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Cast
Shin Sae-kyeong
as Goo Hae-Ryung / Hui Yeon
Cha Eun-woo
as Prince Yi Rim / Maehwa / Prince Dowon
Park Ki-woong
as Lee Jin
Lee Ji-hoon
as Min Woo-Won
Park Ji-hyun
as Song Sa-Hee
Kong Jeong-hwan
as Goo Jae-Kyung
Kim Min-sang
as Lee Tae
Choi Deok-moon
as Min Ik-Pyeong
Jeon Ik-ryoung
as Mo-hwa
Kim Gwi-seon
as Second Vice-Premier
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2019
Runtime1 Season
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes77
DirectorSohn Hyung-suk
WritersSohn Hyung-suk
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung
About Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung
The story takes place at the beginning of the 19th century. Goo Hae-Ryung is a historian who tries to fight gender stereotypes as her work is often looked down on. She meets Prince Yi Rim.
Directed by Sohn Hyung-suk, Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung leans on a strong ensemble — Shin Sae-kyeong, Cha Eun-woo, Park Ki-woong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.
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