Hong Gil-Dong, The Hero

“Hong Gil-dong” is a South Korean TV series from 2008, featuring Kang Ji-hwan as the lead character, alongside Sung Yu-ri, Jang Keun-suk, and Kim Ri-na. The show draws inspiration from the fictional tale of Hong Gil-dong, a Robin Hood-like figure from Korea’s Joseon Dynasty, but it incorporates contemporary elements and humor. The series was broadcast on KBS2, airing from January 2 to March 26, 2008, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55, spanning a total of 24 episodes.