The drama will be a telling of historical events with the scholar as the central character. Ryu Seong Ryong was an official who served during King Seon Jo’s reign in the late 16th century. He was a brilliant Confucian scholar who was put in charge of military operations during the Imjin War, and greatly influenced Admiral Lee Soon Shin. The story starts before the Imjin War begins and will follow the charactersall the way through the Battle of Noryang, and the death of Lee Soon Shin.
The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War
Director: Kim Young Jo, Kim Sang Hwi
Screenwriter: Jung Hyung Soo
Aired on: Feb 14, 2015
Total Episodes: 50
Network: KBS1
Duration: 50 min.
Year: 2015
Country: South Korea
Native Title: 징비록
Content Rating: 15+ – Teens 15 or older
Alternative Titles: Jing Bi Rok
Genre: Drama, Historical, Political