Deep Rooted Tree (South Korean TV Series)

Deep Rooted Tree (Korean: 뿌리깊은 나무; RR: Bboori Gipeun Namoo) is a South Korean historical television drama that aired on SBS from October 5 to December 22, 2011. The series consists of 24 episodes and was broadcast on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 21:55. It is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by author Lee Jung-Myung.

Promotional poster for the drama Deep Rooted Tree.

Production and Background

The drama was directed by Jang Tae-Yoo and Shin Kyung-Soo, with a screenplay adapted by Kim Young-Hyun and Park Sang-Yeon. The narrative centers on the political atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty, specifically focusing on the reign of King Sejong the Great (referred to as Lee Do in the series). The show explores the tensions between the monarchy and the established power structures of the era.

Actor Han Suk-Kyu — Han Suk-Kyu, who portrays King Sejong.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast including:

Han Suk-Kyu as King Sejong (Lee Do)
Jang Hyuk as Kang Chae-Yoon (Ddol-Bok)
Shin Se-Kyung as So-Yi (Dam-Yi)
Yoon Je-Moon as Jung Ki-Joon (Ga Ri-On)
Song Joong-Ki as the young King Sejong
Baek Yoon-Sik as King Taejong
Cho Jin-Woong as Moo Hyul
Ahn Seok-Hwan as Lee Shin-Juck
Lee Jae-Yong as Jo Mal-Saeng

Actor Jang Hyuk — Jang Hyuk, who portrays Kang Chae-Yoon.

Actress Shin Se-Kyung — Shin Se-Kyung, who portrays So-Yi.

Actor Yoon Je-Moon — Yoon Je-Moon, who portrays Jung Ki-Joon.

Actor Song Joong-Ki — Song Joong-Ki, who portrays the young King Sejong.

Actor Baek Yoon-Sik — Baek Yoon-Sik, who portrays King Taejong.

Actor Cho Jin-Woong — Cho Jin-Woong, who portrays Moo Hyul.

Actor Ahn Seok-Hwan — Ahn Seok-Hwan, who portrays Lee Shin-Juck.

Actor Lee Jae-Yong — Lee Jae-Yong, who portrays Jo Mal-Saeng.

Broadcast History

The drama occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:55 time slot on SBS. It followed the conclusion of Protect the Boss and was succeeded by Take Care of Us, Captain on January 4, 2012.