..this series is currently airing in Korea and how I wish we have SBS in our cable. Even if I don’t understand Korean language I still can see Lee Jun Ki. lol!
I am not a big fan of historical drama. Truth is I cannot tolerate Dae Jang Geum / Jewel In The Palace. I just can’t watch it. But with Iljimae I am making an exception since its LJK. hehe!
Here is the synopsis from DramaWiki :
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acts as a useless gangster in the marketplace by day but at night he is a chivalrous robber who robs corrupt government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he leaves behind a wooden branch from a plum tree at the site of the robbery to take responsibility for the robbery. The poor citizens only know him as Iljimae. Bong Soon is a hilarious girl with good martial art skills and lives as a swindler. She only loves Ryung and sacrifices her whole life for him. Eun Chan is a doctor’s daughter and is good in nature and usually helps miserable people. She meets Iljimae once by chance, and their sweet love story begins. However, her love puts Iljimae in a dangerous situation because an Imperial Guard also loves her.
Additional Info :
Episodes: 20 * Broadcast network: SBS * Broadcast period: 2008-May-21 to 2008-Jul * Air time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time) *
In Youtube as of this writing Episode 14 is now available. Of course, its raw vids meaning NO ENG SUBS yet. You can view all raw videos here.
And for english sub, both CRUNCHYROLL and MYSOJU have until EPISODE 8, you can also click HERE for english subs in YOUTUBE.
Although its a historical drama, LJK’s portrayal of RYUNG is hilarious. Since he played the role of a happy go lucky youngster. I always laugh with his interaction with his father (he again team up with him after FLY DADDY FLY movie). And he also team up with Han Hyo Joo, if you are scratching your head thinking of who she is well she is the lead actress in Spring Waltz.
Iljimae is not boring (LJK is a good comedienne! lol!) and I was also laughing on the comments on YOUTUBE since the first few episodes shows a young Ryung. LJK is still not on screen. But when he appeared, the LJK comments started. I remember one user saying ‘And so the lee jun ki comments started. drumroll!’. lol! But really LJK is a good actor, may it be action, drama or comedy. And I was telling myself that you can see another LJK here, far different from TIME OF DOG AND WOLF. He looks a bit younger here that in TODAW.
So here I am again waiting for English subs. As I was writing this I realized Iljimae is being aired in SBS not MBC as I have thought. Now I checked this guide and realized the DESTINY have MBC. Hmm!
All pics are from crunchyroll.
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