The Tale of the Bookworm(2014)

The Tale of the Bookworm is a historical drama set during the Joseon Dynasty, following a book-obsessed scholar hired by a powerful government official to track down a revolutionary manuscript written by Heo Gyun. As the scholar pursues his quarry, he uncovers dangerous secrets that force him to confront an impossible choice: continue his quest for the forbidden text or protect the lives now at stake. The series weaves together the scholar's passion for literature with mounting political intrigue, exploring how knowledge and power collide in a rigidly hierarchical society. Caught between his intellectual hunger and moral conscience, the protagonist must decide what truly matters when his obsession threatens those around him.