The Merchant: Gaekju 2015_
Original: 장사의 신 - 객주 2015
Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great success and becomes a powerful merchant. Can he help shape the way that industry and business should be done in the emerging modern era? It is based on the novel “Gaekju” by Kim Joo Young.
Network
KBS2
Episodes
41
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Viki
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 has 1 season with 41 episodes spanning 2015-2016.
Year context
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 first aired 11 years ago in 2015.
CAST (13)
Jang Hyuk
Chun Bong-sam
Han Chae-a
Jo So-sa
Kim Min-joung
Mae-wol
Yu Oh-seong
Gil So-gae
Lee Duck-hwa
Shin Seok-ju
Park Eun-hye
Chun So-rye
Kim Kyu-chul
Kim Bo-hyun
Jeong Tae-woo
Sun-dol
Mun Ka-young
Wol-yi
Ryu Dam
Gom-bae
Yang Jung-ah
Bang-geum
Lee Ji-hyun
Gan Nan
Ko Kyu-phil
Bo Bu-Sang
SEASONS (1 season, 41 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
02
Episode 2
03
Episode 3
04
Episode 4
05
Episode 5
06
Episode 6
07
Episode 7
08
Episode 8
09
Episode 9
10
Episode 10
11
Episode 11
12
Episode 12
13
Episode 13
14
Episode 14
15
Episode 15
16
Episode 16
17
Episode 17
18
Episode 18
19
Episode 19
20
Episode 20
21
Episode 21
22
Episode 22
23
Episode 23
24
Episode 24
25
Episode 25
26
Episode 26
27
Episode 27
28
Episode 28
29
Episode 29
30
Episode 30
31
Episode 31
32
Episode 32
33
Episode 33
34
Episode 34
35
Episode 35
36
Episode 36
37
Episode 37
38
Episode 38
39
Episode 39
40
Episode 40
41
Episode 41
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
41
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
KBS2
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
41
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (11 votes)
Popularity
1
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 about?
Many great men come from humble beginnings. During the end of the tumultuous Chosun Dynasty, Chun Bong Sam is a poor peddler who inherits a run-down inn. Through hard work and perseverance against a corrupt bureaucracy, Bong Sam achieves great success and becomes a powerful merchant. Can he help shape the way that industry and business should be done in the emerging modern era?
It is based on the novel “Gaekju” by Kim Joo Young.
Where can I watch The Merchant: Gaekju 2015?
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 is available on Viki. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 have?
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 has 1 season with 41 episodes total.
Who stars in The Merchant: Gaekju 2015?
The cast of The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 includes Jang Hyuk, Han Chae-a, Kim Min-joung, Yu Oh-seong, Lee Duck-hwa.
What is the rating of The Merchant: Gaekju 2015?
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
Is The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 still running?
The Merchant: Gaekju 2015 has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
