Gunman in Joseon
Gunman in Joseon () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi, Jeon Hye-bin, Han Joo-wan, and Yu Oh-seong. It aired on KBS2 from June 25 to September 4, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 22 episodes. Synopsis. The story begins in 1876, the third year of Emperor Gojong's reign. It is a time of great upheaval and rapid modernization, with conflict brewing between the two leading political factions, the "Sugu" (conservative) and the "Kaehwa" (enlightenment). Those on the "Kaehwa" side support Gojong's enlightenment policies  during this time of change; Joseon was known as a hermit kingdom through the nineteenth century, keen to isolate itself from foreign influence. In previous years, Joseon had rejected Western overtures to open trade lines, which had led to military clashes with American and French forces. While newer ideology advocated a more open policy, it had yet to take root. Adding to the mounting tensions, recently Gojong's "Kaehwa" supporters have begun, one by one, to fall victim to a mysterious figure toting a brand-new style of gun. Park Yoon-kang (Lee Joon-gi) is the son of the  last great swordsman of nineteenth century Joseon. After the tragic death of his father and the enslavement of his younger sister, Yoon-kang trades his sword for a Western-made lever action rifle as he embarks on a revenge mission, but ends up becoming a hero for the people. Production. Lee Joon-gi, Nam Sang-mi and Choi Jae-sung previously starred together in "Time Between Dog and Wolf" (2007). Filming locations included Andong, Buan, Gochang, Mungyeong, Yeongju, Masan, and Sokcho. All of the guns in the drama are props, and are just used to fire blanks. Ryu Young Jae , who is in charge of special effects said, "Use of real firearms in movies and broadcasts is prohibited in South Korea. The guns have been borrowed from Hong Kong". Due to various conditions, it's very difficult to obtain the appropriate firearms.