The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War
| The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War | |
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| Based on | Jingbirok |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 50 |
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| Running time | 45-55 minutes |
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| Original network | KBS1 |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Original release | February 14 – August 2, 2015 |
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The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War (Korean: 징비록; lit. The Book of Corrections) is a South Korean historical drama television series. Labeled as "Special Project Epic Drama for 70th Anniversary of Korean Independence Day", it aired on KBS1 every Saturday and Sunday at 21:40 (KST) from February 14 to August 2, 2015.
Synopsis[]
Based on the memoir "Jingbirok" , written in 1604 by Joseon scholar Ryu Seong-ryong (1542–1607), who served as prime minister of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) during the seven-year Imjin War (1592–1598). "Jingbirok" (Book of Corrections) is the name of Ryu's memoir, which looks back on the Japanese invasion under the leadership of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The memoir covers Ryu Seong-ryong's experiences from 1592 to 1598 during the Japanese invasion of Joseon era Korea. The story takes place in Korea and Japan between the Japanese invasion and the Battle of Noryang where admiral Lee Soon-sin was killed.[1][2][3]
Cast[]
- Kim Sang-joong - Ryu Seong-ryong
- Kim Tae-woo - King Seonjo
- Noh Young-hak - Prince Gwanghae
- Kim Seok-hoon - Yi Sun-sin
- Kim Kyu-cheol - Toyotomi Hideyoshi
- Lee Kwang-ki - Konishi Yukinaga
- Lee Jung-yong - Kato Kiyomasa
- Jo Jae-wan - So Yoshitoshi
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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| 2015 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Kim Sang-joong | Nominated |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Nominated | |||
| Kim Tae-woo | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kim Kyu-chul | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Kim Hye-eun | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ "kim-sang-joong-and-kim-tae-woo-offered-kbss-next-sageuk-epic". Dramabeans.
- ^ "Jung Tae-woo to star in KBS historical "Jing Bi-rok" @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". HanCinema. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
- ^ "KBS drama 'Jingbirok' offers lessons". Korea Times. 2015-02-09. Retrieved 2021-03-28.
External links[]
- Korean-language television shows
- South Korean historical television series
- Television series set in the Joseon Dynasty
- 2015 South Korean television series debuts
- 2015 South Korean television series endings
- Korean Broadcasting System television dramas