the return of iljimae is a South Korea drama released in 2009 rated 7.5/10 with 24 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 5,014 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceDramaMartial Arts |
| Year | 2009 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Duration | 01:10:00 |
| Rating | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Hwang In Roe, Kim Soo Young |
| Main Cast | Jung Il Woo, Yoon Jin Seo, Kim Min Jong, Jung Hye Young |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The story is about a man fighting against a selfish and corrupt government to save ordinary peasants. Iljimae was abandoned by his birth father and adopted by a Chinese couple. He returns to Korea to find his birth family and realizes how unjust the world really is. He watched as his first love, Dal Yi, was wrongfully put to death. Iljimae then vows to help the commoners from the corrupt government officials.
Critical Reception
the return of iljimae has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,611 ratings. It is ranked #5,223 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the return of iljimae?
the return of iljimae has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,611 ratings.
How many episodes does the return of iljimae have?
the return of iljimae has 24 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.
What genre is the return of iljimae?
the return of iljimae is a Historical, Romance, Drama, Martial Arts drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the return of iljimae?
The main cast of the return of iljimae includes Jung Il Woo, Yoon Jin Seo, Kim Min Jong, Jung Hye Young.
When was the return of iljimae released?
the return of iljimae was released in 2009 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.