

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.
- 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.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E20: Episode 20
Aired 4 December 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jang Tae-yooCreator
- Moon Geun-youngShin Yun-bok · 20 ep
- Moon Chae-wonJung-hyang · 20 ep
- Park Shin-yangKim Hong-do · 20 ep
- Han Jung-sooSeo Jing · 20 ep
- Lee InShin Young-bok · 20 ep
- Bae Soo-binKing Jeongjo · 20 ep
- Im Ji-eunQueen Jeongsun · 20 ep
- Kim You-jungYun-bok (young) · 20 ep
- Ryu Seung-ryongKim Jo-nyun · 20 ep
- Park Hyuk-kwonLee In-moon · 20 ep
- Jung In-giHong Guk-yeong · 20 ep
- Kim Eung-sooJang Byuk-soo · 20 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 2008
- Last aired
- 4 December 2008
- Network
- SBS
- Original title
- 바람의 화원
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Painter of the Wind is based on
Painter of the Wind is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Painter of the Wind: quick answers
Is Painter of the Wind worth watching?
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How many seasons of Painter of the Wind are there?
Painter of the Wind has 1 season and 20 episodes, about 56 minutes each.
Is Painter of the Wind finished?
Yes. Painter of the Wind ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Painter of the Wind on?
Painter of the Wind is streaming on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Painter of the Wind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Painter of the Wind yet.
What shows are like Painter of the Wind?
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.

