Hur Jun, The Original Story 2013
What is Hur Jun, The Original Story?
"Hur Jun, The Original Story" is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from March 18 to September 23. The series depicts the life of a man who rose to the top in his field, overcoming the oppressive caste system.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 135
- First aired
- Mar 18, 2013
- Networks
- MBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 135 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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"Hur Jun, The Original Story" is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from March 18 to September 23. The series depicts the life of a man who rose to the top in his field, overcoming the oppressive caste system. Heo Jun, a commoner, used the art name "Guam" and became a royal physician in Joseon. Heo Jun is also known for writing the oriental medical textbook "Donguibogam", which is registered as a UNESCO Memory of the World. The series explores Heo Jun's life and career, including his time as a physician for King Seonjo.
Should you watch it?
“A historical drama chronicling the life of the physician who authored the famous Donguibogam medical text.”
- educational historical context
- focus on traditional medicine
- slow-paced narrative
- lengthy runtime
Watch it if you enjoy biographical dramas about historical figures and traditional medicine.
The series features dramatic depictions of medical history and period-appropriate settings.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 135 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mar 18, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Mar 19, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 20, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 21, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 22, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 25, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 27, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 28, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 29, 2013
- E10 Episode 10
- E11 Episode 11
- E12 Episode 12
- E13 Episode 13
- E14 Episode 14
- E15 Episode 15
- E16 Episode 16
- E17 Episode 17
- E18 Episode 18
- E19 Episode 19
- E20 Episode 20
- E21 Episode 21
- E22 Episode 22
- E23 Episode 23
- E24 Episode 24
- E25 Episode 25
- E26 Episode 26
- E27 Episode 27
- E28 Episode 28
- E29 Episode 29
- E30 Episode 30
- E31 Episode 31
- E32 Episode 32
- E33 Episode 33
- E34 Episode 34
- E35 Episode 35
- E36 Episode 36
- E37 Episode 37
- E38 Episode 38
- E39 Episode 39
- E40 Episode 40
- E41 Episode 41
- E42 Episode 42
- E43 Episode 43
- E44 Episode 44
- E45 Episode 45
- E46 Episode 46
- E47 Episode 47
- E48 Episode 48
- E49 Episode 49
- E50 Episode 50
- E51 Episode 51
- E52 Episode 52
- E53 Episode 53
- E54 Episode 54
- E55 Episode 55
- E56 Episode 56
- E57 Episode 57
- E58 Episode 58
- E59 Episode 59
- E60 Episode 60
- E61 Episode 61
- E62 Episode 62
- E63 Episode 63
- E64 Episode 64
- E65 Episode 65
- E66 Episode 66
- E67 Episode 67
- E68 Episode 68
- E69 Episode 69
- E70 Episode 70
- E71 Episode 71
- E72 Episode 72
- E73 Episode 73
- E74 Episode 74
- E75 Episode 75
- E76 Episode 76
- E77 Episode 77
- E78 Episode 78
- E79 Episode 79
- E80 Episode 80
- E81 Episode 81
- E82 Episode 82
- E83 Episode 83
- E84 Episode 84
- E85 Episode 85
- E86 Episode 86
- E87 Episode 87
- E88 Episode 88
- E89 Episode 89
- E90 Episode 90
- E91 Episode 91
- E92 Episode 92
- E93 Episode 93
- E94 Episode 94
- E95 Episode 95
- E96 Episode 96
- E97 Episode 97
- E98 Episode 98
- E99 Episode 99
- E100 Episode 100
- E101 Episode 101
- E102 Episode 102
- E103 Episode 103
- E104 Episode 104
- E105 Episode 105
- E106 Episode 106
- E107 Episode 107
- E108 Episode 108
- E109 Episode 109
- E110 Episode 110
- E111 Episode 111
- E112 Episode 112
- E113 Episode 113
- E114 Episode 114
- E115 Episode 115
- E116 Episode 116
- E117 Episode 117
- E118 Episode 118
- E119 Episode 119
- E120 Episode 120
- E121 Episode 121
- E122 Episode 122
- E123 Episode 123
- E124 Episode 124
- E125 Episode 125
- E126 Episode 126
- E127 Episode 127
- E128 Episode 128
- E129 Episode 129
- E130 Episode 130
- E131 Episode 131
- E132 Episode 132
- E133 Episode 133
- E134 Episode 134
- E135 Episode 135
Frequently asked questions
What is this show about?
It depicts the life of Heo Joon, a historical figure who became a physician for King Seonjo.
Who is the main character?
The series focuses on the life of the historical figure Heo Joon.
What is the Donguibogam?
It is an oriental medical textbook written by Heo Joon.
When was this series released?
The television series was released in 2013.
What is the genre of the show?
It is a historical drama based on the life of a real historical figure.