Damo (TV series)

Damo (TV series)


Damo
조선 여형사 다모
(Joseon Yeohyeongsa Damo)
Genre Drama
Produced by Lee Jae Kyu
Network MBC
Original run 2003-07-28 – 2003-09-09
No. of episodes 14
Original time slots Monday & Tuesday 9:55pm
Damo
Hangul 조선 여형사 다모
Hanja 朝鮮 女刑事 茶母
Revised Romanization Joseon Yeohyeongsa Damo
McCune-Reischauer Chosŏn Yŏhyŏngsa Tamo
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Damo (Korean: 다모/조선 여형사 다모, Hanja: 茶母/朝鮮 女刑事 茶母) is a MBC TV drama series and has been a major part of the Korean Wave both in Asia and throughout the United States. It starred Ha Ji-won, Lee Seo Jin, and Kim Min-joon. Set in Joseon Dynasty Korea, it tells the story of a young slave woman relegated to the low-status job of a policewoman who can investigate the women of the upper class. While investigating a money counterfeiting scheme she finds herself drawn romantically to the leader of a rebel group. The series, with editing techniques similar to CSI, is often favorably compared to as an ancient version of 007 or Alias.

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Cultural Notes

Episode 1 In ancient Korea, rather than numbering political offices or government divisions with "first," "second," and "third," it was common to use, middle, right, and left. The use of "Left Police Bureau" and "Right Police Bureau" is not indicative of their domains over the city, but merely a numbering system in much the same way Americans have precincts and district numbers.

Episode 2 With regards to the character named "Mah Chuk Ji," Chuk Ji is NOT his true first name. His true first name is never mentioned in the Damo series. "Chuk Ji" literally means, "compress space;" more akin to a nickname like "Quick-foot Mah."

Episode 3 As explained previously, the word "damo" has a dual meaning. One is the literal meaning of tea servant. The other is the implicit understanding that "damos" in the Police Bureau were female police detectives. The drama presupposes that all people during the 17th century were aware of this dual meaning.

What is a "Damo?" Damo literally means "tea servant." These female servants were trained in the way of brewing and pouring tea. However, according to ancient Korean records, "Damos" were often used as undercover police detectives. While serving the royal class, they were given authority to investigate and solve important cases.

Character Descriptions

Jang Chae Ohk (Ha Ji Won)is the undercover "Damo." Chae Ohk learned sword fighting when she was a little girl. She is virtually unbeatable and a great asset to the law enforcement establishment. She has learned much from nature having been raised in the mountains. Straightforward and honest, she cannot stand other people's lies and dirty deeds. Despite her bravery and resolve, she finds herself falling for Sung Baek. Tragically, she must try to arrest and punish Sung Baek, not fall in love with him.

Hwang Bo Yoon (Lee Seo Jin)is a police commander. His mother was the mistress to an honorable man. Hardworking and diligent, he is lonely and does not easily show his feelings. He is very loyal to the government and adores his country people like his own family. His rivals become jealous of him as he is quickly promoted up through the ranks. He loves Chae Ohk with all his heart.

Jang Sung Baek (Kim Min Joon)is the leader of a rebel gang. Jang Sung Baek is famous for his swordsmanship. Adopted by lepers, he leaves home at age 15 and trains himself to use a sword. He leads a group to protest against a social class system that is unfair and unjust. He has a hard time seeing other peoples' points of view. He must choose between love and duty to his cause.

Credits

Cast

  • Ha Ji Won as Jang Chae Ok
  • Kim Min Joon as Jang Sung Baek
  • Lee Seo Jin as Commander Hwang Bo Yoon
  • Lee Moon Sik as Ma Chook Ji
  • No Hyun Hee as Ta Bak Nyu
  • Park Yeong Gyu as Jo Se Ok
  • Lee Han Wee as Baek Jo Wan
  • Kwon Oh Joong as Lee Won Hae
  • Shin Seung Hwan as Ahn Byung Taek
  • Yoon Moon Sik as Ahn Nok Sa
  • Jung Wook as Jung Pil Joon
  • Jung Ho Keun as Choi Dal Pyung
  • Kwon Yong Woon as No Kak Chool
  • Ahn Kye Bum as Kato Masayuki

Staff

  • Producer: Lee Jae Kyu
  • Director:
  • Screenwriter: Jung Hyung Soo
  • Music:

See also

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