Kang Chae Yoon, a former slave, sets off on a journey to the Capital to avenge his father's murder. Working as a member of the Royal Guard, he inadvertantly becomes embroiled in a conspiracy surrounding the creation of Hangul by King Sejong that will reveal long hidden secrets.

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  Jang Hyuk (Ddol Bok/Kang Chae Yoon)

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  Han Seok Kyu (King Sejong)

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  Shin Se Kyung (So Yi/ Dam)

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  Jo Hie Bong (Mr. Han)

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  Yoon Je Moon (Ga Ri On)

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  Hyun Woo (Sung Sam Moon)

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• Feb 1, 2012 24 of 24 episodes seen

  chestwarts
  4 of 11 people found this review helpful
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  I wouldn't rank this as one of the best dramas in 2011. This is highly overrated in my opinion. It starts a little boring but picks up the pace after the prison break. The plot is not exactly unique but at least different from other Korean dramas from the Joseon Dynasty. To be honest, I actually regret that I started watching this. Too much crying by the lead actor and it's a tad too long for a drama just to introduce the korean alphabet. There are also interesting yet underdeveloped characters such as Karpei and Yoon Pyung. It would've been better if they provided us with back stories and how they came to work for the Hidden Root.

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• Jan 15, 2012 24 of 24 episodes seen

  rad_lisette
  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  9
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  One of the best dramas of 2011.
  
  The highlight of the drama was the array of interesting and well written characters.
  Also, the acting in the drama was top notch. But then again we are talking about Jang Hyuk and Han Suk Kyu and Song Joong Ki here.
  
  The plot was engaging and full of the appropriate twists and turns. Who knew that a saguek about Hangul (sounds like a snooze fest at face value) could be so amazing?

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  Warrior Baek Dong Soo

  Both are Historical drama's, with a basis on true historical figures.

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  Chuno

  Both are Sauguk/Historical dramas that star Jang Hyuk. Although different in plot, they are alike in that they are both very well written and excellently acted. Each are 24 episodes and a ton of fun to watch!

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