''Haechi'' () is a 2019

South Korean television series Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...

starring

Jung Il-woo Jung Il-woo (; born 9 September 1987) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom '' Unstoppable High Kick'' (2006), and the television dramas '' The Return of Iljimae'' (2009), ''49 Days'' (2011), '' Cool Guys, Hot R ...

Go Ara Go Ara (; born February 11, 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for starring in the television series '' Sharp'' (2003), ''Heading to the Ground'' (2009), ''Reply 1994'' (2013), ''You're All Surrounded'' (2014), '' Hwar ...

, Kwon Yul, and

Park Hoon Park Won-hee (born April 27, 1981), better known by his stage name Park Hoon, is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as ''Descendants of the Sun'' (2016), '' Naked Fireman'' (2017), ''Two Cops ''Two Cops'' () is a 1993 South Ko ...

. Produced by

Kim Jong-hak Production Kim Jong-hak Production () is a South Korean drama production company, currently operating as a subsidiary of gaming firm ESA Co., Ltd. It was established in February 1999 by South Korean television director and producer Kim Jong-hak Kim Jong ...

, it aired on SBS's Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) from February 11 to April 30, 2019.

Synopsis

Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows four people from different walks of life who came together to help Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later

King Yeongjo Yeongjo of Joseon (31 October 1694 – 22 April 1776), personal name Yi Geum (Korean: 이금, Hanja: 李昑), was the 21st monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the second son of King Sukjong, by his concubine Royal Noble Consort Suk ...

) claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.

Cast

Main

as Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later

) :An intelligent and zealous prince who is discriminated against for his mother's lowly background. *

as Chun Yeo-ji :A female police detective of the Saheonbu. One of the best female investigators, she has a talent for both martial arts and foreign languages. Later, she enters the palace as a court maid for Queen Dowager Inwon. * Kwon Yul as

Bak Mun-su Park Mun-su (; 28 October 1691 – 22 May 1756), also known as Bak Munsu, was a Korean government official in the period of King Yeongjo in the Joseon dynasty. He was famous for his lifetime spent protecting the Korean people from corrupt royal ...

:A passionate man who seeks justice and aims to protect the weak and the poor. He is preparing for the civil service exam to become a public officer. Later, he becomes an investigator of Saheonbu and a secret investigator for King Yeongjo *

as Dal-moon :Portraying himself as a beggar, he controls a network of informants and storytellers who collects informations from all around Joseon's capital and have capabilities in influencing common people's opinion * Lee Geung-young as Min Jin-won, the late Queen Inhyeon's brother, one of a leader of Noron political faction and one of the most seasoned politician in Joseon court *

Jung Moon-sung Jung Moon-sung (Korean: 정문성; born January 13, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He is perhaps best known for his role in ''Hospital Playlist ''Hospital Playlist'' () is a South Korean television series written by Lee Woo-jung and directed b ...

as Yi Tan, Prince Milpung, Crown Prince Sohyeon's direct descendant. He believes that the Joseon throne should be owned by descendant of Crown Prince Sohyeon. Using all means necessary, he tries to seize the position of Crown Prince and, subsequently, the throne * as Chun Yoon-young / Bok-dan. Dreaming to become the Queen of Joseon, she helps Prince Milpung's cause and becomes his partner *

Han Sang-jin Han Sang-jin (born January 17, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in television dramas such as ''Behind the White Tower'' (2007), '' Yi San'' (2007), ''My Too Perfect Sons ''My Too Perfect Sons'' (; lit. ''The Sons o ...

as Wi Byung-joo. An investigator of Saheonbu. Came from a family of Namin (Southerners) political faction, he faces difficulties in his career as investigator, until he aligns himself with Noron political faction and becomes their hands in controlling Saheonbu on their behalf.

Supporting

* as Cho Hong * Han Ji-sang as Do Ji-kwang * as Kyu Hwa-eun * as Yi Yun, Crown Prince Hwiso (Later King Gyeongjong) *

Nam Gi-ae Nam Gi-ae (Korean:남기애; born on 13 September 1961) is a South Korean actress in Chung-Ang University, Department of Theater and Film. She made her acting debut in 1998, since then, she has appeared in number of plays, films and television ...

Queen Inwon Queen Inwon (3 November 1687 – 13 May 1757; 인원왕후 김씨), of the Gyeongju Kim clan, was a posthumous name bestowed to the wife and fourth queen consort of Yi Sun, King Sukjong, the 19th Joseon monarch. She was queen consort of Joseon ...

* as

Queen Jeongseong Queen Jeongseong (정성왕후 서씨; 12 January 1693 – 3 April 1757), of the Daegu Seo clan, was the first wife of King Yeongjo of Joseon and the adoptive mother of Crown Prince Sado. Biography The future queen was born on 12 January 1693 i ...

/ Lady Seo *Jung Sun-won as Joo Young-han *

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as Go-mi *

Choi Min-chul Choi Min-chul (born November 9, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He starred in film such as '' Way Back Home'' (2013) and '' The Throne'' (2015). Filmography Film Television series Theater Musical References External links Choi Min ...

as Yoon Hyuk *

Jeon Bae-soo Jeon Bae-soo (Korean: 전배수, born 2 June 1970) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2016 TV series ''The K2'', 2019 romantic c ...

as Jang Dal * as Ah Bong *

Im Ho Im Ho (; born January 27, 1970) is a South Korean actor, best known for his roles mostly as an emperor in historical dramas. His notable roles were included in the television series ''Jang Hui-bin'' (1995) and ''Dae Jang Geum'' (2003). Personal ...

as Yi Kwang-jwa * as Kae Dol *Ha Sung-kwang as Ja Dong *Seo Eun-yul as Han Joon-jae * as Kim Chang-jib * Kim Jong-soo as Lee I-myung * Noh Young-hak as Yi Hwon, Prince Yeonryeong * Lee Jae-woo as New Inspector *

Lee Pil-mo Lee Pil-mo (born June 26, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Personal life In December 2018 K-star Entertainment announced that Lee, who was in an onscreen relationship with the interior designer Seo Soo-yeon on TV Chosun's dating show ''Taste of Lo ...

as Han Jeong Seok * as Crown Princess Eo (Later

Queen Seonui Queen Seonui (14 December 1705 – 12 August 1730) of the Hamjong Eo clan, was the second wife of Yi Yun, King Gyeongjong, the 20th Joseon monarch. She was Queen of Joseon from 1720 until her husband's death in 1724, after which she was honour ...

) *

Go Joo-won Go Joo-won (born Go Young-chul on October 16, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2003 boxing series ''Punch'', followed by a supporting role in the revenge-themed ''Resurrection'' (2005). In 2006, Go became a househol ...

as Yi In-Jwa

Special appearance

Kim Kap-soo Kim Kap-soo (born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio. F ...

as Yi Sun, King Sukjong

Production

First script reading took place December 2018 at SBS Ilsan Production Studios in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. On March 7, 2019, it was reported during the filming of the drama

ruptured her Anterior talofibular ligament which resulted her to be hospitalised and wear a cast.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Ratings

* In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. * NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. * N/A denotes that the rating is not known.

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

* * * {{Works by Kim Jong-hak Production Seoul Broadcasting System television dramas Korean-language television shows 2019 South Korean television series debuts 2019 South Korean television series endings South Korean historical television series Television series by Kim Jong-hak Production