012 at 2:04 am
This is also supposed to be a v gd drama. How come there r so few comments? Nobody is congregating here to talk abt it, as they do for Brain??
January 5th, 2012 at 2:39 pm
@KDaddict I usually take my time watching on-going dramas cos I have to wait for subs. I don’t watch live streaming, so I’ve got plenty of time to switch dramas. I was juggling betw M2F, FBRS, DRT,P2 and 1KPromise all at the same time n believe me it’s doable becos of all the waiting time for the subs. In between, I caught Brain on tv. Most of the time, I’m like 2/4 eps behind. So when Musical, M2F n 1KPromise ended, I started Brain fr the beginning and shld b able to catch up today. Right now I’m only following P2, Fermentn F and Brain. Waiting to watch METS and Bachelor’s VS whi I haven’t started. I stopped watching Vampire Prosecutor and Ojak Brothers to follow DRT and M2F.
As for whi one to watch first, I’d suggest you watch Brain first becos it’s at a faster pace and lighter in terms of storytelling. Better to watch DRT on video, then you can fast fwd some draggy dialogues cos it can be really draggy. Both are good stories tho.
January 9th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
@KDaddict
I started watching TWDR due to SJK and stopped at Ep 4 when the switch happened. However, due to the high ratings and so many positive comments, I continued watch until the end. It was a good drama depicting how King Sejo created and introduced Hangul amidst the challenges and obstructions given by the antagonist team, Milbon. However, the plot has too few romantic scenes and I find the chemistry between the OTPs lacking. This is not surprising as romance was not the central theme of this drama unlike TPM. I am also not drawn to Jang Hyuk although he is a respected actor.
As for Brain, can’t offer any comments since I do not intend to watch it as I do not like medical dramas ( sigh..can’t stand the sight of blood!). Tried watching New Heart due to Ji Sung but have to stop halfway as I almost fainted when I saw the gory sight of the heart been operated!
January 9th, 2012 at 10:32 pm
@KDaddict
Sorry just realized you may not recognize tpm which I used when provide comments on TPM!
January 13th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
[...] A series of murder occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a massive conspiracy behind the serial killings which involves a group of genius who are willing to risked their lives towards their cause/goals and secret powers who will interfere with the course of his investigations. — KoreanDrama.org [...]
January 13th, 2012 at 3:15 pm
[...] A series of murder occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a massive conspiracy behind the serial killings which involves a group of genius who are willing to risked their lives towards their cause/goals and secret powers who will interfere with the course of his investigations. — KoreanDrama.org [...]
January 14th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
[...] Korean Title: 뿌리깊은 나무Cast: Jang Hyuk, Song Joong Ki, Shin Se Kyung, Kim Ki Bum# of Episodes: 24Broadcasting Station: SBSAiring Days: Weds & ThursSynopsis: A series of murder occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a massive conspiracy behind the serial killings which involves a group of genius who are willing to risked their lives towards their cause/goals and secret powers who will interfere with the course of his investigations. [Credit: KoreanDrama] [...]
January 18th, 2012 at 5:59 pm
@Jennie-59, tpm/tc-60,61,
Good to see you both.
I also am not a fan of medical dramas, but Shin got this prize n so many ppl raved abt Brain that I got curious. I watched it n liked it well enough. Brain just finished its run today. So I’ll start TwDR now. I feel the same way abt Jang Hyuk btw.
Absolutely adore Song Joon Ki in the 1st 3 eps n 10 mins! Too bad it didn’t last longer.
February 13th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
i will start to watch this drama series coz i’ve heard that it is a great one…gud luck…drama marathon tonight hehe!!!
February 14th, 2012 at 11:32 pm
im starting to watch it now,,, hope that will enjoy watching it,,,,
March 30th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
After i watch this korean drama, i find that it is nice and interesting for me to watch and the same time, i learn how to speak korean.
April 5th, 2012 at 8:24 pm
If anyone is interested in studying Korean in Sageuk drama, I’ve been working on a project on my blog studying scenes from Deep Rooted Tree. I’ve transcribed the Korean (it has been checked by a native Korean speaker) and then translated it into English. Then I make notes on anything of interest (language or culture) in the scene. This helps me study Korean and I hope it’s useful, but any suggestions or feedback would be welcome.
May 5th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
what is the ending of this drama? Good?
June 5th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Does anyone know what’s written in the end of drama?
I’ve tries to seach it but I just can’t figure it out.
Tq
July 14th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
ini drama kereeeen..! buat di indonesia, cari yg subtitle nya bener2 bahasa indonesia .. karena baru akan faham jalan ceritanya. pokoknya keren banget..! yg dibahas bukan hubungan antara pria dan wanita tp tentang raja yg mencintai rakyatnya. penuh dengan strategi, misteri. keren.! 3 thumbs up.!
August 7th, 2012 at 5:28 am
haven’t watchd dis drama yet but i rili luv jang hyuk…ov cors i’l b watchng it s0on.
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August 7th, 2012 at 5:34 am
haven’t watchd dis drama yet but i rili luv jang hyuk…i shud watch it n0w…as in ryt n0w.
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August 13th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
i’m at episode 7 and im holding my breath…watch this drama, its really great! too bad song joong ki’s part as king did not last for more episodes but the older king is also good. the anticipation is killing me…i think have to watch this for a few more days so i can enjoy it more…still long way to go for the final episode…i can’t wait…
congratulations to the team of deep rooted tree! the story and actors are superb!