JANG YEONG SIL

Title: 장영실 / Jang Yeong Sil
Chinese Title: 蔣英實
Genre: Historical, Political, Science
Episodes: 24 (To Be Confirmed)
Broadcast Network: KBS1
Broadcast period: 2016-Jan-02 to 2016-March-20
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:40

Synopsis

This drama series follows the life Jang Yeong Sil (Song Il Gook): a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period.

Jang Yeong Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong (Kim Sang Kyung) 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

Main Cast

Song Il Gook as Jang Yeong Sil
Kim Young Chul as King Taejo
Kim Sang Kyung as King Sejong
Park Sun Young as Princess Sohyun
Lee Ji Hoon as Jang Hee Je

Supporting Cast

Jung Han Yong as Hwang Hui
Son Byung Ho as Ha Yeon
Seo Hyun Chul as Choi Bok
Jung Yoon Suk

Production Credit

Chief Producer: Kim Hyung Il
Director: Kim Young Jo
Screenwriter: Lee Myung Hee

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