A blockbuster worth 30 billion won captivates the U.S.... 'Munmu', a historic-scale drama

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'Munmu' revealed scenes from its intense script reading session and production documentary, powerfully announcing the launch of a grand historical drama in both name and reality.

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

The recent script reading session saw director Kim Young-jo, writers Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-i, and all the lead actors set to drive the story make a full appearance. Lee Hyun-wook (as Kim Beop-min), Jang Hyuk (as Yeon Gaesomun), Kim Kang-woo (as Kim Chun-chu), Park Sung-woong (as Kim Yu-sin), Jung Woong-in (as Kim Jin-joo), Kim Do-hyun (as Seol O-yu), Baek Seong-hyeon (Go Yeon-mu), Yang Hyun-min (as Li Shimin), Oh Seung-hoon (as Kim In-mun), Lee Ji-hoon (as Bidam), Park Myeong-hoon (as Heo Gyeong-jong), Im Ho (as Sung-chung), Choi Su-rin (Seon Deok (여왕)), and Jo Sung-ha (Go Geon-mu) among many other actors participated, heating up the atmosphere on set.

According to the 'Munmu' production team, as the formal script reading began, the actors fully immersed themselves in their roles, creating a focused atmosphere. Lee Hyun-wook, who plays Kim Beop-min (King Munmu of Silla, the 30th monarch), Jang Hyuk as Yeon Gaesomun, the god of war and dictator of Goguryeo, Kim Kang-woo transformed into strategist Kim Chun-chu (the 29th king of Silla, Taejong Muyeol), and Park Sung-woong as Kim Yu-sin, who embodies the steadfast Silla army, overwhelmed the set with explosive performances.

In addition, veteran actors Jung Woong-in, Kim Do-hyun, Baek Seong-hyeon, Yang Hyun-min, Oh Seung-hoon, Lee Ji-hoon, Park Myeong-hoon, Im Ho, Choi Su-rin, and Jo Sung-ha demonstrated their solid acting skills with a powerful presence. The ensemble of the actors' performances, which traverse conflict and reconciliation, hints at the activities of those standing in the midst of an era of chaos and history, raising expectations for the essence of well-made historical drama that 'Munmu' will deliver.

Along with this, a production documentary video released on the 22nd, featuring historic-scale battles and the human struggles of leaders, made audiences eagerly anticipate the first broadcast of 'Munmu'. The Mongolian location shoot boasting overwhelming scenery and the actors' method acting that filled the camera conveyed intense tension and a powerful aura.

Lee Hyun-wook stated, "Munmu is a great king who unified Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla," adding, "In terms of unification of the Three Kingdoms, 'Munmu' also refers to King Munmu and carries the meaning of wisdom (Mun) and combat power and strength (Mu)." He continued, "'Munmu' is a blockbuster that has returned to KBS and is an epic. We ask for your expectations and interest," urging viewers to watch the premiere broadcast live.

Jang Hyuk also prepared to reveal the other side of his intense character Yeon Gaesomun. He said, "As the drama unfolds, I thought it could be a point where Yeon Gaesomun made certain choices in that situation and had no choice but to make those choices with certain emotions," raising expectations for a three-dimensional character drawn in his own unique style.

Kim Kang-woo described the historical figure Kim Chun-chu as "a person who laid the foundation for the unification of the Three Kingdoms through outstanding diplomatic skills" and captivated viewers with highly immersive acting that seemed to fully embody the role from the production documentary video. Meanwhile, Park Sung-woong also said, "General Kim Yu-sin is a role that anyone in South Korea knows," hinting at Kim Yu-sin's energetic performance full of courage and spirit.

Director Kim Young-jo, who will lead 'Munmu's' grand epic, stated, "Kim Beop-min learned politics and diplomacy from Kim Chun-chu and martial arts and general leadership from Kim Yu-sin, making him a very rare figure in Korean history," and added, "(Through the grand historical drama) I want to let the next generation of our country understand what a nation is, what leadership is, and what an individual within a country is."

'Munmu' is scheduled for its first broadcast this November.

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