Saimdang, Memoir of Colors

Top Cast

Lee Young-ae as Seo Ji-Yoon / Shin Saimdang
Park Hye-su as Saimdang (young)
Song Seung-heon as Lee Gyeom
Yang Se-jong as Lee Gyeom (young)
Oh Yoon-ah as Whieumdang Choi
Yoon Ye-joo as Whieumdang Choi (young)
Yoon Da-hoon as Lee Won-Soo
Kim Hae-sook as Kim Jung-Hee
Choi Cheol-ho as Min Chi-Hyung
Park Jun-myun as Ko Hye-Jung

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

Just when her life seems to be falling apart, a Korean art historian discovers an old text detailing the life of Joseon era's renowned female artist.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2017-01-26)

With a full-time professorship in sight, Seo Ji-yoon, a lecturer in Korean art history, gets swept up in a scandal surrounding a monumental painting.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2017-01-26)

Ji-yoon shows what she brought back from Bologna to her friend Hye-jeong, a conservation scientist, who tells her that restoration will take a while.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2017-02-01)

Lee Gyeom visits Saimdang's parents to seek permission for marriage. King Jungjong sets out to see for himself the woman who won Gyeom's heart.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2017-02-02)

Back at the temple, Saimdang witnesses a scene she shouldn't have seen. On the run, she gets hurt, and her belongings land in the hands of another.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2017-02-08)

After sending back the presents from Gyeom, Saimdang sets out for her new home in Hanyang, but an unpleasant surprise awaits her.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2017-02-09)

The truth behind Saimdang's words hurts Lord Uiseong. However, inspired by watching Saimdang and her children interact, he picks up his brush again.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2017-02-15)

In Hanyang, paths cross for Saimdang, Lord Uiseong, Min Chi-hyeong and Hwieumdang. In the present, Professor Min's underlings are on Ji-yoon's tail.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2017-02-16)

Hwieumdang scolds Hyeon-ryong for being on the school grounds again. Lord Uiseong hears about Hyeon-ryong's situation and the Mothers Association.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2017-02-22)

To support her family, Saimdang decides to make paper, but it's easier said than done. Hwieumdang suggests a mother-son illustrated poetry contest.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2017-02-23)

Saimdang gets worried when Hyeon-ryong doesn't come home late into the night. Lord Uiseong tries to find out what happened at Temple Unpyeong.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2017-03-01)

Risking retaliation from the vagabonds, Saimdang goes back to her paper workshop. Later, she tells the head of the group why she decided to come back.
Ep. 12: Episode 12 (2017-03-02)

Lord Uiseong's Great Aunt warns him not to dig up the past lest he endanger his and Saimdang's lives. Saimdang needs a sample of true Goryeo paper.
Ep. 13: Episode 13 (2017-03-08)

Hwieumdang calls for an emergency meeting that Saimdang must attend. Meanwhile, Lord Uiseong suggests a hunting outing for the king and the council.
Ep. 14: Episode 14 (2017-03-09)

The king declares a contest to find the best papermaker in Joseon. Lord Uiseong gets authority to investigate the corruption behind the Goryeo paper.
Ep. 15: Episode 15 (2017-03-15)

Soon after they arrive at the site of Temple Unpyeong, Saimdang and Pal-bong are pursued by Hwieumdang's men.
Ep. 16: Episode 16 (2017-03-16)

King Jungjong decides on the proper punishment for Min Chi-hyeong. Meanwhile, the deadline to find the true Goryeo paper is fast approaching.
Ep. 17: Episode 17 (2017-03-22)

For King Jungjong, nothing else matters except finding the real Goryeo paper. Saimdang presses on to decipher the poem from the painting.
Ep. 18: Episode 18 (2017-03-23)

Ji-yoon tries to get Director Sun's help in ensuring the safety of "Mount Kumgang," but Director Sun wants to avoid getting more bad publicity.
Ep. 19: Episode 19 (2017-03-29)

In the present, Ji-yoon gets an alarming call about her husband. In the past, Lord Uiseong hears of the Yangryu Paper Mill from the villagers he helps.
Ep. 20: Episode 20 (2017-03-30)

Saimdang is becoming a prominent figure in the city for her wisdom, benevolence and artistic skills, but trouble brews at home.
Ep. 21: Episode 21 (2017-04-05)

The princess is reported missing. King Jungjong is furious that the crown prince is spending time outside the palace walls with Lord Uiseong.
Ep. 22: Episode 22 (2017-04-06)

The crown prince commissions Lord Uiseong to paint King Jungjong's portrait. Lord Uiseong wishes to recruit new painters for the important project.
Ep. 23: Episode 23 (2017-04-12)

The Confucian scholars protest against Saimdang, and the king plots to use this to his advantage. Min Chi-hyeong is hell-bent on reclaiming his power.
Ep. 24: Episode 24 (2017-04-13)

Lord Uiseong is shocked to learn what King Jungjong ordered Min Chi-hyeong to do. Meanwhile, Hwieumdang has a tearful request for Saimdang.
Ep. 25: Episode 25 (2017-04-19)

While visiting a museum to collect her thoughts, Ji-yoon discovers a note card with a curious portrait that's left behind by a mysterious man.
Ep. 26: Episode 26 (2017-04-26)

With the help of Rade, Ji-yoon and her friends are devising a plan to secure "Mount Kumgang" again when a surprise visitor drops by their hideout.
Ep. 27: Episode 27 (2017-04-27)

Despairing Saimdang asks Ji-yoon what happened to Lord Uiseong. Piecing the clues together, Ji-yoon provides Saimdang with a way to save Lord Uiseong.
Ep. 28: Episode 28 (2017-05-04)

Director Sun publicly reveals her intentions regarding "Mount Kumgang." Saimdang spends her time with those who matter to her the most.