Iljimae

Alternative Title: 일지매 / 一枝梅 / The Phantom Thief
Cast: Han Hyo Joo,Lee Jun Ki,Lee Young Ah,Moon Ji Yoon,Park Shi Hoo
Category: Korean Drama
Release: May 10, 2008
Genres: Drama
Number of episodes: 20
Added: April 29, 2011
Status: Complete
Description:
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Yong acted as a hooligan in the marketplace by day but at night he was a thief who robbed corrupted government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he left behind a painting depicting a plum tree branch to make his mark and was thus named Iljimae. His main purpose was not so much to rob but to search for the owner of a specially designed sword which he saw as a child was used to kill his father, a loyal subject of the emperor. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter who despite her upbringing has a lot of empathy towards the poor. She met Iljimae by chance and couldn't help admiring him for what he stood for even though she had never seen his face.