“I am Kim Du-han.”
About
Rustic Period covers the turbulent life of Kim Du-han, the son of General Kim Jwa-jin. Part 1: Japanese Colonial Period (Young Kim Du-han Era) • Kim Du-han: The King of Jongno's fists and son of General Kim Jwa-jin, Commander-in-Chief of the Independence Army. He protects Joseon merchants against Japanese forces. • Ssang-kal: The boss of the Jongno Night Market who introduces Kim Du-han to the underworld. Charmed by Kim's confidence, he marks him as his successor. • Gu-majeok: Real name Ko Hee-kyung. The top fighter of the era who leaves Jongno after losing a legendary duel against Kim Du-han at Jangchungdan Park. • Inspector Miwa: Modeled after the real-life figure Miwa Wasaburo. The main villain of Part 1 who relentlessly harasses Kim Du-han and his associates. Part 2: Post-Liberation and Establishment of the Republic of Korea (Mature Kim Du-han Era) • Kim Du-han: A middle-aged Kim Du-han who dives into right-wing political activism after liberation. He becomes a member of the National Assembly and causes major incidents such as the 'National Assembly Filth Throwing Incident.' • Jeong Jin-yeong: Kim Du-han's childhood friend. After liberation, he chooses the communist path, leading to a tragic confrontation with Kim as a key figure of the left wing. • Lee Jeong-jae: Leader of the Dongdaemun Gang and a political thug protected by the Liberal Party regime. He is a powerful rival who stands in opposition to Kim Du-han in the latter half of Part 2. • Lee Ki-poong: The second-in-command of the Liberal Party and a power player in the Syngman Rhee administration. He heightens the tension of the drama by utilizing fist gangs for political purposes.
Characters
• The son of General Kim Jwa-jin and the King of Jongno's fists. He assists the independence movement during the colonial period and becomes embroiled in political turmoil after liberation.
• A judo master belonging to the White Shirts Society who assists Kim Du-han's right-wing activities.
• Real Name: Ko Hee-kyung • The undisputed leader of the Joseon underworld before Kim Du-han.
• A powerful fighter who studied in Tokyo and dominated the early underworld alongside Gu-majeok.
• The leader of a Japanese Yakuza organization who competes with Kim Du-han for control over Jongno.
• The boss of the Jongno Night Market. • He recognizes Kim Du-han's potential and hands over control of Jongno to him.
• Kim Du-han's childhood friend who eventually clashes with him due to ideological conflicts (Socialism vs. Nationalism) after liberation.
• A detective at the Jongno Police Station and a henchman for the Japanese Empire who relentlessly pursues Kim Du-han.
• Real Name: Lee Seong-sun • A wandering knight-errant with the greatest skills of the era who becomes sworn brothers with Kim Du-han.
• The strategist of the Umigwan Gang and Kim Du-han's right-hand man, known for his cool-headed judgment.
Intro
The masters of the Jongno fists are not the Japanese Yakuza,
but the Joseon people of this land.
I have come here today to teach you that fact clearly.
I am the son of General Kim Jwa-jin, Kim Du-han!
Release Date 2026.09.08 / Last Updated 2026.09.08
