[KBS1] Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon

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Profile
  • Drama: Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon (English title) / Jang Yeong-Sil
  • Revised romanization: Jangyeongsil
  • Hangul: 장영실
  • Director: Kim Young-Jo
  • Writer: Lee Myung-Hee
  • Network: KBS1
  • Episodes: 24
  • Release Date: January 2 - March 20, 2016
  • Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 21:40
  • Language: Korean
  • Country: South Korea
Plot
Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. 
Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.
Notes
  1. "Jang Youngsil: The Greatest Scientist of Joseon" takes over the KBS1 Saturday & Sunday 21:40 time slot previously occupied by "The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War."
 
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