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The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 (2015)

Drama

Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great success and becomes a powerful merchant. Can he help shape the way that industry and business should be done in the emerging modern era? It is based on the novel “Gaekju” by Kim Joo Young.

First Air Date
September 23, 2015
Seasons
1
Episodes
41
Rating
5.0/10 (11 votes)

Cast: Jang Hyuk, Han Chae-a, Kim Min-joung, Yu Oh-seong, Lee Duck-hwa, Park Eun-hye, Kim Kyu-chul, Jeong Tae-woo

Network: KBS2
Production: SM Culture & Contents
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ParkMin - 2/10

It started off on a decent note but hit a major roadblock somewhere shortly after, a big nosedive out of nowhere! Disrespectful atrocious writing, to say the least. You may witness one of the worst written plot devices and tension management here. I was willing to give it a chance in the beginning despite the setback, but my interest plummeted faster than a rock when the male lead got entangled wi...

December 15, 2023

The Merchant: Gaekju 2015

The Merchant: Gaekju 2015

5.0
60 min

Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great success and becomes a powerful merchant. Can he help shape the way that industry and business should be done in the emerging modern era? It is based on the novel “Gaekju” by Kim Joo Young.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired9/23/2015
Last Aired2/18/2016
Seasons1
Episodes41
LanguageKorean
Creators & Crew

1

Seasons

41

Episodes

60m

Per Episode

2015

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Cast

JH

Jang Hyuk

as Chun Bong-sam

HC

Han Chae-a

as Jo So-sa

KM

Kim Min-joung

as Mae-wol

YO

Yu Oh-seong

as Gil So-gae

LD

Lee Duck-hwa

as Shin Seok-ju

PE

Park Eun-hye

as Chun So-rye

KK

Kim Kyu-chul

as Kim Bo-hyun

JT

Jeong Tae-woo

as Sun-dol

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Seasons

1 seasons
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Season 1

2015

41 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 about?

Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a c…

How many seasons does The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 have?

1

How many episodes does The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 have?

41

Is The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 still running?

No, it ended in 2016.

When did The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 first air?

September 23, 2015

Who stars in The Merchant: Gaekju 2015?

Jang Hyuk, Han Chae-a, Kim Min-joung

What genre is The Merchant: Gaekju 2015?

Drama

Where can I watch The Merchant: Gaekju 2015?

OnDemandKorea and Kocowa Amazon Channel