''Nokdu Flower'' () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring

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and

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. It aired from April 26 to July 13, 2019 on

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Synopsis

The series tells the story of two half-brothers from separate mothers but share the same father who experienced different upbringings due to their respective mothers' different social statuses. The brothers find themselves fighting on the opposite sides of the

Battle of Ugeumchi The Battle of Ugeumchi was a decisive battle during the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Fought between the Donghak Korean peasants and the combined Japanese-Joseon Army, resulted in the decline of the Donghak Rebellion and the growth of Japanese Impe ...

, which took place in 1894 during the

Donghak Peasant Revolution The Donghak Peasant Revolution (), also known as the Donghak Peasant Movement (), Donghak Rebellion, Peasant Revolt of 1894, Gabo Peasant Revolution, and a variety of Donghak Peasant Revolution#Role played by Donghak, other names, was an armed ...

. Their relationship is tested as both find themselves questioning their loyalties and values.

Cast

Main

as Baek Yi-kang, the illegitimate older son who was born out of wedlock as the son of his father's wife's handmaid and is discriminated against by his family due to his mother's low status. ** Park Sang-hoon as young Baek Yi-kang *

as Baek Yi-hyun, the legitimate younger son who received an elite education in Japan and is preparing for the national civil service exam. *

as Song Ja-in, a daughter of an elite family who is charismatic and strong-minded. She also runs a shop where she trades goods for money.

Supporting

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as Baek Ga, Yi-kang and Yi-hyun's father who is a notorious and wealthy government official in the town of Gobu. He is greedy for reputation due to his inferiority complex about his low birth. * Min Sung-wook as Choi Kyung-seon, Yi-kang's ally who is the commander of the vanguard unit of a rebel army. *

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Jeon Bongjun Jeon Bong-jun (1855 – 1895) was born in Taein, Jeollabuk-do, Korea. He was a prominent leader of the Donghak Peasant Revolution. Due to his short physical stature, he was called "''Nokdu Janggun''" (녹두장군, General mung bean). Struggle ...

, the owner of a local apothecary who becomes the revolutionary leader. * Kim Sang-ho as Choi Deok-gi *

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as Hwang Seok-ju *

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at Naver, Naver Movies {{DEFAULTSORT:Jo ...

as Eok-soe *

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as Hwang Myung-shim * Byung Hun as Beon Gae *

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as Jae-yun * Noh Haeng-ha as Beo-deul, sniper and Kyung Seon's unit. *

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as Hae Seung, monk and Kyung Seon's unit. *

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as Yoo Wol, Yi-kang's mother. *

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as Chae Jung-shil, Yi-hyun's mother. *

Baek Eun-hye Baek Eun-hye is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' Nokdu Flower'', ''What's Wrong with Secretary Kim'', ''No, Thank You'' and ''The Good Detective''. Biography and career She was born Septe ...

as Baek Yi-hwa, Yi-hyun's sister. *

Moon Won-joo Moon Won-joo is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in dramas such as ''Hot Stove League'', '' Nokdu Flower'' and ''Golden Apple''. He also appeared in movies '' My Girl and I'', '' The Cut'' and ''Attack the Gas Station 2 ''At ...

as Kim Dang-son, Yi-hwa's husband. *

Park Ji-il Park Ji-il (Korean: 박지일, born September 1960) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2011 TV series ''The Thorn Birds'', 2013 ...

as Song Bong-gil *

Park Ji-hwan Park Ji-hwan (; born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He initially appeared in ''Yellow Hair'' (1999) and made his feature film debut in '' The City of Violence'' (2006). Since then, Park has performed in numerous movies and televisi ...

as Kim Ga *

Son Woo-hyeon Son Woo-hyeon commonly known as Son Woo-hyun (born Son Hyeon-seok on 30 November 1989) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. Son first appeared on television in 2011, as the leader of X-5 (a K-pop idol group) with the stage name "G ...

as Lee Kyu-tae

Special appearance

Park Hoon Park Won-hee (born April 27, 1981), better known by his stage name Park Hoon, is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), ''Naked Fireman'' (2017), ''Two Cops'' (2017) and ''Memories of the Alham ...

as Kim Chang-soo, Donghak leader. (Ep. 48)

Production

Early working title of the series is ''Ugeumchi'' ().

Ratings

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

* * * {{Hancinema drama, Mung_Bean_Flower 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 C-JeS Entertainment