Current user rating: 96/100 (1005 votes) Drama: Damo: The Legendary Police Woman / Damo: The Undercover Lady Detective Revised romanization: Damo Director: Lee Jae-Kyu Assistant Director: Kang Dae-Sun Writer: Jung Hyung-Soo Release Date: July 28 - September 9, 2003 Runtime: Mon. & Tues. 21:55 Language: Korean Country: South Korea Long time ago in Korea, during the time of Cho-Sun Dynasty, there was a group of women called 'Da-Mo'. 'Da-Mo' is the name of the job meaning the police woman. 'Da-Mo' was regarded as the low class but they had the privilege to investigate lady's private room and interview the ladies of the high society where no man could approach. Da-Mo's who are working in the Palace were even privy to the ongoing political intrigue. But Da-Mo, being the low class and women, they were treated no better than the humble servants in the society. They were not free from the suffocating society full of prejudice on class and sex. This drama depicts one life of Da-Mo named Chae-Ok. She possesses the advanced idea for living which could not be accepted by the convention of the society and this is where the touching story of this drama 'The Legendary Police Woman' comes. This Special Drama Series produced for HD TV, has been under production for 1 full year before the first air. Military Art and vast scenes of Sword Fighting will be a pleasure for eyes and the tragic love story will touch the heart of the viewers. ep. 1-14 Plot Synopsis Additional Cast Members: Shin Seung-Hwan - Ahn Byeong-Taek Jeong Wook - Jeong Pil-Jun Jeong Hyo-Keun - Choi Dal-Pyeong Hyeon Seok - Jung Hong-Doo Lee Jung-In - Kang Seong-Baek's mother Leave a Comment lalar Sep 17 2025 10:23 pm one of the best of ha ji won and korean action dramas. its action and drama and tragedy is not what we see now. its wire action martial choreography was odd even for koreans but the action delivered. imo it established ha ji won as action star. its a shame i cannot find any good quality on internet with english subtitle Elto Desu Mar 21 2025 9:50 am Where to find this drama? (Damo 2003) It is not on Dramaday jessica97 Feb 18 2024 9:34 pm Good short period drama. I like that its only 14ep and fast paced. Wasnt bored one bit. Hjw character is super cool. I liked her chemistry with both male leads. I love the ost as well. Park Min Nov 18 2023 6:49 pm Reading the synopsis and taking a look at the cast, the drama seemed promising but, unfortunately, that wouldn't be the case.It obvious the drama was gonna flop just from the first episode. The edgy action sequences were too painful to endure. Every single character was too insufferable to follow. Almost any other Ha Ji Won drama was a better watch, including What Happened in Bali (2004) despite how trashy that one was. nikita May 17 2020 12:48 pm Just finished watching this today! It was such a heartbreaking drama!! Oppa Lee Seo Jin Sarangheyo! shirley Oct 11 2019 10:52 pm The drama is emotions inducing. Anyone who likes tragedy, here you go. Samiagamal Aug 13 2019 7:36 am I watched this drama so many time. The cast is very good and the 3 lead role as well. Ha ji won realy did a good acting with many heartbroken scène like the last one. It feel the same with the drama "what happend in bali" Waiting and hope the best for the drama "chocolate"? Dimitra Feb 23 2018 9:13 am This drama could have been more. I thought it would have a realistic take on the story but it fell to cliches and unexplained subplots. I love the cast, but the episodes from 8-14 give me a headache- It made me hate the main characters, sadly Chae-ohk as well, which I loved so much. I treasured this drama for 3 years before actually watching it, I'm disappointed. Dimitra Feb 20 2018 6:56 pm MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS This drama gave me a headache after episode 8 and 12. MAJOR SPOILERS Chae-ohk's motives would become unclear many times and even the second love story was very uncomfortable because the audience KNOWS that she and Sung-Baek are related. (unless this was their objective, which I highly doubt considering the OST that accompanied the scenes.)They showed us evidence more than 3 times. The show had so many chances to reveal that secret, MAJOR SPOILERS but it dragged it until the very end. Their reactions to the news were indifferent and short, but for whatever reason, their romance problems took over many scenes and affected majorly its characters and other plots for many episodes.(Hwang-bo would lose it, Chae-ohk would stare and do nothing, Sung-baek abandoned his purpose for a good 2 minutes time, mountain drama etc) At that point, it was becoming repetitive. MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS MAJOR SPOILERS END HERE My problem was not with the story, I liked it, the execution was tiresome. I get that the episodes were not many, yet there were many unnecessary scenes. Don't drag your 3+ stories if you don't have many episodes, advance them equally in each episode. The actors, actresses were a great cast. Typical acting, but there are moments that shine above the rest, from everyone. I watched it for Ha Ji won but I stayed for everybody else. I liked how it ended, I have my objections but they are rooted waaay before the last episode anyways. So given how the drama turned out, the ending was suitable. Before even watching it I treasured this drama, I was subjectively in favor of everything it showed, because of the actress, but it didn't live up to the hype, so all that's left now is to be honest. DID IT CHANGE MY LIFE- It did, because it was original and fun. Is it the perfect drama? NOPE, but it's up there. Go watch it, it was viewed by many back in 2005 ac. to its ratings. Marsha Aug 04 2016 12:27 pm OK, this love triangle had me up until the final episode. I always understood the actions of the Commander and Jae Hui. Their motivations were always clear to me, even when they went back and forth on things. But Sung-Baek... After learning she's his sister, he just rides off into the sunset?????? No matter what else is going on and regardless of whether he's in love with her, no loving brother would just ride off and leave his sister there, without telling her the truth. And why did he kill the Commander at that point? It felt unnecessary, given everything that was happening at that moment. I think the script failed him. I give this show a 7/10 for the intense love story, which failed me in the last episode. Most of the stuff happening outside of the love story and the side characters were not engaging or properly fleshed out, and that made the series tedious to watch at times. Maeden Mar 14 2016 4:02 pm Damp changed my life. This drama is so memorable. I lived the cave scene with Chae-ok and Seong-baek. Do you know how powerfully those scenes were written...just in the space of few hours...within a confined space..so much emotionality. And the ending was perfect. I can't get over this drama. Ever. Shinubi Wang Dec 30 2015 2:00 pm Story of a bunch of losers - a man who behaved like a pussy but wanted to change the world, a cop who needlessly cast his life away and a woman who thought she was smart but had a one track mind. The ending was befitting for these losers. Shinubi Wang Dec 29 2015 9:43 pm Episode 3 and the stubborn steak of Damo continues. One thing I cannot stand is stubborn people. Cha Ohk’s death wish is unsettling and detrimental to organisational discipline and effectiveness. She needed to be taught a lesson.

Moreover, she would not make a good wife. A good wife is one which will give her husband peace of mind. Come on, script writers, give us some decent, good natured and obedient Joseon women. selia Nov 23 2015 2:11 pm AwWWWhh, I love the protay of curious hearts and confusion why they (brother & sister) are soo drawn to one another even though they only met for a few times. It's soo straight to the point without any lagging. She truly does love the commandar, but got confused when her heart met her brother. I am glad they found out, what a tragiv scrafice for all three characters!! The guy that lost his wife and unborn child. :__( JIHO Feb 06 2015 9:29 am Oh man.. the ending.. Why can't Korean make short quality period dramas like this again. This drama broke my heart. Alison Jan 26 2015 5:32 am Ha Ji Won - magnificent in this drama. Kim 4029 Dec 23 2014 1:51 pm I truly love DAMO LeeSeoJin and HaJiWon played it to perfection here. Love the Rebels Leader too and all the cast as well as the story... I was deeply moved so many time during the drama and the end especially. However it was just right... I've seen it twice now... I will regroup and then will do another round soon... Thank you MBC for such lovely work <3 kalo Feb 11 2014 9:38 am Ha Ji Won!!!!!!!!!!! you are NUMBER 1!!!!!!!! Christine Jan 02 2014 1:00 pm Oppa Lee Seo-jin, I am hoping you can reach Ha ji-won heart, in reality life. Its so good, to see both of you in a serious relationship, hope can get to the marry way. That's my pray, due I love both of you, but if Ha ji-won can't fill your heart, I am already prepare to fulfill your heart, in any ways, I learn a lots about Korean culture, language, business, and your big family culture. I really love you Oppa. Wanna to get the best for you. GBU Quan Oct 09 2013 4:00 am Ah, Damo, you broke my heart, then you restored it, then broke it again, then offered to mend it. Millions love you already because of that, so what else can I say? :-) You're one of the best romantic sageuks out there. I wish blessings to all who have been blessed in the struggle to get hold of what your story had to say. The struggles and the triumphs of the 4 main characters (for me they were Yoon, Ohk, Sung Baek, and Soo Myung) was awesome. The supporting cast did not lag behind in prominence, too. I greatly appreciate the presence of Mr. Lim Hyeon Shik in it even for the short time that it was. Ah, Damo, I'm still looking forward to analyzing the movement of your storyline. As of now I'd say the Yoon-Ohk, Ohk-Sungbaek, and Sungbaek-Soomyung tandems, as well as the camaraderie in the Left Police Bureau, are worthy of envy :-) :-) May the good influence of Damo live long! Andreea Jul 19 2012 5:04 am I like this kdrama,the story..though is sad,the acting,particularly the OST,it has one of the best soundtracks. (^ . ^) FN May 23 2012 3:50 am ha ji won your acting is so great.......... i love you so much Jae Mar 27 2012 5:48 am The misunderstanding between her and her lover is comical, but at least they resolve it before he dies. It was sad, but if it didn't happen I don't think either sibling would realize why they felt connected. Jae Mar 27 2012 5:46 am This was a great, but short series. It is good they didn't prolong it. @ lisa It's such a sweet but sad story about siblings. They are separated and as adults they find each other. One is a police officer and the other is a "criminal" and they must fight. They feel a connection but can't place where or why, but in the final episode learn they are siblings. He dies to end their story and she chooses to join him. Gasenadi Feb 21 2012 7:34 pm Oh. My. GOD!! Such a moving, tragic story. I already knew she was awesome from The Secret Garden. But it was my first time seeing LSJ in a drama. I was floored. And then, the perpetual second lead, KMJ, in my favorite kdrama character, the defender of justice and equality. The first time, I couldn't get past the first episode because it seemed so depressing. Then, as another viewer suggested, I just accepted it and appreciated a well-executed drama. Glad I did. Don't be scared, give it a try. anis Sep 27 2011 1:39 am i'm really like this drama. in this film so deepest.thx astuty mahyuddin Aug 29 2011 12:24 am it's d different drama, tell about d courage,,love and it can touch, ifluence our emotional,,, ha ji won i like u,,, will i see you in your next movie???? Torune May 24 2011 5:34 am BEST K-DRAMA EVER Lela May 07 2011 1:10 am There's no K-Drama which better than the legendary police woman.. Its story is very touching... wilhelmina May 05 2011 6:43 am this history drama is d Best of all dramas i've watched(according 2 me) ...i'm so interested of a courage woman,like chae ok.wow,super!!!but it's so tragic coz all d main characters are died.so sad...but that's the beauty of this story.my tears doesn't fall down but my heart's shocked and since several days ago i've been imaginaging of d unforgetable scenes that told abt romance of chae ok,hwang bo and jang sung bak."don't remember me,don't live 4 me again,it's better leaving than was left"these wods are so touching...i hope in the real life,Ha ji won could be soulmate of kim min jun or lee seo jin.hopely...,love u guys and hope u join together again in d same drama...sarange o... Daim May 05 2011 1:26 am saya sangat menyukai Drama yang berjudul the_Legendary_Police_Woman. kisahnya sangat menyentuh.......... tapi sayangnya kenapa harus kakak beradik tapi saling mencintaiiiii......? i like chae Ok n jang sung bak via Apr 22 2011 11:39 pm like that,,, like the story :) eugene Aug 11 2010 3:19 am Love this drama. Love Lee Seo Jin and Ha Ji Won. Love this couple CAGOME May 14 2010 3:26 pm VERY GOOD MOVIE! Andreea (Romania) Apr 08 2010 6:57 am I really enjoyed this historical drama. It has a well done and unique plot with very touching scenes, good likable actors who did a great job. I liked that it wasn't a slow-moving drama, it was full of action, tragism, dignity and hope. florina Jan 31 2010 3:08 pm This drama is wonderful,i cried so much at the last episode.However,i am a little sad because all this beautiful characters died,Chae-Ohk,her brother, and the man who loved her ...Hwang-bo. lisa Jul 03 2008 6:02 am am i the first one to comment? this drama is ok...it is a little hard to follow.. South Korean Drama Series 2003 South Korean Drama Series 2003 Drama Series Action Drama Series 2003 Action Drama Series K Action Drama Series MBC Drama Series 2003 MBC Drama Series