Yi San – King Jeong Jo
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Title: 이산-정조대왕 / Yi San – King Jeong Jo
Chinese title : 李祘-正祖大王 / 李算
Genre: Historical
Episodes: 77 + 2 Special
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2007-Sept-17 to 2008-June-17
Air time: Mondays and Tuesdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)
Synopsis
King Jeong-Jo is Joseon’s 22nd Monarch who is remembered in Korean history as one of Korea’s greatest Kings who loved the people and reigned for the commoner.
Cast
Lee Seo Jin as Yi San / King Jeong Jo
Han Ji Min as Seong Song Yeon
Park Eun Hye as Queen Hyo Eui
Lee Jong Soo as Park Dae Su
Extended Xast
Lee Soon Jae as King Yeong Jo
Kyun Mi Ri as Lady Hye Kyeong
Sung Hyun Ah as Hwa Wan Ong Ju
Kim Yeo Jin as Queen Jeong Sun
Lee Ip Sae (이잎새) as Cho Bi
Ji Sang Ryul as Kim In Gwon
Song Chang Ui as Jung Yak Yong
Han Sang Jin as Hong Guk Young (Jeong Jo’s right hand man)
Jo Yeon Woo (조연우) as Jeong Hu Kyeom
Han In Soo as Chae Je Gong
Lee Hui Do as Uncle Park
Ji Sung Won as Won Bin (Guk Young’s sister)
Yoo Yun Ji as Hwa Bin
Lee Chang Hun as Prince Sado (Jeong Jo’s father)
Jo Kyung Hwan as Choi Seok Ju
Maeng Sang Hun
Shin Choong Shik as Hong Bong Han
Choi Bum Ho as Jeongjo’s eunuch
Production Credits
Chief Producer: Lee Byung Hoon
Script writers: Kim Yi Yeong (김이영)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-17 | 1 | 14.0 (6th) | 14.2 (6th) |
| 2007-09-18 | 2 | 14.3 (5th) | 14.7 (5th) |
| 2007-09-24 | 3 | 11.2 (8th) | 11.4 (8th) |
| 2007-09-25 | 4 | 15.4 (4th) | 15.0 (4th) |
| 2007-10-01 | 5 | 17.6 (4th) | 18.4 (3rd) |
| 2007-10-02 | 6 | 17.6 (5th) | 18.4 (3rd) |
| 2007-10-08 | 7 | 20.4 (3rd) | 21.7 (3rd) |
| 2007-10-09 | 8 | 20.6 (3rd) | 22.4 (3rd) |
| 2007-10-15 | 9 | 19.0 (5th) | 20.3 (4th) |
| 2007-10-16 | 10 | 19.4 (3rd) | 20.9 (4th) |
| 2007-10-22 | 11 | 18.2 (5th) | 18.5 (5th) |
| 2007-10-23 | 12 | 24.6 (2nd) | 26.1 (2nd) |
| 2007-10-29 | 13 | 22.1 (3rd) | 23.9 (3rd) |
| 2007-10-30 | 14 | 22.1 (3rd) | 23.5 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-05 | 15 | 21.5 (3rd) | 23.2 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-06 | 16 | 22.2 (3rd) | 23.3 (3rd) |
| 2007-11-12 | 17 | 22.3 (2nd) | 24.3 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-13 | 18 | 23.5 (2nd) | 24.9 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-19 | 19 | 23.1 (2nd) | 24.7 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-20 | 20 | 22.6 (2nd) | 24.6 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-26 | 21 | 23.8 (2nd) | 25.8 (2nd) |
| 2007-11-27 | 22 | 22.2 (2nd) | 24.3 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-03 | 23 | 21.4 (2nd) | 23.9 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-04 | 24 | 23.0 (2nd) | 24.6 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-10 | 25 | 22.6 (2nd) | 24.6 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-11 | 26 | 24.4 (2nd) | 25.7 (1st) |
| 2007-12-17 | 27 | 22.2 (3rd) | 24.3 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-18 | 28 | 23.1 (2nd) | 25.5 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-24 | 29 | 23.6 (2nd) | 26.3 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-25 | 30 | 28.9 (2nd) | 31.3 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-31 | 31 | 26.8 (3rd) | 29.2 (3rd) |
| 2008-01-01 | 32 | 28.0 (2nd) | 30.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-07 | 33 | 25.9 (2nd) | 28.1 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-08 | 34 | 26.9 (2nd) | 29.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-14 | 35 | 28.8 (2nd) | 31.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-15 | 36 | 27.3 (2nd) | 29.4 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-21 | 37 | 27.0 (2nd) | 28.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-22 | 38 | 28.7 (2nd) | 30.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-28 | 39 | 29.8 (2nd) | 32.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-29 | 40 | 32.9 (2nd) | 35.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-04 | 41 | 33.6 (2nd) | 36.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-11 | 42 | 35.3 (2nd) | 38.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-12 | 43 | 34.7 (2nd) | 38.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-18 | 44 | 34.2 (2nd) | 37.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-19 | 45 | 33.0 (2nd) | 35.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-25 | 46 | 35.4 (2nd) | 38.4 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-26 | 47 | 32.8 (2nd) | 35.5 (1st) |
| 2008-03-03 | 48 | 30.8 (2nd) | 33.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-04 | 49 | 30.2 (2nd) | 32.9 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-10 | 50 | 29.6 (2nd) | 32.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-11 | 51 | 28.2 (2nd) | 30.9 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-17 | 52 | 29.7 (2nd) | 32.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-18 | 53 | 28.6 (2nd) | 30.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-24 | 54 | 28.7 (2nd) | 31.7 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-25 | 55 | 27.3 (2nd) | 30.2 (2nd) |
| 2008-03-31 | 56 | 23.9 (3rd) | 26.2 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-01 | 57 | 26.3 (2nd) | 29.1 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-07 | 58 | 32.2 (2nd) | 34.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-08 | 59 | 31.1 (2nd) | 33.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-14 | 60 | 27.9 (2nd) | 30.7 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-15 | 61 | 29.2 (2nd) | 31.2 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-21 | 62 | 30.2 (2nd) | 32.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-22 | 63 | 30.1 (2nd) | 32.5 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-28 | 64 | 28.3 (2nd) | 31.2 (2nd) |
| 2008-04-29 | 65 | 29.4 (2nd) | 32.2 (2nd) |
| 2008-05-05 | 66 | 30.0 (1st) | 32.6 (1st) |
| 2008-05-06 | 67 | 30.9 (1st) | 33.5 (1st) |
| 2008-05-12 | 68 | 31.2 (1st) | 33.7 (1st) |
| 2008-05-13 | 69 | 31.4 (1st) | 34.4 (1st) |
| 2008-05-19 | 70 | 32.1 (1st) | 35.6 (1st) |
| 2008-05-20 | 71 | 30.3 (1st) | 32.8 (1st) |
| 2008-05-26 | 72 | 29.8 (1st) | 32.0 (1st) |
| 2008-05-27 | 73 | 28.8 (1st) | 30.4 (1st) |
| 2008-06-02 | 74 | 29.8 (1st) | 32.0 (1st) |
| 2008-06-03 | 75 | 28.6 (1st) | 30.9 (1st) |
| 2008-06-09 | 76 | 32.7 (1st) | 35.3 (1st) |
| 2008-06-10 | Special | 24.6 (1st) | 26.1 (1st) |
| 2008-06-16 | 77 | 28.6 (1st) | 31.1 (1st) |
| 2008-06-17 | Special | 10.7 (9th) | 11.7 (7th) |
Source: TNS Media Korea
November 20th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Hmm. I’m not too impressed or keen to watch this drama – too long and looking at the pictures, I may not like the actor. Give me Dong Yi anytime. Dong Yi is the best Korean drama I have ever watched. Love the king and Dong Yi characters. I bought the DVDs and keep going back to watch certain scenes. Anyone out there haven’t viewed Dong Yi MUST see it. You will love it!
November 24th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Elsie C, can you watch the YI san for before you comment like that. I think if you watch maybe you dont want to disturb.
December 22nd, 2011 at 12:09 am
Ummmm me 2, agreed with Elsie, I LOVE DONG YI & DAE GEUM too… I love the casts especially both main actor/actress in both , …. I will give 2nd thought watching Yi San maybe story might be interesting as I love Historical ones compared to modern , waiting for Dae Geum II, hopefully same both main actor/actress are acting
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January 10th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Jewel in the Palace + Dong Yi = Yi San.
It’s a must to watch.
January 14th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
very well acted..actually it painted in my heart one of the greatest historical kdrama watch it and difinitely you will loved by it..promise
February 6th, 2012 at 2:07 pm
You should watch Sungkyunkwan Scandal…they are related
February 11th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
anyone knows a good website to buy the DVD with eng sub. I have been looking for years and all i get are bad ones. i want the official dvd of these favorite sageuk drama of mine.
February 20th, 2012 at 10:09 am
I am from the Caribbean and have no connection to Korea or the far east. I became addicted to Korean historical drama through Jewel in the Palace shown on local TV (I bought DVDs) and have since seen Dong Yi and Yi San via streaming online. The action and stories are tremendously moving; the costuming, details of the culture, politics and religion, food, lifestyles of all levels in society from those times were so very interesting and captivating. The fact that much of the story lines are rooted in actual people and events makes it that much more compelling. I cried like a baby in episode 62 and 73 and 77 of Yi San, which Is my all-time favorite show. I congratulate the directors, actors and all involved in sharing these gems and this historical culture with the rest of the world.
February 23rd, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I love Yi San. The story is good. Lee Seo Jin is the best. I start liking all his drama after Yi San.
Who gave birth to the prince that became the king after Yi San?
February 28th, 2012 at 4:51 pm
i am agree with peter: Jewel in the palace+Dong Yi=Yi San
March 6th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
77 episodes and not one kiss?!? There was not enough romance between Song Yeon and Yi San. Dae Su was on screen twice as much as the lead actress. This was more about two best friends than a love story. I had to skip over 10 episodes because the story line just got too repetitive and frustrating. I’ve watched many dramas and there was just not enough chemistry between the lead couple. Song Yeon was just not a big enough part of the series. Least favorite drama so far. And the costumes…. Seriously yarn on the officers hats?
March 25th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
i love Dong yi very much, thats why i’m very curious about Yi San
March 29th, 2012 at 10:22 am
me too love dong yi so ill give yi san a go
May 1st, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Should watch Jumong. The best Korean period drama ever
June 14th, 2012 at 7:14 am
I will like to watch d complete season of dae joyung but I dnt knw where to,can someone help me with dat.have watched episode 1-120.
July 31st, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Avnt watchd it ah dnt know if i shud or not
August 13th, 2012 at 12:19 pm
LOVE YI SAN SOOO MUCH….LOVE LSJ AS KING SO MUCH….To all the DIRECTOR, PLS have LSJ in more CLASSIC DRAMA…MISS LSJ ON SCREEN ALREADY***LOVE YI SAN SOOO MUCH….LOVE LSJ AS KING SO MUCH….To all the DIRECTOR, PLS have LSJ in more CLASSIC DRAMA…MISS LSJ ON SCREEN ALREADY***LOVE YI SAN SOOO MUCH….LOVE LSJ AS KING SO MUCH….To all the DIRECTOR, PLS have LSJ in more CLASSIC DRAMA…MISS LSJ ON SCREEN ALREADY***LOVE YI SAN SOOO MUCH….LOVE LSJ AS KING SO MUCH….To all the DIRECTOR, PLS have LSJ in more CLASSIC DRAMA…MISS LSJ ON SCREEN ALREADY***LOVE YI SAN SOOO MUCH….LOVE LSJ AS KING SO MUCH….To all the DIRECTOR, PLS have LSJ in more CLASSIC DRAMA…MISS LSJ ON SCREEN ALREADY***LOVE YI SAN SOOO MUCH….LOVE LSJ AS KING SO MUCH….To all the DIRECTOR, PLS have LSJ in more CLASSIC DRAMA…MISS LSJ ON SCREEN ALREADY***
August 20th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
One of the “best” actors…and Yi San is a masterpiece…This drama is a “must watch”..
Superb acting, superb story…
August 26th, 2012 at 2:16 am
Love Yi San- love the King Yi San —-a must watch.
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October 10th, 2012 at 3:49 am
how can i watch it?
November 30th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
i love really love the story, love the cast too!
January 29th, 2013 at 2:20 am
I LOVE YI SAN THE BEST if you watched JUMONG DONG YI you’ll understand the story of YI SAN too! I love Sung Song Yeon very beautiful and cute! hahaha… 10/10 rating!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥
March 6th, 2013 at 5:49 pm
i love yi san,infact is d movie dat make me love watching historical korean film bt i dnt always like how all korean movie ends, their end is always irritating and painful.
March 23rd, 2013 at 3:25 pm
i found my next MUST Watch drama
cant wait to download and start this. the screen writer wrote my top 1 drama which is Dong YI. maybe will be watching Horse Doctor as well… the same writer
April 6th, 2013 at 1:24 pm
I’ve tried watching yi Sam a couple of times and then give up watching it…I really liked how Lee Seo Jin played King Jeongjo…I think he did an excellent job. I especially liked most of the characters and actors that played the parts. However…one character I found that gave me the most frustration was Song Yeon. I found her character in Yi San was just wimpy unlike Dong Yis leading lady. Dong Yi had a backbone and knew how to use it wl but still manage to be sweet and endearing. However, Song Yeon was spineless and it seemed she liked the king more than he liked her. I find these situations kind of annoying because that’s not a beautiful love story…that’s tragic and annoying! SONG YEON!! Quit being so dim witted and spineless!
Anyways, I think the writer did a really good job on some of the story line of Yi San and the dialogue was intellectual and fitting for that time period. BUT the romance was really…really lacking. This was one of the reasons why I stopped watching Y San–besides Song Yeon’s annoying character–that it would get utter boring just watching politics about 3/4 of an episode. It’s nice to have some of it but not when it takes up most of 77 episodes. Also, in this day and age when people are apprehensive about watching a woman becoming a concubine and this show lacking romance with all the concubines seemingly added in well…this show could get some thumbs down. Unlike Dong Yi where the king had concubines but he only added them and his only foolish mistake was Jang-Ok–she was a witch. Dong Yibwas the last one and you could actuallyb see how much he loved her through the events that occurred. For those who have not watched either Yi San or Dong Yi and considering this one I would reccomend Dong Yi the most but if you really want to watch this one go ahead. But I DO reccomend watching this one first so you won’t get your hopes up if you watch Dong Yi first and Yi San second. That’s what happened to me and many others. However, if you don’t care for romance and like watching shows filled with corrupted douchebags trying to take hold of the government than this is for you!;)