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A Korean Odyssey

TV·2017–2018·tvN·Comedy, Fantasy, Romance·1h 25m·6.8·Created by Hong Mi-ran, Kim Byeong-su, Park Hong-kyun

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The story depicts the journey of seeking true light in the dark world of 2017 where the evil gods are widespread.

In 2017, Son Oh Gong and King Wooma are in conflict with each other and they look for a true light in a dark world where evils exists everywhere.

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Lee Seung-giLee Seung-giSon O-gongCha Seung-wonCha Seung-wonDevil King Woo / Woo HwiOh Yeon-seoOh Yeon-seoJin Seon-mi / SamjangLee Hong-giLee Hong-giJeo Pal-kye / PKJang KwangJang KwangSa O-jeong / Yun Dae-shikLee ElLee ElMs. Ma Ji-youngLee Se-youngLee Se-youngJung Se-ra / Richie / Zombie / AsanyeoKim Seung-oKim Seung-oLee Han-ju

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