Gunman in Joseon (Korean: 조선 총잡이; Hanja: 朝鮮 銃잡이; RR: Joseon Chongjabi) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi, Jeon Hye-bin, Han Joo-wan, and Yu Oh-seong.[1] It aired on KBS2 from June 25 to September 4, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 22 episodes.
Gunman in Joseon | |
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Also known as | The Joseon Gunman The Joseon Shooter Gunfighter of Joseon |
Genre | Historical Action Drama Romance |
Written by | Lee Jung-woo Han Hee-jung |
Directed by | Kim Jung-min Cha Young-hoon |
Starring | Lee Joon-gi Nam Sang-mi Jeon Hye-bin Han Joo-wan Yu Oh-seong |
Music by | Lee Ji-yong (이지용) |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 22 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Lee Gun-joon |
Producer | Yoon Jae-hyuk |
Production location | Korea |
Running time | Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 (KST) |
Production company | KBS Media |
Original release | |
Network | KBS2 |
Release | June 25 (2014-06-25) – September 4, 2014 (2014-09-04) |
Gunman in Joseon | |
Hangul | 조선 총잡이 |
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Hanja | 朝鮮 銃잡이 |
Revised Romanization | Joseon Chongjabi |
McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏn Ch'ongjabi |
The story begins in 1876, the third year of Emperor Gojong's reign. It is a time of great upheaval and rapid modernization, with conflict brewing between the two leading political factions, the Sugu (conservative) and the Kaehwa (enlightenment). Those on the Kaehwa side support Gojong's enlightenment policies during this time of change; Joseon was known as a hermit kingdom through the nineteenth century, keen to isolate itself from foreign influence. In previous years, Joseon had rejected Western overtures to open trade lines, which had led to military clashes with American and French forces. While newer ideology advocated a more open policy, it had yet to take root. Adding to the mounting tensions, recently Gojong's Kaehwa supporters have begun, one by one, to fall victim to a mysterious figure toting a brand-new style of gun.
Park Yoon-kang (Lee Joon-gi) is the son of the last great swordsman of nineteenth century Joseon. After the tragic death of his father and the enslavement of his younger sister, Yoon-kang trades his sword for a Western-made lever action rifle as he embarks on a revenge mission, but ends up becoming a hero for the people.[2]
Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi and Choi Jae-sung previously starred together in Time Between Dog and Wolf (2007).[12][14]
Filming locations included Andong, Buan, Gochang, Mungyeong, Yeongju, Masan, and Sokcho.[15][16]
All of the guns in the drama are props, and are just used to fire blanks. Ryu Young Jae, who is in charge of special effects said, "Use of real firearms in movies and broadcasts is prohibited in South Korea. The guns have been borrowed from Hong Kong". Due to various conditions, it's very difficult to obtain the appropriate firearms.
Gunman in Joseon: Original Sound Track | |
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Soundtrack albumby
Various Artists
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Released | September 3, 2014 |
Genre | Pop, K-pop, soundtrack |
Label | A&G Modes AGMK-10016 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "달픈" (Aching) | Bubble Sisters | 3:54 |
2. | "돌 틈 꽃" (A Flower in the Rock) | ALi | 4:32 |
3. | "아파도 그대죠" (Though It Hurts, It's You) | Misty | 4:17 |
4. | "기다리라 해요" (Try to Wait) | Im Chang-jung | 4:15 |
5. | "내 맘을 아나요" (Do You Know My Heart?) | Ivy | 3:33 |
6. | "무한지애 (無限之愛)" (Infinite Love) | Jo Jang-hyuk | 4:25 |
7. | "눈물을 닮아" (Resembling Tears) | The Ray | 4:10 |
8. | "언제쯤 그칠까요" (When Will It End?) | Yang Sun-mi | 4:04 |
9. | "행복합니다" (Happiness) | Timber | 4:36 |
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "義 - 흑랑 (黑狼)" | Various Artists | |
2. | "雄 - Hero (Title)" | Various Artists | |
3. | "鬪 - 혈투 (血鬪)" | Various Artists | |
4. | "命 - Croce" | Various Artists | |
5. | "慈 - Salvami l'anima Mia" | Various Artists | |
6. | "心 - 그대 머무는 곳에" | Various Artists | |
7. | "連 - 다홍치마" | Various Artists | |
8. | "相 - 동동 (動動)" | Various Artists | |
9. | "安 - 태평가 (太平歌)" | Various Artists | |
10. | "哀 - 이 비가 그치면" | Various Artists | |
11. | "殘 - 붉은 달 (赤月)" | Various Artists | |
12. | "覺 - 폭풍 속으로" | Various Artists | |
13. | "忍 - 바람이라면" | Various Artists | |
14. | "孤 - 이제 어디로" | Various Artists | |
15. | "憬 - 단 하루만" | Various Artists | |
16. | "希 - 희망가 (希望歌)" | Various Artists |
Episode # | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
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TNmS Ratings[17] | AGB Nielsen[18] | ||||
Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | ||
1 | 25 June 2014 | 8.9% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
2 | 26 June 2014 | 6.6% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.6% |
3 | 2 July 2014 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.0% | 8.3% |
4 | 3 July 2014 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
5 | 9 July 2014 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
6 | 10 July 2014 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 10.5% | 10.6% |
7 | 16 July 2014 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
8 | 17 July 2014 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.1% |
9 | 23 July 2014 | 9.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% | 12.4% |
10 | 24 July 2014 | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
11 | 30 July 2014 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 12.1% |
12 | 31 July 2014 | 9.4% | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
13 | 6 August 2014 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 10.5% | 11.5% |
14 | 7 August 2014 | 9.6% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 13.1% |
15 | 13 August 2014 | 10.1% | 10.6% | 11.1% | 11.3% |
16 | 14 August 2014 | 10.0% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 10.7% |
17 | 20 August 2014 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
18 | 21 August 2014 | 10.0% | 10.7% | 11.7% | 11.9% |
19 | 27 August 2014 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 10.8% | 11.7% |
20 | 28 August 2014 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 12.5% |
21 | 3 September 2014 | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.8% | 12.0% |
22 | 4 September 2014 | 9.8% | 10.5% | 12.8% | 13.0% |
Average | 9.1% | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.2% |
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2014 | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Lee Joon-gi | Nominated | |
Top Excellence Award, Actress | Nam Sang-mi | Nominated | ||
Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama | Lee Joon-gi | Won | ||
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama | Nam Sang-mi | Won | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Yu Oh-seong | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Jeon Hye-bin | Nominated | ||
Best New Actress | Kim Ga-eun | Nominated | ||
Best Young Actress | Kim Hyun-soo | Nominated | ||
Best Couple Award | Lee Joon-gi and Nam Sang-mi | Won | ||
2015 |
48th WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival
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Gold Remi for TV Miniseries | Gunman in Joseon | Won |
10th Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Drama | Gunman in Joseon | Won | |
Outstanding Korean Actor | Lee Joon-gi | Won |
Country | Network | Airing dates |
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Thailand | PPTV HD | June 21, 2015 - September 26, 2015 |
Channel 9 MCOT HD | July 3, 2017 - on air | |
Myanmar | MRTV | 2015 |
Vietnam | HTV2 | September 4, 2015 |
Hong Kong | ViuTV | August 14, 2016 - October 23, 2016 (Sunday 12:30 - 15:00 (two consecutive episodes)) |