Lee Sung-min transforms into a Goryeo-era warrior… Riding the battlefield alongside Ahn Bo-hyun in "The Divine Bead"

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Actor Lee Sung-min joins forces with Ahn Bo-hyun to ride across the battlefield against the Mongol army.

"The Divine Bead," a new JTBC weekend drama set to premiere in December (screenplay by Jung Hyeon-min, directed by Jung Dae-yoon, produced by Celltrion Entertainment and SLL), is a work depicting the heroic struggle of an escort team that rushes into the war zone to find the national sacred relic, the Guanyin Bead, in 1258 AD (the Goryeo period), when the nation was on the brink of defeat after more than 30 years of war with Mongolia, as well as the story of a princess who tries to save them.

In the drama, Lee Sung-min takes on the role of Choi Gu, the commander of the Yebyeolcho, a special forces unit in Goryeo. Choi Gu, a veteran who has traversed countless fierce battlefields, is selected as the commander (special forces leader) of the bead escort team and becomes entangled with Baek Gyeol (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), an inexperienced commander. As a character possessing the seasoned expertise and cold judgment accumulated over long years on the battlefield, Lee Sung-min is expected to firmly anchor the center of the drama with his weighty presence.

As can be glimpsed in the released stills, Lee Sung-min captures attention with a face bearing the unmistakable marks of time and a sharp gaze that instantly overwhelms opponents. The sight of him surrounded by various weapons such as arrows and swords evokes the majesty of a warrior roaming the battlefield, while the scars left on various parts of his face and his stern expression offer a glimpse into the arduous journey of Choi Gu, the veteran who has endured numerous battles.

On the other hand, even rookie soldiers wished to become subordinates of Choi Gu because of the belief that "if you are by Choi Gu's side, you can survive." However, through prolonged war, Choi Gu comes to realize the harsh reality. It is anticipated what whirlwind of fate will unfold before Choi Gu, who has been assigned the mission of escorting the Guanyin Bead, as viewers await the first broadcast.

Lee Sung-min is set to convincingly portray the resilience and complex narrative of Commander Choi Gu with his weighty acting depth. From the seasoned expertise of a veteran to the loneliness of a figure who has guarded the battlefield, Lee Sung-min's profound acting is expected to add gravity to "The Divine Bead." In particular, attention is focused on the second collaboration between Lee Sung-min and Director Jung Dae-yoon, who previously worked together on the hit "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life," and the synergy they will showcase once again.

Meanwhile, "The Divine Bead" is a work that brings together Director Jung Dae-yoon, who has demonstrated sophisticated directing skills through works such as "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life," "W," and "She Was Pretty," and screenwriter Jung Hyeon-min, whose strong narrative appeal has given birth to numerous hit productions including "Jung Do-jeon," "Green Bean Flower," and "Assembly." In addition, trusted actors Ahn Bo-hyun, Lee Sung-min, Suhyun, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Yoon Kyun-sang complete a formidable lineup, heralding the birth of a well-made historical drama.

"The Divine Bead" is scheduled to premiere in December and will reach viewers worldwide through Amazon Prime Video.

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