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Iljimae

2008·Show
20Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.9
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Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and cathartic

  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy5

World

History, society, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Peasant by day, Hero by night, Iljimae.

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acts as a useless gangster in the marketplace by day but at night he is a chivalrous robber who robs corrupt government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he leaves behind a wooden branch from a plum tree at the site of the robbery to take responsibility for the robbery. The poor citizens only know him as Iljimae. Bong Soon is a hilarious girl with good martial art skills and lives as a swindler. She only loves Ryung and sacrifices her whole life for him. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter and is good in nature and usually helps miserable people. She meets Iljimae once by chance, and their sweet love story begins. However, her love puts Iljimae in a dangerous situation because an Imperial Guard also loves her.
Joseon DynastyVigilante HeroRomantic DramaSocial JusticeHidden IdentityPolitical IntrigueAction & AdventureChivalrous TaleEmotional JourneyCharacter-driven

Crew

Directed by:
Lee Yong-seok
Written by:
Choi Ran

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Iljimae

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Where can I stream Iljimae legally?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

Iljimae is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki and OnDemandKorea. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Iljimae worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Iljimae rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Iljimae have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 20 episodes.

When did Iljimae air?

It ran from 2008 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Iljimae in?

KoreanChinese

It was made in Korean, with some Chinese. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Iljimae?

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