Saimdang, Memoir of Colors

Name: Saimdang, Memoir of Colors
Genre: Historical, Mystery, Romance, Melodrama
Released: 2017
Cast: Lee Young Ae, Song Seung Heon, Oh Yoon A, Yoon Da Hoon, Park Hye Soo

7.8/1028 episodesJan 26, 2017 - May 4, 2017 8.3K fans

Seo Ji Yun, an art history lecturer aiming for a professorship, is assigned by her mentor, Min Jeong Hak, to write a thesis on a valuable painting, "An Gyeon’s Mount Geumgang." Her life falls apart when her husband becomes a fugitive over financial crimes, and she loses her job after failing to defend the painting's authenticity against a student's challenge. At her lowest, Ji Yun discovers the diary of Sin Saim Dang, a famed Joseon-era artist, revealing secrets about the painting. With the help of friends, she seeks to uncover the truth and rebuild her career.

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Saimdang, Memoir of Colors is a Korean drama from 2017 that aired on SBS, with 28 episodes. It mixes historical, mystery and romance. It stars Lee Young Ae and Song Seung Heon and is directed by Yoon Sang Ho. Its story tags include Different Timelines, Visual Arts and Forbidden Love. If you enjoyed it, try Empress Ki or The Red Sleeve.