: It details his controversial promotion of Taoism over Buddhism, the kingdom's then-official religion. Production and Legacy
: The series depicts the 642 coup where Yeon Gaesomun killed King Yeongnyu and installed King Bojang as a puppet monarch.
is a high-budget South Korean historical television series that originally aired on SBS between 2006 and 2007. This epic 100-episode "sageuk" chronicles the life of one of Korea's most formidable historical figures: the military dictator of the Goguryeo kingdom. The Story of a Legendary General
The series follows the rise of , played by Lee Tae-gon (young adult) and Yoo Dong-geun (older adult), during the final years of the Goguryeo kingdom. Known for his iron-fisted rule and successful defense against the Tang dynasty, the drama explores his complex legacy:
: Viewers witness the legendary battles against the invading Tang forces, led by Emperor Taizong.
With a massive budget of (approximately $22 million), it was one of the most expensive productions of its time. The set was famously constructed with extensive detail to recreate the grandeur of the 7th-century Three Kingdoms period. Watching with English Subtitles
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