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The Return of Iljimae (2009)
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The Return of Iljimae is a 2009 South Korean historical action television series, starring Jung Il-woo in the title role of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo, Kim Min-jong and Jung Hye-young. It aired on MBC from January 21 to April 9, 2009 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. The series is based on comic strip Iljimae, published between 1975 and 1977, by Ko Woo-yung which was based on a Chinese folklore from the Ming dynasty about a masked Robin Hood-esque character during the Joseon era. MBC bought the rights to the comic strip for their adaptation, which was to star Lee Seung-gi in the title role of Iljimae. However he pulled out and was replaced by Jung, which makes him the third Korean actor to play the hero following Jang Dong-gun and Lee Joon-gi for Iljimae.
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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneCharacter-driven
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Best suited for15
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • South Korea • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Episode runtime
70 min
Original language
Korean
Country of origin
South Korea
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
24
Status
Ended
First air year
2009
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Cast & crew
Jung Il-woo
Iljimae
Yoon Jin-seo
Dal-yi / Wol-hee
Kim Min-jong
Koo Ja-myung
Jeong Hye-young
Baek-mae
Cheon Ho-jin
Hong Taiji
Lee Hyun-woo
Cha Dol-yi
Oh Young-soo
Yeol-gong
Kim Dong-seok
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Lee Yoon-jeong
[Han family's daughter]
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1What is series The Return of Iljimae (2009)?
It is a series released in 2009 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of The Return of Iljimae?
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3Can you watch The Return of Iljimae online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Rakuten Viki.
4What is the rating of The Return of Iljimae?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 4.4/10 based on 9 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does The Return of Iljimae have?
The series currently shows 1 season, 24 episodes.
6What kind of viewers is The Return of Iljimae best suited for?
A drama-first experience with a clear rhythm that earns its impact through patience rather than spectacle.
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