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The Tale of Nokdu (조선로코-녹두전; 朝鮮로코-綠豆傳; Joseolloko Nokdujeon; Joseon Rom-com Tale of Nok-du) is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jang Dong-yoon, Kim So-hyun, Kang Tae-oh and Jung Joon-ho. It is based on the webtoon by Hye Jin-yang which was published in 2014 on Naver Webtoon. It premiered on KBS2 on September 30, 2019.
The series had average ratings nationwide. It was among the ten most talked about Korean dramas among the 104 primetime dramas aired during 2019. Further, it captured the heart of the generation Z in South Korea and was well-received from online viewers.
Synopsis[]
Set in the Joseon dynasty, the series is about a man who disguises as a woman to enter a mysterious women-only village in search of the truth about his birth; and a young woman who does not want to become a kisaeng in pursuit of revenge for her family.
Cast[]
- Jang Dong-yoon as Jeon Nok-du / Lady Kim Nok-soon / Yeon Soo
- Kim Ji-woo as young Jeon Nok-du
- A smart and athletic man who, due to an incident, enters an all-women village where men are strictly forbidden. To do so, he dresses himself as a woman in the guise of the widowed Lady Kim Nok-soon.
- Kim So-hyun as Dong Dong-joo / Yoo Eun-seo
- Cho Ye-lin as young Dong Dong-joo / Yoo Eun-seo
- A clumsy and hot-tempered kisaeng trainee who has no skills in performing arts, but is an artisan. Wanting to take revenge on the man who wronged her family, she uses her skills in developing a concealed weapon.
- Kang Tae-oh as Prince Neungyang / Cha Yool-moo
- Jeon Jin-seo as young Prince Neungyang / Cha Yool-moo
- The king's cousin who seemingly lives a simple life. He is a man known for his looks and talent in cooking. He cherishes Dong-joo, having been betrothed to her before her family's disgrace. He stages a coup and becomes the next king of Joseon.[10]
- Jung Joon-ho as King Gwanghae
- Upon the death of his father and after finding out that he was not the intended successor, he orders the execution of the supporters of his father's will. He jealously guards the throne against possible contenders.
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