The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War

Thu-Fri 23:20 | Re-run : Fri-Sat 05:05,Sat 22:20,Sun 14:25,Mon 09:10 (Seoul, UTC+9)
Program Info.
Based on "Jingbirok," a memoir written by Ryu Seongryong, a commander-in-chief during the Japanese invasion of the Joseon era from 1592 to 1598, the drama covers the political scenes of the mid-Joseon era.
Genre : Drama Series
Premiere on KBS WORLD : 20150310
Runtime : 50
Based on "Jingbirok," a memoir written by Ryu Seongryong, a commander-in-chief during the Japanese invasion of the Joseon era from 1592 to 1598, the drama covers the political scenes of the mid-Joseon era.
Characters
  • Seoae Ryu SeongRyong (cast Kim SangJung)
    "It's time to rebuild the nation."

    Ryu SeongRyong, a renowned scholar in Joseon dynasty, was also an administrator who regarded the results of practice and realization highly.

    He commanded Joseon in and out as a prime minister, Yeonguijeong and a commander-in-chief during the Japanese invasion from 1592 to 1598.

    A man of a gentle disposition, Ryu SeongRyong was also faithful and charismatic. His character was more close to Dong-in, or eastern, but he didn't give much interest in party politics.
    "It's time to rebuild the nation."

    Ryu SeongRyong, a renowned scholar in Joseon dynasty, was also an administrator who regarded the results of practice and realization highly.

    He commanded Joseon in and out as a prime minister, Yeonguijeong and a commander-in-chief during the Japanese invasion from 1592 to 1598.

    A man of a gentle disposition, Ryu SeongRyong was also faithful and charismatic. His character was more close to Dong-in, or eastern, but he didn't give much interest in party politics.
  • King Seonjo (cast Kim Taewoo)
    "You all made me do this, so it’s your duty to take responsibility for this war."

    The 14th King of Joseon dynasty.

    The king from a collateral line had a complex about the succession to the throne.

    He had a lot of interest in the military and tried hard not to be engaged in party strife, but when Japanese invaded Joseon in 1952 , his qualification as the king put to the test.
    "You all made me do this, so it’s your duty to take responsibility for this war."

    The 14th King of Joseon dynasty.

    The king from a collateral line had a complex about the succession to the throne.

    He had a lot of interest in the military and tried hard not to be engaged in party strife, but when Japanese invaded Joseon in 1952 , his qualification as the king put to the test.