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Yeon Gaesomun (TV Series)
''Yeon Gaesomun'' (; ) is a 2006 South Korean historical television series, starring Lee Tae-gon in title role. It also featured Hwang In-young, Lee Jung-gil and Son Tae-young. Directed by Lee Jong Han, the series follows the life of Yeon Gaesomun, a powerful military dictator in the waning days of the Goguryeo kingdom. It premiered on June 1, 2006, on SBS and broadcast for 100-episodes on Saturday and Sunday at 20:45 ( KST) till June 17, 2007. The budget of the series was 40 billion South Korean won. Synopsis Yeon Gaesomun was a general and powerful military dictator. In the chaotic period of 642, he killed the king of Goguryeo, Yeongnyu and installed Yeongnyu's nephew Bojang as his stooge on the throne. His efforts in calming down Yeon's two sons were not that successful. Then he started repressing Buddhism, the official religion of Goguryeo in favour of Taoism. Cast * Yoo Dong-geun as Yeon Gaesomun ** Lee Tae-gon as young Yeon Gaesomun ** Eun Won-jae as child Yeon Gaesomu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Drama
A historical drama (also period drama, period piece or just period) is a dramatic work set in the past, usually used in the context of film and television, which presents history, historical events and characters with varying degrees of fiction such as artistic license, creative dialogue or scenes which compress separate events. The biographical film is a type of historical drama which generally focuses on a single individual or well-defined group. Historical dramas can include romance film, romances, adventure films, and swashbucklers. Historical drama can be differentiated from historical fiction, which generally present fictional characters and events against a backdrop of historical events. A period piece may be set in a vague or general era such as the Middle Ages, or a specific period such as the Roaring Twenties, or the recent past. Scholarship In different eras different subgenres have risen to popularity, such as the westerns and sword and sandal films that dominated Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kap-soo
Kim Kap-soo (; born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio. Career Kim Kap-soo began his acting career in 1977 as the first generation of the Hyundai Theater. Kim Kap-soo gained recognition for his outstanding performance in the 1984 play "The Silence of the Master," which portrayed the life of Han Yong-un (Monk Manhae). Kim dedicatedly portrayed the role of Han Yong-un for three consecutive months at the Seoul Sesil Theater. He further solidified his reputation with roles in movies like '' The Taebaek Mountain'' and "Horrible Love." In 2000, in the KBS1 drama '' Taejo Wang Geon,'' Kim Gap-soo shines as a loyal royal scribe, showcasing his talent and establishing himself as a standout in the series. He, who is also the head of the theater company 'Actors' World', took time between his appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeongnyu Of Goguryeo
Yeongnyu (?–642) was the 27th monarch of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, from 618 to 642. Background He was the younger half-brother of the 26th monarch Yeong-yang, and son of the 25th king Pyeongwon. He assumed the throne when Yeong-yang died in 618. Reign In China, the Sui dynasty was followed by the Tang dynasty in 618, the year of Yeongnyu's ascension. Goguryeo was recovering from the Goguryeo–Sui War, and the new Tang emperor was still completing its internal unification. Neither being in a position for new hostilities, Goguryeo and Tang exchanged emissaries and upon Tang's request, conducted a prisoner exchange in 622. In 624, Tang officially presented Taoism to the Goguryeo court, which sent scholars the following year to study Taoism and Buddhism. However, as Tang gained strength, in 631, it sent a small force to destroy a monument to Goguryeo's victory over the Sui. In response, Goguryeo built the Cheolli Jangseong defensive wall alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Jong-hwan
Choi Jong-hwan (; born September 24, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Choi won Producer's Award for his role in ''Gyebaek (TV series), Gyebaek'' and ''The Duo'' at the 2011 MBC Drama Awards, MBC Drama Awards in 2011. Filmography Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * South Korean academics South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Living people 1964 births Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Sogang University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park In-hwan (actor)
Park In-hwan (born January 6, 1945) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Variety show Theater Awards and nominations State honors Notes References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Park, In-hwan 1945 births Living people Male actors from Cheongju 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male web series actors Chung-Ang University alumni Best Actor Paeksang Arts Award (theatre) winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yeon Namsaeng
Yeon Namsaeng (; 634–679) was the eldest son of the Goguryeo ' (대막리지, 大莫離支; highest-ranking official or dictator; "prime minister") Yeon Gaesomun (603? – 665). In 665, Yeon Namsaeng succeeded his father and became the 2nd Dae Magniji of Goguryeo. Dae Magniji Yeon Namsaeng was said to have become Dae Magniji sometime before the death of Yeon Gaesomun, who is said to have stepped down from the position and took the honorary position of ''Dae Magniji''. After the death of his father, Yeon Namsaeng prepared for war with the Tang dynasty, Tang, and set out on an inspection of the border fortresses in Liaodong, Yodong, and other fortresses throughout the kingdom. He left his brothers, Yeon Namgeon and Yeon Namsan, in charge of Pyeongyang before he left. Namgeon and Namsan took advantage of their brother's absence and took control of Pyeongyang and the Royal Courts. They falsely accused Namsaeng of being a traitor, and forced the Bojang of Goguryeo, King Bojang to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Jae-mo
Ahn Jae-mo (born September 20, 1979) is a South Korean actor and singer. Ahn is best known for playing gangster-turned-politician Kim Du-han in ''Rustic Period'' (2002). He has appeared in other period dramas such as '' Tears of the Dragon'' (1996), ''The King and the Queen'' (1998), ''The King and I'' (2007), ''The King of Legend'' (2010), and ''Jeong Do-jeon Jeong (the Revised Romanization spelling of ) may refer to: *Jeong (surname) *Jeong (given name) *Qing (concept) In Chinese philosophy, ''qing'' ( zh, c=, p=qíng) is a concept translated variously as "emotion", "feeling", "sentiment", or "passion" ...'' (2014). Ahn also became a car racing driver in 2004. Filmography Film Television series Television shows Music videos Musicals Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ahn, Jae-mo 1979 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male singers Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Taizong Of Tang
Emperor Taizong of Tang (28January 59810July 649), previously Prince of Qin, personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is traditionally regarded as a co-founder of the dynasty for his role in encouraging his father Li Yuan (Emperor Gaozu) to rebel against the Sui dynasty at Jinyang in 617. Taizong subsequently played a pivotal role in defeating several of the dynasty's most dangerous opponents and solidifying its rule over China proper. Taizong is considered to be one of the greatest emperors in China's history, and henceforth his reign became regarded as the exemplary model against which all future emperors were measured. His era, the "Reign of Zhenguan" () is considered a golden age in ancient Chinese history and was treated as required studying material for future crown princes. Taizong continued to develop imperial examination systems. He asked his officials to be loyal to policies, not people, in order to e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo In-seok
Seo In-seok (born February 22, 1949) is a South Korean actor. Seo made his acting debut in 1976, and among his notable television series are the historical drama A historical drama (also period drama, period piece or just period) is a dramatic work set in the past, usually used in the context of film and television, which presents history, historical events and characters with varying degrees of fiction s ...s '' Emperor Wang Gun'' (2000) and '' Jeong Do-jeon'' (2014). Filmography Television series Film Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1949 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male stage actors Male actors from Seoul {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee David
Lee Da-wit (; born March 3, 1994), Anglicisation of names, anglicized as Lee David, is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in ''Itaewon Class'' (2020) and the Squid Game season 2, second season of ''Squid Game'' (2024–present). He also starred in the film ''Poetry (film), Poetry'' (2010), ''The Front Line (2011 film), The Front Line'' (2011), ''Romance Joe'' (2011) and ''Pluto (film), Pluto'' (2012). Biography Lee Da-wit was born on March 3, 1994 in Gyeyang District, Incheon, South Korea. He Conscription in South Korea, enlisted in the military on October 18, 2021, posting a picture on Instagram and was discharged on April 17, 2023. Filmography Film Television series Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * * * Lee Davidat Saram EntertainmentLee David on Instagram 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male child actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Jong-soo
Lee Jong-soo (; born October 21, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * 1976 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean television personalities Dankook University alumni {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gim Yu-sin
Kim Yu-sin (; 595 – 21 August 673) was a Korean military general and politician in 7th-century Silla. He led the unification of the Korean Peninsula by Silla under the reign of King Muyeol of Silla, Muyeol and King Munmu of Silla, Munmu. He is said to have been the great-grandchild of King Guhae of Geumgwan Gaya, the last ruler of the Geumgwan Gaya state. This would have given him a very high position in the Silla bone rank system, which governed the political and military status that a person could attain. Much of what is known about Kim's life comes from the detailed account in the ''Samguk Sagi'', Yeoljeon 1-3, and the much briefer record in the ''Samguk Yusa'', vol. 1. Early years Kim Yu-sin was the son of General Kim Seohyeon (the second son of General Kim Mu-ryeok) and Lady Manmyeong, who was a daughter of Kim Sukheuljong (), who was the younger brother of King Jinheung. He was born in Manno county (; present-day Jincheon County) in 595, became a Hwarang warrior at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
