Also known as: Namjaiyagi (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The Slingshot (Korean: 남자이야기; RR: Namjaiyagi; lit. 'Story of a Man') is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Park Yong-ha, Park Si-yeon, Kim Kang-woo, Han Yeo-woon, Lee Phillip, and Park Ki-woong. It aired on KBS2 from April 6 to June 9, 2009, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes. The Slingshot is about a wronged hero who gets himself thrown in jail, then formulates the ultimate plan for vengeance by enlisting the help of a few prison buddies to form a team, and beating the villain at his own game.
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The Slingshot — verified Korean drama (TV series). On KBS 2TV. Directed by Yoon Sung-sik. 1 verified cast.
Details
Episodes: 20
Genre: action television series
Original language: Korean
Korean Title: 남자이야기
Romanization: Namjaiyagi
Literal Translation: Story of a Man
Year: 2009
Type: television series
Network: KBS2
Title: 남자 이야기
Start Date: 2009년 4월 6일
End Date: 2009년 6월 9일
Source reconciliation
Wikidata lists the Korean name as 남자 이야기; KoreaAPI uses The Slingshot (chosen by source authority).
Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 남자 이야기 (2009년 드라마); KoreaAPI uses The Slingshot (chosen by source authority).
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The Slingshot (Korean: 남자이야기; RR: Namjaiyagi; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
Who stars in The Slingshot?
Cast includes Park Yong-ha (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed The Slingshot?
The Slingshot was directed by Yoon Sung-sik (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What network or platform is The Slingshot on?
The Slingshot — original network/platform: KBS 2TV (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's episodes?
The Slingshot — Episodes: 20 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's genre?
The Slingshot — Genre: action television series (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's original language?
The Slingshot — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's korean title?
The Slingshot — Korean Title: 남자이야기 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's romanization?
The Slingshot — Romanization: Namjaiyagi (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's literal translation?
The Slingshot — Literal Translation: Story of a Man (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's year?
The Slingshot — Year: 2009 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's type?
The Slingshot — Type: television series (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's network?
The Slingshot — Network: KBS2 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's title?
The Slingshot — Title: 남자 이야기 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's start date?
The Slingshot — Start Date: 2009년 4월 6일 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is The Slingshot's end date?
The Slingshot — End Date: 2009년 6월 9일 (verified via Wikidata Q625358 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia The Slingshot 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 41653 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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