Iljimae
일지매
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acts as a useless gangster in the marketplace by day but at night he is a chivalrous robber who robs corrupt government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he leaves behind a wooden branch from a plum tree at the site of the robbery to take responsibility for the robbery. The poor citizens only know him as Iljimae. Bong Soon is a hilarious girl with good martial art skills and lives as a swindler. She only loves Ryung and sacrifices her whole life for him. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter and is good in nature and usually helps miserable people. She meets Iljimae once by chance, and their sweet love story begins. However, her love puts Iljimae in a dangerous situation because an Imperial Guard also loves her.
Where to stream Iljimae
Streaming now in the United States on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa Amazon Channel.
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Il Ji-Mae /The Phantom Thief / Iljimae /일지매
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Frequently asked questions about Iljimae
Where can I watch Iljimae in the United States?
Iljimae is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa Amazon Channel in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Iljimae for free?
Iljimae streams free with ads in the United States on Rakuten Viki. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Iljimae?
Iljimae scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Iljimae?
Iljimae stars Lee Joon-gi, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, Lee Young-ah, and Kim Sung-ryung.
How many seasons of Iljimae are there?
Iljimae has 1 season and 20 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Iljimae?
All 20 episodes of Iljimae add up to about 21 hours 40 minutes at roughly 65 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 11 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 5 days.
What network is Iljimae on?
Iljimae airs on SBS, and is produced by Chorokbaem Media.
What languages is Iljimae in?
Iljimae is in Mandarin and Korean, and its original language is Korean.
What language is Iljimae in?
Iljimae is in Korean, and its original title is 일지매.
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