Hometown Legends (2009)

Hometown Legends (Korean: 전설의 고향; RR: Jeonseolui Gohyang) is a South Korean horror anthology series that aired on KBS2 in 2009. The series, which draws upon traditional Korean myths and folk tales, consists of ten individual episodes. Each installment blends historical settings with contemporary narrative themes, utilizing a combination of computer-generated imagery and traditional practical effects to explore supernatural motifs.

Promotional poster for Hometown Legends — Promotional artwork for the 2009 series.

Broadcast History

The 2009 iteration of Hometown Legends premiered on August 10, 2009, and concluded on September 8, 2009. It occupied the Monday and Tuesday 21:55 time slot on KBS2, succeeding the series He Who Can't Marry. It was subsequently followed by the drama The Queen Returns on September 14, 2009. The franchise has a long history in South Korean television, with the original series first airing in 1997.

Episodes

The 2009 season featured ten distinct stories, including:

Kiss of the Vampire (혈귀): Directed by Lee Min-Hong and written by Kim Jung-Sook and Kim Rang, this episode aired on August 10, 2009. It features performances by Kim Ji-Suk and Lee Young-Eun.
The Grudge Island (죽도의 한): Directed by Kim Jung-Min and written by Moon Eun-Jung, this episode aired on August 11, 2009, starring Jeong Kyeo-Woon and Cho Youn-Hee.
Come with me to Hell (계집종): Directed by Hong Seok-Ku and written by Park Hyoung-Jin, this episode aired on August 17, 2009, featuring Choi Jin-Hyuk and Jang Hee-Jin.
The Wooden Doll (목각귀): Directed by Moon Young-Jin and written by Chae Hye-Young and Yu Seung-Yeon, this episode aired on August 18, 2009.