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Learning Korean History Through The Character In "Mr.Sunshine"


 ※WARNING: This post contains SPOILERS about "Mr.Sunshine"

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Mr. Sunshine is a Korean drama aired every Saturday and Sunday on tvN started on July 7, 2018, and ended on September 30, 2018. It is written by a famous writer named Kim-Eun Sook. Unlike the drama "The Red Sleeve" mentioned earlier, "Mr. Sunshine" is a drama that borrows a historical background, not a drama about a specific historical event. This drama is set in Hanseong in the early 1900s and focuses on activists fighting for Korea's independence.


History related to the character

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In the drama, Eugene Choi was born as a child of slaves in Joseon, and when his parents died due to his owner, he was also on the verge of dying. During the Korean Expedition, he got on an American warship to save his life. After he arrived in the United States, he worked as a soldier. A few years later, he returned to Joseon as a U.S. soldier.

Shinmiyangyo(Korean Expedition) is a battle between Joseon and the United States on June 1, 1871. Citing the responsibility of the General Sherman incident and the reason for trade negotiations, the U.S. military has traced back to Ganghwa Strait, which was the main waterway of Joseon. In addition, the war broke out by ignoring Joseon's rejection and attempting to invade by force. As a result of the three-day battle, Gwangseongbo was captured, and many soldiers, including Eo Jae-Yeon, died. The U.S. Navy was stationed for 20 days demanding trade but withdrew without any negotiations due to Joseon's policy of closing the country. After Sinmiyangyo, Joseon established a monument and strengthened its policy of closing the country.



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