Jang Yeong-Sil (2016)

Biography · Drama · History

Drama series follows the life Jang Yeong-Sil: a scientist, technician and inventor during the Joseon period. Jang Yeong-Sil was born in the lower class nobi. King Sejong notices his abilities and brings him to the palace. King Sejong grants him a chance to display his abilities. He invents tools like astronomical instruments, iron printing press and a water clock.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (171 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: KO
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

7.85 avg 24 episodes 7.9 → 9.5

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	7.9	14
2	Episode #1.2	7.9	9
3	Episode #1.3	7.7	9
4	Episode #1.4	7.7	9
5	Episode #1.5	7.9	9
6	Episode #1.6	8.3	9
7	Episode #1.7	7.6	9
8	Episode #1.8	7.6	10
9	Episode #1.9	7.6	10
10	Episode #1.10	7.9	10
11	Episode #1.11	7.7	9
12	Episode #1.12	7.6	10
13	Episode #1.13	7.6	9
14	Episode #1.14	7.9	10
15	Episode #1.15	7.3	8
16	Episode #1.16	7.9	9
17	Episode #1.17	7.3	9
18	Episode #1.18	8.0	9
19	Episode #1.19	7.6	9
20	Episode #1.20	7.5	9
21	Episode #1.21	7.8	9
22	Episode #1.22	7.9	10
23	Episode #1.23	8.7	9
24	Episode #1.24	9.5	26