The Slave Hunters
South Korean historical action drama The Slave Hunters, released in2010, depicts a slave hunter on the hunt for both a general-turned-runaway slave and the woman he loves during the Joseon Dynasty. It aired on KBS2 for 24 episodes, every Wednesday and Thursday at 21:55 from January 6 to March25, 2010. Audiences found the series physically and intellectually intriguing because of its combination of powerful brawn, sophisticated yet gritty action scenes, raunchy humor, and poignant moments of tragedy and compassion. Critics lauded filmmaker Kwak Jung-stunning hwan's cinematography, which featured the usage of a Red One camera to give each shot a cinematic quality. Averaging 31.7% and reaching a high of 35.9%, the popular show remained at the top of the ratings charts for seven weeks in a row. The KBS Drama Awards and the Seoul International Drama Awards recognized the series. The International Emmy Awards nominated Jang for best actor for his performance.
Released: 2010-01-06