Historical series ‘Murky Stream’ explores corruption, ambition in Joseon era

Disney+ is set to make waves with “The Murky Stream,” a new original Korean series that fuses action, intrigue and moral conflict in the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty era. Set along Gyeonggang — the former name of today’s Han River — a bustling hub where Joseon’s wealth and resources once converged, the series follows outcasts, merchants and officers who defy a corrupt world to forge their own destinies. The series marks director Choo Chang-min’s first venture into episodic storytelling. “I’ve always been drawn to characters living on the margins,” Choo said during a press conference at Hotel Eliena in Gangnam District, Seoul, Tuesday. “Unlike traditional historical series that focus on nobles and aristocrats, this is a story of walpae (dockside gangs), ordinary people who made history in their own way.” Rowoon, actor and former member of K-pop group SF9, stars as Jang Siyul, a lone wolf figure at the Mapo Ferry dock. “He hides his past, lacks a true home and cannot even fully claim his name. That loneliness is his identity,” Rowoon explained. Shin Ye-eun, best knowWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times