Tree With Deep Roots
뿌리깊은 나무
Early in his reign, King Se Jong accidentally causes the death of his in-laws and their slaves in an attempt to save them from his brutal father, King Tae Jong. Two young slaves, Ddol Bok and his friend Dam survive, but neither knows the other has. Ddol Bok blames the king and vows to kill him to avenge the deaths of everyone he loves. He spends several years becoming a great warrior. Dam, who has a photographic memory, becomes a court lady called So Yi, but she feels so guilty about her role in the other slaves' deaths that she is mute. Ddol Bok returns to the palace under the name of Kang Chae Yoon in order to kill the king. However, he becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding the deaths of several Hall of Worthies scholars. The deaths were caused by a secret society called "Hidden Root," which was created long ago by followers of Jeong Do Jeon, with the goal of giving more power to ministers and less to the king. King Tae Jong killed Jeong Do Jeon and all of his family except his nephew, Jeong Gi Joon, who is now the leader of Hidden Root and lives in disguise not far from King Se Jong.
Episode 1: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 1
Taejong, the father of King Sejong, wields his power and authority over his son to execute all his enemies, including Sejong's father-in-law.
Episode 2: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 2
Sejong's small act of defiance leads to a massacre, and an unimaginable request from his father.
Episode 3: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 3
Sejong and his father engage in a battle of the wits as young Ddol Bok struggles to survive in the Slaves' Quarters.
Episode 4: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 4
Ddol Bok rises to become a palace officer and changes his name to Kang Chae Yun in an attempt to get close to the king.
Episode 5: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 5
Assigned to investigate the recent murders, Chae Yun comes face to face with an assassin with superior skills to match his own.
Episode 6: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 6
Sejong breaks down at the death of another scholar, and he is the only one who holds the key to the scholar's last message.
Episode 7: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 7
Shim Jong Su gathers up allies for Hidden Root and plots the assassination for one more scholar.
Episode 8: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 8
Chae Yun discovers the identity of the assassin as Sejong battles his inner demons, and second guesses his mission.
Episode 9: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 9
Hidden motives are revealed as different officials spring to action at the news of Hidden Root's resurrection. Sejong's mission is revealed.
Episode 10: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 10
Chae Yun becomes suspicious of a supposed death threat against another scholar. Hidden Root leader Jung Gi Joon's whereabouts are finally revealed.
Episode 11: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 11
King Sejong forms a closer bond with an enemy, and opts for a scientific dissection in the hopes of helping So Yi speak again.
Episode 12: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 12
The destinies of So Yi and Chae Yun collide as both slowly discover each other's former's identities.
Episode 13: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 13
The king bids So Yi and Chae Yun the freedom to start over their lies together, but both of them can't forget their paths.
Episode 14: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 14
The bureaucrats put greater pressure on the king to reveal his work on the alphabet, but it leads to violent results.
Episode 15: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 15
In the process of saving So Yi, Chae Yun kidnaps the Prince and finds out about King Sejong's secret work.
Episode 16: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 16
With news leaking of the new alphabet, Sejong wages an intellectual war with the scholars and bureaucrats. Chae Yun becomes a double agent.
Episode 17: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 17
The furor over an alphabet that will lead to educated peasants leads to a young scholar's suicide.
Episode 18: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 18
Chae Yun's mentor makes an appearance, and is immediately recruited by both Hidden Root and Sejong for his help.
Episode 19: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 19
Now that Sejong discovers Ga Ri On's true identity, the stakes are raised when a prince's life is on the line.
Episode 20: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 20
The death of Gwang Pyung puts Sejong over the brink of sanity, and the bureaucrats fear that he will become a tyrant like his father was.
Episode 21: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 21
Sent out to the countryside to distribute the letters, So Yi and the other court maidens don't realize the danger lurking at their heels.
Episode 22: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 22
Hidden Root falls apart as traitors abound. Chae Yun goes on a desperate search to save So Yi.
Episode 23: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 23
Desperate to know what the Solution is, Jung Gi Joon is willing to give up his position as a leader of Hidden Root in order to bring Sejong down.
Episode 24: Tree With Deep Roots Episode 24
The final showdown begins as Jung Gi Joon readies for his assassination attempt against Sejong. So Yi struggles to pass down her knowledge of the Solution.
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Original Title
뿌리깊은 나무
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Network
SBS
Content Rating
15+ - Teens 15 or older
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