The Great Merchant (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 2010, The Great Merchant is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Great Merchant stars Lee Mi-yeon as Kim Man-deok/Yi Hong, Shim Eun-kyung as Yi Hong (young), Han Jae-suk as Jung Hong-soo and Do Ji-han as Hong-soo (young), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Great Merchant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Merchant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Merchant tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Merchant (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Merchant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Merchant worth watching?
- The Great Merchant holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Merchant?
- The Great Merchant stars Lee Mi-yeon, Shim Eun-kyung, Han Jae-suk, Do Ji-han and Park Sol-mi.
- When was The Great Merchant released?
- The Great Merchant was released in 2010.