
Fly High, Run Far
Drama · History
Overview
In mid-19th Century Korea, the people of Joseon Dynasty embrace the new religion Donghak. After the founder is executed, Choi Si-hyeong becomes Donghak’s second-generation leader and successfully propagates the religion, but in doing so becomes the object of oppression by the royal court.
Top Cast


Lee Duck-hwa
Lee Duck-hwa
Hae-wol
Lee Duck-hwa
Hae-wol


Lee Hye-young
Lee Hye-young
Hae-wol's wife
Lee Hye-young
Hae-wol's wife
Park Ji-hun
Park Ji-hun
Kang-soo
Park Ji-hun
Kang-soo


Kim Myung-gon
Kim Myung-gon
Jun Bong-jun
Kim Myung-gon
Jun Bong-jun


Lee Seok-ku
Lee Seok-ku
Pan-ok
Lee Seok-ku
Pan-ok


Choi Dong-joon
Choi Dong-joon
Gye-dong
Choi Dong-joon
Gye-dong
Kim Kil-ho
Kim Kil-ho
Su-woon
Kim Kil-ho
Su-woon
Kim Ki-joo
Kim Ki-joo
Lee Pil-je
Kim Ki-joo
Lee Pil-je
Gi Jeong-su
Gi Jeong-su
Lee Moo-joong
Gi Jeong-su
Lee Moo-joong


Park Woong
Park Woong
Jung Seok-hyun
Park Woong
Jung Seok-hyun
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