Series synopsis
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015, also known as 장사의 신 - 객주 2015 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on KBS2 on September 23, 2015. It ended on February 18, 2016. It stars Jang Hyuk, Han Chae-a, Kim Min-joung and Yu Oh-seong.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jang Hyuk as Chun Bong-sam
- Han Chae-a as Jo So-sa
- Kim Min-joung as Mae-wol
- Yu Oh-seong as Gil So-gae
- Lee Duck-hwa as Shin Seok-ju
- Park Eun-hye as Chun So-rye
- Kim Kyu-chul as Kim Bo-hyun
- Jeong Tae-woo as Sun-dol
Supporting cast
- Mun Ka-young as Wol-yi
- Ryu Dam as Gom-bae
- Yang Jung-ah as Bang-geum
- Lee Ji-hyun as Gan Nan
- Ko Kyu-pil as Bo Bu-Sang
- Lee Dal-hyung as Choi Dol
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 41 | September 23, 2015 | February 18, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 23, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 24, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 30, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2015 |
| Last aired | February 18, 2016 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 21:55:00 |