Gu Family Book[K-drama recommend]

 

"Gu Family Book" is a South Korean drama series that aired in 2013, belonging to the historical genre. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, this series tells a gripping story centered around love and revenge.

The drama unfolds around the love story of the Crown Prince and a Gumiho (nine-tailed fox), known as Gu Family Book. The Crown Prince, aspiring for the throne, encounters the enchanting Gumiho. However, the Gumiho is known as a monster that takes people's lives, leading the Crown Prince to feel both fear and curiosity towards her.

As time passes, the love between the Crown Prince and the Gumiho deepens, showing their understanding and care for each other. Their love undergoes trials by revenge, adding tension and emotion to the story.

This series is filled with an intriguing storyline and captivating characters. The protagonist, Gu, is brave and just, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Additionally, the enigmatic Gumiho, with her beauty and danger intertwined, captures the hearts of many.

"Gu Family Book" is highly recommended for fans of historical dramas. Through its moving story and themes of love and revenge, this series prompts viewers to contemplate various aspects of life and love.

"Gu Family Book" is delicately depicted, resembling a beautiful painting, and is brimming with an engaging storyline and captivating characters. Experience the charm and beauty of historical dramas through this series.

 

Genre:fantasy historical drama
Broadcast Period:April 8, 2013 to June 25, 2013
Number of Episodes:24
Channel:MBC
Directors:Ahn Jiehyun and Shin Sangyoon
Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Suzy, Lee Sung-jae, Jo Sung-ha, Yoo Dong-geun, Jo Jae-yoon
OTT Platforms: Wavve
Viewership Rating: Rated 15+

 

Choi Kang Chi (Actor: Lee Seung Gi)

The protagonist of the story is a half-human, half-beast hybrid born between a human (Seo Hwa) and a guardian deity of the mountains. In Chinese characters, his name is written as 崔江置. The name is derived from the surname Choi (崔), which was the title of the village headman at the time, and the word meaning "abandoned baby in the river," reflecting his circumstances.
His father is the deity Goo Wol-ryung, who fell in love with a human woman for the first time in a thousand years. His mother, Yoon Seo-hwa, initially loved the deity Goo Wol-ryung but later, upon discovering his true identity, was forced to abandon herself to the river as she was from a fallen noble family. As a half-human, half-beast, he inherits both the monstrous nature of his father, a deity, and the human nature of his mother, which makes him a subject of curiosity.
After Yoon Seo-hwa's death and the baby's adoption by the monk So Jung, he becomes Park Moo-sol, a servant in the Hundred Year Inn, as part of So Jung's plan. At this time, he is given a bracelet by So Jung, who instructs him not to remove it until his twentieth birthday.

 

 

Damyeowool (actor: Suji)

The daughter of Dam Pyeong-jun, the operator of the Muhyeong Dogwan. Detailed circumstances have not yet been revealed, but she disguises herself as a man and has mastered martial arts. She is skilled and competent. In the main story, she investigates a series of murders with her bodyguard Gon. Due to her situation, she laments that she cannot even meet men and fears she will grow old as a virgin and die alone. However, she meets So Jung at a tavern, who warns her that the fate she encountered under the crescent moon and the dohwa tree will turn tragic, and she must avoid it at all costs.