Iljimae (2008)

Name: Iljimae
Genre: Action, Historical, Romance, Drama
Released: 2008
Cast: Kim Sung-ryung, Lee Won-jong, Yeo Jin-goo, Cha Kwang-soo, Baek Seung-hyeon

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일지매 · A Single Stalk of Plum, Iljimae The Phantom Thief, Одна ветвь сливы Иль Чжи Мэ

MyDramaList: 8.3

Genres: Action Historical Romance Drama

Tags:

Hidden Identity Physically Strong Male Lead Emotionally Strong Female Lead Vigilante Male Lead Difficult Childhood Hidden Agenda

Country: South Korea

Type: Drama

Episodes: 20 × 60 min.

Aired: 21 May 2008 — 24 Jul 2008 (Wednesday, Thursday)

Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day, but at night, he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery, he left behind a painting depicting a plum tree branch to make his mark and was thus named Iljimae. His main purpose was not so much to rob but to search for the owner of a specially designed sword, which he saw as a child used to kill his father, a loyal subject of the emperor. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter who, despite her upbringing, has a lot of empathy toward the poor. She met Iljimae by chance and couldn't help admiring him for what he stood for even though she had never seen his face.