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The Return of Iljimae

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The Return of Iljimae is a 2009 South Korean historical action television series, starring Jung Il-woo in the title role of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo, Kim Min-jong and Jung Hye-young. It aired on MBC from January 21 to April 9, 2009 on…

DirectorHwang In-roe

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 21, 2009 10.0
E2
Episode 2
Jan 22, 2009
E3
Episode 3
Jan 28, 2009
E4
Episode 4
Jan 29, 2009
E5
Episode 5
Feb 4, 2009
E6
Episode 6
Feb 5, 2009
E7
Episode 7
Feb 11, 2009
E8
Episode 8
Feb 12, 2009
E9
Episode 9
Feb 18, 2009
E10
Episode 10
Feb 19, 2009
E11
Episode 11
Feb 25, 2009
E12
Episode 12
Feb 26, 2009
E13
Episode 13
Mar 4, 2009
E14
Episode 14
Mar 5, 2009
E15
Episode 15
Mar 11, 2009
E16
Episode 16
Mar 12, 2009
E17
Episode 17
Mar 18, 2009
E18
Episode 18
Mar 19, 2009
E19
Episode 19
Mar 25, 2009
E20
Episode 20
Mar 26, 2009
E21
Episode 21
Apr 1, 2009 7.0
E22
Episode 22
Apr 2, 2009
E23
Episode 23
Apr 8, 2009
E24
Episode 24
Apr 9, 2009

Cast · Directed by Hwang In-roe

JIJung Il-woo
Jung Il-woo
Iljimae
YJYoon Jin-seo
Yoon Jin-seo
Dal-yi / Wol-hee
KMKim Min-jong
Kim Min-jong
Koo Ja-myung
JHJeong Hye-young
Jeong Hye-young
Baek-mae
CHCheon Ho-jin
Cheon Ho-jin
Hong Taiji
LHLee Hyun-woo
Lee Hyun-woo
Cha Dol-yi
OYOh Young-soo
Oh Young-soo
Yeol-gong
KDKim Dong-seok
Kim Dong-seok
LYLee Yoon-jeong
Lee Yoon-jeong
[Han family's daughter]

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More from Hwang In-roe · Director

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The Return of Iljimae — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Return of Iljimae?

The Return of Iljimae is streaming on Rakuten Viki in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Return of Iljimae on Netflix?

No, The Return of Iljimae is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is The Return of Iljimae on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Return of Iljimae isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

Where can I watch The Return of Iljimae for free?

The Return of Iljimae is available on Rakuten Viki in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Return of Iljimae?

The Return of Iljimae has 1 season in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of The Return of Iljimae out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 1 season of The Return of Iljimae are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Return of Iljimae?

No — The Return of Iljimae ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Return of Iljimae based on a comic?

Yes — The Return of Iljimae is based on a comic.