Inspiring Generation

4.3
20141h

Based in the 1930's of Shanghai, China, this drama is a story about love, friendship, patriotism and desire. Shin Jung Tae (Kim Hyun Joong) is an outrageous and clumsy man, but has an unconditional love for his country and family. He was known as the best fighter in the alleys of Shanghai.

Trailers & Videos

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Inspiring Generation | 감격시대 | 感激时代 [Trailer]

Seasons

24 Episodes • Premiered 2014

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1. Episode 1

Young Jung Tae struggles to earn money for his sister, Chung Ah, who needs to have a surgery in Japan to live.

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2. Episode 2

Jung Tae fights Dobinori to get their money back. Although Dobinori cannot return his money, they recognize his potential as a fighter and ask him to join them instead.

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3. Episode 3

Gaya kisses Jung Tae and it breaks Ok Ryeon’s heart. While Ok Ryeon tries to win him back, the spark between Jung Tae and Gaya grows stronger.

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4. Episode 4

Gaya screams to Shinyichi to tell her the secret behind her parents' death, but she must find it out herself.

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5. Episode 5

Ok Ryeon treats Jung Tae’s wounds, pleading him to stop chasing bad guys. She offers him delicious dishes and tries to cheer him up, yet Jung Tae doesn’t seem to get excited by any of her efforts.

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6. Episode 6

Shortly after Gaya’s visit to Leader Mo Il Hwa of Dandong to declare a war, Jung Tae also arrives in the city.

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7. Episode 7

Dobinori Gang tries to find out who tried to kill Jung Tae. Reluctant to make a trouble for the gang, Jung Tae finds Shin I Chi by himself, who was the loyal guardian who must kill him to protect his princess.

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8. Episode 8

While both Dobinorie and Jung Tae refuse to submit to Il Guk Hwae, Dobinorie’s boss takes Jung Tae to Po Soo who can teach him fight against a swordsman.

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9. Episode 9

Ill Gook Hwae overtakes Dandong and Shineuijoo, and Leader Mo flees with Jung Tae to Daeryeon, where Jung Tae lives as a fighter on gambling arena.

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10. Episode 10

Jung Tae visits the spectacular but dangerous city, Shanghai, to visit his father’s shrine, where Hwangbang’s leader in Shanghai, Seol Doo Sung, shows him his father, Shin Young Chool’s great achievements in Bangsamtong.

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11. Episode 11

As Jung Tae refuses to pay respects for his father, Shin Young Chool, Shanghai's Leader Seol Doo Sung convinces him to hold his funeral and succeed the position of Club Shanghai's leader.

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12. Episode 12

Jung Tae decides to stay in Shanghai and take revenge for the murder of his father, when Jung Jae Hwa successfully defends his position as the owner of Club Shanghai.

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13. Episode 13

Jung Tae is severely injured from fighting the unidentifiable samurai, yet Ok Ryeon, still resentful about his absence during the flee from Shineuiju, refuses to help his treatment.

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14. Episode 14

Jung Tae is arrested and sent to an interrogation prison, when he fights the police force to protect Ok Ryeon and Joseon refugees from the unfair enforcement of inspection.

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15. Episode 15

Having witnessed the unique fighting technique of Wang Baek San, which is most likely to have murdered his father, Jung Tae determines to become stronger and outgrow Hwangbang.

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16. Episode 16

Club Shanghai prepares its grand opening. While all of Shanghai’s public figures are invited and the top celebrities performing, the opening night of Club Shanghai will be magnificent and glamorous.

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17. Episode 17

Fireworks in the dark sky of Shanghai declare the opening of Club Shanghai's night. As fabulous as it might seem, this party comes with sacrifice of those who risk their lives; some to protect and others to survive.

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18. Episode 18

While Ok Ryeon is held captive with a false title of murder suspect, Jung Tae requests Aoki for a duel to demand Ok Ryeon's release, which displays a fierce match between a trained hawk and a wild hawk.

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19. Episode 19

Jung Tae tries to convince Jung Jae Hwa to strike Hwangbang. Knowing how strong Hwangbang is, Jae Hwa responses that their outbreak will only put the whole Bangsamtong in danger.

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20. Episode 20

Jung Tae and Jae Hwa are to have a match that will decide the owner of Club Shanghai and Bangsamtong.

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21. Episode 21

Jung Tae plans to attack Hwangbang and Ill Gook Hwae at the same time, believing that it is the only way to achieve true independence. angsamtong is the last resort of the Joseon (Korean) refugees who fled from Japanese occupation in Korea.

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22. Episode 22

Jung Tae and Leader Mo carry out the carefully schemed plan to attack Ill Gook Hwae with the help of Hwangbang's army.

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23. Episode 23

Jung Tae and Ok Ryeon's wedding is held while Leader Seol of Hwangbang, the elders of Seven Members and many powerful figures of Shanghai are invited to celebrate.

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24. Episode 24

Jung Tae tries to secure the safety zone in Shanghai to protect the people living in Bangsamtong from upcoming China and Japan war.

Cast

Photo of Kim Hyun-joong

Kim Hyun-joong

Shin Jung-tae

Photo of Im Soo-hyang

Im Soo-hyang

Teguchi Gaya

Photo of Jin Se-yeon

Jin Se-yeon

Kim Ok-ryun

Photo of Kim Seung-o

Kim Seung-o

Jung Jae-hwa

Photo of Kim Jae-uck

Kim Jae-uck

Kim Soo-ok

Photo of Yoon Hyun-min

Yoon Hyun-min

Toyama Aoki

Photo of Choi Il-hwa

Choi Il-hwa

Seol Doo-sung

Photo of Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

Choi Soo-ri

Photo of Jung Ho-bin

Jung Ho-bin

Wang Baek-san

Photo of Shin Seung-hwan

Shin Seung-hwan

Jjang-ddol

Photo of Yang Ik-june

Yang Ik-june

Hwang Bong-shik

Photo of Jo Dal-hwan

Jo Dal-hwan

Poong-cha

Photo of Shin Eun-jung

Shin Eun-jung

Kim Sung-deok

Photo of Song Jae-rim

Song Jae-rim

Mo Il-hwa

Photo of Lee Cho-hee

Lee Cho-hee

Mal-sook

Photo of Bae Noo-ri

Bae Noo-ri

Yang-Yang

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Reviews

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ParkMin

2/10

Literal kids playing mafia. Anyway, the drama was full of cardboard characters and you may expect an amateur level of performance, editing and writing to match it. The plot felt convoluted and disjointed, struggling to maintain a coherent narrative throughout the show. Characters lacked depth and development, making it challenging to emotionally invest in their arcs or connect with their journeys. Their personal relationships didn't intertwine well with the story either. I was looking forward to see Uhm Tae Goo but the drama wasn't worth it. I find this period and setting of Japan/Korea to be the worst to watch through any media. They "almost" don't know how to go on about it. I could count a few rare exceptions on one hand.

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