Drama yi sun shin is not a biography of admiral yi sun shin, nor does it inetnd to reconstruct a part of the joseon dynasty that existed in the 16th century. Taking centrestage is admiral yi sun shin, played by veteran actor choi minsik, who leads the charge in the battle of myeongnyang, where his tiny fleet of. Yi sunshin, korean admiral and national hero whose naval victories were instrumental in repelling japanese invasions of korea in the 1590s. Its relatively difficult to follow the first half of this movie if you dont know something about him. Watch the immortal lee soonshin english sub viewasian. Turtle ships participated in the war against japanese naval forces supporting toyotomi hideyoshi s attempts to conquer korea from 1592 to 1598. Aug 14, 2016 admiral yi, sun shin, i did this painting about a year ago just for fun, and then this week the live action movie about him was released in south korea.
The admiral concerns yi sunshin choi minsik, the disgraced commander of the joseon dynasty navy who was imprisoned and tortured for. The film mainly follows the famous 1597 battle of myeongryang. Immortal admiral yi sun shin 2004 episodes mydramalist. Admiral yi sun shin, who led the joseon navy to a myth of invincibility during the hideyoshi invasion, was a true soldier and leader who struggled to protect people. In a desperate, defiant last stand, koreas most celebrated historical hero, admiral yi sunshin, portrayed by choi minsik bessons lucy, park chanwooks oldboy, tries to save his homeland with only a dozen ships. After passing the government examinations to become a military officer in 1576, yi served at various army and navy posts. When the actual facts are uncovered and the king of joseon is also in strong need of the extraordinary skills of the admiral against the attacking japanese he is reinstated in his old position within the marine force. Roaring currents, the south korean action drama about legendary admiral yi sun shin and his epic 1597 battle against the. See all 1 statue of admiral yi sunsin tours on tripadvisor.
Yi sun shin, korean admiral and national hero whose naval victories were instrumental in repelling japanese invasions of korea in the 1590s. Yi used ironclad war ships more than 260 years before the battle of hampton roads in the us civil war the monitor vs. The remnants of the japanese invasion force are desperate to go home, but are also driven by personal motivation to beat their greatest adversary, admiral yi sun sin, once and for all. Yi used ironclad war ships more than 260 years before the battle of hampton. The news that soon shin locked up the emissary and went off to fight a battle stuns the royal court. Admiral yi, sunshin, i did this painting about a year ago. The well presented summary which accompanies it gives a brief account of the role of the turtle boat, and that of its commander admiral yi sun shin, during the koreanjapanese wars of 1592 to 1599. The battle of myeongnyang is portrayed in episodes 95 and 96 of the tv drama series immortal admiral yi sun sin, and in the 2014 film the admiral. Yis life has been depicted in two motion pictures, both entitled seongung yi sunsin or seongwoong lee sunshin the saintly hero yi sunsin. Recommend reading about yi sun shin before watching this movie. The battle involved admiral yi sunshin, who had only 12 ships under his command. Statue of admiral yi sunsin seoul 2020 all you need to. With just 12 battleships and an army of doubtful soldiers at his command, the admiral faces an overwhelming opposing japanese fleet of 330 ships. Led by admiral yi sun shin, the tiny joseon fleet with only vessels repels 333 japanese ships, regaining control of the sea.
Synopsis the film mainly follows the famous 1597 battle of myeongryang during the japanese invasion of korea 15921598, where the iconic joseon admiral yi sunsin managed to destroy a total of 31 of 3 japanese warships with only ships remaining in his command. He is massively outnumbered and defeat is all but certain. Roaring currents is a thrilling movie from south korea that tells the courageous story of admiral yi sunshin of korea and the historic naval battle of myeongnyang in 1597. Roaring currents official us release trailer 2014 choi minsik war drama hd the film mainly follows the famous 1597 battle of myeongryang during the japanese invasion of korea. Yi sunsins father yi jeong, was likewise disillusioned with politics and did not enter government service as expected of a yangban noble family. His turtle ships were equipped with at least five different types of cannons. If one wants to get more indepth information about the admiral yi sun shin, if it is possible locate a copy of a novel called the song of the sword, which was a best seller in korea back in 2003 and recalls the life of the admiral, after his arrest and his release. Admiral yi sun shin is the most respected admiral known for his bravery and courage that freed joseon dynasty from japanese rule. With myungmin kim, jaesung choi, jaeryong lee, so yi kim. The korean turtle boat is a prominent exhibit in our museum and draws much comment. The admiral concerns yi sun shin choi minsik, the disgraced commander of the joseon dynasty navy who was imprisoned and tortured for failing to neutralize a japanese doubleagent in his ranks. The poster shows admiral yi sunshin choi minsik standing in the middle of the battlefield in 1597. The renmants of the japanese invasion force are desperate.
The admiral, a south korean film with choi minsik the new. Immortal admiral yi sun shin gains popularity in the u. Aug 03, 2014 roaring currents is the big screen treatment of admiral yi sun shin and the battle of myeongnyang, when he commanded a small fleet of ships to victory against the imperial japanese navys 333. The battle of okpo was the first victory of the korean navy and korean army since the outbreak of the imjin war okpopawaebyeongjang, may 10, 1592. Korean admiral, military hero, and creator of the kobukson, or turtle ship. The film around the titular battle of myeongnyang circa 1597, regarded as one of legendary joseon admiral yi sunsins most remarkable naval victories. Korean admiral yi sunshin is credited with designing the ship. An ingenious and remarkable 17th century naval warrior who saved korea from japanese invasions, yi sun shin is still revered and respected by koreans today as their nations hero.
There is a replica of a turtle ship you can walk into plus a multi screen movie of how admiral yi sunshin led his men into victory during a few of the battles. Roaring currents is a thrilling movie from south korea that tells the courageous story of admiral yi sun shin of korea and the historic naval battle of myeongnyang in 1597. Yi sun shin was born in 1545 in seoul to a poor yangban ruling class family. The scenes of the memorable triumph boosted the viewers rating of immortal admiral yi sun shin, a historical drama aired on kbs1 tv every weekend, which has continued to rise over 10 straight weeks since june 11. In 1597, the japanese navy under admiral todo takes advantage of an unsuspecting joseon state and reinvades, decimating the joseon fleet in doing so. Yi sun shin, as a soldier who struggled to protect grassroots people, is what drama yi sun shin has planned to depict. Roaring currents official trailer 1 2014 korean historical war movie hd. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. It aired on kbs1 from september 4, 2004 to august 28, 2005 on saturdays and sundays at 21. May 20, 2015 the admiral roaring currents excellent korean movie based on the legendary korean navy admiral yisun shin. The story of korean historys most astonishing military victory by its greatly revered strategist, admiral yi sunsin. Jul 02, 2014 roaring currents is an action war movie based on the japanese invasion in 1597 during which admiral yis 12 war vessels defeated the japanese fleet of 330 at the battle of myeongryang.
The story of korean historys most astonishing military victory by its greatly revered strategist, admiral yi sunshin, who lures over 300 japanese. Through many of his battles, his most astonishing victory is the battle of myeongnyang. The film mainly follows the famous 1597 battle of myeongryang during the japanese invasion of korea 15921598, where the iconic joseon admiral yi sunsin managed to destroy a total of 31 of 3 japanese warships with only ships remaining in his command. There is a replica of a turtle ship you can walk into plus a multi screen movie of how admiral yi sun shin led his men into victory during a few of the battles. The admiral roaring currents, sometimes referred to as either the admiral or roaring currents its uk dvd release title is a film focusing on the exploits of famed navel expert admiral yi sun sin in the battle of myeongnyang around 1597. Indeed, attitudes toward the great naval commander verge on worshipful in south korea, and yi appears in several television dramas, including the eponymous immortal admiral yi sun shin from 200405. Two free museums in seouls gwanghwamun square bobo and chichi. Immortal admiral yi sunsin tv series 20042005 the movie. Through many of his battles, his most astonishing victory is. Aug 14, 2014 choi minsik the actor best known for oldboy, the 2003 cannes winner remade last year by spike lee assumes the role of legendary korean adm. Roaring currents english sub viewasian, in the year 1597, when the joseon dynasty faces imminent ruin by the japanese, disgraced admiral yi sun shin is summoned as a last resort to lead the kingdoms remaining 12 ships and an army of doubtful soldiers against the emperors 330 strong fleets.
Apr 02, 2020 british horatio nelson vs korean yi sun sin, who was the greater admiral. Admiral yi sunsin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation. Movie depicts the battle of myeongryang which took place october 26, 1597. The admiral roaring currents excellent korean movie based. In the year 1597, when the joseon dynasty faces imminent ruin by the japanese, disgraced admiral yi sun shin is summoned as a last resort to lead the kingdoms remaining 12 ships and an army of doubtful soldiers against the emperors 330 strong fleets. Based on the historical battle of myeongnyang, it stars an ensemble cast led by choi minsik as the korean naval commander yi sunsin. In the battle of myeongnyang, on october 26, 1597, the korean joseon kingdoms navy, led by admiral yi sun. Yi sun shin a global hero who brought about a miraculous victory yi sun shin is the hero of the battle of hansando island, one of the 4 greatest naval battles in history. Admiral yi sunsin prepared for the invasion of japanese. Greatest admirals in history top ten list thetoptens. Yi sun shin was born on the eigth day of the third moon at one oclock in the morning in konchondong inhyondong, seoul.
Aug 14, 2016 admiral yi, sunshin, i did this painting about a year ago just for fun, and then this week the live action movie about him was released in south korea. Choi minsik the actor best known for oldboy, the 2003 cannes winner remade last year by spike lee assumes the role of legendary korean adm. Posted on may 8, 20 by slee39 admiral yi was known by the international community for his outstanding, notable achievements as a military genius of his time. In our opinion, this museum is a lot more interactive and fun. Due to the poverty of his family, he moved to and grew up in his mothers hometown, asan, in the chungcheongnamdo province. On the eve of the nations defeat, admiral yi sun shin is reappointed as the chief of naval operations and assembles a group of soldiers to defend the nation in the battle of myeongnyang. General wakizaka yasuharu as jinwoong jo myunggon kim. Indeed, attitudes toward the great naval commander verge on worshipful in south korea, and yi appears in several television dramas, including the eponymous immortal admiral yi sunshin. The film was released theatrically in south korea on july 30, 2014. Admiral yi sun shin of joseon korea is revered today in both north korea and south korea. Historical drama centered on the famous korean admiral yi soon shin 15451598, who saved korea and china from conquest by japan in a string of brilliant naval victories. This was the alltime highest opening day box office in south korea, for both a foreign and domestic film, breaking the previous record set by kundo. Heroism, loyalty and sacrifice are the sails that propel the admiral. Admiral yi sun shin choi minsik has been put in jail and tortured because of wrong accusations by a japanese spy.
Despite losing his position for enraging the king, admiral yi is reinstated and after a. Mar 17, 2018 admiral yi sun shin of joseon korea is revered today in both north korea and south korea. Strong effects play second fiddle to patriotism in. The first is a 1962 blackandwhite movie, and the second, based upon his war diaries, was made in color in 1971. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. We recommend booking statue of admiral yi sunsin tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Watch full episode of the immortal yi soon shin korean. It will give a quick glimpse into the man and back drops of this conflict. Admiral yi faces a dilemma because he has only 12 ships left to face the approaching enemy fleet of 330 ships. In the battle of myeongnyang, on october 26, 1597, the korean joseon kingdoms navy, led by admiral yi sun sin, fought the. Even today, novels, movies, television dramas, and plays continue to be inspired by the life of yi sun shin. As a navy commander, he stood up against many japanese admirals, never giving up on a fight. Yi sun shin yi soon shin, famed naval admiral in the imjin war in the joseon dynasty, a part of korean military history. Watch full episode of roaring currents the admiral.
Roaring currents official trailer 1 2014 korean historical war movie hd the film mainly follows the famous 1597 battle of myeongryang during the japanese invasion of korea. The trilogy this is a limited series based on the true story of admiral yi soon shin, a korean naval commander who saved his people from japanese invasion forces during the imjin war 15921598. Immortal admiral yi sunshin korean drama the korean movie. Despite being an excellent soldier, he did not draw attention to his military prowess. Upon becoming a military officer at the relatively late age of 32. Must watch for the realistic navy battles and excellent story overall. Roaring currents memorializes the 1597 battle of myeongnyang, in which the military leader of the title, yi sunshin choi minsik. Admiral yi sunsin, also transliterated yi sunsin, was born in geoncheondong, seoul, on march 8, 1545. Yis life has been depicted in two motion pictures, both entitled seongung yi sunsin the saintly hero yi sunsin.
The immortal yi sun sin is a south korean television series based on the life of yi sun sin, starring kim myungmin in the title role. This drama will merely look into many human beings, incliuding yi sun. Admiral yi sunshin choi minsik has been put in jail and tortured because of wrong accusations by a japanese spy. It is late 1598, shortly before the battle of noryang, the final confrontation of the imjin war. Admiral yi sunsin, defender of the korean people open. Watch the immortal yi soon shin season 1, episode 104 episode 104. The final scene of the south korean science fiction film heavens soldiers takes place at. Two free museums in seouls gwanghwamun square bobo and. However, popular belief that yi sunsin had difficult childhood because of his familys connection with jo as depicted in kbs tv series immortal admiral yi sunsin is not true. The first half of this movie is basically the build up before the grand battle. The renmants of the japanese invasion force are desperate to go home, but are also driven by personal motivation to beat their greatest adversary, admiral yi sun shin, once and for all.
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