Name: Tree With Deep Roots
Genre: Historical, Action, Costume & Period
Released: 2011-10-05
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Han Suk Kyu, Shin Sae Kyeong, Yoon Jea Moon, Song Joong Ki, Jang Hyuk

Han Suk Kyu

Shin Sae Kyeong is a popular South Korean actress. Born on July 29, 1990, she first appeared on the album cover for singer Seo Taiji when she was 8 years old and worked as a child actress. In adulthood, she is best known for her roles in “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “Fashion King” “When a Man Loves” (2013), “Iron Man” (2014), “The Girl Who Sees Smells” (2015) and “Six Flying Dragons” (2015).

Shin Sae Kyeong

Yoon Jea Moon

Song Joong Ki is a popular South Korean actor and MC. Born on September 19, 1985, he was a competitive short track speed skater during high school, competing in the National Games three times before an injury forced him to quit the sport. 

Song Joong Ki made his acting debut in the 2008 film “A Frozen Flower” and went on to star in “A Werewolf Boy,” which became the biggest box office hit for a melodrama in Korean cinematic history. Song Joong Ki also has starred in many popular television dramas, including “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” (2010), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “The Innocent Man” (2012) and “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). He also hosted the music show “Music Bank” from 2009 to 2010 and was a cast member of the popular variety show “Running Man” from 2010 to 2011. 

The talented actor also published the book Beautiful Skin Project, a health and beauty guide for men.

Song Joong Ki

Jang Hyuk is the stage name of Jung Yong Joon, a popular South Korean actor who is known for his eccentric roles and his raucous laugh. Born on December 20, 1976, he made his acting debut in the 1997 television drama “Models.” He then appeared in the music video for the debut single for popular boy band g.o.d in 1999 and also released his own rap album in 2000 under the name TJ Project. After being cast in his first leading role in 2001, Jang Hyuk has won many acting accolades for his film and television work. Some of his most popular roles include “Please Teach Me English” (2003), “Slave Hunters/Chuno” (2010), “Midas” (2011), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “IRIS 2” (2013), “Fated to Love You (aka You Are My Destiny)” (2014), “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “The Merchant: Gaekju 2015” (2015), “Beautiful Mind” (2016) and “Voice” (2017). Jang Hyuk married longtime girlfriend Kim Yeo Jin in 2008, and they have three children. More recently, he has since gone on to star in drama series “Bad Papa” (2018) and has also featured in hit variety and reality shows, including “Urban Cops” (2019).

Jang Hyuk

Jo Jin Woong is the stage name of Cho Won Joon, a South Korean actor. Born on March 3, 1976, he made his acting debut in theater before appearing in the 2004 film “Once Upon a Time in High School.” He has enjoyed a prolific career in both films and television since then and is best known for his roles in the films “Deep Rooted Tree” (2011), “Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time” (2012), “A Hard Day” (2014) and the television series “Signal” (2016).

Cho Jin Woong

Baek Yoon Sik is a South Korean actor who was born in Seoul, South Korea, on March 16, 1947. He studied at Chung-Ang University, where he majored in Theater and Film. He made his debut as a TV drama actor on KBS in 1970 and has since gone on to become one of the country’s most renowned actors, appearing in his movies including “Like a Virgin” (2006), “Bravo My Life” (2007), “Inside Men” (2015), and “Feng Shui” (2018).

Baek Yoon Sik

Park Hyuk Kwon

Hyun Woo is a South Korean actor. Born on January 18, 1985, he made his acting debut in the 2008 film “A Frozen Flower.” He has since appeared in many other films and television dramas, including “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “I Live in Cheongdam-dong” (2011), “Jackpot” (2016), “Laurel Tree Tailors” (2016-2017) and “Witch's Love” (2018). Hyun Woo also served as host for the music show “Music Bank” from 2010 to 2011 and had a short career as a singer in 2009 when he, Lee Jang Woo and No Min Woo formed the K-pop project group 24/7, which disbanded after releasing one single titled “24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.”

Hyun Woo

Kim Ki Bum

Lee Soo Hyuk is a South Korean model and actor. Born on May 31, 1988, as Lee Hyuk Soo, he began his career as a model in designer Jung Wook Jun’s “Lone Costume” fashion show in 2006. After he appeared in the music videos of Gavy NJ in 2009 and 2NE1 in 2010, he then broke into acting. He made his acting debut in the 2010 film “The Boy From Ipanema.” He has since starred in many films and television dramas, including “White Christmas” (2011), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “Shark” (2013), “King of High School” (2014), “Valid Love” (2014), “Neighborhood Hero” (2016), “Lucky Romance” (2016) and “The Man Living in Our House” (2016).

Lee Soo Hyuk

Yoon Pyeong

Woo Hyun is a South Korean actor who was born in 1964. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theology from Yonsei University in Seoul, and made his acting debut in the 2003 movie “Article 1 of the Korean Constitution.” He made his TV drama series bow in 2014, with a role in “Healer,” following up with an appearance in “Reply 1988” in 2015. He has also appeared in movie releases, such as “Fabricated City” (2017) and “Tazza: One Eyed Jack” (2019).

Woo Hyun

Baek Seo Bin is a South Korean actor. He was born on September 7, 1984 and made his acting debut in 2011. Since then, he has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “Tomorrow’s Cantabile” (2014), and “Wish You” (2020).

Baek Seo Bin

Song Ok Sook is a South Korean actress who was born on August 14, 1960. She attended Chung-Ang University, where she majored in Theater and Film, later going on to obtain an MA degree from the Yonsei University Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She made her acting debut in 1980 and has appeared in hit drama series titles such as “Winter Sonata” (2002), “Beethoven Virus” (2008), and “The Thorn Birds” (2011). More recently, she has appeared in the drama series titles “Catch the Ghost” (2019) and “Cheat On Me, If You Can” (2020).

Song Ok Sook

Lee Se Na is a South Korean actress who was born on March 16, 1982, in Seoul, South Korea. She studied at the Yeoju Institute of Technology and Dongguk University’s Seoul Campus. She made her debut as a model in commercials in 2007, appearing in an advertisement for a popular brand of mobile phones. She appeared in the drama series “Life Special Investigation Team” in 2008, making her movie bow in the movie “Handphone” in 2009. More recently, she has appeared in the drama series titles “Angel's Last Mission: Love” (2019) and “Cheat On Me, If You Can” (2020).

Lee Se Na

In 15th-century Joseon, King Se Jong (Han Suk Kyu), a visionary monarch, dreams of creating a more equal world for his people, especially after his father’s brutal regime before him. However, his radical pursuit of "Hangul," an accessible alphabet, faces fierce opposition from Confucian scholars who aim to stop the king by any means necessary – even if it means murder. At the same time, Kang Chae Yoon (Jang Hyuk) and So Yi (Shin Sae Kyung), former slaves who survived the prior king’s massacre, have both found ways into King Se Jeong’s court, but have very different end goals in mind. Will King Se Jeong find a way to spread literacy across the nation despite fierce opposition from multiple sides?

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