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The Night Watchman

TV·2014–2014·MBC·Drama, Fantasy, Thriller·1h 10m·5.5

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Young watchmen of the Joseon Dynasty fight demons in this "Ghostbusters"-like story. Set in the backdrop of the royal palace, the good guys vanquish demons while the bad guys use them for their purposes. The palace is rife with sinister plans to seize power and usurp the king. Through this story of young people who hunt demons, the tribulations and joys of life are shown in all their glory.

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Jung Il WooJung Il WooPrince Lee RinU-Know YunhoU-Know YunhoMoo SukGo Sung HeeGo Sung HeeDo HaKim Sung OhKim Sung OhPsychic SadamSeo Ye JiSeo Ye JiPark Soo RyunChoi Won YeongChoi Won YeongKing HaejongKang Ji WooKang Ji WooRang YiKim Heung SooKim Heung SooPrince Kisan

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