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Damo

TV·2003–2003·1 season, 14 episodes·MBC·Drama, Crime·1h 4m

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Damo is a 2003 South Korean fusion historical drama, starring Ha Ji-won, Lee Seo-jin, and Kim Min-joon. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, it tells the story of Chae-ok, a damo relegated to the low-status job of a female police detective who investigates crimes involving women of the upper class. Chae-ok shares a forbidden love with her mentor and superior Hwangbo Yoon, but while working undercover on a counterfeit ring case, she finds herself drawn to Jang Sung-baek, the mysterious leader of the rebel army she has infiltrated. It aired on MBC from July 28 to September 9, 2003 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 14 episodes.

Castfull cast & details

Ha Ji-wonHa Ji-wonChae OkKim Min-junKim Min-junJang Sung BaekLee Seo-jinLee Seo-jinCommander HwangboLee Moon-sikLee Moon-sikMa Chook JiNo Hyeon-heeNo Hyeon-heeTa Bak NyeoPark Young-kyuPark Young-kyuCho Se-WookLee Han-wiLee Han-wiBaek Joo-WanKwon Oh-joongKwon Oh-joongJo Se-Ok

Episodes by season

Season0114Episodes2003Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1July 28, 2003—
  2. S01E02Episode 2July 29, 2003—
  3. S01E03Episode 3August 4, 2003—
  4. S01E04Episode 4August 5, 2003—
  5. S01E05Episode 5August 11, 2003—
  6. S01E06Episode 6August 12, 2003—
  7. S01E07Episode 7August 18, 2003—
  8. S01E08Episode 8August 19, 2003—
  9. S01E09Episode 9August 25, 2003—
  10. S01E10Episode 10August 26, 2003—
  11. S01E11Episode 11September 1, 2003—
  12. S01E12Episode 12September 2, 2003—
  13. S01E13Episode 13September 8, 2003—
  14. S01E14Episode 14September 9, 2003—

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