Mr. Sunshine 2018
“Guns. Glory. Sad endings.”
What is Mr. Sunshine?
The television series Mr. Sunshine is a South Korean drama that tells a story set in the early 1900s.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 75 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 7, 2018
- Last aired
- Sep 30, 2018
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- tvN
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 24 episodes and an average 75-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series Mr. Sunshine is a South Korean drama that tells a story set in the early 1900s. The series is written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok, starring Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-jung, and Byun Yo-han. It is set in Hanseong, which is present-day Seoul, and focuses on the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. This young man returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, where he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology. The series features a historical setting and explores themes of love, class, and politics. Mr. Sunshine premiered in 2018 and has been described in various online platforms, including Wikipedia and IMDb.
Should you watch it?
“A Korean man raised in America returns as a Marine captain and falls for a resistance fighter during Japan's annexation.”
- Lee Byung-hun's powerful performance
- rich historical backdrop with emotional depth
- slow pacing in early episodes
- dense political context may overwhelm some viewers
you enjoy sweeping historical romances with strong political stakes.
Suitable for mature audiences due to themes of war, colonialism, and social upheaval.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 7, 2018
- E2 Episode 2 Mytharc Jul 8, 2018
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jul 14, 2018
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jul 15, 2018
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jul 21, 2018
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jul 22, 2018
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Jul 28, 2018
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jul 29, 2018
- E9 Episode 9 Core Aug 4, 2018
- E10 Episode 10 Core Aug 5, 2018
- E11 Episode 11 Core Aug 11, 2018
- E12 Episode 12 Core Aug 12, 2018
- E13 Episode 13 Core Aug 18, 2018
- E14 Episode 14 Core Aug 19, 2018
- E15 Episode 15 Core Aug 25, 2018
- E16 Episode 16 Core Aug 26, 2018
- E17 Episode 17 Core Sep 1, 2018
- E18 Episode 18 Core Sep 2, 2018
- E19 Episode 19 Core Sep 8, 2018
- E20 Episode 20 Core Sep 9, 2018
- E21 Episode 21 Core Sep 15, 2018
- E22 Episode 22 Core Sep 16, 2018
- E23 Episode 23 Mytharc Sep 29, 2018
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Sep 30, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Is Mr. Sunshine based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama inspired by historical events in early 1900s Korea.
Who are the main actors?
Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-jung, and Byun Yo-han.
Where is the series set?
Primarily in Hanseong, present-day Seoul, during the early 1900s.
What genre is Mr. Sunshine?
It is a historical drama with elements of romance and political intrigue.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes detailing the central character arcs and historical events.