Hong Gil Dong is a South Korean drama airing on KBS2, starting from January 2, 2008, every Wednesday and Thursday. It is set in historical times with much modern influences and comedic tones.
Based on a fictional book about a Robin Hood in Korea; Hong Gil Dong, this drama is very loosely based on that book and the time period it was set in.
Hong Gil Dong is the illegitimate son of a minister. He is very bright and smart, however was told that he ...
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Hong Gil Dong is a South Korean drama airing on KBS2, starting from January 2, 2008, every Wednesday and Thursday. It is set in historical times with much modern influences and comedic tones.
Based on a fictional book about a Robin Hood in Korea; Hong Gil Dong, this drama is very loosely based on that book and the time period it was set in.
Hong Gil Dong is the illegitimate son of a minister. He is very bright and smart, however was told that he could not accomplish anything in this world, due to his illegitimate status. Thus he grew up spending most of his time being lazy and causing trouble for the people around him. However, a local monk thinks he is destined to be much more, and has taught Gil Dong martial arts. As the series progresses, Gil Dong realizes the severity of the injustices of the ranked world, and starts to fight against these injustices, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.
Heo Yi Nok is an upbeat, naive and carefree girl. At the beginning of the series,...
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