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Jang Youngsil 장영실 Korean Drama with English subtitle

Original release: 01/02/2016
Also known as: null
Genre: drama, history, science
Directors: Kim Young-jo
Writers: Lee Myung-hee,Ma Chang-jun
Broadcast Network: KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) of South Korean

The drama series talk about Jang Yeong-sil (Song Il-gook), a popular scientist of Joseon in the 15th century. Born as a slave but with the remarkable talent and the profound passion for astronomy, he was known by King Sejong (Kim Sang-kyung) and was recommended to the court. Jang Yeong-sil had a lot of contributions for the science-technology of Joseon, he has left many great inventions such as the water clock, the sundial, the astronomical instruments, the rain gauge and also many research on weaponry.(wikipedia)