Haechi () is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Jung Il-woo, Go Ara, Kwon Yul, and Park Hoon. Produced by Kim Jong-hak Production, it aired on SBS TV from February 11 to April 30, 2019, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST) for 48 episodes.

Synopsis Set during the Joseon dynasty period, the series follows four people from different walks of life who come together to help Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later King Yeongjo) claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.

Cast Main Jung Il-woo as Yi Geum, Prince Yeoning (later King Yeongjo) An intelligent and zealous prince who is discriminated against for his mother's lowly background. Go Ara as Chun Yeo-ji A female police detective of the Saheonbu. One of the best female investigators, she has a talent for both martial arts and foreign languages. Later, she enters the palace as a court maid for Queen Dowager Inwon. Kwon Yul as Bak Mun-su A passionate man who seeks justice and aims to protect the weak and the poor. He is preparing for the civil service exam to become a public officer. Later, he becomes an investigator of Saheonbu, and a secret investigator for King Yeongjo. Park Hoon as Dal-moon Portraying himself as a beggar, he controls a network of informants and storytellers who collect information from all around Joseon's capital and influence common people's opinion. Lee Geung-young as Min Jin-won, the late Queen Inhyeon's brother, a leader of the Noron political faction and one of the most seasoned politicians in Joseon court. Jung Moon-sung as Yi Tan, Prince Milpung, Crown Prince Sohyeon's direct descendant. He believes that the Joseon throne should be owned by a descendant of Crown Prince Sohyeon. Using all means necessary, he tries to seize the position of Crown Prince and, subsequently, the throne. as Chun Yoon-young / Bok-dan. Dreaming of becoming the Queen of Joseon, she helps Prince Milpung's cause and becomes his partner. Han Sang-jin as Wi Byung-joo. An investigator of Saheonbu. Coming from a family of Namin (Southerners) political faction, he faces difficulties in his career as investigator, until he aligns himself with Noron political faction, and controls Saheonbu on their behalf.

Supporting Han Ji-sang as Do Ji-kwang Park Ji-yeon as Cho Hong as Kyu Hwa-eun as Yi Yun, Crown Prince Hwiso (Later King Gyeongjong) Nam Gi-ae as Queen Inwon as Queen Jeongseong / Lady Seo Jung Sun-won as Joo Young-han Jung In-seo as Go-mi Choi Min-chul as Yoon Hyuk Jeon Bae-soo as Jang Dal Ahn Seung-gyun as Ah Bong Im Ho as Yi Kwang-jwa as Kae Dol Ha Sung-kwang as Ja Dong Seo Eun-yul as Han Joon-jae as Kim Chang-jib Kim Jong-soo as Lee I-myung Noh Young-hak as Yi Hwon, Prince Yeonryeong Lee Jae-woo as New Inspector Lee Pil-mo as Han Jeong Seok as Crown Princess Eo (Later Queen Seonui) Go Joo-won as Yi In-Jwa Lee Do-yeop as Jo Hyeon-myeong

Special appearance

Kim Kap-soo as Yi Sun, King Sukjong

Production First script reading took place in December 2018 at SBS Ilsan Production Studios in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

On March 7, 2019, it was reported that during the filming of the drama, Go Ara ruptured her Anterior talofibular ligament which resulted in her being hospitalised and having to wear a cast.

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Ratings In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date. N/A denotes that the rating is not known.

+Original broadcast dateTitleAverage audience shareTNmSAGB NielsenNationwideNationwideSeoul 1February 11, 2019The Lowly Prince() 5.4% 6.0% 6.9% 2 6.6% 7.1% 7.1% 3February 12, 2019Your Name Is...() 6.0% 6.4% 7.3% 4 6.9% 6.9% 7.5% 5February 18, 2019The Misfortunes of Virtue() 6.0% 5.0% 5.8% 6 6.8% 6.3% 7.0% 7February 19, 2019The Night of Fate() 5.6% 5.1% 5.6% 8 6.5% 5.9% 6.4% 9February 25, 2019Back to the Living() 5.4% 6.0% 10 6.0% 6.1% 6.4% 11February 26, 2019Wavering Alliance() 5.0% 12 6.7% 6.4% 6.8% 13March 4, 2019The Art of Propaganda() 5.5% 14 6.3% 6.4% 7.1% 15March 5, 2019The Beginning of the Counterattack() 6.4% 6.6% 7.3% 16 7.3% 7.9% 8.6% 17March 11, 2019The Strike of Man() 5.7% 6.5% 6.8% 18 6.7% 7.5% 7.8% 19March 12, 2019The Girl with the Black Tattoo() 5.9% 6.1% 6.8% 20 7.1% 7.2% 7.7% 21March 18, 2019The Limp, The Face with Smallpox Scars() 5.8% 5.5% 6.2% 22 6.8% 7.0% 7.6% 23March 19, 2019A Criminal Transaction() 6.0% 5.7% 6.0% 24 7.0% 6.7% 7.3% 25March 25, 2019Temptation() 6.3% 6.5% 6.9% 26 6.5% 6.8% 7.2% 27March 26, 2019Decisive Battle() 6.1% 6.7% 7.1% 28 6.9% 7.4% 8.3% 29April 1, 2019 6.7% 7.2% 7.7% 30 7.6% 8.1% 8.7% 31April 2, 2019The Trace of Evil() 7.1% 7.8% 8.6% 32 7.8% 33April 8, 2019A Sorrowful Duty() 6.4% 7.5% 8.6% 34 7.0% 8.2% 35April 9, 2019The Rights to Become a King() 7.1% 7.4% 7.4% 36 8.2% 8.5% 37April 15, 2019A Black Chaos() 6.1% 6.2% 6.4% 38 6.8% 7.1% 7.4% 39April 16, 2019 6.3% 6.9% 40 7.3% 8.1% 9.0% 41April 22, 2019Rebellion() 6.6% 7.3% 8.1% 42 7.3% 8.0% 8.8% 43April 23, 2019Triumph() 7.2% 7.5% 8.2% 44 7.7% 8.2% 9.0% 45April 29, 2019An Old Hope() 6.6% 6.9% 6.9% 46 6.7% 7.0% 7.1% 47April 30, 2019Haechi: The Legendary Beast That Differentiates Good and Evil() 6.5% 7.1% 7.4% 48 7.3% 7.4% 7.7% Average

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result 2019SBS Drama Awards Producer AwardJung Il-woo Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-Length Drama Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-Length Drama Go Ara Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-Length Drama Kwon Yul Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-Length Drama Bae Jung-hwa Best Supporting Actor Park Hoon Best Character Award, Actor Jung Moon-sung Best Couple Award Jung Il-woo and Go Ara

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