Jang Yeong Sil

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.

Network

• KBS1

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  Song Il-gook

  Jang Yeong-Sil

  24 eps

• 

  Park Sun-young

  Princess Sohyun

  24 eps

• 

  Kim Sang-kyung

  King Sejong

  24 eps

• 

  Kim Yeong-cheol

  King Taejong

  24 eps

Themes

• historical figure
• royalty
• historical fiction
• scientist
• historical drama
• 15th century
• joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
• king sejong
• daeha

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