Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero is a drama series.
What it’s about. Hong Gil-dong is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Kang Ji-hwan in the title role, Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk and Kim Ri-na. The drama is 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 KBS2 from January 2 to March 26, 2008 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.
Who’s in it. Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero stars Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk as Lee Chang Whee, Kang Ji-hwan and Ahn Suk-hwan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero (2008)?
- In US, Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero is available to stream on OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel and Kocowa. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero worth watching?
- Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero?
- Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero stars Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk, Kang Ji-hwan, Ahn Suk-hwan and Jang Ah-young.
- When was Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero released?
- Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero was released in 2008.