Hong Gil Dong was the illegitimate son of a high-ranking minister. A local monk took him under his wing and taught him martial arts. Hong Gil Dong was inspired to fight against the injustice in this society, which divided people into nobles and ordinary citizens, whereby the former enjoyed all the privileges due solely to their birth.
The heroine, Heo I Nok, had just returned to Korea from China with her grandfather. They made their living by performing shows and selling their unique brand of medicine in the marketplace.
Lee Chang Hwi had been told since he was young that he was the rightful heir to the throne, which had been usurped by his half-brother. He had also returned from his exile in China and was plotting to overthrow the emperor.
The three became entangled in love, hate, loyalty, and betrayal, and only one side could win.
(Source: DramaWiki)
~~ Adapted from the novel "Hong Gil Dong".
