Hong Gil Dong
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Title: 쾌도 홍길동 / Hong Gil Dong
Also known as: Sharp Blade Hong Gil Dong
Chinese title : 快刀洪吉童
Genre: Comedy, romance, action, drama
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2008-Jan-02 to 2008-Mar-26
Air time: Wednesday & Thursdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)
Synopsis
Based on a fictional book about a Robin Hood in Korea,Hong Gil Dong, this drama is very loosely based off of that book and the time it was set in.
Hong Gil Dong is the bastard son of a minister. He spends most of his time lazing the day away and taking goods from the various merchants. However, a local monk think he’s destined to be more. Hong Gil Dong, for his part, really dislikes the injustices in this ranked world.
Heo Yi Nok has returned to Korea, fresh from China. She’s an upbeat, naive and carefree girl. She’s been living with her grandfather for the last few years. They both are merchants looking to make a fortune back in Korea.
Lee Chang Hwi, however, has been told since he was young that he’s the rightful king of Korea. He bumps into Heo Yi Nok. This initially causes misunderstanding between them, but over time his heart is softening towards her.
Meanwhile Heo Yi Nok and Hong Gil Dong are developing a friendship that feels like (at least to Yi Nok) that it could be more.
As the question of rightful succession comes into play, Hong Gil Dong and Yi Nok are forced to take sides.
Cast
Kang Ji Hwan as Hong Gil Dong
Sung Yu Ri as Heo Lee Nok
Jang Geun Suk as Lee Chang Hwui
Kim Ri Na as Seo Eun Hyo
Extended Cast
Kim Jae Seung as Hong In Hyung (Gil Dong’s brother)
Cha Hyun Jung as Jung Mal Nyeo
Park Sang Wook as Shim Soo Geun
Choi Ran as Court Lady Noh / Noh Sang Koong
Ahn Suk Hwan as Seo Yoon Sup / Minister Seo (Eun Hye’s father)
Jung Eun Pyo as the monk / Gil Dong’s master
Son Hyun Sul (손현술)
Moon Se Yun (문세윤) as Mr. Yeon
Kil Yong Woo as Hong Pan Seo (Gil Dong’s father)
In Sung as Chi Soo (Chang Hwi’s right hand)
Lee Duk Hee as Mr. Kim
Jo Hee Bong as Lee Kwang Whe (Chang Hwui’s brother)
Maeng Ho Rim as Choi Seung Ji
Kim Jong Suk as Eunuch Go
Park Yong Jin as Eunuch Jang
Choi Seung Kyung as Mr. Wang
Byun Shin Ho as Hal Meom
Jung Kyu Soo as Huh No Im
Maeng Se Chang Kom Yi
Choi Soo Hwan (최수한) as young Chang Hwui
Lee In Sung as young Gil Dong
Production Credits
Chief Producer: Lee Jung Sub
Script writers: Hong Jung Eun, Hong Mi Ran
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-02 | 1 | 16.2 (6th) | 15.9 (6th) |
| 2008-01-03 | 2 | 15.3 (7th) | 15.0 (7th) |
| 2008-01-09 | 3 | 14.9 (6th) | 14.8 (7th) |
| 2008-01-10 | 4 | 16.2 (7th) | 15.7 (7th) |
| 2008-01-16 | 5 | 14.5 (8th) | 14.2 (8th) |
| 2008-01-17 | 6 | 15.8 (8th) | 16.1 (9th) |
| 2008-01-23 | 7 | 13.9 (9th) | 13.1 (10th) |
| 2008-01-24 | 8 | 17.0 (8th) | 16.8 (8th) |
| 2008-01-30 | 9 | 15.7 (7th) | 15.3 (8th) |
| 2008-01-31 | 10 | 15.6 (8th) | 15.1 (8th) |
| 2008-02-06 | 11 | 14.8 (6th) | 14.3 (6th) |
| 2008-02-07 | 12 | 8.5 (15th) | 8.5 (15th) |
| 2008-02-13 | 13 | 14.0 (9th) | 14.2 (9th) |
| 2008-02-14 | 14 | 14.8 (9th) | 14.9 (9th) |
| 2008-02-20 | 15 | 13.4 (10th) | 13.2 (11th) |
| 2008-02-21 | 16 | 13.2 (9th) | 13.3 (9th) |
| 2008-02-27 | 17 | 13.6 (8th) | 13.1 (8th) |
| 2008-02-28 | 18 | 14.3 (9th) | 14.0 (10th) |
| 2008-03-05 | 19 | 15.4 (6th) | 15.3 (6th) |
| 2008-03-06 | 20 | 16.0 (7th) | 16.0 (8th) |
| 2008-03-12 | 21 | 14.5 (6th) | 14.6 (6th) |
| 2008-03-19 | 22 | 14.5 (6th) | 14.4 (6th) |
| 2008-03-20 | 23 | 14.2 (8th) | 14.4 (7th) |
| 2008-03-26 | 24 | 13.8 (8th) | 14.5 (8th) |
Source: TNS Media Korea
Poster
December 26th, 2009 at 8:52 am
the overall story is good, I like to see sung yuri portray various roles effectively once .. ultimately be m. .. ereka together until the end of life ..
December 26th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
this drama is good!! Jang Geun Suk is so handsome in this
December 26th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I love the young prince most. He portrayed his role very well and also so good looking guy. love his eyes!!
December 31st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I agrees with Victoria and Mrs.Han Kyung . Jang Geun Seok is so handsome … I cried before watching this show lots of time …
January 7th, 2010 at 9:49 am
Hong Gil Dong was awesome. Unluckily I never got to see it with eng subs from ep 8 – ep 24. Kang Ji Hwan was really good in this even though it is my first drama with him in it. He made Hong Gil Dong my favorite character. Sung Yuri was so different in this from her previous roles and I just loved it. Lee Neok was an enjoyable character to watch. Jang Geun Seok’s Chang Hui could’ve been better IMO, but he was okay. The high minister guy was funny for his “core of all power” phrase and the King Kang Hui was really good too. Ending was not satisfying in general, but it made sense for the story. I just wished they emphasized HGD and HLN’s relationship more, as in not just ending up together, but what happens afterwards. Still good though. For people asking about whether to watch it, just watch it and you’ll come to a decision.
January 14th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Hi Ladies,
What’s the ending? I just finished eps. 20 and going to 21 but from what i have read previously the ending is not that good, they both died…oh so sad, it;s quiet disapointing if they’re both dead.
the 1st episode said a few years earlier, that should be the ending, they got together and do what they love the most, help poor people
Overall, this drama is awesome especially Kang Ji Hwan and Sung Yu Ri, best couple on screen and they make the drama very entertaining.
Too bad with the ending, anyone can tell me what’s the ending really is
February 5th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I fell in love with JGS in this drama…soo freakingly handsome and excellent potrayal of his role…
I first watched him in YAB though…but his prince character in this drama got me hooked with him…
February 13th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
HONG GIL DONG IS BEST KOREAN DRAMA
I AM IRANIAN
February 16th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
hate this drama.. sad for jang geun seok.. i watch this drama only want see jang geun seok.. saranghae JGS.. wait for u’r new drama..
February 17th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I Love the character Prince Chang Hui…..JGS is a very good actor!!!
Love his eyes and his rare smile in this drama…..
February 20th, 2010 at 9:54 am
It’s so FRUSTRATING that everytime I wanted to watch this drama,more than 90% of the episodes are B R O K E N..yaiiks!
April 16th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
I SUPER LOVE THIS DRAMA! IT HAS A VERY SATISFYING ENDING even though it ended with the two leads death, i so love it, the chemistry between the actors, the story line, PERFECT!!i just love how hong sisters(writers) satisfy there fans with there stories… SARANGHE KANG JI HWAN!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
i really love this movie but i wasn’t able to watch it until its end due to unfixed video, I’m begging you to fix it to be able for me to watch it!, thank you and more power!
April 23rd, 2010 at 1:05 am
Jang Geun Suk was my favorite..Intense eyes..If I were Yi Nok, I would have chosen him and be queen, that way, We can both help rebuild the nation.we’d still be friends with Hong Gil Dong ofcourse and work together with him..Hong Gil Dong’s character was also fascinating.I really didnt like the ending but its strange how Ive come to be attached with the characters.I would miss the characters so I would watch a few episodes again..I really like the love story between the three..Jang Geun Suk though was who I remember most..He is etched in my memory..remarkable performance..
May 7th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
I think the insane emporer acted very well in this show.
June 8th, 2010 at 2:03 am
it made me laughed & cried from kang ji hwan sang yuri. JGS’s done well too.
June 10th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
one of THE BEST my fav serial…
maybe … the best of the best… after watch this im just say..
i must have the original disc!
this drama so complate.. make me up & dawn…smile n cry..!!
thank to make it…”all in one”
very..very..nice….
June 11th, 2010 at 6:59 pm
it’s interesting, i’m gonna watch this…
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:38 am
looks like interesting… i wanna watch this…
June 24th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
look interesing,, wanna watch it..
July 7th, 2010 at 9:05 am
The start of my KANG JI HWAN addiction…..
well casted acting wise and very interesting sageuk fusion drama with a twist. Love the drama and the comedy. Another 5 star from the HONG SISTERS writing duo. more more more (“,)
July 7th, 2010 at 9:17 am
This is my 1ST Sageuk/Historical Drama. I’m not into this type of story but since I’m a huge fan of the Hong Sisters’ writing duo…I have to watch it plus bonus of seeing my KANG JI HWAN (“,) again after Capital Scandal is a MUST! I’m surprise that I really feel -”hook, line and sinker” -in love with Hong Gil Dong….I cried and laugh with this drama like crazy, the acting were ALL great! I got carried away…so much so that I’ve watch all-24 episode in 4 days! All the characters are memorable, they’ve owned it. Now I got the CD collection so that I can re-watch the episode I like. It is now on my top 10 BEST KDRAMA EVER. This drama reinvigorate my K-drama addiction after so long.
July 9th, 2010 at 6:29 am
I really love KJH. This is the 1st drama about Joseon Dynasty that i have finished beside Dae Jang Kum. I really hope that KJH and SYR are a real couple in real life.
August 3rd, 2010 at 11:17 pm
Great drama. Love KJH, SYR and JGS, these three portrayed their characters so well. The prince is so charming, Hong Gil Dong is so manly and funny. I feel they love each other in a way but born differently. The ending is appropriate to the storyline. Re-watched it many times.
All in all, highly recommended, a must see from Hong Sisters!
Love you KJH.
August 15th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
i love this move!i think it is different move!!&i love kang ji howan.i am iranian girl!!!
bye!!