Hong Gil Dong (TV Series)

Hong Gil Dong (TV Series)

Hong Gil-dong (Hangul: 쾌도 홍길동; Hanja: 快刀洪吉童; RR: K'waedo Hong Kildong; literally "Fast sword Hong Gil-dong") is a 2008 South Korean historical action romantic comedy, starring Kang Ji-hwan in the title role, Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ri-na. The drama is very loosely based on Hong Gil-dong, a fictional book about a Robin Hood during Korea's Joseon Dynasty, but with modern influences and comedic tones. It aired on Korean Broadcasting System's drama channel KBS2 from January 2 to March 26, 2008 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.