TV series
Jang Yeong Sil
2016, Korean, on KBS1.
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S1 E24: Episode 24
Aired 26 March 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Song Il-gookJang Yeong-Sil · 24 ep
- Park Sun-youngPrincess Sohyun · 24 ep
- Kim Sang-kyungKing Sejong · 24 ep
- Kim Yeong-cheolKing Taejong · 24 ep
- Kim Ki-hyeonKing Taejo · 24 ep
- Son Byung-hoHa Yeon · 24 ep
- Jung Han-yongHwang Hee · 24 ep
- Jang KwangJo Gwang · 24 ep
- Seo Hyun-chulChoi Bok · 24 ep
- Kim Byeong-giMaeng Sa-sung · 24 ep
- Lee Young-sukJo Mal Saeng · 24 ep
- Go Young-binKing Sejo · 24 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 January 2016
- Last aired
- 26 March 2016
- Network
- KBS1
- Original title
- 장영실
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Jang Yeong Sil are there?
Jang Yeong Sil has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Jang Yeong Sil finished?
Yes. Jang Yeong Sil ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
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