The Tale of the Bookworm

The Tale of the Bookworm

142014•11m

Action & AdventureDrama

During the Joseon Dynasty, a revolutionary book written by Heo Gyun goes missing. A scholar that's mad about books goes on the hunt for it commissioned by a high ranking government official. But as he goes on his search he discovers secrets that leave him having to choose between following his passion for reading or saving life. What will he choose in the end?

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Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 13, 2014

Last Aired

October 19, 2014

Networks

NAVER TV

Created By

Hong Seok-ku

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2014-10-13

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2014-10-14

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2014-10-15

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2014-10-16

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2014-10-17

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2014-10-18

E7

Episode 7

Air date: 2014-10-19

Cast

Choi Dae-chul

Choi Dae-chul

Lee Do Sa

Lim Ho

Lim Ho

Kwang Hae

Lee Dae-yeon

Lee Dae-yeon

Lee Yi Chum

Jeong Eun-woo

Jeong Eun-woo

Chung Joon

Ahn Nae-sang

Ahn Nae-sang

Heo Kyoon

Min Ji-a

Min Ji-a

Kye Wol

Han Joo-wan

Han Joo-wan

Su Han

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