''Haechi'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring

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Kwon Yul Gwon Yul (; December 28, 1537 - July 6, 1599) was a Korean Army General and the Commander-in-chief (도원수; 導元帥) of the Joseon Dynasty, who successfully led the Korean forces against Japan during the Japanese invasions of Korea (임진� ...

, and

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. Produced by Kim Jong-hak Production, it aired on SBS's Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) from February 11 to April 30, 2019.

Synopsis

Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows four people from different walks of life who came together to help Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later

King Yeongjo Yeongjo of Joseon (31 October 1694 – 22 April 1776), personal name Yi Geum (Korean: 이금, Hanja: 李昑), was the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Sukjong, by his concubine Royal Noble Consort Suk ...

) claim the throne and reform the

Saheonbu Saheonbu ( ko, 사헌부; Hanja: , ) administered inspections during Goryeo and Joseon dynasty in Korea. The organ inspected Hanyang, the capital, and periphery. It has several nicknames. It was also responsible for licensing officials, impeachmen ...

Cast

Main

as Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later

) :An intelligent and zealous prince who is discriminated against for his mother's lowly background. *

as Chun Yeo-ji :A female police detective of the

. One of the best female investigators, she has a talent for both martial arts and foreign languages. Later, she enters the palace as a court maid for Queen Dowager Inwon. *

as Bak Mun-su :A passionate man who seeks justice and aims to protect the weak and the poor. He is preparing for the civil service exam to become a public officer. Later, he becomes an investigator of Saheonbu and a secret investigator for King Yeongjo *

as Dal-moon :Portraying himself as a beggar, he controls a network of informants and storytellers who collects informations from all around Joseon's capital and have capabilities in influencing common people's opinion *

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as Min Jin-won, the late Queen Inhyeon's brother, one of a leader of Noron political faction and one of the most seasoned politician in Joseon court *

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as Yi Tan, Prince Milpung, Crown Prince Sohyeon's direct descendant. He believes that the Joseon throne should be owned by descendant of Crown Prince Sohyeon. Using all means necessary, he tries to seize the position of Crown Prince and, subsequently, the throne * as Chun Yoon-young / Bok-dan. Dreaming to become the Queen of Joseon, she helps Prince Milpung's cause and becomes his partner *

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as Wi Byung-joo. An investigator of Saheonbu. Came from a family of Namin (Southerners) political faction, he faces difficulties in his career as investigator, until he aligns himself with Noron political faction and becomes their hands in controlling Saheonbu on their behalf.

Supporting

* as Cho Hong *

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as Do Ji-kwang * as Kyu Hwa-eun * as Yi Yun, Crown Prince Hwiso (Later King Gyeongjong) *

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Queen Inwon Queen Inwon (3 November 1687 – 13 May 1757; 인원왕후 김씨), of the Gyeongju Kim clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and fourth queen consort of Yi Sun, King Sukjong, the 19th Joseon monarch. She was queen consort of Joseon ...

* as

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/ Lady Seo *Jung Sun-won as Joo Young-han *

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as Go-mi *

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as Yoon Hyuk *

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as Jang Dal * as Ah Bong *

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as Yi Kwang-jwa * as Kae Dol *Ha Sung-kwang as Ja Dong *Seo Eun-yul as Han Joon-jae * as Kim Chang-jib * Kim Jong-soo as Lee I-myung *

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as Yi Hwon, Prince Yeonryeong * Lee Jae-woo as New Inspector *

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as Han Jeong Seok * as Crown Princess Eo (Later

Queen Seonui Queen Seonui (14 December 1705 – 12 August 1730) of the Hamjong Eo clan, was the second wife of Yi Yun, King Gyeongjong, the 20th Joseon monarch. She was Queen of Joseon from 1720 until her husband's death in 1724, after which she was honoure ...

) *

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as Yi In-Jwa

Special appearance

Kim Kap-soo Kim Kap-soo (born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio. F ...

as Yi Sun, King Sukjong

Production

First script reading took place December 2018 at SBS Ilsan Production Studios in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. On March 7, 2019, it was reported during the filming of the drama

ruptured her

Anterior talofibular ligament The anterior talofibular ligament is a ligament in the ankle. It passes from the anterior margin of the fibular malleolus, anteriorly and laterally, to the talus bone, in front of its lateral articular facet. It is one of the lateral ligaments ...

which resulted her to be hospitalised and wear a cast.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Ratings

* In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. * NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. * N/A denotes that the rating is not known.

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

* * * {{Works by Kim Jong-hak Production Seoul Broadcasting System television dramas Korean-language television shows 2019 South Korean television series debuts 2019 South Korean television series endings South Korean historical television series Television series by Kim Jong-hak Production