A historical epic decades in the making just took its first real breath. “The Great King Munmu” has released behind-the-scenes footage from its inaugural script reading, and the star-studded cast is already turning heads before a single scene has been filmed.
Directed by Kim Young Jo — known for Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth — the drama chronicles how the small kingdom of Silla rose against far stronger rivals, Goguryeo, Baekje, and the Tang dynasty of China, to eventually unify the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
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The Great King Munmu: Script Reading Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Drama Title | The Great King Munmu |
| Director | Kim Young Jo |
| Writers | Kim Ri Heon, Hong Jin Yi |
| Lead (Kim Pom Min) | Lee Hyun Wook |
| Lead (Yeon Gaesomun) | Jang Hyuk |
| Lead (Kim Chun Chu) | Kim Kang Woo |
| Lead (Kim Yu Shin) | Park Sung Woong |
| Filming Location | Mongolia |
| Premiere | November 2026 |
Powerhouse Performances From Day One
Lee Hyun Wook stepped into the role of Silla’s 30th king with striking conviction, while Jang Hyuk brought fierce intensity as Goguryeo’s ruthless war general. Kim Kang Woo and Park Sung Woong rounded out the leads, and a deep veteran bench — including Jung Woong In, Kim Do Hyun, and Cho Seong Ha — added gravitas to a story built on shifting alliances and betrayal.
Sneak Peek: Filming in Mongolia
The newly released clip doesn’t just show actors at a table — it teases sweeping Mongolian landscapes already captured for the production, hinting at the epic visual scale fans can expect when the series lands in November.
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FAQs
Q1. When does “The Great King Munmu” premiere?
The historical drama is slated to premiere in November 2026.
Q2. Who plays the lead role in the drama?
Lee Hyun Wook plays Kim Pom Min, Silla’s 30th king, alongside Jang Hyuk as the Goguryeo general Yeon Gaesomun.
