Haechi (TV series)

Haechi () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jung Il-woo, Go Ara, Kwon Yul, and Park Hoon. Produced by Kim Jong-hak Production, it aired on SBS TV from February 11 to April 30, 2019, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST) for 48 episodes.

Synopsis

Set during the Joseon dynasty period, the series follows four people from different walks of life who come together to help Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later King Yeongjo) claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.

Cast

Main

Jung Il-woo as Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later King Yeongjo)

An intelligent and zealous prince who is discriminated against for his mother's lowly background.

Go Ara as Chun Yeo-ji

A female police detective of the Saheonbu. One of the best female investigators, she has a talent for both martial arts and foreign languages. Later, she enters the palace as a court maid for Queen Dowager Inwon.

Kwon Yul as Bak Mun-su

A passionate man who seeks justice and aims to protect the weak and the poor. He is preparing for the civil service exam to become a public officer. Later, he becomes an investigator of Saheonbu, and a secret investigator for King Yeongjo.

Park Hoon as Dal-moon

Portraying himself as a beggar, he controls a network of informants and storytellers who collect information from all around Joseon's capital and influence common people's opinion.

Lee Geung-young as Min Jin-won, the late Queen Inhyeon's brother, a leader of the Noron political faction and one of the most seasoned politicians in Joseon court.
Jung Moon-sung as Yi Tan, Prince Milpung, Crown Prince Sohyeon's direct descendant. He believes that the Joseon throne should be owned by a descendant of Crown Prince Sohyeon. Using all means necessary, he tries to seize the position of Crown Prince and, subsequently, the throne.
as Chun Yoon-young / Bok-dan. Dreaming of becoming the Queen of Joseon, she helps Prince Milpung's cause and becomes his partner.
Han Sang-jin as Wi Byung-joo. An investigator of Saheonbu. Coming from a family of Namin (Southerners) political faction, he faces difficulties in his career as investigator, until he aligns himself with Noron political faction, and controls Saheonbu on their behalf.

Supporting

Han Ji-sang as Do Ji-kwang
Park Ji-yeon as Cho Hong
as Kyu Hwa-eun
as Yi Yun, Crown Prince Hwiso (Later King Gyeongjong)
Nam Gi-ae as Queen Inwon
as Queen Jeongseong / Lady Seo
Jung Sun-won as Joo Young-han
Jung In-seo as Go-mi
Choi Min-chul as Yoon Hyuk
Jeon Bae-soo as Jang Dal
Ahn Seung-gyun as Ah Bong
Im Ho as Yi Kwang-jwa
as Kae Dol
Ha Sung-kwang as Ja Dong
Seo Eun-yul as Han Joon-jae
as Kim Chang-jib
Kim Jong-soo as Lee I-myung
Noh Young-hak as Yi Hwon, Prince Yeonryeong
Lee Jae-woo as New Inspector
Lee Pil-mo as Han Jeong Seok
as Crown Princess Eo (Later Queen Seonui)
Go Joo-won as Yi In-Jwa
Lee Do-yeop as Jo Hyeon-myeong

Special appearance

Kim Kap-soo as Yi Sun, King Sukjong

Production

First script reading took place in December 2018 at SBS Ilsan Production Studios in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

On March 7, 2019, it was reported that during the filming of the drama, Go Ara ruptured her Anterior talofibular ligament which resulted in her being hospitalised and having to wear a cast.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Ratings

In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
N/A denotes that the rating is not known.