
Young-gu and Yong-pal
Drama · Comedy
Overview
Following his wife’s dying wish, Young-gu moves to Seoul with his young son and a loyal servant, Yong-pal. Struggling to adapt to city life, he encounters scams, hardship, and fleeting moments of connection, only to lose what little stability he builds. Placing his hopes in his son’s education, Young-gu perseveres until the boy succeeds in school. Encouraged by a teacher’s advice, he ultimately chooses to return to the countryside, seeking a more honest and stable life.
Top Cast


Park Nou-sik
Park Nou-sik
Yong-pal
Park Nou-sik
Yong-pal


Jang Uk-je
Jang Uk-je
Young-gu
Jang Uk-je
Young-gu


Lee Kyeong-hui
Lee Kyeong-hui
Suwon
Lee Kyeong-hui
Suwon


Dokgo Sung
Dokgo Sung
Gong Pil-do
Dokgo Sung
Gong Pil-do


Woo Yeon-jeong
Woo Yeon-jeong
Woo Yeon-jeong
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