Prettysup Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 The Merchant : Gaekju 2015 Drama : The Merchant : Gaekju 2015 Also know as : Master of Trade : Inn 2015, God of Trade, The Innkeeper, God of Commerce Hangul : 장사의 신-객주 2015 Director: Kim Jong-Sun Writer: Kim Joo-Young (novel) , Jung Sung-Hee No of episodes : Original 36, later extended to 41 Air Date : 23 Sep 2015 ~ 18 Feb 2016 (every Wed and Thur KST 22:00 hrs) Network : KBS2 Story: Based on a ten-volume novel "Gaekju" by Kim Joo Young which was published in daily newspaper The Seoul Shinmun from Jun 1979 to Feb 1983. Set in the later years of the Joseon era. Cheon Bong Sam lost his merchant father at a young age after the latter was framed by the son of his good friend. As Bong Sam grows up, he goes against the odds by working hard to regain his father's business using righteous means against other greedy merchants. It's the story of how he clashes with old enemies, finds new love and fights betrayals to become a successful merchant eventually. Cast : Jang Hyuk as Cheon Bong Sam - son of Cheon Oh Soo, head of Cheonga Gaekju Yu Oh Seong as Gil So Gae - son of Gil Sang Moon Kim Min Jung as Gae Ddong / Mae Wol Han Chae Ah as Jo So Sa / Jo So Lin Park Eun Hye as Cheon So Rye - elder sister of Cheon Bong Sam Lee Deok Hwa as Shin Suk Joo - Head Merchant Jung Tae Woo as Sun Dol - friend of Bong Sam Lee Doll Hyung as Choi Dol - friend of Bong Sam Ryu Dam as Gom Bae - friend of Bong Sam Kim Hak Chul as Kim Hak Joon - head of Kangkyeong Gaekju Kim Kyu Chul as Kim Bo Hyun - half brother of Kim Hak Joon Kim Il Woo as Maeng Goo Bum - assistant to Head Merchant Lim Hyung Joon as Oh Deuk Gae - So Rye's bodyguard Kim Myung Soo as Cho Sung Joon - head of Song-pa Stable Park Sang Myeon as Song Man Chi - merchant of Song-pa Stable Yang Jung A as Bang Geum - wife of Cho Sung Joon Moon Ga Young as Wol Yi - servant of So Lin Relations chart from : http://article.topstarnews.net/detail.php?number=153575 Official website : http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/gaekjoo/ Live streaming : http://www.kbs.co.kr/ (Choose Ón Air, then choose KBS2) Episode recaps : https://kjtamusings.wordpress.com/category/merchant-gaekju/ Instagram accounts of the cast: Jang Hyuk : https://instagram.com/ajincome/ Kim Min Jung : https://instagram.com/min_joung_kim/ Han Chae Ah : https://instagram.com/chaea_han/ Park Eun Hye : https://instagram.com/eunhye.p/ Jung Tae Woo : https://instagram.com/taewoo0323/ Ryu Dam : https://www.instagram.com/dam_ryu/ Lee Doll Hyung : https://www.instagram.com/dollhyung/ Moon Ga Young : https://www.instagram.com/m_kayoung/ Lee Ji Hyun : https://www.instagram.com/jihyun824/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valsava Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hello @prettysup. Welcome aboard Soompi and thanks for starting this thread Now this drama seems interesting and Jang Hyunk I thought would chill for a minute and play with his baby daughter but he's back in in film already his baby what almost 6 months old now.. Well this story seems interesting and can expect him to do a good job out of himespecially for someone that likes to brawl like he do thank god we won;t haveto wait long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hello @prettysup. Welcome aboard Soompi and thanks for starting this thread Now this drama seems interesting and Jang Hyunk I thought would chill for a minute and play with his baby daughter but he's back in in film already his baby what almost 6 months old now.. Well this story seems interesting and can expect him to do a good job out of himespecially for someone that likes to brawl like he do thank god we won;t haveto wait long Yeah thanks for the welcome! I just started watching Kdramas 8 months ago, and am still in the process of knowing many amazing actors and actresses. Somehow after watching Chuno I am now head over heels in love with Jang Hyuk. Can't wait to see his new drama, I am so excited !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchadiva42 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 @Prettysup" Thanks as well for starting this thread.@valsava" I agree this drama seems very interested to the fact that I like JH, and can't wait to see how he acts in this one, And like the other guy Yu Oh Seong, who played in Kim Soo Ro, The Iron King drama. Had me wanted to stab his butt in many places when I watched it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 @Prettysup" Thanks as well for starting this thread.@valsava" I agree this drama seems very interested to the fact that I like JH, and can't wait to see how he acts in this one, And like the other guy Yu Oh Seong, who played in Kim Soo Ro, The Iron King drama. Had me wanted to stab his butt in many places when I watched it lol.Haha yah that guy has acted as a villian in many dramas. I remember him in Faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 KBS’s Master of Trade—Inn 2015 kicks off with a marathon script readby javabeans | August 4, 2015 | 40 CommentsTime to check back in with KBS’s upcoming period drama Master of Trade—Inn 2015, which was formerly titled simply The Innkeeper. The drama stars Jang Hyuk (Shine or Go Crazy), Kim Min-jung (Gap-dong), Han Chae-ah (Oohlala Spouses), and Yoo Oh-sung (Joseon Gunman), and the script reads apparently took place a few weeks ago, although we only recently got the photos from the reading.The reading reportedly took place over a whopping 13 hours, which sounds insane; I hope they weren’t all stuck in one room the whole time, though with a full cast numbering 80 actors, I can see it taking that long to get through everyone. The drama follows the main character (Jang Hyuk), the inheritor of a defunct inn in the late Joseon era, who then works his way up and becomes a great merchant, while challenging the established ways of commerce that favor corrupt deals between government and business. The Korean word in the title literally means inn, though the multi-volume novel on which the series is based was translated as The Innkeeper. But since they’ve tweaked the title, we’re going with the more literal translation. The “2015” of the title may be a bit confusing since the drama is a historical series, but I suppose it helps to differentiate this one from KBS’s 1983 drama, which was based on the same source material.Master of Trade—Inn 2015 is directed by sageuk veteran PD Kim Jong-sun of dramas Dae Jo Young, Taejo Wang Geon, and King Gwanggaeto. Writing are Jung Sung-hee and Lee Han-ho of King Geunchogo and Ja Myung Go—so, lots of sageuk experience here. The series is set to follow KBS’s current Wednesday-Thursday show, political dramaAssembly, and will premiere in September.Via Ten Asia Credit to : http://www.dramabeans.com/2015/08/kbss-master-of-trade-inn-2015-kicks-off-with-a-marathon-script-read/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luci888 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 @Prettysup, another welcome from me as well. So excited that you've started this thread, especially from one JH fan to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valsava Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Wow Kbs went back and dug up some of JH old drama buddies actor Kim Min-Jung - Mae-Wol played second lead in Tazza I don't remember him and .Yu Oh-Seong - Gil So-Gae in a drama together .. But this is a very big cast 80 people so this drama has to have more then 20 episodes.. This should be a good watch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 @luci888 yeah I am very happy to meet a new JH fan too!! Yippee .... @valsava I heard this is going to have 36 episodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valsava Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 @luci888 yeah I am very happy to meet a new JH fan too!! Yippee .... @valsava I heard this is going to have 36 episodes New Fan of his @prettysup, I been a fan of JH for many many many moons LOL So 36 episode great.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Video of the script reading session. It's so cute how they actually read individual lines across the room ! Credit : Just Jang Hyuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Interview with Jang Hyuk, credit to Just Jang Hyuk :Translation :The character of Cheon Bong Sam in Gaekju has a novel and comics version, and as far as I know, it has also been previously made into a television drama before.This drama is about the process of how Cheon Bong Sam became a successful trader, and actually the story is really very meaningful and interesting.Today we are going to start practising the scripts, and I am very happy to have the chance to practise with so many seniors. I will do my best to play this character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Interview with Yu Oh-sung, credit to Just Jung Hyuk : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Kim Min Jung's interview... Too bad I have no idea what's she saying Credit : Just Jang Hyuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Some filming pictures from FB Gakeju fanpage and Jang Hyuk's instagram account:Credit : https://www.facebook.com/gaekjuJang Hyuk's IG account name : ajincome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeda Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 OMG @Prettysup Thanks for starting the thread. I keep checking if someone starting Gaekju thread for the past few week. Lol. Also hi to others. Really hope this drama will doing well for the sake of my love to Hyukie. Lol. Wed-Thu drama really tight in competition. *sigh. Fighting Gaekju!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 OMG @Prettysup Thanks for starting the thread. I keep checking if someone starting Gaekju thread for the past few week. Lol. Also hi to others. Really hope this drama will doing well for the sake of my love to Hyukie. Lol. Wed-Thu drama really tight in competition. *sigh. Fighting Gaekju!!!Yeah it's really a tough fight but we can do it!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 More filming pics :Credit : https://www.facebook.com/gaekjoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 New stills released!Original article t : http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=404&aid=0000110513Translated by : https://stuckonhyuk.wordpress.com‘Gaekju 2015’ Jang Hyuk, 4 hours of hard work in the mountain…first shooting revealedPosted on August 24, 2015 by Gumi | 1 Comment 2 Votes Original article from http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20150824/73211100/1Translated by GumiActor Jang Hyuk poured out all his energy running and running in the mountain for 4 hours.In upcoming KBS drama ‘God of Commerce- Gaekju 2015’ (Scriptwriter Jeong Sung Hee, Lee Han Ho/ Director Kim Jong Sun/Production SM C&C) that will have its premiere on 23rd, Jang Hyuk acts as Chun Bong Sam, who starts as a peddler and eventually recovers closed ‘Chun’s Gaekju’ and becomes the greatest merchant in Chosun with upright business moral. Jang Hyuk who has shown impressive acting in ‘Chuno (Slave Hunters)’, ‘Tree with Deep Roots’, ‘Shine or Go Crazy’ is once again expected to show brilliant acting in his new character.Jang Hyuk’s first shooting shows him perfectly transformed as an ‘irresistable character’ Chun Bong Sam. His serious eyes and expressions that deliver tension shows 200% sync with Chun Bong Sam in the story. Trusted actor Jang Hyuk will be portraying merchant Chun Bong Sam who earns money not out of greed but through justice.Jang Hyuk’s charismatic first shooting took place on 16th at Kyungsangbukdo Andong Buyongdae. After a long time of makeup, Jang Hyuk came out with a tied up hair and dark navy hanbok, overwhelming the site with his presence. Jang Hyuk who is famous for his character analysis had a deep discussion with Director Kim Jong Sun before the shooting began, showing his passion.That day’s shooting was a scene where Chun Bong Sam is running up the hill in desperate search for something. Jang Hyuk ran and ran under the scorching sun for 4 hours without complaints, creating the best scene. As soon as the camera’s light went off, he carefully monitored himself, and throughout the shooting he did not let go of the script, being his enthusiastic self.On top of it, during short break time, Jang Hyuk chatted with other actors, leading the cozy atmosphere in the team. But as soon as shooting started, he again transformed into Chun Bong Sam, drawing applause from staff members with his ability to focus and immerse into a character.The production company said “Jang Hyuk will be showing different aspects from what he has been showing, through ‘God of Commerce- Gaekju 2015’. I am sure he will perfectly deliver Chun Bong Sam, using his acting skills developed from various movies and dramas.”‘God of Commerce- Gaekju 2015’ is a story of Chun Bong Sam the successor of destroyed ‘Chun’s Gaekju’ starting from a peddler and eventually becoming a successful merchant. Its original novel being Kim Joo Young’s historical fiction ‘Gaekju’ which was published on Seoul Newspaper from 1979 over 1465 episodes, the drama will be portraying peddlers’ lives in late Chosun era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettysup Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Interview with Han Chae-ah, credit to Just Jang Hyuk : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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