the scholar who walks the night is a South Korea drama released in 2015 rated 7.8/10 with 20 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 34,366 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalMysteryRomanceFantasy |
| Year | 2015 |
| Episodes | 20 |
| Duration | 01:00:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Lee Sung Joon |
| Main Cast | Lee Joon Gi, Lee Yoo Bi, Shim Chang Min, Lee Soo Hyuk, Kim So Eun |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
In Joseon Dynasty, immaculately dressed in scholarly robes, the young nobleman Kim Sung Yeol lives as a vampire to keep his promise to his friends. When Sung Yeol still was a human, he found out about the vampire Gwi who sits above the King deciding the next royal line and has resurrected as a vampire trying to fight against Gwi. And now, he is living as a guardian vampire fighting against the evil vampire without losing his human nature. (Source: MBC) ~~ Adapted from the manhwa "The Scholar Who Walks the Night" (밤을 걷는 선비) by writer Jo Joo Hee (조주희) and artist Han Seung Hee (한승희).
Critical Reception
the scholar who walks the night has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 12,658 ratings. It is ranked #3,108 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the scholar who walks the night?
the scholar who walks the night has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 12,658 ratings.
How many episodes does the scholar who walks the night have?
the scholar who walks the night has 20 episodes, each approximately 01:00:00 long.
What genre is the scholar who walks the night?
the scholar who walks the night is a Historical, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the scholar who walks the night?
The main cast of the scholar who walks the night includes Lee Joon Gi, Lee Yoo Bi, Shim Chang Min, Lee Soo Hyuk, Kim So Eun.
When was the scholar who walks the night released?
the scholar who walks the night was released in 2015 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.