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TV series

Painter of the Wind

2008, Korean, on SBS. Created by Jang Tae-yoo.

Painter of the Wind is a 2008 South Korean historical television series starring Moon Geun-young and Park Shin-yang. Based on the bestselling historical fiction novel by Lee Jung-myung that took artistic license with the premise that perhaps the Joseon painter Shin Yun-bok had really been a woman, it centers on Yun-bok, a talented young painter who disguises herself as a boy to search for her father's murderer. She meets Kim Hong-do, a master painter who guides her into becoming a great artist, and they develop a strong friendship of mentor and disciple. The drama has won numerous awards, including the Asian TV Series Special Award at the 2010 Shanghai Television Festival and the silver award at the 2010 Houston International Film Festival, while actress Moon Geun-young received the grand prize at the 2008 SBS Drama Awards, as well as Best TV Actress at the 2009 Baeksang Arts Awards and 2008 Grimae Awards for her role.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
20
Episode length
56 min
Status
Ended in 2008

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Painter of the Wind is streaming on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in India.

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Latest episode

S1 E20: Episode 20

Aired 4 December 2008

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Details

First aired
24 September 2008
Last aired
4 December 2008
Network
SBS
Original title
바람의 화원
Language
Korean
Country
South Korea
Type
Miniseries
painterbased on novel or bookvisual artsfriendshippoliticsroyaltyconspiracycross dressingolder man younger woman relationshipperiod dramahistoricaljoseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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What Painter of the Wind is based on

Painter of the Wind is adapted from a novel.

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Painter of the Wind has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 56 minutes each.

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Yes. Painter of the Wind ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.

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Painter of the Wind is streaming on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

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If you liked Painter of the Wind, try Jewel in the Crown, The Tale of Lady Ok, My Dearest.

Who created Painter of the Wind?

Painter of the Wind was created by Jang Tae-yoo and stars Moon Geun-young, Moon Chae-won, Park Shin-yang.

What is Painter of the Wind based on?

Painter of the Wind is adapted from a novel.

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