The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War

Jingbirok, the name of a book written by real-life Joseon historian and scholar Ryu Seong Ryong (Kim Sang Joong),detailing the Imjin War (1592-1598). The drama will be a telling of historical events with the scholar as the central character, in the samevein as “Jung Do Jun”(who influenced the founding of the Joseon dynasty). Ryu Seong Ryong was an official who served during King Seonjo’s reign in the late 16th century. He was a brilliant Confucian scholar who was put in charge of military operations during the Imjin War, and greatly influenced AdmiralLee Soon Shin.

This production, originally released in 2015, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 3.4 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and War & Politics.
• • Produced in South Korea.
• • Original Language: Korean.