The Dawn of the Empire (2002)

Original title

제국의 아침

Directed by

Jun Sung Hong, Kim Hyung Il, Lee Won Ik

Cast

Kim Sang Joong, King Kwang Jong, Jun Hye Jin, Choi Jae Sung, Jeong Jong, Hong Ri Na, Lee Hyo Jung, Jung Seung Ho

Genre

historical fiction, drama television series

Country

South Korea

Length

1 season, 94 episodes

How it feels

This series follows the reigns of the second, third, and fourth kings of the Goryeo dynasty, focusing on King Gwangjong. It shows the political struggles and decisions of these rulers in early medieval Korea.

epicpensivegranddeliberatesoberpolitically chargedsomberdensehistorical

What happens

The Dawn of the Empire (Korean: 제국의 아침; RR: Jegugui achim) is a South Korean historical television series which aired on KBS1 from March 2, 2002 to January 26, 2003 for 94 episodes every weekend at 21:45 (KST). It's KBS' second histocal series set in Goryeo after Taejo Wang Geon and revolves around the reigns of the second, third and fourth king of Goryeo, particularly on the latter, Gwangjong's. Written by Lee Hwan-kyung, it was the first South Korean drama to be filmed in North Korea, particularly in Pyongyang and Mount Baekdu. Open sets built in Andong, Mungyeong and Jecheon for Taejo Wang Geon were also used. The drama debuted with a viewership rating of 31.9%, then settled on an average of 19.6%, lower than expected. Eventually, the production decided to shorten the series. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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