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The Boss: Story, Cast and Where to Watch

The Boss (1999): what the K-drama is about, the cast and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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The Boss (1999) is a drama, crime, history K-drama from MBC. On TVMaze it holds a community rating of not yet rated.

What is The Boss about?

From the colonial period to the Park Chung Hee military regime this drama covers many crucial events of Korean history from the view of a gang of beggars. The story is about real-life figure Kim Ch'un Sam, a South Korean politician and army veteran who was given the nickname king of beggars as he was a beggar and gangster when he was young. Kim Doo Han, another politician who was a gangster, also appears as a character. Some facts might have been exaggerated and changed so it is not a truly accurate documentary of historic events. In the drama, Kim Ch'un Sam joins a group of beggars as a kid and later becomes the leader of his own street gang in Seoul. He tries to protect his gang from the a

Cast

  • Cha In Pyo
  • Song Yoon Ah
  • Kim Nam Joo
  • Lee Hoon

Where to watch The Boss

Streaming and broadcast availability varies by region and changes over time; The Boss originally aired on MBC. Check your local listings and the major streaming platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Boss about?

From the colonial period to the Park Chung Hee military regime this drama covers many crucial events of Korean history from the view of a gang of beggars. The story is about real-life figure Kim Ch'un Sam, a South Korean politician and army veteran w

Who stars in The Boss?

The cast includes Cha In Pyo, Song Yoon Ah, Kim Nam Joo, Lee Hoon.

Is The Boss worth watching?

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