Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung

Female historian challenges society norms in Joseon era

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About Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung

Released:

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Shin Sae-kyeong, Cha Eun-woo, Park Ki-woong, Lee Ji-hoon, Park Ji-hyun, Gong Jung-hwan, Kim Min-sang, Choi Duk-moon, Kim Yeo-jin

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About

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung is a South Korean historical drama series that aired in 2019. The show is set during the 19th century Joseon Dynasty and follows the story of Goo Hae-Ryung, a female historian who becomes one of the first female historians in the country.

The plot revolves around Goo Hae-Ryung, who defies societal norms and joins the palace as a historian, aiming to record the truth and replace biased historical records. She faces challenges and opposition as she navigates through the male-dominated royal court. Along the way, she develops a romantic relationship with Prince Lee Rim, who supports her pursuit of knowledge and equality.

Making / Production

Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung was produced by Studio Dragon and Chorokbaem Media. The series was directed by Kang Il-soo and Han Hyun-hee, with the screenplay written by Kim Ho-soo. It starred Shin Se-kyung as Goo Hae-Ryung and Cha Eun-woo as Prince Lee Rim in the lead roles.

Actors

  • Shin Se-kyung - Goo Hae-Ryung
  • Cha Eun-woo - Prince Lee Rim
  • Park Ki-woong - Crown Prince Lee Jin
  • Lee Ji-hoon - Min U-won
  • Park Ji-hyun - Lee Rim's older sister

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung was praised for its feminist themes and portrayal of strong female characters.
  • The drama received high ratings and positive reviews for its engaging plot and performances.
  • It was reported that Shin Se-kyung underwent historical etiquette training for her role as Goo Hae-Ryung.
  • The costumes and set designs in the show were meticulously researched and recreated to accurately represent the Joseon Dynasty.

Awards

No awards have been announced for Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung at the time of writing.

Quotes

  • "The right to know does not change according to gender. If men can study history, so should women." - Goo Hae-Ryung
  • "Education is what brings light to the darkness." - Prince Lee Rim
  • "Just because something is written in a book doesn't mean it is true. Sometimes, it's just one person's truth." - Min U-won

Music

The official soundtrack for Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung features various songs, including:

  • "Another Day" - Punch ft. Monday Kiz
  • "Can't Find You in My Memory" - Haebin
  • "Give Me Your Heart" - Dalchong (CHEEZE)

Soundtrack

Below are some songs from the official soundtrack of Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung:

  • "Another Day" - Punch ft. Monday Kiz
  • "Can't Find You in My Memory" - Haebin
  • "Give Me Your Heart" - Dalchong (CHEEZE)