hong gil dong

Key Details

Country	South Korea
Genre	ActionHistoricalComedyRomance
Year	2008
Episodes	24
Duration	01:10:00
Rating	7.8/10
Director	Lee Jung Sub
Main Cast	Kang Ji Hwan, Sung Yoo Ri, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Ri Na
Type	Drama
Content Rating	15+ – Teens 15 or older

Plot & Analysis

Story Overview

Hong Gil Dong was the illegitimate son of a high ranked minister. A local monk took him under his wing and taught him martial arts. Hong Gil Dong was inspired to fight for the injustice in this society that divided people into nobles and ordinary citizens whereby the former enjoyed all the privileges due solely to their birth. The heroine, Heo Yi Nok, had just returned to Korea from China with her grandfather. They made their living by putting on shows and selling their special brand of medicine in the marketplace. Lee Chang Hwi had been told since he was young that he was the rightful heir to the throne which had been usurped by his half brother. He had also returned from his exile in China and was plotting to overthrow the emperor. The three got entangled in love, hate, loyalty and betrayal and only one side can win. ~~ Adapted from a novel about Hong Gil Dong.

Critical Reception

hong gil dong has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,125 ratings. It is ranked #3,202 in popularity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of hong gil dong?

hong gil dong has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 4,125 ratings.

How many episodes does hong gil dong have?

hong gil dong has 24 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.

What genre is hong gil dong?

hong gil dong is a Action, Historical, Comedy, Romance drama from South Korea.

Who are the main actors in hong gil dong?

The main cast of hong gil dong includes Kang Ji Hwan, Sung Yoo Ri, Jang Geun Suk, Kim Ri Na.

When was hong gil dong released?

hong gil dong was released in 2008 in South Korea.