Tree with Deep Roots (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2011, Tree with Deep Roots is a drama series.
What it’s about. Deep Rooted Tree is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung and Han Suk-kyu. Based on the novel of the same title by Lee Jeong-myeong, it aired on SBS from October 5 to December 22, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Taking its name from the poem Yongbieocheonga that says that trees with deep roots do not sway, the series tells the story of a royal guard investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while King Sejong comes to create the Korean written language.
Who’s in it. Tree with Deep Roots stars Han Suk-kyu as King Se-jong, Jang Hyuk as Kang Chae-yoon / Ddol-bok, Shin Sae-kyeong as So-yi / Dam and Lee Soo-hyuk as Yoon Pyeong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Tree with Deep Roots has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tree with Deep Roots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tree with Deep Roots tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tree with Deep Roots (2011)?
- In US, Tree with Deep Roots is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea and Kocowa Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tree with Deep Roots worth watching?
- Tree with Deep Roots holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tree with Deep Roots?
- Tree with Deep Roots stars Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk, Shin Sae-kyeong, Lee Soo-hyuk and Cho Jin-woong.
- When was Tree with Deep Roots released?
- Tree with Deep Roots was released in 2011.