67 minSeason 1 • Episode 16
LatestAlcohol prohibition was implemented by the Chief Royal Secretary to gain power over people and the King. When Young and Ro Seo visit Mangwol Temple again, they find the evidence that Ho Yeon left for them. Meanwhile, Un Sim discovers the truth behind Merchant Sim's birth, and therefore, she wants to get revenge for him.
About human love against the backdrop of the most powerful alcohol prohibition period in the Joseon. The private prosecutor who comes to Seoul to raise the family, a poor man and his wife who start to make drinks to pay off their debts, and the prince who keeps going over the wall to drink; the drama is about three people who can end each other's lives fatefully encountering in front of a secret liquor warehouse.
Acting
Yoo Seung-ho's flustered prosecutor energy is devastatingly charming.
Costume
Hanboks so gorgeous you'll pause to screenshot.
Writing
Balances slapstick hijinks with genuine class critique.
Creator
Kim Ah-rok
Yoo Seung-ho
Nam Young
Lee Hye-ri
Kang Ro-seo
Byeon Woo-seok
Lee Pyo
Kang Mi-na
Han Ae-jin
Jang Kwang
Moon Yeon-jo
Choi Won-young
Lee Shi-heum
Im Won-hee
Woon Shim
Moon You-kang
Shim Heon
Park Ah-in
Lee Dong-hee
Kim Ki-bang
Chun Gae
Chae Seo-an
Yeon Jung-jeon
Jung Sung-il
King Lee-kang
Kim Ji-ahn
Ok Ran
Seo Ye-hwa
Cheon Geum
An Si-ha
Lee Kyung-bin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The drama references actual Joseon prohibition periods, when alcohol was banned during famines—turning moonshiners into folk heroes.
Byeon Woo-seok's prince character was originally written more comedic; his improvised drunk scenes became fan favorites and shaped later episodes.
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