Series synopsis
The Imjin War, also known as 임진왜란 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on MBC on October 14, 1985. It ended on April 15, 1986. It stars Hyun Suk, Shin Choong Shik, Kim Mu-saeng and Jung Jin.
The fifth episode of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series depicts the history of the Imjin War, also known as the Seven Year War, where the newly unified Japan was led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and invaded Korea twice, from 1592 to 1598. The fighting in this extended period includes the famous naval battles under Admiral Lee Soon Shin.
Premise
The fifth episode of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series depicts the history of the Imjin War, also known as the Seven Year War, where the newly unified Japan was led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and invaded Korea twice, from 1592 to 1598. The fighting in this extended period includes the famous naval battles under Admiral Lee Soon Shin.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hyun Suk as King Seonjo
- Shin Choong Shik as Won Gyun
- Kim Mu-saeng as Lee Soon Shin
- Jung Jin as Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 55 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 55 | October 14, 1985 | April 15, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 No description available. |
October 14, 1985 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | October 15, 1985 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 21, 1985 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 1985 |
| Last aired | April 15, 1986 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |