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The Imjin War

1985–1986 · 1 season

A solemn, sweeping historical chronicle that immerses you in the grim strategy and sacrifice of a devastating war.

Genres
Drama
Overview
The fifth episode of the 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty series depicts the history of the Imjin War, also known as the Seven Year War, where the newly unified Japan was led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and invaded Korea twice, from 1592 to 1598. The fighting in this extended period includes the famous naval battles under Admiral Lee Soon Shin.

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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • survival
  • power
  • loyalty
  • betrayal
Places
  • military
  • sea
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama
Created by
Lee Byeong-hoon, Yoo Gil Chon
Written by
Shin Bong-seung
Starring
Hyun Suk, Shin Choong Shik, Kim Mu-saeng, Jung Jin
Length
1 seasons, 55 episodes, 60 min each
Network
MBC
Country
South Korea
Languages
Korean

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