Iljimae

Iljimae, 一枝梅 (일지매), is a Korean drama broadcast from May to July 2008 on SBS. It is loosely based on a comic by Ko Woo Yung. It was produced by Lee Yong Suk. The plot is different from the original comic because the production company could not get the rights to the story. The rights went to MBC who will broadcast its version of Iljimae in early 2009.Although produced as a television series it has been produced previously as a movie. Jang Dong Gun played Iljimae in one film version in 1993, and Choi Su Jong played him in a modernized version in 1990. [ [http://www.dramabeans.com/2007/11/the-battle-to-claim-iljimae/ The battle to claim Iljimae — Dramabeans ] ]

Plot summary

Iljimae is a mysterious, black-swathed thief who robs from corrupt government officials and gives to the poor. He steals not only material treasures but also people, be they wrongfully held prisoners or criminals hiding from judgment. At the scene of each robbery, he leaves a small painting of a branch of red plum blossoms called a (me hwa). The citizens support Iljimae while the king and the nobility try to catch him and find his identity.

Gyum is the son of a virtuous nobleman who is a trustworthy supporter to the king and a central member of the secret organization, Hanowheh, of important nobles and the king as their leader. He moves away from the capital to live peacefully with his wife, daughter, and baby son in the country. Years later, he returns to the capital to meet with another member to discuss the state of matters. However, a mysterious rumor is spread that he is plotting to overthrow the king.

Characters

*Lee Jun Ki - Gyum/Yong/Iljimae - A no good, lazy Ajik gangster by day but a mysterious thief who protects the citizens come night.
*Han Hyo Joo - Eun Chae - A lovely and kind girl who seems to be fated both for and against Gyum.
*Lee Young Ah - Bong Soon - A funny, silly swindler who was orphaned as a girl and who is also connected to Gyum's past.
*Park Shi Hoo - Cha Dol/Shi Hoo - Once a poor boy, he was told at the age of nine that his father was actually his adopted father. He was sent to his "real father", Byun Shik Magistrate, and became Eun Chae's half-brother and an Imperial Guard. However, Byun Shik Magistrate is not his real father. He and Iljimae have the same real birth father. His dream is to catch Iljimae.

External links

* [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Iljimae DramaWiki Page]
* [http://tv.sbs.co.kr/iljimae Official Site]
* [http://www.iljimae.info Info Page]

External links

* [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Iljimae DramaWiki Page]
* [http://tv.sbs.co.kr/iljimae Official Site]
* [http://www.iljimae.info Info Page]

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