TV series
The Tale of the Bookworm
During the Joseon Dynasty, a revolutionary book written by Heo Gyun goes missing. A scholar that's mad about books goes on the hunt for it commissioned by a high ranking government official. But as he goes on his search he discovers secrets that leave him having to choose between following his passion for reading or saving life. What will he choose in the end?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Tale of the Bookworm premiered October 13, 2014. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
During the Joseon Dynasty, a revolutionary book written by Heo Gyun goes missing. A scholar that's mad about books goes on the hunt for it commissioned by a high ranking government official. But as he goes on his search he discovers secrets that leave him having to choose between following his passion for reading or saving life. What will he choose in the end?
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Cast
Choi Dae-chulLee Do Sa
Lim HoKwang Hae
Lee Dae-yeonLee Yi Chum
Jeong Eun-wooChung Joon
Ahn Nae-sangHeo Kyoon
Min Ji-aKye Wol
Han Joo-wanSu HanCredits
- Created by
- Hong Seok-ku
- Written by
- Lee Min Young
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 7
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 간서치열전
Networks & production
NAVER TVSouth Korea