The Slave Hunters
| The Slave Hunters | |
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| Genre | Action, Historical, Fusion, Drama |
| Developed by | Chorokbaem Media |
| Written by | Chun Sung Il (천성일) |
| Directed by | Kwak Jung Hwan |
| Starring | Jang Hyuk Oh Ji Ho Lee Da Hae Lee Jong Hyuk |
| Country of origin |  South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Production location | South Korea |
| Running time | Wednesday & Thursday 9:55 PM |
| Original release | |
| Network | KBS 2TV |
| Release | January 6, 2010 |
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| The Slave Hunters | |
| Hangul | 추노 |
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| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Chuno |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'uno |
Chuno (lit. The Slave Hunters and also known as Pursuing Servants) is a South Korea action historical drama produced by the Korean Broadcasting System and airs January 6, 2010.
Synopsis
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Chuno follows the story of Lee Dae Gil, Song Tae Ha and Kim Hye Won.
Lee Dae Gil was a man from a noble family, whose life was ruined by Kim Seong Hwan (큰놈이/Big One). Kim Seong Hwan is the half-brother of Dae Gil but was a slave owned by Dae Gil's family. He burned down Dae Gil's house when his sister(Kim Hye Won) was going to be sold because she and Dae Gil were in love. When he set the house on fire he used a sickle to slash Dae Gil's face. When the house collapsed, Un Nyun/Hye Won thought Dae Gil was killed. 10 years have passed. Driven by his desire for revenge, he survives his harsh years on the street and makes his name as a slave hunter.
Song Tae Ha was a military general when he, together with the prince, was held as hostage after they lost the war with the Qing Dynasty. Tae Ha lost his wife and son during the war. Later, they came back only to find themselves enrolled in an even bigger political turmoil. The prince was assassinated and Tae Ha was framed to steal the combat food and was demoted to a slave. However, he never gives up the faith to change the world and to build an equal country for the people. When he learns that the youngest son of the late prince is in danger, he is determined to escape and to set off his journey for an equal country. Accidentally, he saves Hye Won several times, while they start a romantic relationship and later get married. Both men become entangled in a love triangle with Hye Won, Dae Gil as her first love and Tae Ha as her husband.
Characters
- Lee Dae Gil is a man who was born as a Yangban (nobility), but his half-brother sets fire to his house and escapes, ruining his name and his family’s fortune. Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, he dedicates himself to apprehending the runaway slave and gives chase.
- Song Tae Ha, a slave on the run who, prior to his fall from grace, had been a military officer and good friend with Crown Prince Sohyeon. His character becomes a scapegoat in a political move and is made into a slave serving government officials. He decides to make a break for it and, following his escape, fights against an immense conspiracy plot.
- Hye Won, a former slave. She was in love with Dae Gil when he was a Yangban (noble). She became a middle class citizen when her half-brother, Kim Seong Hwan (큰놈이), became a wealthy merchant after running away from Dae Gil's house (killing Dae Gil's parents, burning house, etc). She later escaped from her marriage and encountered Song Tae Ha while she was on a run. They start a romantic relationship during the travel and have been married.
Cast
Main Cast
- Jang Hyuk as Lee Dae Gil
- Oh Ji Ho as Song Tae Ha
- Lee Da Hae as Unnyeon / Hyewon
Extended Cast
- Lee Jong Hyuk as Hwang Chul Woong
- Gong Hyung Jin as Eop Bok
- Han Jung Soo as General Choi
- Kim Ji Suk as Wang Son
- Danny Ahn as Baek Ho
- Kim Ha Eun as Sul Hwa
- Park Gi-ung as Unknown
- Yoon Ji Min as Yunji
- Kim Kap Su as King Injo
- Kang Sung Min as Crown Prince Sohyeon
- Lee In as Crown Prince Bongnim
- Kim Jin-woo as Yi Seok-gyeon
- Kim Eung-su as Yi Gyeong-sik
- Sung Dong Il as Chun Ji Ho
- Ahn Gil Gang as One ear
- Jo Mi Ryung as Elder enter hostess
- Yoon Ju Hee as Young enter hostess
- Lee Han Wi as Oh Pogyo
- Yoon Moon Sik as Horseman
- Lee Dae-ro as Im Yeong-ho
- Jo Jin Woong as Kwak Han Seom
- Jo Sung Il as Yi Gwang-jae
- Joo Da Young as Eun Sil
- Yun Gi Won as Swindler
- Jo Jae Wan as Kim Seong Hwan
- Kim Ha Yoon as Crown Princess Gang
- Yoon Dong Hwan as Long Guda (Qing's general)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-01-06 | 1 | 22.9 (4th) | 23.8 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-07 | 2 | 24.8 (2nd) | 25.3 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-13 | 3 | 27.2 (2nd) | 27.6 (3rd) |
| 2010-01-14 | 4 | 30.8 (2nd) | 31.4 (2nd) |
| 2010-01-20 | 5 | 30.3 (2nd) | 31.0 (1st) |
| 2010-01-21 | 6 | 33.7 (1st) | 34.9 (1st) |
| 2010-01-27 | 7 | 31.6 (1st) | 31.7 (1st) |
| 2010-01-28 | 8 | 33.5 (1st) | 34.3 (1st) |
| 2010-02-03 | 9 | 34.6 (1st) | 35.2 (1st) |
| 2010-02-04 | 10 | 35.0 (1st) | 35.8 (1st) |
| 2010-02-10 | 11 | 32.5 (1st) | 32.6 (1st) |
| 2010-02-11 | 12 | 33.9 (1st) | 34.0 (1st) |
| 2010-02-17 | 13 | 32.5 (1st) | 32.4 (1st) |
| 2010-03-04 | 18 | 33.8 (1st) | 33.8 (1st) |
| 2010-03-10 | 19 | 33.5 (1st) | 34.0 (1st) |
| 2010-03-11 | 20 | 32.0 (1st) | 31.5 (1st) |
| 2010-03-17 | 21 | 31.2 (1st) | 30.9 (1st) |
| 2010-03-18 | 22 | 30.4 (1st) | 29.6 (1st) |
| 2010-03-24 | 23 | 32.8 (1st) | 33.2 (1st) |
| 2010-03-25 | 24 | 35.9 (1st) | 36.3 (1st) |
| Average | 31.7% | 32.0% | |
Source: TNMS Media Korea
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