

Inspiring Generation
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.
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Inspiring Generation | 감격시대 | 感激时代 [Trailer]
Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
15-01-20141hYoung Jung Tae struggles to earn money for his sister, Chung Ah, who needs to have a surgery in Japan to live.
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
16-01-20141hJung 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.
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
22-01-20141hGaya 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.
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
23-01-20141hGaya screams to Shinyichi to tell her the secret behind her parents' death, but she must find it out herself.
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
29-01-20141hOk 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...
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
30-01-20141hShortly after Gaya’s visit to Leader Mo Il Hwa of Dandong to declare a war, Jung Tae also arrives in the city.
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
05-02-20141hDobinori 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...
- Ep 8
8.Episode 8
06-02-20141hWhile 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.
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
12-02-20141hIll 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.
- Ep 10
10.Episode 10
13-02-20141hJung 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 Ch...
- Ep 11
11.Episode 11
19-02-20141hAs 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...
- Ep 12
12.Episode 12
20-02-20141hJung 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.
- Ep 13
13.Episode 13
26-02-20141hJung 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...
- Ep 14
14.Episode 14
27-02-20141hJung 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.
- Ep 15
15.Episode 15
05-03-20141hHaving 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.
- Ep 16
16.Episode 16
06-03-20141hClub 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 magnific...
- Ep 17
17.Episode 17
12-03-20141hFireworks 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; som...
- Ep 18
18.Episode 18
13-03-20141hWhile 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...
- Ep 19
19.Episode 19
19-03-20141hJung 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.
- Ep 20
20.Episode 20
20-03-20141hJung Tae and Jae Hwa are to have a match that will decide the owner of Club Shanghai and Bangsamtong.
- Ep 21
21.Episode 21
26-03-20141hJung 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 (...
- Ep 22
22.Episode 22
27-03-20141hJung Tae and Leader Mo carry out the carefully schemed plan to attack Ill Gook Hwae with the help of Hwangbang's army.
- Ep 23
23.Episode 23
02-04-20141hJung 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.
- Ep 24
24.Episode 24
03-04-20141hJung Tae tries to secure the safety zone in Shanghai to protect the people living in Bangsamtong from upcoming China and Japan war.
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