Hong Gil-dong is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Kang Ji-hwan in the title role, Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ri-na. The drama is loosely based on Hong Gil-dong, a fictional book about a Robin Hood during Korea's Joseon Dynasty, but with modern influences and comedic tones. It aired on KBS2 from January 2 to March 26, 2008 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.
Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008) is a drama series that premiered on January 2, 2008, spanning 1 season and 24 episodes. It stars Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk, Kang Ji-hwan and Ahn Suk-hwan. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
Sung Yu-ri
Jang Keun-suk
as Lee Chang Whee
Kang Ji-hwan
Ahn Suk-hwan
Jang Ah-young
as Shim Chung
Jo Hee-bong
as King Gwanghae
Kil Yong-woo
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 7 ratings.
From the story to the characters behavior and their relationships were all made from pure revolting cringe. This drama's female lead had the perfect embodiment of the childish naive mentally handicapped female lead despicable trope. I truly dream of the day when Korean writers wake up to the realization that this behavior is NOT cute! Disguising this behavior under the umbrella of youth and innocence is borderline…
Reviewed on October 14, 2023
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Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008) is available to stream on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero has 1 season and 24 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 2, 2008.
No. Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 26, 2008.
Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008) stars Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk, Kang Ji-hwan, Ahn Suk-hwan and Jang Ah-young. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008) is rated 5.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
