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The Immortal Yi Soon Shin Korean TV drama Dvd boxset with English subtitle (Korean version All NTSC)

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This now rare series is an outstanding production, one of the best I've ever seen. It has depth in personal and cultural dynamics. This 12-disk set is the "short series", a 33 episode condensation of the 104 episode full series. I am confident that anyone who sees this historical drama will quickly become addicted to it.

It's definitley not the whole, full drawn out original version but a condense version of the original drama.
But decided it keep it since my dad loves this drama and impossible to come by.
All and all 'OK'.

Have to admit it definitely is a well made korean historical drama.

Truly a riveting drama of the greatest warrior and tactician naval commander of Chosun (Korea) especially noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). Plenty of action amid the drama of having to overcome the narrow minded beliefs and traditions of those jealous of his achievements and his love for the people and his country. Beautifully filmed and well acted, that you can't help but intimately connect with the characters and situations.

This 33 episode set is an abbreviated compilation from the original 103 or 104 episodes produced by KBS Media in Korea. It is a long but exciting epic. I watched this 33 episode version several times and finally ordered the full series from KBS Media. I would recommend it and if you enjoy it as much as I do, you can then pursue the original series. Based on what is known about the Admiral, you can read more about him at:

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HANBOOKS has reprints of his diaries. The video in this series is very very good as is the audio. A real treat for western viewers.