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6.3 1 Seasons • 30 Episodes

The Great Merchant - Season 1

This drama is based on a real life figure Kim Man-deuk who was living in Jeju Island. She goes through a lot of changes in her life; at first she becomes a Gisaeng but turned herself into a merchant, and then becomes one of the biggest philanthropists in Joseon Dynasty. Man-deuk gets adopted by Granny at a young age. With great efforts, she becomes a Gisaeng who has outstanding talents in various areas. However, she gives up everything and runs away with her lover Jeong Hong-soo. She gets caught and sends to the transitory wards for epidemics for one year. When she came out from the wards, she starts to take care of the Gisaengs who are suffering from illness. Man-deuk goes into a business and restores the business ethics in Jeju. Meanwhile, Moon-sun, who used to be a friend of Man-deuk, feels a sense of inferiority and competes with Man-deuk’s business.

Top Cast

  • Lee Mi-yeon

    Lee Mi-yeon

    Kim Man-deok/Yi Hong

  • Shim Eun-kyung

    Shim Eun-kyung

    Yi Hong (young)

  • Han Jae-suk

    Han Jae-suk

    Jung Hong-soo

  • Do Ji-han

    Do Ji-han

    Hong-soo (young)

  • Park Sol-mi

    Park Sol-mi

    Oh Moon-seon

  • Oh Yeon-seo

    Oh Yeon-seo

    Lee Eun

  • Jo Byung-Gi

    Jo Byung-Gi

    Lee Bang

  • Kim Kyu-chul

    Kim Kyu-chul

    Steward Oh

  • Goh Doo-shim

    Goh Doo-shim

    Granny

Overview

This drama is based on a real life figure Kim Man-deuk who was living in Jeju Island. She goes through a lot of changes in her life; at first she becomes a Gisaeng but turned herself into a merchant, and then becomes one of the biggest philanthropists in Joseon Dynasty. Man-deuk gets adopted by Granny at a young age. With great efforts, she becomes a Gisaeng who has outstanding talents in various areas. However, she gives up everything and runs away with her lover Jeong Hong-soo. She gets caught and sends to the transitory wards for epidemics for one year. When she came out from the wards, she starts to take care of the Gisaengs who are suffering from illness. Man-deuk goes into a business and restores the business ethics in Jeju. Meanwhile, Moon-sun, who used to be a friend of Man-deuk, feels a sense of inferiority and competes with Man-deuk’s business.

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