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Saimdang, Memoir of Colors

Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
★ 5.5/10•2017•15•Drama•Mystery
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An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting.

Yoon Sang-ho · Director

Park Eun Ryeong · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateJan 26, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E161m

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.

Jan 26, 2017

Episode 2 - Episode 2E261m

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.

Jan 26, 2017

Episode 3 - Episode 3E363m

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.

Feb 1, 2017

Episode 4 - Episode 4E463m

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.

Feb 2, 2017

Episode 5 - Episode 5E561m

Episode 5

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

Feb 8, 2017

Episode 6 - Episode 6E659m

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.

Feb 9, 2017

Episode 7 - Episode 7E760m

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.

Feb 15, 2017

Episode 8 - Episode 8E859m

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.

Feb 16, 2017

Episode 9 - Episode 9E961m

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.

Feb 22, 2017

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1059m

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.

Feb 23, 2017

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1160m

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.

Mar 1, 2017

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1262m

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.

Mar 2, 2017

Episode 13 - Episode 13E1362m

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.

Mar 8, 2017

Episode 14 - Episode 14E1462m

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.

Mar 9, 2017

Episode 15 - Episode 15E1562m

Episode 15

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

Mar 15, 2017

Episode 16 - Episode 16E1662m

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.

Mar 16, 2017

Episode 17 - Episode 17E1763m

Episode 17

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

Mar 22, 2017

Episode 18 - Episode 18E1862m

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.

Mar 23, 2017

Episode 19 - Episode 19E1962m

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.

Mar 29, 2017

Episode 20 - Episode 20E2060m

Episode 20

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

Mar 30, 2017

Episode 21 - Episode 21E2161m

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.

Apr 5, 2017

Episode 22 - Episode 22E2261m

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.

Apr 6, 2017

Episode 23 - Episode 23E2360m

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.

Apr 12, 2017

Episode 24 - Episode 24E2461m

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.

Apr 13, 2017

Episode 25 - Episode 25E2560m

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.

Apr 19, 2017

Episode 26 - Episode 26E2659m

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.

Apr 26, 2017

Episode 27 - Episode 27E2760m

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.

Apr 27, 2017

Episode 28 - Episode 28E2859m

Episode 28

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

May 4, 2017

Actors

Lee Young-ae

Lee Young-ae

Seo Ji-yoon / Shin Saimdang

Park Hye-su

Park Hye-su

Saimdang (young)

Song Seung-heon

Song Seung-heon

Lee Gyeom

Yang Se-jong

Yang Se-jong

Lee Gyeom (young)

Oh Yoon-ah

Oh Yoon-ah

Whieumdang Choi

Yoon Ye-joo

Yoon Ye-joo

Whieumdang Choi (young)

Yoon Da-hoon

Yoon Da-hoon

Lee Won-soo

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Jung-hee

Choi Cheol-ho

Choi Cheol-ho

Min Chi-hyung

Park Jun-myun

Park Jun-myun

Ko Hye-jung

Lee Hae-young

Lee Hae-young

Jung Min-seok

Kim Mi-kyung

Kim Mi-kyung

Director Sun (present)

Choi Jong-hwan

Choi Jong-hwan

King Joongjong / Min Jung-hak

Seol Jung-hwan

Seol Jung-hwan

Song Min-hyung

Song Min-hyung

Lee Kyung-jin

Lee Kyung-jin

Lee of Yongin

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