Saimdang, Memoir of Colors Season 1

(2017) January - May | # of Episodes : 28

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8.3

Series Details

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 28

Creators:

Networks: SBS

Status: Ended

First Air Date: Jan 26, 2017

Recent Air Date: May 4, 2017

Run Time: m

In Production: No

Original Language: Korean

Age Rating: 15

Website: Link

Production Companies: Group Eight

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Synopsis

Just when her life seems to be falling apart, a Korean art historian discovers an old text detailing the life of Joseon era's renowned female artist.

Main Cast

Lee Young-ae

Seo Ji-Yoon / Shin Saimdang

Age : N/A | Popularity : 48%

Park Hye-su

Saimdang (young)

Age : 29 | Popularity : 62%

Song Seung-heon

Lee Gyeom

Age : 48 | Popularity : 100%

Yang Se-jong

Lee Gyeom (young)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Oh Yoon-ah

Whieumdang Choi

Age : N/A | Popularity : 19%

Yoon Ye-joo

Whieumdang Choi (young)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 24%

Yoon Da-hoon

Lee Won-Soo

Age : N/A | Popularity : 18%

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Jung-Hee

Age : N/A | Popularity : 55%

Episodes

Episode 1

26 January 2017 - Episode 1

With a full-time professorship in sight, Seo Ji-yoon, a lecturer in Korean art history, gets swept up in a scandal surrounding a monumental painting.

Episode 2

26 January 2017 - Episode 2

Ji-yoon shows what she brought back from Bologna to her friend Hye-jeong, a conservation scientist, who tells her that restoration will take a while.

Episode 3

01 February 2017 - Episode 3

Lee Gyeom visits Saimdang's parents to seek permission for marriage. King Jungjong sets out to see for himself the woman who won Gyeom's heart.

Episode 4

02 February 2017 - Episode 4

Back at the temple, Saimdang witnesses a scene she shouldn't have seen. On the run, she gets hurt, and her belongings land in the hands of another.

Episode 5

08 February 2017 - Episode 5

After sending back the presents from Gyeom, Saimdang sets out for her new home in Hanyang, but an unpleasant surprise awaits her.

Episode 6

09 February 2017 - Episode 6

The truth behind Saimdang's words hurts Lord Uiseong. However, inspired by watching Saimdang and her children interact, he picks up his brush again.

Episode 7

15 February 2017 - Episode 7

In Hanyang, paths cross for Saimdang, Lord Uiseong, Min Chi-hyeong and Hwieumdang. In the present, Professor Min's underlings are on Ji-yoon's tail.

Episode 8

16 February 2017 - Episode 8

Hwieumdang scolds Hyeon-ryong for being on the school grounds again. Lord Uiseong hears about Hyeon-ryong's situation and the Mothers Association.

Episode 9

22 February 2017 - Episode 9

To support her family, Saimdang decides to make paper, but it's easier said than done. Hwieumdang suggests a mother-son illustrated poetry contest.

Episode 10

23 February 2017 - Episode 10

Saimdang gets worried when Hyeon-ryong doesn't come home late into the night. Lord Uiseong tries to find out what happened at Temple Unpyeong.

Episode 11

01 March 2017 - Episode 11

Risking retaliation from the vagabonds, Saimdang goes back to her paper workshop. Later, she tells the head of the group why she decided to come back.

Episode 12

02 March 2017 - Episode 12

Lord Uiseong's Great Aunt warns him not to dig up the past lest he endanger his and Saimdang's lives. Saimdang needs a sample of true Goryeo paper.

Episode 13

08 March 2017 - Episode 13

Hwieumdang calls for an emergency meeting that Saimdang must attend. Meanwhile, Lord Uiseong suggests a hunting outing for the king and the council.

Episode 14

09 March 2017 - Episode 14

The king declares a contest to find the best papermaker in Joseon. Lord Uiseong gets authority to investigate the corruption behind the Goryeo paper.

Episode 15

15 March 2017 - Episode 15

Soon after they arrive at the site of Temple Unpyeong, Saimdang and Pal-bong are pursued by Hwieumdang's men.

Episode 16

16 March 2017 - Episode 16

King Jungjong decides on the proper punishment for Min Chi-hyeong. Meanwhile, the deadline to find the true Goryeo paper is fast approaching.

Episode 17

22 March 2017 - Episode 17

For King Jungjong, nothing else matters except finding the real Goryeo paper. Saimdang presses on to decipher the poem from the painting.

Episode 18

23 March 2017 - Episode 18

Ji-yoon tries to get Director Sun's help in ensuring the safety of "Mount Kumgang," but Director Sun wants to avoid getting more bad publicity.

Episode 19

29 March 2017 - Episode 19

In the present, Ji-yoon gets an alarming call about her husband. In the past, Lord Uiseong hears of the Yangryu Paper Mill from the villagers he helps.

Episode 20

30 March 2017 - Episode 20

Saimdang is becoming a prominent figure in the city for her wisdom, benevolence and artistic skills, but trouble brews at home.

Episode 21

05 April 2017 - Episode 21

The princess is reported missing. King Jungjong is furious that the crown prince is spending time outside the palace walls with Lord Uiseong.

Episode 22

06 April 2017 - Episode 22

The crown prince commissions Lord Uiseong to paint King Jungjong's portrait. Lord Uiseong wishes to recruit new painters for the important project.

Episode 23

12 April 2017 - Episode 23

The Confucian scholars protest against Saimdang, and the king plots to use this to his advantage. Min Chi-hyeong is hell-bent on reclaiming his power.

Episode 24

13 April 2017 - Episode 24

Lord Uiseong is shocked to learn what King Jungjong ordered Min Chi-hyeong to do. Meanwhile, Hwieumdang has a tearful request for Saimdang.

Episode 25

19 April 2017 - Episode 25

While visiting a museum to collect her thoughts, Ji-yoon discovers a note card with a curious portrait that's left behind by a mysterious man.

Episode 26

26 April 2017 - Episode 26

With the help of Rade, Ji-yoon and her friends are devising a plan to secure "Mount Kumgang" again when a surprise visitor drops by their hideout.

Episode 27

27 April 2017 - Episode 27

Despairing Saimdang asks Ji-yoon what happened to Lord Uiseong. Piecing the clues together, Ji-yoon provides Saimdang with a way to save Lord Uiseong.

Episode 28

04 May 2017 - Episode 28

Director Sun publicly reveals her intentions regarding "Mount Kumgang." Saimdang spends her time with those who matter to her the most.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Yoon Sang-ho
Writing	Writer	Park Eun Ryeong
Department	Role	Name

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