Deep Rooted Tree TV Series  (2011)
谎府表篮 唱公

Also Known As: Deep-Rooted Tree, Tree With Deep Roots
Starring: Han Seok-Gyu, Jang Hyuk(a), Shin Se-Kyung
Director:Jang Tae-Yu(b), Shin Gyeong-Su
Genre:TV, Traditional, Drama, Suspense, Action, Thriller
Distribution:SBS
Language:Korean
Country:South Korea

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About Deep Rooted Tree TV Series
Broadcast: October 5, 2011 ~ December 22, 2011
Episodes: 24

Based on Lee Jeong-myeong’s novel “Deep-rooted Tree”. Work that highlights the serial killings during the 7 days before the announcement of the Korean script.

A series of murder occurred during the reign of King Sejong. As Kang Chae Yoon who is investigating these cases gets closer to the root of the truth, he finds himself embroiled in a massive conspiracy behind the serial killings which involves a group of genius who are willing to risked their lives towards their cause/goals and secret powers who will interfere with the course of his investigations.

TREE WITH DEEP ROOTS is a thrilling historical Korean TV Drama series about the power of the pen and the sword. Movie star Han Suk-Gyu plays Korea's greatest king, while superstar Jang Hyuk provides the action and romance as the swordsman seeking revenge and redemption amid a massive conspiracy in the court.

For years, King Lee Do (Han Suk-Gyu) has been working covertly on the creation of a Korean alphabet that would make literacy possible for commoners. As the alphabet nears completion, the scholars involved in the project begin to die one by one. Assigned to investigate the mystery, palace guard Chae-yoon (Jang Hyuk) links the serial killings to a secret society plotting to overthrow the throne. However, unbeknownst to all, Chae-yoon also has a secret motive of his own...
Lee Do is the King of Joseon Dynasty, but, actually, his father Taejong wields absolute power and controls the country. Taejong has killed indescriminately, including family members and comrades, to attain his power. Even his son, the King of Joseon, lives in fear of his father.

Now Taejong targets Sim-On, the king's father-in-law and the prime minister of Joseon. King Lee Do's wife Queen Sohun cries over the fate of her father, but King Lee Do warns his wife to not do anything or more people will be killed. Nevertheless, Lee Do hands over a secret letter instructing Sim-On to hide in the country of Myung until he is able to take care of everything. The letter is given to a child court lady and she is ordered to deliver the letter to Simon's servant before Sim-On's imminent arrest. But, the child court lady is on the side of Taejon and the letter's content is changed.

Ddol-Bok and his father are servants for Sim On's family. Ddol-Bok's father is mentally slow and teased by others. Ddol-Bok is a child who harbors violent intent and takes revenge on those that teases his father. He likes So-Yi who is also a child servant. One day, the royal forces arrive at Sim On's home. Ddol-Bok, his father and So-Yi are able to run away, while Sim On's family and his servants are arrested. Sim On himself is not at home. In front of Sim On's home, they meet the child court lady. The child court lady gives them the secret letter. Ddol-Bok asks So-Yi if the letter is to save people's lives and So-Yi responds yes. But, So-Yi only pretended to read the letter as she is unable to read. Ddol-Bok's father goes and meets Sim On and his party as they return from Myung. When Ddol-Bok hands the letter over, the royal forces arrive and arrests all of them. While they are being taken to prison the royal forces also arrest young Ddol-Bok and So-Yi. Sim On and Ddol-Bok's father are killed in prison. Shortly afterwards, Sim On's family and servants are enraged and escape from prison. But, they are killed by the royal forces.

At this time, Queen Sohun goes to prison to see her mother. While the prisoners make their escape, Queen Sohun saves child So-Yi. Meanwhle, King Lee Do goes to prison and witnesses the killing of many people. He sees Ddol-Bok running away. The boy reminds him of someone from his own childhood. King Lee Do orders his guard to save Ddol-Bok. The guard saves Ddol-Bok and places him in a barn. Taejong then arrives with soldiers in front of King Lee Do and his guard. Taejong orders his soldiers to kill Ddol-Bok, but King Lee Do stands up to his father to save Ddol-Bok's life. Taejong asks his son what kind of Joseon are you going to rule over? King Lee Do can't give a response. Finally, Taejong draws his sword upon King Lee Do's neck and threatens to kill his own son. In response, King Lee Do orders his guard to kill Taejong if he is killed.