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The Great Merchant

The Great Merchant

Drama
2010, Show
This drama is based on a real life figure Kim Man-deuk who was living in Jeju Island. She goes through a lot of changes in her life; at first she becomes a Gisaeng but turned herself into a merchant, and then becomes one of the biggest philanthropists in Joseon Dynasty. Man-deuk gets adopted by Granny at a young age. With great efforts, she becomes a Gisaeng who has outstanding talents in various areas. However, she gives up everything and runs away with her lover Jeong Hong-soo. She gets caught and sends to the transitory wards for epidemics for one year. When she came out from the wards, she starts to take care of the Gisaengs who are suffering from illness. Man-deuk goes into a business and restores the business ethics in Jeju. Meanwhile, Moon-sun, who used to be a friend of Man-deuk, feels a sense of inferiority and competes with Man-deuk’s business.
Country: South Korea
Director:
Kim Seong-yoon
Cast:
Kim Kap-soo,
Goh Doo-shim,
Shim Eun-kyung,
Oh Yeon-seo
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Kim Seong-yoon
Director
Kim Kap-soo
As Kang Kye-man
Goh Doo-shim
As Granny
Shim Eun-kyung
As Yi Hong (young)
Oh Yeon-seo
As Lee Eun
Ha Seok-jin
As Kang Yoo-ji
Lee Mi-yeon
As Kim Man-deok/Yi Hong
Kim Kyu-chul
As Steward Oh

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In 18th century Korea, a young girl named Kim Man-deok rises from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful female merchants of the Joseon Dynasty. Born into noble lineage but forced to grow up in poverty, Man-deok overcomes countless obstacles to establish herself as a respected businesswoman and philanthropist. With her intelligence, resilience, and strong sense of justice, she challenges societal norms and becomes a powerful force for change in her community. Despite facing jealousy and opposition from those around her, Man-deok remains steadfast in her pursuit of success and becomes a shining example of determination and compassion.

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