Song of the Bandits is a historical action series set in the lawless land of Gando during the 1920s Japanese colonial period in Korea. It follows a fearless group of bandits led by the charismatic Lee Yoon (Kim Nam-gil). Driven by an unwavering love for their precious homeland and a fierce determination to protect their loved ones, the bandits unite to resist the oppressive forces of Japan.
According to director Hwang Jun-hyuk, Song of the Bandits presents “a new style of Korean period drama” as it blends Asian cultural and historical elements with the excitement and thrills of an original Western genre.[The Korea Herald]
Status: Completed
Main Cast:
Kim Nam-gil
Seohyun
Yoo Jae-myung
Lee Hyun-wook
Lee Ho-jung
Director: Hwang Jun-hyuk
Writer: Han Jung-hoon
Network: Netflix
Release Date: September 22, 2023
Release Date (Final Episode): September 22, 2023
Schedule: n/a
No. of Episodes: 9
Genre: Action, Historical Drama
Korean Title: 도적: 칼의 소리
Also Known As: Thief: Sound of the Sword
Source Material: Original
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