The Slave Hunters
The Slave Hunters is a South Korean action historical drama from 2010 that takes place during the Joseon Dynasty. It is about a slave hunter who is looking for a general who has become a runaway slave and for the woman he loves. It aired on KBS2 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 from January 6 to March 25, 2010. There were 24 episodes. The series was both visually and intellectually appealing to viewers because it showed enough muscle and brawn, had complex but real fight scenes, was funny, and had touching moments of sadness and humanity. Critics especially liked how director Kwak Jung-hwan used a Red One camera to make each shot look like it belonged in a movie theater. The hit show was at the top of the ratings chart for seven weeks in a row, with an average of 31.7 percent and a peak of 35.9 percent. Both the Seoul International Drama Awards and the KBS Drama Awards gave the show an award. Jang was also nominated for an International Emmy Award in 2011 for best actor for his role.
Released: 2010-01-06