
Lim Kkeok-jeong
Action · Drama · History
Overview
During the later years of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Lim Kkeok-jeong, a butcher's son, stands up against the aristocrats' tyranny and helps displaced people live in peace at a village he has established. He also forms a chivalrous robbers' band to get rid of corrupt officials. He dedicates himself to saving people from misery and teaching a lesson to the aristocrats and corrupted officials.
Top Cast


Shin Young-kyun
Shin Young-kyun
Shin Young-kyun


Moon Jeong-suk
Moon Jeong-suk
Moon Jeong-suk


Choi Mu-ryong
Choi Mu-ryong
Choi Mu-ryong


Um Aing-ran
Um Aing-ran
Um Aing-ran


Park Nou-sik
Park Nou-sik
Park Nou-sik


Choi Nam-hyun
Choi Nam-hyun
Choi Nam-hyun


Hwang Hae
Hwang Hae
Hwang Hae


Lee Bin-hwa
Lee Bin-hwa
Lee Bin-hwa


Seok Geum-seong
Seok Geum-seong
Seok Geum-seong


Lee Yea-chun
Lee Yea-chun
Lee Yea-chun
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