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Saimdang, Memoir of Colors( 2017)

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Overview

An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting.

    Series Cast

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      Lee Young-ae

      Seo Ji-Yoon / Shin Saimdang

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      Park Hye-su

      Saimdang (young)

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      Song Seung-heon

      Lee Gyeom

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      Yang Se-jong

      Lee Gyeom (young)

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      Oh Yoon-ah

      Whieumdang Choi

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      Yoon Ye-joo

      Whieumdang Choi (young)

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      Yoon Da-hoon

      Lee Won-Soo

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      Kim Hae-sook

      Kim Jung-Hee

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      Choi Cheol-ho

      Min Chi-Hyung

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      Park Jun-myun

      Ko Hye-Jung

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      Lee Hae-yeong

      Jung Min-Seok

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      Kim Mi-kyeong

      Director Sun (Present)

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      Choi Jong-hwan

      King Joongjong / Min Jung-Hak

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      Seol Jung-hwan

    15. cast image

      Song Min-hyung

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      Lee Kyung-jin

      Lee of Yongin

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      Kim Min-hee

      Kwon

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      Jang Seo-kyung

      Hyang-i

    Current Season

    Saimdang, Memoir of Colors season poster

    Season 1

    2017 | 28 Episodes

    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.

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    A review by ParkMin

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    Written by ParkMin on Tue Dec 19 2023
    The drama, on paper, had potential. A mix of historical and contemporary narratives sounded intriguing, but the execution fell flat. The pace was slower than a snail's crawl, and the plot dragged on without significant development. The portrayal of the female lead's life in the past often felt overshadowed by the mundane occurrences of the present, causing a lack of focus and direction in the storytelling. While attempting to blend history and modern storytelling, the transitions felt disjointed, leaving me disconnected from the characters and their journeys. The drama's portrayal of the protag...

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    Facts

    Status

    Ended

    Status

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    Type

    Scripted

    Original Language

    English

    Keywords

    • historical
    • joseon dynasty (1392–1910)