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26/01/2017 Drama, Mystery 0h 59m
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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.

Top billed cast

  1. Lee Young-ae

    Seo Ji-yoon / Shin Saimdang

  2. Park Hye-su

    Saimdang (young)

  3. Song Seung-heon

    Lee Gyeom

  4. Yang Se-jong

    Lee Gyeom (young)

  5. Oh Yoon-ah

    Whieumdang Choi

  6. Yoon Ye-joo

    Whieumdang Choi (young)

  7. Yoon Da-hoon

    Lee Won-soo

  8. Kim Hae-sook

    Kim Jung-hee

  9. Choi Cheol-ho

    Min Chi-hyung

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Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

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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Reviews

A review by ParkMin
Written by ParkMin on 2023-12-19
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 prota...read the rest
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Status
Ended

Original Language
Korean

Original Name
사임당, 빛의 일기

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