2014
Other names for this series:
The Records of a Night Watchman
The Night Watchman
Night Shift of the Joseon Police
Night Rangers’ Tale
This is Jung Il-woo’s Third Saeguk (Korean Historical drama). It aired on MBC from August 4 to October 21, 2014 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 24 episodes.
“The Night Watchman’s Journal tells the story of prince Lee Rin, who lost his right to the throne after his father lost his mind to black magic and attempted to kill his own family. Rin’s ability to see ghosts, making him a threat to his half-brother King, is one he has been trying to hide for years. When the villain responsible for his fate comes back with plans to resurrect the dragon god Prince Rin’s father vanquished, Prince Rin must face his abilities and reassemble the Night Watchmen, a group dedicated to controlling ghosts and magic in order to protect the crown.” Cr. HanCinema
Cast:
Leads:
Jung Il-woo as Lee Rin/Wolgang
Ko Sung-hee as Do-ha
U-Know Yunho as Kang Moo-seok
Seo Ye-ji as Park Soo-ryeon
Supporting:
Yoon Tae-young as Jo Sang-heon (Head of The Night Watchmen)
Kim Heung-soo as Gi-san (Prince Lee Rin’s half brother and the King)
Lee Jae-yong as Park Soo-jong
Ko Chang-seok as Fat Minister Jung-seung (Former Prime Minister, killed by Park Soo-jong. He watches over Lee Rin as a ghost.)
Lee Se-chang as Eunuch Song (He watches over Lee Rin as a ghost.)
Kang Ji-woo as Rang (A ghost girl who watches over Lee Rin. Later revealed as Queen Min.)
Seo Yi-sook as Dowager Queen Chungsoo
General Credits:
Written by Yoo Dong-yoon Directed by Lee Joo-hwan
To read more about the drama in general:
The Night Watchman’s Journal by Wikipedia
The Night Watchman’s Journal Official Website in Korean
Sadly I did not find good episode recaps for this drama.
My posts related to The Night Watchman’s Journal. (Click on them to see the respective posts.)
Jung II-woo and cast Script reading of the Night Watchman Journal.
Jung Il-woo in Posters for The Night Watchman’s Journal.
Jung Il-woo and cast at the Tea Ceremony for The Night Watchman’s Journal.
Jung Il-woo prepares for his role of “Prince Lee Rin” in the Night Watchman’s Journal.
Jung Il-woo visits the set of The Night Watchman’s Journal.
Jung Il-woo as Prince Lee Rin. A first look.
Jung Il-woo in the Production Presentation Preview of The Night Watchman’s Journal.
Jung II-woo in “Come here, Lee Rin”
Jung II-woo attends the Press Conference for “The Night Watchman’s Journal.”
Jung II-woo in The Night Watchman’s Journal Episode 3 & 4
Jung Il-woo’s mom designs fabric and a Hanbok for…him!
Jung Il-woo in The Night Watchman’s Journal Episode 5, 6, 7 & 8.
Jung II-woo in the Night Watchman’s Journal Episodes 9, 10, 11 & 12.
Jung Il-woo in The Night Watchman’s Journal Episodes 13 & 14
Jung II-woo in The Night Watchman’s Journal Episodes 15 & 16
Jung Il-woo in The Night Watchman’s Journal Episodes 17,18,19 & 20
Jung II-woo sings “Rain Instead of Tears” with Nicole in the OST of The Night Watchman’s Journal.
Jung Il-woo in The Night Watchman’s Journal Episodes 21, 22, 23 & 24.
Jung Il-woo says goodbye to Prince/King Rin and The Night Watchman’s Journal.
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