Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine tells the story of Eugene Choi, a young boy who escapes slavery in Joseon and finds his way to the United States. He returns to Korea years later as a US Marine Corps officer and becomes embroiled in the fight for Korean independence against the Japanese colonization. Along the way, he falls in love with Go Ae-shin, a noblewoman and member of the Righteous Army, but their love is complicated by their different social classes and political ideologies. The series features historical figures such as Emperor Gojong, Itô Hirobumi, and Horace Newton Allen, and depicts major historical events like the Battle of Ganghwa and the Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905. With its rich historical background and complex characters, Mr. Sunshine is a thrilling drama that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and self-discovery.

You can stream Mr. Sunshine on: Netflix

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