[Official] 'Scene Stealer' Yang Hyun-min to play Emperor of Tang Dynasty.. Casting for KBS Historical Drama 'Munmu'

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Actor Yang Hyun-min will transform into an emperor of the Tang Dynasty in 'Munmu'.

According to his agency, AM Entertainment, on the 22nd, Yang Hyun-min has been cast as Li Shimin, the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty and an absolute ruler of the continent, in the new KBS 2TV historical drama 'Munmu', which is scheduled to premiere in November. The drama is written by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-i, directed by Kim Young-jo and Sung Jung-jun, and produced by Keyeast and Monster Union.

'Munmu' depicts the stories of leaders who risked everything for a single victory against the backdrop of wars that lasted 600 years and internal upheavals within the Three Kingdoms. The drama features actors Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang-woo, Park Sung-woong, Jung Woong-in, and Jo Sung-ha.

In the drama, Li Shimin, portrayed by Yang Hyun-min, is a character with a fierce ambition for power who does not hesitate to carry out bloody purges if it serves his purpose. It remains to be seen how Yang Hyun-min will express Li Shimin's ruthless side as he traverses numerous battlefields.

Meanwhile, Yang Hyun-min has previously demonstrated his skills as a scene stealer in works such as the films 'Twenty', 'Extreme Job', 'Revolver', 'Dream', 'Wild Thing', 'OK Madam 2', and the dramas 'Hongcheon-gi', 'Today's Webtoon', 'Lovers', 'Hot Blooded Priest 2', 'For First Love', and 'It Will All Be Alright'. With his bold acting and rhythmic timing, he has showcased exceptional character versatility by seamlessly moving between good and evil roles.

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