historical figure,royalty,historical fiction,scientist,historical drama,15th century,joseon dynasty (1392–1910),king sejong,daeha

Jang Yeong Sil (2016)

Poster for Jang Yeong Sil

Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.

Cast & Crew

Director
Kim Young-jo
  • Profile picture of Song Il-gook
    Jang Yeong-Sil Song Il-gook
  • Profile picture of Park Sun-young
    Princess Sohyun Park Sun-young
  • Profile picture of Kim Sang-kyung
    King Sejong Kim Sang-kyung
  • Profile picture of Kim Yeong-cheol
    King Taejong Kim Yeong-cheol
  • Profile picture of Kim Ki-hyeon
    King Taejo Kim Ki-hyeon
  • Profile picture of Son Byung-ho
    Ha Yeon Son Byung-ho
  • Profile picture of Jung Han-yong
    Hwang Hee Jung Han-yong
  • Profile picture of Jang Kwang
    Jo Gwang Jang Kwang
Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2016

24 episodes

Season 1 of Jang Yeong Sil premiered on January 2, 2016

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Keywords

  • historical figure
  • royalty
  • historical fiction
  • scientist
  • historical drama
  • 15th century
  • joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • king sejong
  • daeha