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Iljimae

 

Iljimae SBS 2007 Starring: Iljimae/Ryung ~ Lee Jun Ki Eun Chae ~ Han Hyo Joo Bong Soon ~ Lee Young Ah  ~ Park Si Who Synopsis: Returning from his highly acclaimed drama series Time Between Dog And Wolf, Korean heartthrob Lee Jun Ki stars in Iljimae, a fusion historical drama set during the Joseon dynasty that chronicles the life of a chivalrous robber known as "Iljimae". Unlike other outlaw heroes such as Robin Hood and Hong Gil Dong who were accompanied by a band of followers, Iljimae likes to play solo. Featuring a star-studded cast that includes Han Hyo Joo (Spring Waltz), Lee Young Ah (Golden Bride), and Park Si Who (What Planet Are You From?), this charming swashbuckler far exceeded the viewership ratings of Son Ye Jin's Spotlight and Kim Ji Soo's Woman of the Sun which competed in the same timeslot. Based loosely on the best-selling comic book by Ko Woo Young, the drama strikes a cool balance between comedy, action, and drama, working in plenty of offbeat humor (much of which comes from modern-day spoofs) and offering some genuine food for thoughts about love, family, and marriage. Jaunty and fearless, Ryung (Lee Jun Ki) roams the market street by day and robs corrupt government officials by night, but his intentions are anything but malicious as he distributes the stolen goods to the poor struggling commoners. People call him "Iljimae", the faceless elusive hero who leaves a unique signature (a branch of a plum blossom tree) behind at every robbery scene. He's the most wanted man in the country, but that's not the only trouble he's facing. His storybook romance with government official's daughter Eun Chae (Han Hyo Joo) is soon discovered by the Imperial Guard who has held deep affection for Eun Chae for some time. And standing in his shadows is Bong Soon (Lee Young Ah), a jolly feisty swindler who would trade her life for his at any given minute. This edition comes with the following special features:

• Two days and One Night with Lee Jun Ki
• Stories Behind the Cast Members

  Review:

  Excellent ~ This was a great show that both guys and gals would enjoy.  There was only one thing I didn't like about this show, it ended too soon!  I would have enjoyed seeing many more episodes of Iljimae because of it's wonderful blend of action, humor and drama. 

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