Saimdang, Memoir of Colors

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  E1

  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.

  2017-01-26 · 61m
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  E2

  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.

  2017-01-26 · 61m
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  E3

  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.

  2017-02-01 · 63m
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  E4

  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.

  2017-02-02 · 63m
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  E5

  Episode 5

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

  2017-02-08 · 61m
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  E6

  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.

  2017-02-09 · 59m
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  E7

  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.

  2017-02-15 · 60m
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  E8

  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.

  2017-02-16 · 59m
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  E9

  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.

  2017-02-22 · 61m
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  E10

  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.

  2017-02-23 · 59m
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  E11

  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.

  2017-03-01 · 60m
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  E12

  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.

  2017-03-02 · 62m
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  E13

  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.

  2017-03-08 · 62m
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  E14

  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.

  2017-03-09 · 62m
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  E15

  Episode 15

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

  2017-03-15 · 62m
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  E16

  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.

  2017-03-16 · 62m
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  E17

  Episode 17

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

  2017-03-22 · 63m
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  E18

  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.

  2017-03-23 · 62m
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  E19

  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.

  2017-03-29 · 62m
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  E20

  Episode 20

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

  2017-03-30 · 60m
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  E21

  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.

  2017-04-05 · 61m
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  E22

  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.

  2017-04-06 · 61m
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  E23

  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.

  2017-04-12 · 60m
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  E24

  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.

  2017-04-13 · 61m
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  E25

  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.

  2017-04-19 · 60m
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  E26

  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.

  2017-04-26 · 59m
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  E27

  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.

  2017-04-27 · 60m
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  E28

  Episode 28

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

  2017-05-04 · 59m
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Top cast

Lee Young-ae

Seo Ji-yoon / Shin Saimdang

Park Hye-su

Saimdang (young)

Song Seung-heon

Lee Gyeom

Yang Se-jong

Lee Gyeom (young)

Oh Yoon-ah

Whieumdang Choi

Yoon Ye-joo

Whieumdang Choi (young)

Yoon Da-hoon

Lee Won-soo

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Jung-hee

Choi Cheol-ho

Min Chi-hyung

Park Jun-myun

Ko Hye-jung

Lee Hae-young

Jung Min-seok

Kim Mi-kyeong

Director Sun (present)