Scholar Who Walks the Night
Scholar Who Walks the Night | |
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Genre | |
Based on |
Scholar Who Walks the Night by Jo Joo-hee and Han Seung-hee |
Written by | Jang Hyun-joo |
Directed by | Lee Sung-joon |
Starring | |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language(s) | Korean |
No. of episodes | 20 |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company(s) | Content K |
Release | |
Original network | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation |
Original release | July 8 – September 10, 2015 |
External links | |
Website |
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Scholar Who Walks the Night (Hangul: 밤을 걷는 선비; RR: Bameul Geotneun Seonbi) is a 2015 South Korean television series based on the manhwa of the same name written by Jo Joo-hee and illustrated by Han Seung-hee.[1][2][3] Starring Lee Joon-gi, Shim Chang-min, Lee Soo-hyuk, Lee Yu-bi and Kim So-eun, it aired on MBC from July 8 to September 10, 2015 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
The drama reunited Lee Joon-gi and Kim So-eun who both starred in the 2006 film, Fly, Daddy, Fly.[10][11]
Synopsis
Set in an alternate Joseon dynasty, Jo Yang-sun (Lee Yu-bi) is the daughter of a nobleman whose family loses everything when her father is framed for treason. To make ends meet, Yang-sun begins cross-dressing as a male bookseller and meets the handsome and mysterious scholar Kim Sung-yeol (Lee Joon-gi), who works at the Hongmungwan. Sung-yeol is a vampire, and he continues to be haunted by the long-ago death of his first love Lee Myung-hee (Kim So-eun), especially when he meets Myung-hee's present-day doppelgänger Choi Hye-ryung, an aloof nobleman's daughter. Meanwhile, the evil vampire, Gwi (Lee Soo-hyuk), resides in the royal palace and uses his powers and political machinations to prevent the Crown Prince (Shim Chang-min) from ascending to the throne.
Cast
Main
- Lee Joon-gi as Kim Sung-yeol ("Night Scholar")
- A loyal and courageous scholar who is a close friend of Crown Prince Junghyun. He turns into a vengeful vampire following the deaths of his family and friend.
- Shim Chang-min as Crown Prince Lee Yoon
- The son of Crown Prince Sadong. He seeks to take revenge on Gwi, who was responsible for the death of his father.
- Lee Soo-hyuk as Gwi
- A bloodthirsty and evil vampire who wishes to rule over humans.
- Lee Yu-bi as Jo Yang-sun/Seo Jin
- A cheerful and kind bookseller, who goes around dressed as a man in order to earn money for her family.
- Kim So-eun as Lee Myung-hee/Choi Hye-ryung
- Sung-yeol's first love and fiancée. / Daughter of the prime minister, who serves Gwi.
Supporting
People around Sung-yeol
- Jang Hee-jin as Soo-hyang
- The head of Hwayang-gak and one of Sung-yeol's confidant. She has a one-sided love for him since he was her saviour.
- Choi Tae-hwan as Ho-jin
- Sung-yeol's confidant and head of the household.
People around Lee Yoon
- Yeo Eui-joo as Noh Hak-yong
- A Sungkyunkwan scholar and close friend of Lee Yoon.
- Han Jung-soo as Baek In-ho
- Lee Yoon's martial arts teacher and personal guard.
- Lee Soon-jae as King Hyeonjo
- Lee Yoon's grandfather
- Jang Seung-jo as Crown Prince Sadong
- Lee Yoon's father. He was killed by Gwi when he attempted to find the secret to killing Gwi.
People around Yang-sun
- Jung Gyu-soo as Jo-saeng
- Yang-sun's foster father.
- Oh Yoon-hong as Kkot-boon
- Yang-sun's foster mother
- Park So-young as Dam-yi
- Yang Sun's sister. She is unable to walk.
Court officials
- Son Jong-hak as Choi Chul-joong
- The prime minister who is the main opposer of the King and Crown Prince. He is the father of Hye-ryeong.
- Kim Myung-gon as Noh Chang-sun
The chief left minister who supports the King and is one of his close confidants. He is the grandfather of Hak-yong.
- Kim Jong-goo
- The defense minister who is the prime minister's associate.
Special appearances
- Lee Hyun-woo as Crown Prince Junghyun (cameo, episode 1)
- The original "Lustful Student", who wanted to get rid of Gwi but was killed in the process.
- Yang Ik-june as Hae-seo (cameo, episode 1)
- The Guardian Gwi.
- Han Ji-woo as Royal Concubine Kim (cameo, episode 1)
- Park Ji-il as Kim Sung-yeol's father (cameo, episode 1)
- Kim Ye-ryeong as Kim Sung-yeol's mother (cameo, episode 1)
- Lee Ho-jae as King Moonjo, Crown Prince Junghyun's father. (cameo, episode 1)
Production
An accident while filming on set (simply described by producers as "a fall") on June 10, 2015 caused both Lee Joon-gi and Lee Yu-bi to be hospitalized, for a nasal fracture and a herniated lumbar disc, respectively.[12][13]
Original soundtrack
- "Secret Paradise" – Jang Jae-in
- "Sad Wind" – Eun Ga-eun
- "Love You Again" – Yook Sung-jae
- "Don't Cry" – G.NA
- "Without You" – Beast
- "Addiction"" - Kimbo
Ratings
Episode | Broadcast date | TNmS ratings[14] | AGB Nielsen ratings[15] | ||
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Nationwide | Seoul Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul Capital Area | ||
1 | July 8, 2015 | 7.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
2 | July 9, 2015 | 6.8% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
3 | July 15, 2015 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
4 | July 16, 2015 | 7.1℅ | 8.2% | 7.7℅ | 8.5℅ |
5 | July 22, 2015 | 7.3℅ | 9.0℅ | 7.8℅ | 8.9℅ |
6 | July 23, 2015 | 6.4℅ | 7.5℅ | 7.9℅ | 8.7℅ |
7 | July 29, 2015 | 6.9℅ | 8.0℅ | 7.9℅ | 8.3℅ |
8 | July 30, 2015 | 7.3℅ | 7.9℅ | 7.4℅ | 7.8℅ |
9 | August 5, 2015 | 7.4% | 8.7℅ | 8.5% | 8.6℅ |
10 | August 6, 2015 | 6.5℅ | 7.5℅ | 7.4℅ | 7.4℅ |
11 | August 12, 2015 | 6.5℅ | 7.7℅ | 6.9℅ | 6.8℅ |
12 | August 13, 2015 | 6.3℅ | 7.1℅ | 7.4℅ | 7.1℅ |
13 | August 19, 2015 | 7.3℅ | 7.9℅ | 7.6℅ | 7.3℅ |
14 | August 20, 2015 | 6.6℅ | 7.2℅ | 7.0℅ | 7.5℅ |
15 | August 26, 2015 | 6.5℅ | 7.1℅ | 6.5℅ | 6.5% |
16 | August 27, 2015 | 5.9℅ | 6.6% | 6.8% | 6.9℅ |
17 | September 2, 2015 | 7.2℅ | 7.9℅ | 8.0℅ | 7.8℅ |
18 | September 3, 2015 | 7.1℅ | 7.8℅ | 7.9℅ | 8.0℅ |
19 | September 9, 2015 | 7.3℅ | 8.3℅ | 6.2℅ | 9.3% |
20 | September 10, 2015 | 7.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 7.9% |
Average ratings | 6.9% | 8.0% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
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Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
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2015 | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Lee Joon-gi | Nominated | |
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Lee Yu-bi | Nominated | ||
Best New Actor in a Miniseries | Lee Soo-hyuk | Won | ||
Best New Actress in a Miniseries | Lee Yu-bi | Won | ||
Top 10 Stars Award | Lee Joon-gi | Won | ||
2016 | Best Historical Drama | Scholar Who Walks the Night | Won |
See also
References
- ↑ 밤을 걷는 선비 [Scholar Who Walks the Night]. Webtoon Daum (in Korean). Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Choi, He-suk (May 6, 2015). "MBC confirms new Joseon vampire drama". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Yoon, Sarah (May 18, 2015). "Scholar Who Walks the Night gears up with first script reading". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Shin, Ji-hye (March 25, 2015). "Changmin to star in Scholar Who Walks the Night". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Hong, Hye-jin (April 2, 2015). "Lee Joon-gi lands role in new drama". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Ghim, Sora (May 11, 2015). "Lee Soo Hyuk And Kim So Eun Cast In Scholar Who Walks the Night". BNTNews. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Lee Yoo Bi Transforms into a Boy for Scholar Who Walks the Night". Soompi. May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Yoon, Sarah (May 26, 2015). "Lee Joon-gi features in Elle, talks about Scholar Who Walks the Night". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- ↑ Doo, Rumy (July 7, 2015). "Lee Joon-gi, TVXQ Changmin turn vampire, prince in new TV drama". The Korea Herald. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ Julie Jones (June 26, 2015). "Kim So Eun Can Now Call Lee Jun Ki 'Oppa'". KDrama Stars. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ "Lee Jun Ki outs Kim So Eun’s greediness to kiss her other co-stars, Changmin and Lee Soo Hyuk". Koreaboo. July 13, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ↑ Yoon, Sarah (June 10, 2015). "Lee Joon-gi fractures nose while shooting new drama". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
- ↑ Yoon, Sarah (June 11, 2015). "Lee Yu-bi, Lee Joon-gi admitted to hospital for injuries while shooting TV drama". K-pop Herald. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
- ↑ TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu in Korean
- ↑ AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu in Korean
External links
- Scholar Who Walks the Night official MBC website (in Korean)
- Scholar Who Walks the Night at MBC Global Media
- Scholar Who Walks the Night at HanCinema