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Episode 1
What the hell is that?
I thought he was going to fall to his death, but he landed like a butterfly!
Happy Birthday, Your Lordship.
Look at how pretty she is.
Your figure is most alluring.
I must have you tonight!
We will start the real fun from this moment on!
Yes, let's have fun! Let's have lots of fun!
Go on!
Shoot them with the arrows! Hurry!
I can't believe it!
Chief!
You! Why are you so late!
- He must have woken up late again. - Look at him, trying to be cool!
I'm here, aren't I?
Archers, shoot that man!
Strike.
You... you're that thief!
So you recognize me? Sounds like you're one of us!
That's enough.
Enough of your robbery.
Hey kid!
- Hong Gil Dong is here! - Hurray Hong Gil Dong!
A few years before this...
Hong Gil Dong
Where am I?
Oh, it's the Gisaeng House.
I always black out when I mix soju with rice wine.
So you've gotten up?
Why are you here, So Ran? I thought I was with Mae Hyang last night.
Mae Hyang is here.
Kang Sueh is also here.
You... you too?
I just got here with the honey water.
I'm hungry. Hurry up.
Giant ear wax!
I've never gotten one so huge before!
I'm going to save it!
Ear wax...!
Alright, I'm lucky today!
This amount for me.
Those thugs don't like to lose. Be careful.
- I have a winning nine. - Winning nine!
I have a trump seven! Trump seven!
I feel so bad!
I'm the one that feels really bad.
But I'm really hungry, so I'll be off...
I know you cheated, you lying bastard!
Then why did you lose, you stupid fool?
Stu... stupid?
So you're that... that son of the famous Minister Hong in Han Yang?
The bastard, Hong Gil Dong?
Unfortunately, I don't know who you are.
Then I'll tell you.
I am...
I really don't care.
Don't bother me. Move aside.
Did you think we would let you go because half of your blood is noble blood?
Well you guys are fully peasant stock, so I'll let you go.
Go.
Bastard noblemen aren't even considered real noblemen.
Move aside. I'm hungry.
Come here! Come here! Come here!
If you met Hong Gil Dong, you shouldn't have done that.
You just ran out of luck.
Gil Dong is here! Hong Gil Dong is here!
We're flying south. Just follow me!
Yes, Chief!
You're burning it! Why don't you just fry it!
I told you to be careful with those!
- Can't you even carry them properly? - Forgive me, My Lady.
As this is a ceremony to pray for good results for In Hyung's civil examinations, we must be more careful!
Yes, My Lady.
And since all the relatives will be here, there must be nothing out of place.
- Yes, My Lady. - This is the third time he's taking the test.
- Do you understand me? - Yes, My Lady.
How could you eat the food for the ceremony?
No one can tell anyway.
You haven't been home in a while. What brings you here?
- Are you here because of the ceremony? - Of course, look at how much there is!
This is really good!
Food should always be prepared with love.
Did you make any Sujunggwa*? I love that stuff. (*Cinnamon Ginger Tea)
If you make the food good, then the spirits of the ancestors will enjoy themselves.
I have to go on a diet.
The scallion pancake is a bit salty.
His poor mother must be rolling in her grave.
He wasn't like that when he was young. He was so adorable and intelligent!
Was he? Even a mutt is adorable when it's a puppy. I was adorable too!
All descendents, bow!
Why do you want to learn how to read?
I wish to extend my knowledge, and become a great government official,
so that I may serve my king above, and the people below.
You are a slave and thus cannot take the civil examinations.
It is useless for you to learn so you might as well forget about it!
So you studied the methods of war by yourself?
Yes, I wish to learn war strategies, so that I may serve my country,
and make my family proud as a hero.
You cannot be a hero. It is a useless dream!
Don't you know your place?
Then what can I do?
There is nothing you can do, so don't do anything.
A blunt sword can only be kept in a scabbard.
Are you telling me that my life is useless?
I am not your son?
You are not my son. You are a slave born to my slave.
That is the law and thus cannot be changed.
I got a good meal because of the Hong family's ghosts.
Now that I'm full, I should pay for my meal.
Who dared to do such a thing?
Father, I will go and find out who it was.
No need to make a commotion.
- We should reach Joseon tomorrow. - It's our last night, so let's drink!
Let's go!
I'm... I'm so hungry.
Old man.
Old man! Are you still alive?
How long have we been starving for?
Aren't you hungry, old man?
I'm so hungry too...!
I'm so hungry I can smell steamed buns.
It smells so real!
Old man!
Open your mouth! That's a steamed bun, isn't it?
I can smell it!
Give me those buns! Give me...!
Look at your huge belly!
My belly is concave! When did you eat that?
I'm sorry, Yi Nok.
You're too much! Did you really eat it all by yourself?
I don't have any more.
- Here's one here! - Hey, that's my breakfast!
- You've eaten so much already! - I'm your grandfather!
And I'm your granddaughter!
You're still young!
Who cares about how old you are when you're hungry?
I'm going to eat it slowly...!
Mother! Mother!
Mother...
Who are you? Were you watching me?
I was just looking...
- Why did you attack me? - Because of the steamed bun!
You are stepping on my steamed bun!
Why were you looking at me?
Because you're good-looking! Is that a crime?
You must be a girl.
What are you going to do about this? It's all squashed!
Be thankful you're not the same way.
Wh... what?
Forget what I said about you being good-looking! I looked at you because you looked pathetic!
If you speak about this, I'll kill you.
What an ass!
- Are we still far from shore? - We will reach it in the morning.
It has been three years. I want to see how this country has changed before we go to the inn.
Soon we'll be able to see Joseon.
Alright.
Take that one down.
There are so many thieves nowadays. It's a pain to behead all of them.
It's hard to make a living. That's why they're turning to thievery.
The reason why the country is in this mess is because our king is useless!
Do you want to join the heads up there?
You're here again?
Yes, I'm here to send their poor souls to Heaven.
Hey, Gil Dong!
Gil Dong! I'm glad I met you!
No! You want me to do that again, right?
- Do it yourself! - How could you leave your master?
Gil Dong!
Whatever!
Fine.
You've improved!
Of course! I'm a genius.
A monk should be at the temple chanting prayers.
Why do you keep bringing the heads of thieves?
You're so strange!
I wish I were refined as well.
But the world is a strange place and the bitter souls of the dead keep calling me.
What can I do?
This is my job!
You're going to become Buddha.
If it's your job, then why am I doing this?
Because that's your job.
The king is a tyrant and the government is full of greedy and corrupt men.
The cries of the people have pierced the Heavens.
These are turbulent times. And turbulent times call for a hero.
Gil Dong! Do you feel anything looking at these graves?
Feel it! Feel it!
Nothing.
- Really? - Who cares what happens to this country?
I'm leaving this country soon.
- What? - Take care of the rest.
Hey, hey Gil Dong...! Hey Gil Dong!
That... that stubborn boy! I hope you step in cow shit and fall!
I'm sure I have the right person...!
Go away, kid!
- It's cheap! - Hey Merchant Kim, how are you?
Merchant Wang! Merchant Wang!
- I... I'm busy. - I know you're not!
- I'm not pleased to see you. - I'm always pleased to see you!
Do you know the ship from China is coming in?
And when that ship leaves port, that means I can go to China too!
No, you can't. Not anyone can go to China.
Merchant Wang, when you used to sell silk...
Who saved you when you spent all your money on Myung Wol and was in debt?
You said I was great then, and now this?
Fine! I'll sit here all day!
- Wh... what...! - What the hell is this thing anyway?!
No, no. Come back. It's cheap. Everything's cheap.
Wait... wait a moment. I'll try my best.
Great. You're great!
I don't know Chinese though.
Merchant Wang, think of something.
You should have told me you got something cool like this!
That's the most expensive item I have!
How can he not know what this is!
I won't be back if I go to China. Should I say farewell to my friends?
Yes, they may all be sad to see me go.
No Dogs and Hong Gil Dong allowed.
Stop crying! If you keep crying, I'll marry you off to Gil Dong!
- You're worse than Hong Gil Dong, you bastard! - What, Hong Gil Dong?
Farewell to all of you!
I have returned with big dreams!
Farewell, my dark youth!
You said that when we left Joseon. But how was it in China?
It was dark! It was pitch black!
Do you have to such a wet blanket? If we sell this, our future is bright!
And we have an alternate weapon!
- That is why I will take care of it. - You think I trust you?
How can you not trust your own grandfather?
Why did we leave Joseon? You lost all your money!
Give it back!
I'm sorry!
You sneaked looks at me at night, and now you're throwing yourself at me by day?
- I fell by accident, not on purpose... - Move aside.
What did you do with him at night? You vixen you!
I can't believe I met such a jerk on my first step on Joseon land!
This is an unlucky start.
This forebodes a disaster.
- Is that the ship from China? - That's right.
That's great!
It's a nice ship!
What a bad start!
What's that? Oh, it's colored glasses!
I'm so lucky!
What... what was that? Who did that?
The colored glasses! Where did it go?
Wait for me! I'm going to China!
We are from China.
We have brought priceless medicine from China.
- This medicine is... - Wait.
I have lots of that.
How... how could you have that?
Merchant Po said that this was only available in China!
You've been swindled!
I must have been senile to follow you to China!
- You encouraged me to go! - But we've been swindled, you stupid girl!
You were the one that brought that swindler to us, old man!
You wanted to buy it from him!
Yi Nok...!
That's right. This is not the time for us to quarrel.
We have medicine to sell!
Art of the Fist!
We wish to find a husband for my granddaughter by staging a martial arts competition!
If you can beat me, I will serve you as a devoted wife,
and teach you our family's ancient martial arts skills.
Now! Anyone may challenge her!
I'll challenge her!
Now.
Your attention for a while, please.
We will now show you our family's ancient secret.
This is our family's secret medicine, Eye of the Dragon!
This medicine is good for headaches, toothaches, stomachaches, athelete's foot, hemorrhoids, diarrhea and constipation.
It will give you a beautiful complexion and make you grow a full head of hair. It is a wonder medicine!
If you take it for a long time, you can be as beautiful as this girl here!
- So how much is this medicine? - Just one yang!
It's only one yang. Please hold up your hand if you wish to buy one.
Please wait! Please wait!
Please be patient!
Merchant Wang!
Why is it so loud over there?
That girl from China is selling a lot of medicine.
I'm completely ruined!
Girl from China?
It's one yang. One yang, please.
- It'll be one yang. - You just came from China, right?
You should be able to speak the language then.
If you're not buying anything then go away!
Did you hear? Did you hear? She spoke Chinese.
Teach me Chinese!
As you can see, I am extremely busy.
All you have to do is hang around me and teach me a few words.
Do you think I'm crazy? Hang around a strange man?
So you're shy, are you?
Art of the Fist?
Now, is there anyone else who would like to challenge?
Me! Here!
You should greet your future husband.
Please buy lots of medicine after you lose.
She's got short legs!
And she's not that pretty.
Her waist is thick!
And what's that?
Stop attacking me!
Shall I finish it?
This was all a scam, wasn't it?
In any case, I won, so now I'm your husband.
It was a devious plot to sell our medicine!
Who believes everything a medicine seller claims?
If everyone believed me, then I would be married over ten times!
Don't talk so much. We're a married couple now, so let's get a move on!
I'm in a hurry!
Old man! Grandfather!
Grandfather, do something!
Hey, you should know something! I was bitten by a rabid dog a few days ago!
I have rabies now!
Do you want me to bite you?
You're dead! I'm going to kill you!
To China!
Do you want to die? Let's start there.
How do you say that in Chinese?
I'm leaving for China in a few days. I just want to learn a few words before I go.
A few days won't do anything!
"If you're not buying anything, then go away!" What does that mean?
If you're not buying anything, then go away.
"If you're not buying anything, then go away!"
I'm a genius. I only need a few days.
- What's this? - Table.
- What's this? - Book.
- What's this? - Chair?
- And this? - Oh, cups!
Table, book, chair, cups. What about you?
- What? - What's your name?
- Heo Yi Nok. - Heo Yi Nok?
- You? - Husband.
- I'm Hong Gil Dong. - Hong Gil Dong?
So the only thing you want from me is to learn Chinese, right?
If that makes you sad, then I can make an effort...!
I don't need that kind of effort!
Then, repeat what you just said in Chinese.
What... what did I just say?
Stupid girl.
How do you say that in Chinese?
You really want to know?
Then you have to do something for me.
- So you do want it! - Pervert!
- What? - It's not that.
Sell my medicine for me.
- What? - You ruined my sales, so pay me back!
Then I'll teach you Chinese.
What a nuisance.
- I have no choice. - Really?
There is nothing I, Hong Gil Dong, cannot accomplish.
This is a good spot.
- Here? - Hey, Merchant Kim!
Come here, Merchant Kim! Come here!
You've lost a lot of hair!
Take this medicine. It's only two yang.
Gil Dong, I don't really need it.
Yes, you do. You have to cross this bridge, don't you?
Well, go on.
- Thank you! - Madam Poong!
You have to cross this bridge to buy your rice cakes.
Hey, Gil Dong! How have you been!
You have indigestion, right? I'm sure you do. Take this medicine. It's two yang.
- Can I just buy one? - The others are buying two. It's unfair to them.
Go on. It's two yang.
Stop, man with hat! Stop!
Chinese medicine for two yang. You don't have to buy any.
But why is my feet so restless?
Stop the palanquin!
We'll be having an inspection.
Who's in there?
It's a pretty bride! Take the whole thing!
Your new husband will love it!
Take that medicine and give birth to a son!
I have a feeling I'm going to get beaten up soon.
Pretend you don't know me if you see me around!
I sold all the medicine for you, didn't I?
I should have known when the people avoided you and cursed you under their breath.
Goodbye! Have a good journey to China!
What about the Chinese?
Who needs to know the language. Just use this, and you'll be fine.
Where are you going, wife?
Why are you doing this to me?
I have to make a living here, you know? But how can I if we keep going on like this?
Fine! I'll sell the rest for you without causing you trouble.
Hey! You want me to stick with you the rest of your life?
- Let's go outside the city gates. - That's the slums. It's dangerous.
There has never been a time when my life was not in danger.
Oh, he's dead.
I heard there's a famine in Sangdo, and now dead bodies are floating here.
Let's push it so that it keeps floating down.
- I'll carry it. - It's alright. Find a place to bury the child.
When I was saved from the fire, I was about this child's age.
I lived because my mother died.
How can you do this to us, Your Majesty!
Dowager Queen, we must protect the prince!
Mother! Mother!
Your Highness! Your Highness!
Attendant Noh, take the prince!
- What? - Mother, come with us!
Your Majesty!
My prince, if they find out I have escaped, they will know that you are safe and will harm you again.
- That is why I have to stay here. - Mother!
My prince, do not forget that you are the true king of this country!
Chang Hui... my son...
You must survive for my sake.
- Queen Dowager! - Go, Attendant Noh!
- Queen Dowager! Your Majesty! - Mother! Mother!
I lived. I didn't die like this child.
It is now time to let the world know.
The king who wanted to keep his power by killing his own brother...
What have you done, Older Brother?
Your Majesty, Minister Suh and Secretary Choi are here to see you.
Enter.
Your Majesty!
Where are you, Your Majesty?
Your Majesty!
Here I am!
Your Majesty!
So you're here!
I told you to come and play with me, but now you come!
What do you think of my play room?
Your Majesty, you have not been to the Cabinet meetings in a few days. Everyone is worried.
I shouldn't worry them. All of you protect me and my crown!
- I will go to the Cabinet meeting now! - Your Majesty!
Your Majesty, please get dressed first!
That's right. If I don't wear my robes, no one will know I am king.
Bring me my robes!
Your Majesty!
We will take our leave now.
He is the first king that has set up a brothel in the palace.
What is wrong with him?
He killed his own blood to keep his crown, and now he feels guilt.
What are you saying...?
The deaths of the Queen Dowager and the prince was an accident!
How can you say such a thing?
I'm just saying that's the rumor going around.
And not only that... The prince who died...
The prince...?
There is a rumor that he is still alive.
Are you insane?
The queen's palace burnt to the ground, and I saw their bodies myself!
What would you say if I told you the child the queen had been holding was a girl?
But rumors are just rumors. Why do you look so shocked?
Is he... is he mocking me?
I... I'm the core of all power!
You're buying all of this, Merchant Wang.
No, I'll be ruined!
I know you're selling the same medicine for twice the price!
- Or shall I sell it in front of your store? - No need for that.
Thank you, kind Sir!
Now that we've sold everything, you have to teach me Chinese!
Alright, alright!
But why are you learning Chinese from me when you know someone from China?
Merchant Wang isn't from China. He's from Cheolla province.
What?
He thinks pretending to be Chinese is good for business.
You only know a few words, right?
I told you not to tell anyone!
- How much is this? - This one? This one is three pieces.
- He doesn't speak Chinese at all. - What a swindler!
There are people who sell fake medicine too.
I'm going to use this money to start a new business!
- You'll have a new husband then? - I'm not doing that anymore.
I have something else from China!
What's that?
That thing's still alive!
You go on ahead.
That... that looks really cool!
- Let me try it on! Just once! - No.
I almost picked up something like that...
But some fool came and...
It was you! You were the one that kicked me!
I'm not sure. But it does look familiar.
You bastard! I'm going to kick you too...!
- You... you...! - How dare you touch your husband's butt in public?
You are truly lasvicious, wife!
I'm sorry... sorry!
It's you again?
- I was just... - You were just what again?
No, it was all because of that fellow...
Where did he go?
If I see you again, I'm going to assume you're following me and break your legs.
That one and this one... What a bunch of jerks those two!
I'm so unlucky today!
What is this?
- She looks suspicious. - I think she's just stupid.
It's so pretty! I'm so lucky!
Gil Dong!
You haven't been home for a while.
How do you spend your time?
I'm not doing anything.
Come here and light my pipe.
You're ambidextrous like me.
You may leave.
Yes, Your Lordship.
Father, I am certain that the commotion at the ceremony was Gil Dong's doing.
If we keep him around, he will bring shame upon us!
Should you be spending your time focusing on him?
If you fail the civil examinations again, that will be a great shame upon us!
If you don't want to bring shame upon our family, then go and study!
So you just picked that up off the ground?
I sold all the medicine and I picked this up!
I told you I was lucky.
Let's eat until our stomachs burst, old man!
That Gil Dong must think that you're good at Chinese to have sold all the medicine!
I know. I was going to tell him that I only know a few words.
But when he sold the medicine for me, I couldn't bear to break the news to him.
Why does he want to go to China anyway? I heard he's the son of a very wealthy household.
I don't know.
It must be the pain from being a bastard.
What's so painful about being a bastard?
Just eat your chicken.
They should treat their bastard nicely!
Don't call me grandfather again.
You're ambidextrous like me.
You may leave.
Yes, Father.
Was I still harboring such dreams?
Stupid fool.
Please take care of His Lordship's chair!
Yes, come right in.
Thank you and goodbye! Your face is bright now!
- Have a safe journey back! - Goodbye!
Thank you and goodbye!
It's been a long time, My Lord!
It's a different world here.
Let's go in.
Look at these good-looking gentlemen! I haven't seen you here before.
Lead us to our seats.
Ladies, live a long and healthy life!
Stop talking nonsense! Bring us more wine!
They are sons of noblemen, so please be understanding.
Are those palace officials with them?
They are infamous for their pettiness, so please be careful.
Fine. Leave us.
- Excuse me! - Oh, it's Gil Dong's wife!
Have you seen my old man, I mean, my grandfather?
- Oh, Doctor Heo? - Doctor Heo?
Doctor Heo told Wol Hyang that she needed more yin and took her moon-gazing.
That old lecher! He's taking who to see what?
I'm going to...!
If I see you again, I'm going to assume you're following me and break your legs.
Why is that man here?
No good can come to see him again. Anyway, is he following me?
Bring us more wine!
- What is this? - I'm sorry! Sorry!
How dare you spill our wine?
I accidentally bumped into you. I'm sorry.
It's her again? She's everywhere doing stupid things.
- Are you a girl or a boy? - Let's go.
Looking at that ornament in your hair, you must be a girl.
How dare you put an ornament in your hair with your lowly status?
It looks expensive.
She must have stolen it.
Give it here!
Don't touch me!
I'm going to kill you! Take her away!
I'm sorry! Please don't kill me!
It's dangerous to do anything.
If that item gets into the wrong hands, we will be in bigger trouble.
We must get it back. If worse comes to worse, we'll have to kill them all.
Let me go! Let me go! Please help me!
Hong Gil Dong!
This way!
Seize them!
Freeze!
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Before we separate, I'm thinking of doing something for Gil Dong.
This Ya Myung Bong* will lead your followers. (*the stick that Hong Gil Dong carries)
Is that expensive?
I sold all of your medicine for you so it would be a waste if you died.
No, even if it wasn't for the Chinese language, you would have rescued me.
Why?
Because you are a great man!
No, no.
If it wasn't for the Chinese language, I wouldn't have rescued you.
Since I am a bad guy.
If you are not a friend, you are an enemy. You have to die.
What you are holding is your fate, Hong Gil Dong.
Do you know the dandelion you mentioned before?
If you don't want to die, shut up!
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