

In the late Joseon Dynasty, Bongyi Kim Seon-dal is the best conman who sells water from the Taedong River.
Acting
Yoo Seung-ho's smirking charm carries every scheme with effortless swagger.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that makes 18th-century Korean politics feel surprisingly modern.
Costume
Gaudy merchant silks vs. rigid yangban robes — class as visual language.

Director
Park Dae-min
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kim Seon-dal is a real Korean folk hero, the Robin Hood of swindlers whose tales have been retold for centuries.
Xiumin's casting as Gyun brought EXO fans to historical Korean cinema — a deliberate bridge between K-pop and sageuk.
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