미스터 션샤인의 시대적 배경: 개화기와 의병 운동 편집하기 (부분)

===Eng===
<i>Mr. Sunshine</i> is a historical drama series created by renowned writer Kim Eun-suk and broadcast on tvN in 2018. The series is set during the turbulent period from the late 19th to the early 20th century, when Joseon transformed into the Korean Empire and experienced both rapid modernization and foreign encroachment. This era, known as the Enlightenment Period, was a critical turning point in Korean modern history marked by the collision between tradition and modernity, independence, and subjugation.

Following the Treaty of Ganghwa in 1876, Joseon opened its doors to foreign powers, and Western culture and institutions began to flow into the country. However, this opening was not a process of autonomous modernization but rather occurred amid competition among imperial powers for influence and concessions. In 1895, Empress Myeongseong (1851-1895) was murdered by Japanese assassins during what became known as the Eulmi Incident. Shocked by this event, King Gojong (r. 1863-1907) sought refuge in the Russian legation in 1896. In 1905, Korea was forced to sign a protectorate treaty stripping the nation of its diplomatic rights, and in 1910, the country was formally annexed by Japan.

In response to this loss of sovereignty, the Righteous Army movement emerged throughout the nation. These civilian armed resistance forces rose voluntarily to defend the country, drawing participants from diverse backgrounds including Confucian scholars, farmers, and hunters. Major uprisings occurred in 1895, 1905, and 1907, fighting against Japanese aggression. The movement produced prominent independence activists such as Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910).

<i>Mr. Sunshine</i> unfolds primarily in Hanseong (present-day Seoul) and Jemulpo (present-day Incheon) against this historical backdrop. The drama stars Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, and Byun Yo-han, telling the story of a man born into slavery who becomes a U.S. Marine Corps officer and returns to Joseon, and his relationship with an aristocratic woman who becomes an independence fighter. Through their story, the series illuminates both the tragedy and hope of the era. The drama realistically depicts the complex international politics of the period, the destabilization of the social class system, the patriotic enlightenment movement, and the resistance efforts. While grounded in historical events, the series conveys universal values of human dignity, freedom, and love of country, contributing to a broader understanding of Korea's modern history.