# Iljimae (2008) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/iljimae/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 80/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 86% |
| Metascore | 68/100 |
| IMDb | 7.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (20 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Iljimae (2008) is a Action, Drama series created by Unknown, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (80%), Metascore (68/100), IMDb (7.8/10), TMDB fan (86%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 86%.

## Celluloid verdict

The classic Joseon outlaw adventure — Kim Yoo-jung appears as young Eun-chae in a formative early sageuk credit.

## Synopsis

Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acts as a useless gangster in the marketplace by day but at night he is a chivalrous robber who robs corrupt government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he leaves behind a wooden branch from a plum tree at the site of the robbery to take responsibility for the robbery. The poor citizens only know him as Iljimae. Bong Soon is a hilarious girl with good martial art skills and lives as a swindler. She only loves Ryung and sacrifices her whole life for him. Eun Chae is a government official's daughter and is good in nature and usually helps miserable people. She meets Iljimae once by chance, and their sweet love story begins. However, her love puts Iljimae in a dangerous situation because an Imperial Guard also loves her.

## Cast

Lee Joon-gi, Kim Yoo-jung, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, Lee Young-ah, Kim Sung-ryung, An Kil-kang, Kim Chang-wan, Lee Won-jong, Yeo Jin-goo, Kim You-jung, David Lee

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Iljimae worth watching?**
Yes — Iljimae earns a 78% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 80%, Metascore 68/100, IMDb 7.8/10, TMDB fan 86%. Audience snapshot is separate (86%). The classic Joseon outlaw adventure — Kim Yoo-jung appears as young Eun-chae in a formative early sageuk credit.

**Is Iljimae on Prime Video?**
No — Iljimae is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Iljimae come out?**
Iljimae first aired in 2008 (2008). Created by Unknown; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Iljimae on Netflix?**
Yes — Iljimae is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Iljimae are there?**
Iljimae has 1 season across 20 episodes (2008). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Iljimae?**
Iljimae streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Iljimae?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Iljimae’s 20 episodes take roughly 15 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Iljimae?**
Iljimae stars Lee Joon-gi, Kim Yoo-jung, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, Lee Young-ah, and others. Created by Unknown.

**How many episodes are in Iljimae?**
Iljimae has 20 episodes across 1 season (2008).

**What is Iljimae about?**
Set during the Joseon Dynasty, Ryung acts as a useless gangster in the marketplace by day but at night he is a chivalrous robber who robs corrupt government officials to give to the poor. After each robbery he leaves behind a wooden branch from a plum tree at the site of the robbery to take responsibility for the robbery. The poor citizens only know him as Iljimae. Bong Soon is a hilarious girl wi…

**Who created Iljimae?**
Iljimae was created by Unknown. It is a action, drama series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after Iljimae?**
Browse more action series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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