'Munmu ()' Lee Hyun-wook: A preview of the anguish and fierce struggle of King Munmu, the 30th ruler of Silla

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Actor Lee Hyun-wook takes on his first grand historical drama with 'Munmu.' He is set to pour his deliberations and efforts into completing Kim Beom-min, who accomplished the great feat of unifying the Three Kingdoms.

KBS 2TV's new grand historical drama 'Munmu' (Responsible Producer Lee Ho / Screenplay by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-ji / Directed by Kim Young-jo and Go Sung-jun / Produced by K-EAST and Monster Union), scheduled to air for the first time at 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, is a work depicting the desperate and lonely epic of leaders who staked everything in pursuit of a single victory amid wars that lasted for 600 years and upheavals within the Three Kingdoms.

In the drama, Lee Hyun-wook plays Kim Beom-min, King Munmu, the 30th ruler of Silla, who achieved the unification of the Three Kingdoms through his outstanding strategic acumen and exceptional combat prowess. Kim Beom-min, a man with a strong sense of self-esteem, criticizes his father King Jinpyeong's (played by Kim Kang-woo) diplomatic policy of bowing to foreign nations, but gradually begins to change as he endures numerous trials and incidents during the chaotic era of the Three Kingdoms.

Inheriting the vision for Silla's future held by King Jinpyeong, he grows into a complete ruler equipped with flexibility and ascends to the throne as King Munmu, the 30th king of Silla, aiming to end the era of the Three Kingdoms that had been marked by 600 years of war. Lee Hyun-wook is expected to deliver deep emotion to viewers at home by portraying the life story of Kim Beom-min, who ran toward the goal of unifying the Three Kingdoms, with his delicate acting skills.

Lee Hyun-wook revealed his reasons for choosing the production team of the grand historical drama 'Munmu.' He stated, "While working on period dramas, I fully experienced the charm that historical dramas offer," adding, "Grand historical dramas are a genre I had never experienced before, so I wanted to take on the challenge." Lee Hyun-wook said, "There was no reason not to do it since good senior and junior colleagues and production staff were involved."

According to sources, Lee Hyun-wook approached the character cautiously, given that Kim Beom-min is a figure who faces various hardships amid the chaotic crisis of unifying the Three Kingdoms. Lee Hyun-wook said, "Kim Beom-min is a person who lives with many internal whirlwinds despite being cold-blooded, and gains much enlightenment as a result," adding, "I wanted to capture his anguish delicately."

He stated, "I deliberated a lot on how best to express the character's transformation and growth. I thought it should not appear too light or too heavy, so portraying Kim Beom-min's childhood was the most difficult part. It would be an honor if there is even a slight resemblance between me and the character."

Lee Hyun-wook also said that "the psychological warfare arising from the entanglement of power, greed, human relationships, and relations between each country is a key point to watch in 'Munmu,'" adding, "Because all events and battles occur as a result of this, there will be fun in watching the sparks."

He stated, "Filming was tough whether it was cold or hot, but all the actors were cheerful and passionate, so we could film while laughing," adding, "It was an honor to exist in the same work with many senior and junior colleagues."

He added, "All staff, production team members, and actors worked hard to approach viewers with a good work. We ask for your love and interest."

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