[Discussion] Iljimae

Title: 일지매 / Iljimae
chinese title : 一枝梅
Genre: Historical
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2008-May-21 to 2008-July-24
Air time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)


Synopsis

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day but at night he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he left behind a painting depicting a plum tree branch to make his mark and was thus named Iljimae. His main purpose was not so much to rob but to search for the owner of a specially designed sword which he saw as a child was used to kill his father, a loyal subject of the emperor. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter who despite her upbringing has a lot of empathy towards the poor. She met Iljimae by chance and couldn't help admiring him for what he stood for even though she had never seen his face.

Cast

Lee Jun Ki as Iljimae / Yong / Lee Geom
- Yeo Jin Goo as Geom (child)
Han Hyo Joo as Eun Chae
- Kim Yoo Jung as Eun Chae (child)
Lee Young Ah as Bong Soon
- Jung Da Bin as Bong Soon (child)
Park Shi Hoo as Shi Hoo / Ja Dol
- Lee David as Ja Dol (teen)

Who has seen this or plans to watch it?

this is a good drama..noticed LJK for the first time..i wouldn't say it was the greatest of all dramas but it was good nonetheless..the child actors were exceptional

Loved it! But I'm a bit disappointed cause I found out, that Return of Iljimae is not sequel to this series :( And I just don't get it xD [SPOILER] Is he really alive and living with old man on the shore or what? And why he hasn't meet with Eun Chae? :( I wanted her to know his face. One more thing, the ending is the same as the beginning, but isn't it fictional, cause that kiddo, brother of Young-ee has started to tell a story? [/SPOILER] They should have explained a bit better the story with mothers, and all... But nevertheless I liked it very very much <3

Ceinwyn wrote: Edit:

SPOILER
I think he is alive :)) I just watched the beginning of the 1th episode, and you can clearly see that they are planing to break in that property :D I am happy now hehe :D

SPOILER!!!!! no nevermind I can't say it if u haven't finished it that would be to mean

goldenseal50 wrote: SPOILER!!!!! no nevermind I can't say it if u haven't finished it that would be to mean

I tried to put spoiler links but something is wrong, and i don't have edit button sorry :(

I finished it :) Although I want to watch it again xD

I love Iljimae and Lee Jun Ki this was the first proper drama I watched and loved every bit and made me fall in love with Lee Jun Ki - his actings so realistic. All time favourite! Only the ending I didnt like...would have liked to know what happened to Ryungs life afterwards

Iljimae was a great piece :) ... I loved everything - the story, the actors (esp. Lee Jun Ki :3), the acting, the music ... simply wonderful. I would rewatch it again if I had the time and if my "plan to watch" list wasnt that long :D