Tree with Deep Roots
Created by Kim Young-hyun, Jang Tae-yoo, Sang-yeon Park
Deep Rooted Tree is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung and Han Suk-kyu. Based on the novel of the same title by Lee Jeong-myeong, it aired on SBS from October 5 to December 22, 2011 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes. Taking its name from the poem Yongbieocheonga that says that trees with deep roots do not sway, the series tells the story of a royal guard investigating a case involving the serial murders of Jiphyeonjeon scholars in Gyeongbok Palace while King Sejong comes to create the Korean written language.
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Top cast
Han Suk-kyu
King Se-jong
Jang Hyuk
Kang Chae-yoon / Ddol-bok
Shin Sae-kyeong
So-yi / Dam
Lee Soo-hyuk
Yoon Pyeong
Cho Jin-woong
Moo-hyul
Seo Jun-young
Grand Prince Gwangpyeong
Yoon Je-moon
Jeong Gi-joon
Baek Yoon-sik
Yi Bang-won
Park Hyuk-kwon
Jung In-ji
Kim Ki-bum
Pak Paengnyeon
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tree with Deep Roots online?
As of October 16, 2026, Tree with Deep Roots is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, and Kocowa in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Tree with Deep Roots on Netflix?
No — Tree with Deep Roots is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, Kocowa Amazon Channel, and Kocowa instead.
Can I rent or buy Tree with Deep Roots online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for Tree with Deep Roots in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream Tree with Deep Roots?
As of October 16, 2026, Tree with Deep Roots is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on October 16, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
