

Web series
The Great Merchant
This drama is based on a real life figure Kim Man-deuk who was living in Jeju Island. She goes through a lot of changes in her life; at first she becomes a Gisaeng but turned herself into a merchant, and then becomes one of the biggest philanthropists in Joseon Dynasty. Man-deuk gets adopted by Granny at a young age. With great efforts, she becomes a Gisaeng who has outstanding talents in various areas. However, she gives up everything and runs away with her lover Jeong Hong-soo. She gets caught and sends to the transitory wards for epidemics for one year. When she came out from the wards, she starts to take care of the Gisaengs who are suffering from illness. Man-deuk goes into a business and restores the business ethics in Jeju. Meanwhile, Moon-sun, who used to be a friend of Man-deuk, feels a sense of inferiority and competes with Man-deuk’s business.
- Status
- Ended
- Type
- Miniseries
- Last aired
- 2010-06-13
- Language
- Korean
KBS1
- joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Seasons
Top billed cast
Behind the camera
Director
Produced in
South Korea
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for Japan. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Air dates
- First aired
- 2010-03-06
- Latest episode
- 2010-06-13
- Status
- Ended
- Next release
- Completed
- Season 16 Mar 2010
Frequently asked questions
The Great Merchant is streaming on Amazon Video in India. Use the official Watch now links in the Where to watch section above.
Audience reviews
1- P3/10
ParkMin
10/3/2023
There was an attempt to create something but we got this. There was absolutely no need to have the first 5 episodes about her childhood then followed by another 6 episodes adulthood update. Her journey to become a merchant doesn't start until episode 12, almost halfway through!! Once again, the advertised theme doesn't get the intended focus it deserves, instead it gets bloated by redundant elements that take away ra…
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