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Yi San

 

 

 

Yi San
MBC 2007

Starring:

King Jeong Jo / Yi San ~  Lee Seo Jin
King Yeong JoLee Soon Jae
Seong Song Yeon ~ Han Ji Min

Synopsis:

A phenomenal wave of fusion " sageuk" (or periodic drama) continues to raid the small screens in Korea. While Jumong, Four Gods, Dae Jo Young and Yeon Gae Somun all channeled their focus on the earlier part of Korean history, the latest influx of sageuk sees a trend of returning to the Joseon era. In particular, two historical dramas, namely KBS's Hansungbulgok and cable channel CGV's Eight Days, recently offered their take on the reigning era of King Jeong Jo (1776-1800), the 22nd monarch of Joseon Dynasty. MBC now joins the bandwagon, offering their unique take on the legacy of a popular king remembered as one of the greatest leaders in Korean history.

Adopting King Jeong Jo's pre-imperial name of Yi San, director Lee Byung Hoon (Dae Jang Geum, Hur Jun) presents Yi San. This fusion drama chronicles the life of King Jeong Jo, who fought for commoners' rights and bureaucratic reformation. Far exceeding the ratings of its competitors like The King And I and Kwon Sang Woo's Bad Love, Yi San recently spiced up its plot by introducing a Da Vinci Code-style mystery in which the young King Jeong Jo tries to decipher the codes in a painting.

Lee Seo Jin (Lovers, Damo) dives into the role of King Jeong Jo with majestic flair alongside veteran actor Lee Soon Jae (Sangdo, Hur Jun) who plays the hot-tempered King Yeong Jo, Jeong Jo's grandfather. Han Ji Min (Capital Scandal) plays Seong Song Yeon, a palace maid who captivates King Jeong Jo's heart, and later becomes his concubine. Interestingly, almost half of the main cast are from director Lee's 2003 mega hit Dae Jang Geum including Park Eun Hye, Gyeun Mi Ri, Lee Jong Soo, raising the bar of expectations for viewers and critics alike.

Review:

Not reviewed.

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Korea is riding on the "hallyu" movement - the globalization of Korean dramas (K-dramas).  Whether it's Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, China or the U.S., viewers who watch Korean dramas are enamored by the "real" acting and fascinating stories that unfold before their eyes.

K-dramas are a refreshing change for many, and some, like Winter Sonata, take them back to first loves.  Others like, Dae Jang Geum, tell about history in a fascinating way with rich costumes and realistic sets.

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