My Girl actor Lee Joon-ki will be playing a Robin Hood-like character in his latest historical drama entitled Iljimae (일지매).
To be aired over the SBS network, the 20-episode drama is set during the Chosun Dynasty where a man named Ryung masquerades as a useless bully in the marketplace during the day, but goes about as a chivalrous robber at night!
In true Robin Hood tradition, the character robs from the rich and corrupt Government officials to give to the poor. Known as Il Ji-mae to the masses, the robber typically leaves his calling card behind in the form of a plum tree's branch after each robbery.
The 26-year-old Joon-ki portrays the titular character with support from Han Hyo-joo, Lee Young-ah and Park Shi-hoo. The series will be aired in Korea from May 21 onwards.
The promo pics that accompany this story was taken this afternoon (May 15) in Seoul.
Love triangle?: Han (left) plays Eun Chae while
Lee plays Bong soon. Both ladies vie for the
affections of Il Ji-mae
Lee plays Bong soon. Both ladies vie for the
affections of Il Ji-mae
Source: DramaWiki
Pics credit: Hankooki
5 Comments:
I really like Junki, I thought he was good in My Girl and really showed a different side in Time of dog and wolf.
I Cant wait for this show!
Lee Jun-Ki has a lovely face! Good Luck =^.^=
Hope the drama doesn't flunk.
Korean dramas are becoming more like live action anime. Pretty cool stuff...not going to watch it though.
oh yeay JunKi in yet another different role :) and there's Han Hyo Joo! I'm secretly hoping both would be the main, main but yeah. Eagerly waiting for the subbed episodes!
@Rocketfuel:
Hahaha. How do you mean that k-dramas are becoming more like live action anime? I definitely agree with you though... but how do you see the connection?
It's interesting to see how there's a recent resurgence of sageuk dramas with young uljjangs!
But this sounds a lot like Hong Gil Dong, which I must tell you, is a really good series to watch. :)
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