Episode 5 of "Fast Sword Hong Gildong" is playing.
Introduction to the Main Characters of the Korean Drama "Fast Sword Hong Gildong"
Jang Ji-hwan as Hong Gildong
The child born to a slave in the house of Hong Panseo, who could recite Mencius at the age of three. However, this talent became his burden, making him an object of caution and jealousy for others. Especially his brother In-hyeong envied him, and In-hyeong's mother, Lady Kim, saw him as a thorn in her side. The mother died after giving birth to him, leaving him as a troublemaker in the Hong Panseo household. His father, who cared nothing for him, treated him as an enemy, and the house slaves looked down on him, so he grew up alone without any protection.
Because of his background, he gradually closed himself off due to feelings of inferiority from a young age, refusing to let anyone into his heart and never caring about others. Indifferent to everything, without desire or emotion, and trusting no one, he became a notorious delinquent in Hanyang.
But this was the way of life that Gildong chose for survival, not wanting to draw attention to himself, which was his way of surviving.
By chance, he met the medicine seller Ee-rak and the mysterious Chang-hui, and unknowingly took on the name of a traitor, hastily fleeing from home.
From then on, Gildong, who originally hated trouble the most, unknowingly embarked on the path of a hero.
Cheng Yuli as He Ee-rak
Her real identity is the beloved daughter of former Bingdabo Panseo Liu Gencan. But unaware of her own identity and past, she wanders around as the granddaughter of a self-proclaimed wandering doctor, Grandpa He. She often dresses as a man to wander around because it's convenient, so she frequently wears her grandfather's pants.
With a simple character that charges ahead once she sets her mind on something, her judgment of right and wrong is very clear. With the judgment and learning ability of a three-year-old child, she seems a bit slow to others. For Gildong and Chang-hui, Ee-rak's kindness and cheerfulness are her charm.
Jang Geun-seok as Lee Chang-hui
The crown prince born to the current emperor's Empress, but his older brother, born to Lady Choi Suk-bin, ascended the throne instead. At the age of seven, he fell victim to a plot, and after his mother's death, he escaped from the palace with the loyal servant Lady Lu amidst flames. To the outside world, he is the prince who has already died. Together with Lady Lu, he runs an inn called Longmen, always thinking about reclaiming his rightful place and seeking revenge.
Introduction to the Plot of the Korean Drama "Fast Sword Hong Gildong"
The first period comedy drama in South Korea, it breaks away from the heavy feeling of previous historical dramas to get closer to the audience. It does not depict the invincible martial hero's biography, but rather more realistically and humanely portrays the story of new heroes in a new era. The drama showcases the love and friendship of young people today, presenting a light and bright historical drama to the audience. The child born to a slave in the Hong Panseo household, who could recite Mencius at the age of three, but this talent instead made him a target of caution and jealousy for others. Especially his brother Ren Xing's jealousy, Ren Xing's mother, Lady Jin, regarded him as a thorn in her side. His biological mother died after giving birth to him, making him a troublemaker in the Hong Panseo family...