The Diary of Heong Yeong-dang

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The Diary of Heong Yeong-dang

2014

1h 3m

4.7(7 votes)

Drama

History

TV Movie

Romance

Overview

A historical drama based in the Joseon times about a person who falls in love with his stepsister.

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8 members

Acting

임주환

Kim Sang-yeon

Acting

이원근

Kim Hong-yeon

Acting

이재윤

Lee Cheol-joo

Acting

손은서

Min Hee-jeong

Acting

조민준

Servant

Acting

이희진

Gisaeng

Acting

채수빈

Sim Cheong-i

Acting

안내상

Sang-yeon's father (special appearance)

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