Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
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About
An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting.
Cast
Lee Young-ae
as Seo Ji-yoon / Shin Saimdang
Park Hye-su
as Saimdang (young)
Song Seung-heon
as Lee Gyeom
Yang Se-jong
as Lee Gyeom (young)
Oh Yoon-ah
as Whieumdang Choi
Yoon Ye-joo
as Whieumdang Choi (young)
Yoon Da-hoon
as Lee Won-soo
Kim Hae-sook
as Kim Jung-hee
Choi Cheol-ho
as Min Chi-hyung
Park Jun-myun
as Ko Hye-jung
Lee Hae-yeong
as Jung Min-seok
Kim Mi-kyeong
as Director Sun (present)
Choi Jong-hwan
as King Joongjong / Min Jung-hak
Seol Jung-hwan
as
Song Min-hyung
as
Lee Kyung-jin
as Lee of Yongin
Kim Min-hee
as Kwon
Jang Seo-kyung
as Hyang-i
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
With a full-time professorship in sight, Seo Ji-yoon, a lecturer in Korean art history, gets swept up in a scandal surrounding a monumental painting.
Episode 2
Ji-yoon shows what she brought back from Bologna to her friend Hye-jeong, a conservation scientist, who tells her that restoration will take a while.
Episode 3
Lee Gyeom visits Saimdang's parents to seek permission for marriage. King Jungjong sets out to see for himself the woman who won Gyeom's heart.
Episode 4
Back at the temple, Saimdang witnesses a scene she shouldn't have seen. On the run, she gets hurt, and her belongings land in the hands of another.
Episode 5
After sending back the presents from Gyeom, Saimdang sets out for her new home in Hanyang, but an unpleasant surprise awaits her.
Episode 6
The truth behind Saimdang's words hurts Lord Uiseong. However, inspired by watching Saimdang and her children interact, he picks up his brush again.
Episode 7
In Hanyang, paths cross for Saimdang, Lord Uiseong, Min Chi-hyeong and Hwieumdang. In the present, Professor Min's underlings are on Ji-yoon's tail.
Episode 8
Hwieumdang scolds Hyeon-ryong for being on the school grounds again. Lord Uiseong hears about Hyeon-ryong's situation and the Mothers Association.
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About Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting. Across 1 season and 28 episodes, originally airing on SBS.
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors Cast and Characters
The cast features Lee Young-ae (as Seo Ji-yoon / Shin Saimdang), Park Hye-su (as Saimdang (young)), Song Seung-heon (as Lee Gyeom), Yang Se-jong (as Lee Gyeom (young)), and Oh Yoon-ah (as Whieumdang Choi). Their performances are a major reason Saimdang, Memoir of Colors has built such a passionate audience.
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Saimdang, Memoir of Colors flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Korean storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Saimdang, Memoir of Colors have?
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors has 28 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Saimdang, Memoir of Colors good? What's the rating?
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors holds a 5.5/10 rating based on 21 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Saimdang, Memoir of Colors?
The main cast includes Lee Young-ae, Park Hye-su, Song Seung-heon, and Yang Se-jong, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Saimdang, Memoir of Colors available in Korean?
Yes — Saimdang, Memoir of Colors was originally produced in Korean and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Saimdang, Memoir of Colors released?
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors first aired in 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons and episodes does Saimdang, Memoir of Colors have?
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors currently has 1 season and a total of 28 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Saimdang, Memoir of Colors about?
An art history lecturer, unfairly disgraced for refusing to certify a suspicious painting, endeavors to set the record straight by exploring the mystery of a 16th-century artist using a diary that may lead her to the genuine painting. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Saimdang, Memoir of Colors originally available?
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors was originally produced in KO. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original KO audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Saimdang, Memoir of Colors first released?
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors first premiered on January 26, 2017 (2017). The series has since concluded its run.
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