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Iljimae

8.3
Action Historical Romance Drama Korean 20 Episodes

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day, but at night, he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery, he left behind a painting depicting a plum tree branch to make his mark and was thus named Iljimae. His main purpose was not so much to rob but to search for the owner of a specially designed sword, which he saw as a child used to kill his father, a loyal subject of the emperor. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter who, despite her upbringing, has a lot of empathy toward the poor. She met Iljimae by chance and couldn't help admiring him for what he stood for even though she had never seen his face. (Source: MyDramaList)

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Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day, but at night, he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery, he left behind a painting depicting a plum tree branch to make his mark and was thus named Iljimae. His main purpose was not so much to rob but to search for the owner of a specially designed sword, which he saw as a child used to kill his father, a loyal subject of the emperor. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter who, despite her upbringing, has a lot of empathy toward the poor. She met Iljimae by chance and couldn't help admiring him for what he stood for even though she had never seen his face. (Source: MyDramaList)

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About "Iljimae"

"Iljimae", a captivating Korea drama that premiered in 2008 on SBS and masterfully combines elements of Action, Historical, Romance and Drama and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

spans 20 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 60 minutes of engaging content.

The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 8.3, resonating with over 24,187 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #865 in popularity and #1139 overall on the platform.

The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Lee Joon-gi, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, Lee Young-ah, Kim Sung-ryung, An Kil-kang, Kim Chang-wan, Lee Won-jong, Yeo Jin-goo, Kim You-jung, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.

Known in Korea as "일지매", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.

Details

Release Date
2008-05-21
Status
Ended
Language
Korean
Country
Korea
Network
SBS
Seasons
1
Episodes
20
Runtime
60m
Cast
Lee Joon-gi, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, Lee Young-ah, Kim Sung-ryung, An Kil-kang, Kim Chang-wan, Lee Won-jong, Yeo Jin-goo, Kim You-jung

MyDramaList Info

Popularity
#865
Ranked
#1139
Watchers
24,187
Content Rating
15+ - Teens 15 or older
Aired On
Wednesday, Thursday
Native Title
일지매

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