Gunman in Joseon (2014)

Name: Gunman in Joseon
Rating: 4.6

Rating: 4.6

Synopsis

It’s the 19th Century and as western influences spread across Asia, Korea’s Joseon dynasty is experiencing great upheaval and rapid modernization. As the son of the last great swordsman, Park Yoon Kang is caught between two worlds, but the sudden murder of his father and sister catapult him into the new era as he takes up the gun to avenge their deaths. However, it’s not just his family who needs his protection, but his people as well. Is Park Yoon Kang cut out to be the hero of an era?

First Air Date: 2014-06-25

Last Air Date: 2014-09-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 22

Created By: Han Hee-jung

Networks: KBS2

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Top Cast

Lee Joon-gi as Park Yoon-kang
Nam Sang-mi as Jung Soo-in
Han Joo-wan as Kim Ho-kyung
Oh Min-suk as Min Young-Ik
Jeon Hye-bin as Choi Hye-won
Yu Oh-seong as Choi Won-shin
Kim Ye-ryeong as Lady Kim
Ahn Suk-hwan as Kim Byung-je
Ryohei Otani as Ganemaru
Lee Dong-hwi as Han Jeong-hoon

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2014-06-25)

A rebel gunman is on the loose in the capital, killing all scholars who are of the Enlightenment. Yoon Kang's father hunts down the killer but it's a dangerous political game.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2014-06-26)

Yoon Kang gets involved with Soo In's affairs and the two of them find themselves chased by the master gunman for Hyeon Am's book.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2014-07-02)

Yoon Kang develops deeper feelings for Soo In, but in the midst of his romantic endeavors his sister gets kidnapped.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2014-07-03)

Yoon Kang finally realizes that he's misunderstood his father all these years, but soon after faces an even bigger challenge.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2014-07-09)

Yoon Kang returns to Korea as Hasego Hanjo, a mysterious businessman with a preference for women and alcohol, and harboring a dark secret from his past. Soo In tries to get her hands on a camera.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2014-07-10)

Soo In believes that Hanjo is Yoon Kang, but he refuses to acknowledge her. Moo Duk and Won Shin get closer to identifying the mysterious gunman.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2014-07-16)

Yoon Kang reveals himself to a trusted ally to find Yeon Ha more quickly. Won Shin finds a more definitive way to determine if Hanjo is Yoon Kang.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2014-07-17)

When Yeon Ha is found, Yoon Kang will do anything to save her at the risk of exposing his identity. Soo In attempts at an explosion demonstration.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2014-07-23)

The Royal Court launches an investigation on who killed the Minister of Justice, which puts everyone in danger and jeopardizes Yoon Kang's safety.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2014-07-24)

Soo In and her father are brought in and tortured to fulfill Second Vice Premier Kim's own nefarious needs, and it will require Yoon Kang's intervention to save them all from harm.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2014-07-30)

Ho Kyung is injured when an attempt on Interpreter Jung's life is made. Yoon Kang is one step closer to fulfilling his revenge when he discovers which gunman killed his father.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2014-07-31)

The truth comes out when too many people see Yoon Kang unmasked. Hye Won confronts her father about his shady dealings and threatens to leave him if he hurts Yoon Kang.
Ep. 13: Episode 13 (2014-08-06)

Yoon Kang finally captures Won Shin and hands him off to the police, but his troubles don't end as there are still corrupt members in the palace who can save Won Shin from death.
Ep. 14: Episode 14 (2014-08-07)

A mysterious savior helps Yoon Kang escape death while an old friend from his past returns to Joseon to shake the world up.
Ep. 15: Episode 15 (2014-08-13)

With Yoon Kang's archnemesis dead, he must now deal with the fallout from Hye Won. Lord Kim Jwa Young shakes up the capital by first going after every runaway slave found in the city.
Ep. 16: Episode 16 (2014-08-14)

A rebellion shakes up the capital and puts the king and queen's lives at risk.
Ep. 17: Episode 17 (2014-08-20)

Kim Jwa Young is finally captured and arrested for his treason, but the King must rely on old enemies to maintain his power.
Ep. 18: Episode 18 (2014-08-21)

With the king and queen under his thumb, Won Shin manages to gain control over all merchant and trade deals in Joseon at the expense of people's lives. And Yoon Kang does everything he can to stop him.
Ep. 19: Episode 19 (2014-08-27)

The Court of Justice and Won Shin's men go after Yoon Kang when the king orders for his arrest for murdering Japanese citizens.
Ep. 20: Episode 20 (2014-08-28)

Plans are underway to begin a coup to save the king from the corrupt officials that surround him. Soo In enters the palace as a court maid.
Ep. 21: Episode 21 (2014-09-03)

Loyalties and friendships are questioned when Yoon Kang and the progressives are labeled as the 'rebels' and take over the palace by force.
Ep. 22: Episode 22 (2014-09-04)

The stunning finale begins with the Qing forces coming in to support the Queen and undo all the changes that Yoon Kang and Soo In fought so hard to make.