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
August 15th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
i loooooooooooooveeeeeee hong gil don move!!i am crazzy for this move!!
i am iranian girl!!
August 31st, 2010 at 9:22 am
I love this drama! I love the connection between Sung Yu-ri and Kang Ji-hwan. I laugh when KJW act childish. Kang Ji-hwan and Sung Yu-ri are fit for each role. I love the perforamance! Though I haven’t finish watching it yet(I’m now in episode 19), I can say the drama is indeed extravagant!
September 4th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Must watch drama – Gumiho – Tale of a Fox child. – The picture look scary but actually the drama is not scary but exciting. The actors and actresses including the kids all acted very very well.
Jung Kyu & Yeon Yi met the 1st time & catching fire flies at the river side – so sweet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15t2MbWEU8U
My Girlfriend is a Gumiho (a comedy) – also very nice.
September 15th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Theres a scene in the drama that I like. It in episode 19. It’s when Sung Yu-ri caresses the chest of Kang Ji-hwan. Yu-ri thought that Ji-hwan was asleep but he’s not actually sleeping. I really laugh at this scene. It looks funny yet embarassing.
October 11th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Hong Gil Dong is the best korean tv series i’ve watched yet…a combination of comedy, romance, action, and drama that got me sooo hooked ! even if i had to watch it in the internet and load the whole day, i don’t mind coz this series never failed to make me laugh, cry, get worried, excited, and anticipate ! whenever sung yu ri cries, i cry. aww ;’c
October 29th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
The first drama of Kang Ji Hwan i watched is hong Gil Dong.. This is the drama introducing to me to like Kang so much.. He like very well whether action,drama,comedy or horror.
January 18th, 2011 at 9:00 am
I love JGS in this drama.
January 26th, 2011 at 1:21 am
I love the prince Lee Chang Hwui ( JKS) .I love all his drama or movie he on the lead .He’s act so great and good looking too !
February 5th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
i really like this drama.
June 3rd, 2011 at 7:44 am
Fell out of bed feeling down. This has bgrihetend my day!
June 3rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Youve got it in one. Couldnt have put it bteetr.
June 18th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I like this drama,very good……,funy and romance…..
July 10th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
yeah, that lonely prince chang hwi make me fall in love to JKS!!, your very sweet smile in ep 12 confused me bcz you can hide your playful face to a very different innocent prince! n u hooked me to watch until the prince die..sad..huhu
July 10th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
But OMG, JKS was totally not fit with that wig in HGD! so weird n his pretty young face looked ugly humm, but in Marry me Mary, wah!so damn pretty n suit n sweet, n rock u man!
August 10th, 2011 at 5:41 am
i’m a huge fan of Kang ji hwan since save the last dance followed by his numerous projects but i hv yet to see this one! it looks interesting & he never ceased to amaze us anyway! he’s multi-talented & can do drama & comedy very well! luv you kang ji hwan!
August 25th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
i’m no on epi 13 & liking this drama to the max! i nvr thought Hong gil dong drama was this good…sung yu ri made me cry with her in epi 12 part 4 when she found out gil dong was still alive! this drama is a must-see if anyone hasn’t seen it yet! my only regret is i didn’t watch it while it was airing! i can hardly wait to see the rest! luv kang ji hwan & jang geum sook here as well as the acting of sung yu ri! she was good in her role & so are kang & jang!
August 30th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
woops posted to the wrong page. Please remove to remedy my mistake O gracious and most munificient moderator. Tanx.
September 7th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Chang Hwi (JGS) looks very handsome in this drama. It was when I first saw him in this drama that I was attacted to him…. Sad then, I didn’t know he was the same person in Beethoven Virus so I missed watching until I saw him again in You’re beautiful. When I came to this site, I was wonderting why You’re beautiful is at the toplist. When I bought the VCD and watched, then I know why it is because of JGS. His super acting skill!!! So amazing, he looks soooo dashing and stunning.
September 15th, 2011 at 11:58 pm
i watch this drama cos i like jang geun suk so much… but when i adapted to it , i actually fall in love with kang ji hwan more! this is a much watch drama … sung yu ri is my favourite too.. i shed tears in a few episode . all i could say this is one of my favourite drama ever
September 20th, 2011 at 11:31 am
definitely d best drama in year 2008…:-)
September 24th, 2011 at 1:48 am
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January 17th, 2012 at 12:05 pm
wow!!! I cant believe that JGS and KJH have a series together. I cant wait to see this since both of them are now my most favorite korean actor….. This only shows that though I am one of those who have seen hundreds of korean drama, still, I’ve got lots to see.
January 25th, 2012 at 6:34 pm
What a combination! KJH, JGS and SYR are the three actors who I have loved for quite sometimes appearing together in one drama. Will never be a dull moment indeed!
March 3rd, 2012 at 11:32 am
NEW ZEALAND VIEWERS IN AUCKLAND AND CHRISTCHURCH~!
This drama will be on VTV (a free Korean channel); Wednesday’s and Thursday’s at 8:00PM, with English subtitles, starting March 1.
April 4th, 2012 at 3:59 pm
i love this drama so much