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Jang Yeong Sil

Name: Jang Yeong Sil
Genre: Drama
Cast: Song Il-gook, Park Sun-young, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Ki-hyeon

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2016 · 1 season, 24 episodes · 60m episodes · Drama · KBS1 · South Korea · Rated 15 (KR)

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.

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Song Il-gook, Park Sun-young, Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Ki-hyeon, Son Byung-ho

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15th centurydaehahistorical dramahistorical fictionhistorical figurejoseon dynasty (1392–1910)king sejongroyaltyscientist

Rating15 (KR)

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