
Series — 2016
Jang Yeong Sil (2016)
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
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S1 · 0/24 watchedDirector: Kim Young-jo
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Cast & crew

Song Il-gook
Jang Yeong-Sil

Park Sun-young
Princess Sohyun

Kim Sang-kyung
King Sejong

Kim Yeong-cheol
King Taejong

Kim Ki-hyeon
King Taejo

Son Byung-ho
Ha Yeon

Jung Han-yong
Hwang Hee

Jang Kwang
Jo Gwang

Seo Hyun-chul
Choi Bok

Kim Byeong-gi
Maeng Sa-sung

Lee Young-suk
Jo Mal Saeng

Go Young-bin
King Sejo
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