Joseon Exorcist
Joseon Exorcist (Korean: 조선구마사; Hanja: 朝鮮驅魔師; RR: Joseon Gumasa) is an upcoming South Korean historical-supernatural television series. The series directed by Shin Kyung-soo and written by Park Gye-ok, stars Jang Dong-yoon, Park Sung-hoon and Kam Woo-sung.[1] The series follows the fight of royal family to protect the people from evil spirits of undead, who use human fancies to demolish Joseon. It is scheduled to be premiered on SBS TV on March 8, 2021 and will air every monday and tuesday at 22:00 (KST).[2]
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Hangul | 조선구마사 |
Hanja | 朝鮮驅魔師 |
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Developed by | StudioS |
Written by | Park Gye-ok |
Directed by | Shin Kyung-soo |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 16 |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
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Audio format | Dolby Digital |
Original release | March 8, 2021 |
Synopsis
The series follows the story of King Taejong and his two sons, Prince Chungnyung and Prince Yangnyeong, how they fight the evil spirits who came alive and must be exorcised to save Joseon. The founding rulers of Joseon have taken help of the demons and the monsters to overthrow Goryeo. Later the undead return to target the royal family.
Cast
Main
Supporting
- Kim Dong-jun as Byeo Ri
- Lee Yu-bi as Eo-ri[4]
- Keum Sae-rok as Hye-yoom[5]
- Min Jin-woong as Ing-choon
- Seo Young-hee as Queen Wongyeong
Special appearances
Production
Casting
In April 2020, it was announced that Jang Dong-yoon would star in the series.[6] In September 2020, he was joined by Park Sung-hoon,[7] Kim Dong-jun,[8] Jung Hye-sung,[9] and Lee Yoo-bi.[10] In November 2020, Kam Woo-sung officially joined the main cast.[11] The final lineup was confirmed the same month.[12]
Filming
On November 23, 2020, filming was halted after it was reported that a member of the cast tested positive for COVID-19. Leading actors self-isolated for precaution.[13] Jang Dong-yoon was injured after falling off a horse while filming on December 29.[14]
References
- "Joseon Exorcist Drama - 2020". HanCinema.
- "'조선구마사' 감우성·장동윤·박성훈, 차원 다른 판타지 액션 사극 예고" [Joseongu Massa' Gammoo-sung, Jang Dong-yoon, Park Sung-hoon, a different level of fantasy action historical drama preview]. Digital Chosun Dizzo. November 18, 2020.
- "'조선구마사' 감우성 "재미와 활력 선사하는 작품 위해 노력할 것"" ['Joseongu Masa' Gam Woo-sung “I will strive for works that provide fun and vitality”]. Chosun. November 18, 2020.
- Lim, Jae-ho (September 21, 2020). "[bnt화보] 이유비 "드라마 '조선구마사' 감우성, 장동윤과 호흡 맞출 예정"" [[bnt pictorial] Lee Yoo-bi “scheduled to breathe with the drama'Chosun-gu Massa' Gams Woo-sung and Jang Dong-yoon”]. Hankyung.
- "[단독] 금새록, '조선구마사' 합류…장동윤x이유비와 호흡" [[Exclusive] Geum Sae-rok joins'Chosun-gu Masa' Jang Dong-yoon x Lee Yu-bi and breathing]. Chosun. September 23, 2020.
- "장동윤 측 "드라마 '조선구마사' 제안 받은 것 맞다" [공식입장] : 스포츠동아" [Jang Dong-yoon's "It is true that he received a proposal for the drama'Chosun-gu Masa'" [Official position]]. Sports Donga. April 29, 2020.
- "박성훈 측 "'조선구마사' 긍정검토중" 감우성 만날까(공식입장)" [Park Seong-hoon's "Affirmative review of'Joseon-gu Masa'" Shall we meet Gam Woo Sung]. Newsen. September 2, 2020.
- "김동준 측 "'조선구마사' 긍정검토 중" [공식입장] : 스포츠동아" [Kim Dong-joon's "Affirmative review of'Joseon-gu Masa'" [Official Position]]. Sports Donga. September 3, 2020.
- "정혜성 측 "'조선구마사' 출연 검토 중" 장동윤 만날까(공식)". Newsen. September 14, 2020.
- "[단독] 이유비, '조선구마사' 전격 주연 캐스팅..장동윤x감우성과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Lee Yoo-bi, cast in the light of'Masa Chosun'.. Dong-yoon Jang x Woo-sung Gam]. Chosun. September 15, 2020.
- Hyun-rok, Kim (November 18, 2020). "'조선구마사' 감우성 "재미와 활력 선사하는 작품 위해 노력할 것"" [Gam Woo-sung confirmed to appear in'Chosun-gu Masa'... Sageuk comeback in 10 years [Official]]. SpotV News.
- Kim, Jae-won (November 18, 2020). "'조선구마사', 감우성-장동윤-박성훈…특급 캐스팅 완성" ['Joseongu Masa', Gam Woo-sung-Jang Dong-yoon-Park Sung-hoon... Express casting completed]. Naver. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- Kim, Soo-hyun (November 23, 2020). ""발칵 뒤집힌 연예계"…보조출연자 잇달아 확진→조승우·장동윤·권유리도 '올스톱'" [“The entertainment industry is flipped over”… Auxiliary performers confirmed one after another → Seung-woo Jo, Dong-yoon Jang, and Yuri Kwon are'all-stop']. Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved November 24, 2020.
- Yim, Seung-hye (December 30, 2020). "Jang Dong-yoon not seriously hurt after fall from horse while filming drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved December 31, 2020.