Yoon Sang-ho
Director
Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (2017)
Season 1
Just when her life seems to be falling apart, a Korean art historian discovers an old text detailing the life of Joseon era's renowned female artist.
Released Jan. 26, 2017
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Drama, Fantasy, History
Keywords: tmdb.historical, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.korean-history, imdb.korean-historical-setting, imdb.joseon-dynasty, imdb.16th-century, imdb.tv-mini-series, tmdb.joseon-dynasty-1392-1910
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Rakuten Viki, Rakuten Viki, AsianCrush + 3 more, Cineverse, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dove Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Group Eight
Network: SBS
Country: South Korea
Languages:
English,
Korean
S1E1 - Episode 1
With a full-time professorship in sight, Seo Ji-yoon, a lecturer in Korean art history, gets swept up in a scandal surrounding a monumental painting.
Jan. 26, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
Ji-yoon shows what she brought back from Bologna to her friend Hye-jeong, a conservation scientist, who tells her that restoration will take a while.
Jan. 26, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
Lee Gyeom visits Saimdang's parents to seek permission for marriage. King Jungjong sets out to see for himself the woman who won Gyeom's heart.
Feb. 1, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Back at the temple, Saimdang witnesses a scene she shouldn't have seen. On the run, she gets hurt, and her belongings land in the hands of another.
Feb. 2, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
After sending back the presents from Gyeom, Saimdang sets out for her new home in Hanyang, but an unpleasant surprise awaits her.
Feb. 8, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
The truth behind Saimdang's words hurts Lord Uiseong. However, inspired by watching Saimdang and her children interact, he picks up his brush again.
Feb. 9, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - Episode 7
In Hanyang, paths cross for Saimdang, Lord Uiseong, Min Chi-hyeong and Hwieumdang. In the present, Professor Min's underlings are on Ji-yoon's tail.
Feb. 15, 2017, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
Hwieumdang scolds Hyeon-ryong for being on the school grounds again. Lord Uiseong hears about Hyeon-ryong's situation and the Mothers Association.
Feb. 16, 2017, midnight
S1E9 - Episode 9
To support her family, Saimdang decides to make paper, but it's easier said than done. Hwieumdang suggests a mother-son illustrated poetry contest.
Feb. 22, 2017, midnight
S1E10 - Episode 10
Saimdang gets worried when Hyeon-ryong doesn't come home late into the night. Lord Uiseong tries to find out what happened at Temple Unpyeong.
Feb. 23, 2017, midnight
S1E11 - Episode 11
Risking retaliation from the vagabonds, Saimdang goes back to her paper workshop. Later, she tells the head of the group why she decided to come back.
March 1, 2017, midnight
S1E12 - Episode 12
Lord Uiseong's Great Aunt warns him not to dig up the past lest he endanger his and Saimdang's lives. Saimdang needs a sample of true Goryeo paper.
March 2, 2017, midnight
S1E13 - Episode 13
Hwieumdang calls for an emergency meeting that Saimdang must attend. Meanwhile, Lord Uiseong suggests a hunting outing for the king and the council.
March 8, 2017, midnight
S1E14 - Episode 14
The king declares a contest to find the best papermaker in Joseon. Lord Uiseong gets authority to investigate the corruption behind the Goryeo paper.
March 9, 2017, midnight
S1E15 - Episode 15
Soon after they arrive at the site of Temple Unpyeong, Saimdang and Pal-bong are pursued by Hwieumdang's men.
March 15, 2017, midnight
S1E16 - Episode 16
King Jungjong decides on the proper punishment for Min Chi-hyeong. Meanwhile, the deadline to find the true Goryeo paper is fast approaching.
March 16, 2017, midnight
S1E17 - Episode 17
For King Jungjong, nothing else matters except finding the real Goryeo paper. Saimdang presses on to decipher the poem from the painting.
March 22, 2017, midnight
S1E18 - Episode 18
Ji-yoon tries to get Director Sun's help in ensuring the safety of "Mount Kumgang," but Director Sun wants to avoid getting more bad publicity.
March 23, 2017, midnight
S1E19 - Episode 19
In the present, Ji-yoon gets an alarming call about her husband. In the past, Lord Uiseong hears of the Yangryu Paper Mill from the villagers he helps.
March 29, 2017, midnight
S1E20 - Episode 20
Saimdang is becoming a prominent figure in the city for her wisdom, benevolence and artistic skills, but trouble brews at home.
March 30, 2017, midnight
S1E21 - Episode 21
The princess is reported missing. King Jungjong is furious that the crown prince is spending time outside the palace walls with Lord Uiseong.
April 5, 2017, midnight
S1E22 - Episode 22
The crown prince commissions Lord Uiseong to paint King Jungjong's portrait. Lord Uiseong wishes to recruit new painters for the important project.
April 6, 2017, midnight
S1E23 - Episode 23
The Confucian scholars protest against Saimdang, and the king plots to use this to his advantage. Min Chi-hyeong is hell-bent on reclaiming his power.
April 12, 2017, midnight
S1E24 - Episode 24
Lord Uiseong is shocked to learn what King Jungjong ordered Min Chi-hyeong to do. Meanwhile, Hwieumdang has a tearful request for Saimdang.
April 13, 2017, midnight
S1E25 - Episode 25
While visiting a museum to collect her thoughts, Ji-yoon discovers a note card with a curious portrait that's left behind by a mysterious man.
April 19, 2017, midnight
S1E26 - Episode 26
With the help of Rade, Ji-yoon and her friends are devising a plan to secure "Mount Kumgang" again when a surprise visitor drops by their hideout.
April 26, 2017, midnight
S1E27 - Episode 27
Despairing Saimdang asks Ji-yoon what happened to Lord Uiseong. Piecing the clues together, Ji-yoon provides Saimdang with a way to save Lord Uiseong.
April 27, 2017, midnight
S1E28 - Episode 28
Director Sun publicly reveals her intentions regarding "Mount Kumgang." Saimdang spends her time with those who matter to her the most.
May 4, 2017, midnight
Network: SBS
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 1705 min.
Released: Jan. 26, 2017
Last Air Date: May 4, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 15
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