Jumong (2006)

MBC's popular Jumong is the first of a series of Korean historical dramas dealing with the Goguryeo Dynasty (approximately 37 BC-AD 668). Written by veteran Gyu Choi Wan (Hur Jun, Sang Do, and All In) and Jung Hyung Soo (Damo), Jumong is one of Korea's most impressive and popular historical dramas. It dominated television screens during its broadcast, attracting audience ratings of over 40% in Korea.

Jumong is the name of the legendary founder of Goguryeo, King Dongmyeongseong. The story begins with the conflict between Gojoseon, an ancient Korean kingdom, and Han Chinese forces, eventually leads to a fragmentation of the Korean Peninsula. Hero in making Jumong (Song Il Gook, the Emperor of the Sea) was born in this era of chaos and fighting in the small independent state of Buyeo. Quickly is the most unlikely of princes and the victim of a rivalry with his brother hence, Dae (Kim Seung Soo, a million Roses). He is forced to choose between the boyish charm of young trader Not So Seo (Han Hye Jin, Be Strong, Geum Soon!) And the innocent smile of Bu Yeong (Im so young), a servant who has known for years. Apart from the chronic Jumong slow coming of age of the route, the first part of Jumong also addresses the touchy relationship between Buyeo and Han, with King Geum Wa (Chun Kwang Ryul, June Hur) divided loyalty his friend rebels Hae Mo. His (June Ho Hur, Silm) and the destiny of their nation. (81 Episodes)