Netflix Iljimae
Created by Unknown · 2008 ·
Iljimae (2008) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Unknown; stream on Viki.
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Where to watch Iljimae
Iljimae is available on Viki — regional notes: Viki in the United States; Netflix in South Korea; Prime Video in Japan. Catalog platform tag: Netflix.
Where to watch Iljimae by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| United States | Viki |
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Is Iljimae worth watching?
Yes — Iljimae earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Unknown and streaming on Viki.
Celluloid Verdict
The classic Joseon outlaw adventure — Kim Yoo-jung appears as young Eun-chae in a formative early sageuk credit.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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 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.
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Iljimae Review (2008): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Unknown's Iljimae (2008) runs 1 season, 20 episodes on Netflix — a action series from South Korea carrying a 78% Celluloid Score.
Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.
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Most searched questions about Iljimae
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Yes — Iljimae scores 80% on Celluloid. The classic Joseon outlaw adventure — Kim Yoo-jung appears as young Eun-chae in a formative early sageuk credit. Stream on Viki.
Iljimae has 1 season and 20 episodes (2008). It is currently marked ended on Celluloid.
Iljimae is catalogued under Netflix and commonly streams on Viki. Availability varies by country — open the platform app or the Celluloid series page for regional notes.
Iljimae stars Lee Joon-gi, Kim Yoo-jung, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, and others. Created by Unknown.
Yes in many regions — Iljimae is a Netflix-catalogued title on Celluloid. Confirm your country’s Netflix library before starting a binge.
Yes — Iljimae has ended (2008). You can watch the complete 1-season run without waiting on renewals.
Iljimae is primarily in Korean (South Korea). Subtitles/dubs depend on your streaming platform.
About 15 hours at ~45 minutes per episode across 20 episodes — a focused weekend binge for many viewers.
No — Iljimae is not on Prime Video. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.
Iljimae first aired in 2008 (2008). Created by Unknown; it streams on Viki today.
Iljimae stars Lee Joon-gi, Kim Yoo-jung, Han Hyo-joo, Park Si-hoo, Lee Young-ah, and others. Created by Unknown.
Iljimae has 20 episodes across 1 season (2008).