"Unprecedented scale"… Epic historical drama 'Munmu' unveils its veil

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'Munmu' has lifted its veil one layer at a time.

KBS 2TV's new epic historical drama 'Munmu' (script by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-i / directed by Kim Young-jo and Song Jung-jun) is a work that portrays the desperate and lonely grand narrative of leaders who staked everything on achieving a single victory amidst wars spanning 600 years and internal upheavals within the Three Kingdoms.

'Munmu' brings together director Kim Young-jo, who has proven his exceptional directing prowess through 'Jang Yeong-sil', 'Jingbirok', and 'King Geunchogo', with writers Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-i, known for their solid writing skills. With a lavish scale, dense storytelling, and the participation of trusted actors such as Lee Hyun-wook (playing Kim Beop-min), Jang Hyuk (playing Yeon Gaesomun), Kim Kang-woo (playing Kim Chun-chu), and Park Sung-woong (playing Kim Yu-shin), the production is ready to showcase the pinnacle of premium historical dramas.

The first teaser for 'Munmu', released on the 25th, opens powerfully with the intense gaze of Kim Beop-min (King Munmu of Silla, the 30th ruler) amidst the chaos of a battlefield.

Under a total solar eclipse over the warfront, Kim Beop-min recalls conversations with his father, Kim Chun-chu (King Taejong Muyeol of Silla, the 29th ruler), and the renowned general Kim Yu-shin of Silla. Kim Yu-shin's question, "Where does your will point?" and his father Kim Chun-chu's inquiry, "Have you made up your mind?", amplify the deep anguish of Kim Beop-min as both a human being and a monarch.

Adding to this, the chilling presence of Goguryeo's dictator Yeon Gaesomun asking, "Can't you hear the sounds of war?" and the corpses of soldiers fallen after battle condense the fear, terror, and yearning for victory faced by those who had to survive through constant wars in an era of turmoil.

Following this, blockbuster-scale siege battles and large-scale military processions traversing barren lands fill the screen with the imposing figures of Kim Yu-shin and Yeon Gaesomun heading into battle. This not only starkly reveals the horrors of division but also instantly heightens immersion through explosive tension.

Gazing upon the bloody devastation, Kim Beop-min murmurs within himself, "The desires and grudges of all have turned into flames, pushing the Three Kingdoms forward." As he watches the divergent fates of countless people risking their lives for their country, his eyes gripping the sword tightly reveal a firm resolve to defend the nation.

Thus, 'Munmu' sets the stage for a grand narrative that transcends history even through its teaser alone, signaling the official launch of an authentic historical drama. Unforgettable battle scenes, captivating visuals, and the passionate performances by the cast exude powerful allure. There is growing anticipation as to what heavy messages and lingering impressions this century-defining confrontation among the Three Kingdoms, fought for the fate of their nations, will deliver.

'Munmu' is scheduled to premiere in November.

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