Mr. Sunshine (2018)
- Korean title
- 미스터 션샤인
- Director
- Lee Eung-bok
- Genre
- Drama
- Rating
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Drama Vibe Scale
- Romance Level
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- Comedy Factor
- Tearjerker
One-Line Verdict
“A story of the anti-Japanese struggle—at once spirited and poignant, exhilarating and profound—featuring nameless heroes advancing toward a solemn mission.”
Overview
During the 1871 *Shinmiyangyo* (the United States expedition to Korea), he finds himself a fugitive following an unforeseen tragedy. With the help of an American missionary, he manages to board a U.S. naval vessel and eventually arrives in America.
In this unfamiliar land, he endures both racial discrimination and poverty. Driven by a desire to rise above his station, he enlists in the U.S. military and eventually becomes an officer in the United States Marine Corps—Eugene Choi.
As an adult, Eugene returns to Joseon on a mission for the American legation. Yet, to him, Joseon is not a cherished homeland; it is the country that caused the deaths of his parents and cast him aside.
It is in this very land that he crosses paths with a woman…
- First aired
- 2018
- Episode length
- ~75 min
- Age rating
- 15
- Country
- South Korea
- Availability last checked
- 27.09.2026
Cast & Episodes
Main Characters
- Lee Byung-hun as Choi Yu-jin / Eugene Choi
- Kim Tae-ri as Go Ae-shin
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Gu Dong-mae / Ishida Sho
- Kim Min-jung as Kudo Hina / Lee Yang-hwa
- Byun Yo-han as Kim Hee-sung
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- How many episodes are there?
- It has 24 episodes.
- Are English subtitles available?
- English subtitles are available on supported streaming services, depending on region.
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