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Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: KBS2
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.3/10
Korea-Khitan War
Overview
King Hyeonjong and Kang Kam-chan led the 8-year-long 2nd and 3rd Goryeo-Khitan Wars to victory and began an era of peace in East Asia and prosperity in Goryeo.
This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in South Korea.
- • Original Language: Korean.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Kim Dong-jun
King Hyeonjong
Choi Soo-jong
Kang Kam-chan
Ji Seung-hyun
Yang Gyu
Lee Shi-a
Queen Wonjeong
Baek Sung-hyun
King Mokjong
Lee Won-jong
Kang Jo
Kim Hyuk
Yelü Longxu
Lee Min-young
Queen Heonae
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 2024-03-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
32 Episodes • Aired 2023-11-11
The series focuses at the beginning of the 2nd Goryeo-Khitan War in 1009 and the end of the 3rd Goryeo-Khitan War in 1019; and the recognition of King Hyeonjong by the Liao king in 1022. The Khitan Empire, also known as the Liao dynasty, was a great power at the time, and Goryeo was an emerging state. As King Mokjong left no heirs from being preoccupied, King Hyeonjong, the last grandson of Taejo of Goryeo, became first in line for succession. King Hyeonjong, who had been away from politics and living as a monk, ascended to the throne at 19 years of age due to the rebellion by Kang Cho. The young king faced an invasion by a Khitan army of 400,000 men because of it. Kang Kam-chan, a loyal subject, helped the king during the two wars. The king eventually unified Goryeo with his tolerance and leadership. And Kang Kam-chan annihilated the Khitan army at the Battle of Gwiju in 1018.
