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Kang Chi: A Korean Drama Review
If you are looking for a historical fantasy romance drama with action, adventure, and humor, you might want to check out Kang Chi, also known as Gu Family Book. This is a 2013 Korean drama that aired on MBC for 24 episodes. It stars Lee Seung-gi as Choi Kang-chi, a half-human half-gumiho who wants to become fully human, and Bae Suzy as Dam Yeo-wool, a martial arts master who falls in love with him. The drama follows their journey as they search for a mythical book that contains the secret to becoming human, while facing various enemies and challenges along the way.
Main Characters
The drama features a large ensemble of characters, but here are some of the main ones:
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Choi Kang-chi: The protagonist of the drama. He is the son of Gu Wol-ryung, a gumiho (a nine-tailed fox) who protects Jiri Mountain, and Yoon Seo-hwa, a human noblewoman who betrayed him. He was adopted by Park Mu-sol, the owner of the Hundred Year Inn, and grew up as a kind-hearted and loyal young man. He has superhuman strength and senses, but he also has a gumiho form that he tries to hide. He wants to find the Gu Family Book, a legendary book that can make him human.
Dam Yeo-wool: The female lead of the drama. She is the daughter of Dam Pyeong-joon, the leader of a secret organization that protects Joseon from foreign invaders. She is skilled in martial arts and archery, and disguises herself as a boy to train at her father's martial arts school. She meets Kang-chi at the Hundred Year Inn and becomes his friend and love interest.
Jo Gwan-woong: The main antagonist of the drama. He is a corrupt and ambitious nobleman who wants to overthrow the king and take over Joseon. He is responsible for killing Kang-chi's biological father and framing his adoptive father. He also covets Kang-chi's adoptive sister, Park Chung-jo, whom he forces to become a gisaeng (a courtesan).
Park Tae-seo: Kang-chi's adoptive brother and Yeo-wool's childhood friend. He is loyal to his family and friends, but he becomes brainwashed by Jo Gwan-woong after witnessing his father's death.
Park Chung-jo: Kang-chi's adoptive sister and Tae-seo's twin sister. She is beautiful and gentle, but she suffers from Jo Gwan-woong's obsession with her. She loves Kang-chi as a brother, but she also feels jealous of his relationship with Yeo-wool.
Gon: Yeo-wool's bodyguard and loyal friend. He is cold and stoic, but he secretly has feelings for Yeo-wool.
Gu Wol-ryung: Kang-chi's biological father and a gumiho who protects Jiri Mountain. He fell in love with Yoon Seo-hwa, a human noblewoman who betrayed him. He tried to become human for her sake, but he failed and became a demon instead.
Yoon Seo-hwa: Kang-chi's biological mother and a human noblewoman who betrayed Gu Wol-ryung. She was forced to marry Jo Gwan-woong, but she escaped with her son Kang-chi Episodes
The drama consists of 24 episodes, each about 60 minutes long. Here is a brief summary of each episode, based on the sources from the web search results :
Episode
Title
Summary
1
The Divine Creature
The story begins in 1694, when Gu Wol-ryung, a gumiho who protects Jiri Mountain, falls in love with Yoon Seo-hwa, a human noblewoman who is fleeing from Jo Gwan-woong, a corrupt official who killed her father. They get married and have a son, Kang-chi, but their happiness is short-lived as Wol-ryung is betrayed by Seo-hwa and becomes a demon.
2
The Half-Breed
Eighteen years later, Kang-chi is raised by Park Mu-sol, the owner of the Hundred Year Inn, and his family. He is unaware of his true identity and lives as a troublemaker in the village. He meets Dam Yeo-wool, a martial arts master who disguises herself as a boy, and becomes friends with her. Meanwhile, Jo Gwan-woong returns to the village and plots to take over the inn.
3
The Person I Will Love
Kang-chi saves Yeo-wool from a group of assassins sent by Jo Gwan-woong. He also learns that he is a half-gumiho and that his bracelet is the only thing that can suppress his gumiho form. He decides to find the Gu Family Book, a book that can make him human, with the help of Yeo-wool and her father Dam Pyeong-joon.
4
Two-Faced Monster
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool infiltrate Jo Gwan-woong's house to steal a map that leads to the Gu Family Book. However, they are caught by Jo Gwan-woong's men and Kang-chi's bracelet is broken. He transforms into his gumiho form and escapes with Yeo-wool. He also meets his biological father Wol-ryung, who has become a demon and wants to kill him.
5
A Pact of Blood
Kang-chi is wounded by Wol-ryung and taken to a temple by Yeo-wool and her father. There, he meets So-jung, a monk who knows about the Gu Family Book and tells him that he must find someone who loves him for who he is. Kang-chi makes a pact of blood with Yeo-wool, promising to protect her no matter what.
6
The Secret of the Book
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool are attacked by Wol-ryung, who wants to kill Kang-chi and take his bead, the source of his gumiho power. However, Kang-chi manages to resist Wol-ryung's influence and fights back. He also learns that his mother Seo-hwa is still alive and that she is the leader of a group of thieves who stole the map to the Gu Family Book.
7
The One Who Casts Me Aside
Kang-chi meets his mother Seo-hwa, who does not recognize him and treats him coldly. He is hurt by her rejection and decides to leave the temple. He joins Yeo-wool and her father at their martial arts school, where he trains to become a better fighter. He also meets Lee Soon-shin ( Yoo Dong-geun ), a naval commander who knows about the Gu Family Book and offers to help him.
8
The Person I Love Is You
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool grow closer as they spend more time together. They also face danger from Jo Gwan-woong, who sends his men to attack the martial arts school and kidnap Yeo-wool. Kang-chi rescues her and confesses his feelings for her. He also reveals his gumiho form to her, but she accepts him for who he is.
9
The Blade That Protects Me
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool's relationship is tested by their families and friends, who oppose their love. Kang-chi's adoptive family is in trouble as Jo Gwan-woong takes over the inn and tortures Park Tae-seo, who has been brainwashed by him. Yeo-wool's father is also against their relationship, as he believes that Kang-chi will bring misfortune to his daughter. Meanwhile, Gon, who has feelings for Yeo-wool, tries to protect her from Kang-chi.
10
The Moon That Embraces The Sun
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool decide to run away together, but they are stopped by Wol-ryung, who has regained his memories and wants to reunite with his son. However, Wol-ryung is still under the influence of the evil spirit that possessed him, and he tries to kill Yeo-wool. Kang-chi fights him off and escapes with Yeo-wool. They hide in a cave, where they share a romantic moment under the moonlight.
11
The Water God's Curse
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool return to the martial arts school, where they are welcomed by their friends and family. However, they also face a new threat from a mysterious water god, who curses Kang-chi with a mark that will kill him if he does not find his true parents. Kang-chi decides to look for his mother Seo-hwa, who has been hiding in a cave with her group of thieves.
12
The Wound That Has Not Healed
Kang-chi finds his mother Seo-hwa, but she still does not recognize him and rejects him again. She also tells him that his father Wol-ryung is dead, which makes him angry and sad. He leaves her and returns to the school, where he is comforted by Yeo-wool. Meanwhile, Jo Gwan-woong learns about Kang-chi's identity and plans to capture him and use him as a weapon.
13
The Gu Family Book
Kang-chi receives a clue from So-jung about the location of the Gu Family Book. He goes to a hidden cave with Yeo-wool, Gon, and Tae-seo, where they find a secret chamber that contains the book. However, they are ambushed by Jo Gwan-woong's men, who set fire to the cave. Kang-chi manages to get the book, but he is trapped inside the burning cave with Yeo-wool.
14
The Way To You
Kang-chi and Yeo-wool are rescued by Wol-ryung, who has regained some of his humanity and wants to help his son. He also tells Kang-chi that the book he got is fake, and that the real one is hidden somewhere else. Kang-chi decides to trust his father and follows him to find the book. However, they are followed by Jo Gwan-woong, who wants to kill them both.
15
The Death Herald
Kang-chi and Wol-ryung reach the place where the real Gu Family Book is kept, but they are confronted by a powerful guardian who tests their worthiness. Kang-chi passes the test, but Wol-ryung fails and is fatally wounded. He gives his bead to Kang-chi and tells him to live as a human with Yeo-wool. He then dies in Kang-chi's arms.
16
The One I Love Is You
Kang-chi opens the Gu Family Book, but he is disappointed to find that it is blank. He realizes that the book is not a magic solution, but a reflection of his own choices. He decides to live as a human with Yeo-wool, and returns to the school. There, he proposes to her and she accepts. They plan to get married, but they are unaware of a new danger that is looming over them.