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Jang Yeong Sil

Jang Yeong Sil

20164.31 Season24 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Lee Myung-hee
Written by Lee Myung-hee
Produced by Kim Hyeong-il, Kim Sang-hwi
NetworksKBS1

Top Cast

Song Il-gook

Song Il-gook

Jang Yeong-Sil

Park Sun-young

Park Sun-young

Princess Sohyun

Kim Sang-kyung

Kim Sang-kyung

King Sejong

Kim Yeong-cheol

Kim Yeong-cheol

King Taejong

Kim Ki-hyeon

Kim Ki-hyeon

King Taejo

Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

Ha Yeon

Jung Han-yong

Jung Han-yong

Hwang Hee

Jang Kwang

Jang Kwang

Jo Gwang

Seo Hyun-chul

Seo Hyun-chul

Choi Bok

Kim Byeong-gi

Kim Byeong-gi

Maeng Sa-sung

Themes & Keywords

historical figureroyaltyhistorical fictionscientisthistorical drama15th centuryjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)king sejongdaeha

About Jang Yeong Sil

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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