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5.2 1 Seasons • 70 Episodes

Dream of the Emperor - Season 1

Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.

Top Cast

  • Choi Soo-jong

    Choi Soo-jong

    Kim Chunchu

  • Chae Sang-woo

    Chae Sang-woo

    Chunchu (young)

  • Kim Yu-seok

    Kim Yu-seok

    Kim Yushin

  • Noh Young-hak

    Noh Young-hak

    Yushin (young)

  • Lee Young-ah

    Lee Young-ah

    Queen Jindeok

  • Park Joo-mi

    Park Joo-mi

    Princess Deokman (episodes 1-18)

  • Hong Eun-hee

    Hong Eun-hee

    Princess Deokman (episodes 19-70)

  • Jeong Dong-hwan

    Jeong Dong-hwan

    Kim Yongchun

  • Jung Da-bin

    Jung Da-bin

    Gotaso (young)

Overview

Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.

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