Jang Yeong-sil (TV series)


Jang Yeong-sil is a 2016 South Korean historical drama television series starring Song Il-gook, Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Sang-kyung and Park Sun-young. It replaced and aired on KBS1 from January 2, 2016 to March 26, 2016 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 for 24 episodes.

Plot

A television series talk about Jang Yeong-sil, a popular scientist of Joseon in the 15th century. Born as a slave but with the remarkable talent and the profound passion for astronomy, he was known by King Sejong and was recommended to the court. Jang Yeong-sil had a lot of contributions for the science-technology of Joseon, he has left many great inventions such as the water clock, the sundial, the astronomical instruments, the rain gauge and also many research on weaponry.

Cast

Main characters

Royal household

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Original soundtrack

Awards and nominations