Actors Lee Hyunwook, Jang Hyuk, and Kim Kangwoo to Star in KBS2 Epic Drama "Munmu"

(From left, clockwise) Lee Hyunwook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kangwoo, Park Sungwoong, Jung Woongin, Jo Sungha. Provided by Gilstory ENT, QOA, NSNM, Management Run, PA Entertainment, Soon ENT

KBS announced on November 17 that actors Lee Hyunwook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kangwoo, Park Sungwoong, Jung Woongin, and Jo Sungha will appear in the epic historical drama "Munmu" on KBS2.

"Munmu" (written by Kim Riheon and Hong Jini, directed by Kim Youngjo and Koo Sungjun) is an epic drama depicting the story of the small nation of Silla, which ultimately unified the Three Kingdoms after overcoming the powerful states of Goguryeo, Baekje, and even the Tang Dynasty. The series is scheduled to air in 2026.

Director Kim Youngjo, known for dramas such as "Woman of 9.9 Billion," "Hwarang," "Jang Yeong-sil," and "Jingbirok," will join forces with writer Kim Riheon, who won the 2021 KBS drama script contest in the miniseries category.

Lee Hyunwook will play Kim Beopmin, the eldest son of Kim Chunchu and the nephew of Kim Yushin. Kim Beopmin is a character with strong pride and courage, but is also a cold-blooded strategist who is willing to endure humiliation for the sake of the people and the nation. He grows through fierce battlefields to become a unifying monarch.

Jang Hyuk will portray Yeon Gaesomun, the god of war born of Goguryeo and a ruthless dictator. With his powerful leadership and genius strategies, Yeon Gaesomun always led Goguryeo to victory, but his path as a dictator cast a shadow over Goguryeo's future.

Kim Kangwoo will play Kim Chunchu, the first king of Silla from the true-bone (Jingol) lineage and the father of Kim Beopmin. Kim Chunchu is depicted as a leader skilled in practical diplomacy and strategy, harboring ambition and inner conflict behind his eloquence.

Park Sungwoong will play Kim Yushin, Jung Woongin will play Kim Jinju, and Jo Sungha will play Go Geonmu. Jo Sungha will portray Go Geonmu, a war hero who achieved many feats in Goguryeo's numerous battles.

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