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Status: Ended
Network: KBS2
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.0/10
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015
Overview
Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great success and becomes a powerful merchant. Can he help shape the way that industry and business should be done in the emerging modern era? It is based on the novel “Gaekju” by Kim Joo Young.
This production, originally released in 2015, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Korean.
Starring Cast
Jang Hyuk
Chun Bong-sam
Han Chae-a
Jo So-sa
Kim Min-joung
Mae-wol
Yu Oh-seong
Gil So-gae
Lee Duck-hwa
Shin Seok-ju
Park Eun-hye
Chun So-rye
Kim Kyu-chul
Kim Bo-hyun
Jeong Tae-woo
Sun-dol
Seasons
Season 1
41 Episodes • Aired 2015-09-23
No season overview provided for this season.