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Based on a novel of the same name, it tells the record of a royal court romance between the King of Joseon who believes his duty is to his country first above love, and a court lady who wants to protect the life she has chosen.


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.

Song Il-gook
Jang Yeong-Sil

Park Sun-young
Princess Sohyun

Kim Sang-kyung
King Sejong

Kim Yeong-cheol
King Taejong

Kim Ki-hyeon
King Taejo

Son Byung-ho
Ha Yeon

Jung Han-yong
Hwang Hee

Jang Kwang
Jo Gwang

Seo Hyun-chul
Choi Bok

Kim Byeong-gi
Maeng Sa-sung
Jang Yeong Sil is a drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of historical figure, royalty, historical fiction, scientist, historical drama, 15th century. Created by Lee Myung-hee, it stars Song Il-gook, Park Sun-young, Kim Sang-kyung. 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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