10 May 2002
Painted Fire
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.
Homme Fatale
A man who captivated the whole country.
When Huh Saek decides to become a male gisaeng, he captivates countless women with his looks and talents but doubts the existence of true love — until he meets a girl with progressive ideas.
Top Billed Cast
이준호 Heo-saek
정소민 Hae-won
최귀화 Yook-gam
예지원 Nan-seol
공명 Yoo-sang
이일화 Old Hae-won
Ha Jae-sook Al-soon
전노민 Old Heo-saek
강승현 Lady Yoon
신은수 Sook-jung
Park Jung-won Choon-boon
김동영 Dong-joo
조이현 Soo-yang
Kim Woo-hyuk Joong-dae
Lee Noah Virtuous Woman
Yoo Jong-yeon Gap-deok
An Seong-won Heo Saek (young)
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