God of War - Korean Drama

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Drama: God of War (English & literal title)
Revised romanization: Mushin
Hangul: 무신
Director: Kim Jin-Min, Kim Heung-Dong
Writer: Lee Hwan-Kyung
Producer: Kim Jung-Ho
Network: MBC
Episodes: 56
Release Date: February 11, 2012 - September 15, 2012
Runtime: Sat. & Sun. 20:40
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Set during the Goryeo Dynasty, Kim In-Joon (Kim Ju-Hyeok), a former slave, becomes the most powerful man in the country. He ruled the country for approximately 60 years instead of the emperor.

Notes

Main character Kim In-Joon is based on a real historical figure.
"God of War" takes over the MBC Sat. & Sun. 20:40 time slot previously occupied by "A Thousand Kisses" and followed by "Rascal Sons" on September 22, 2012.

Cast



Kim Ju-Hyeok	Kim Gyu-Ri	Jung Bo-Suk	Park Sang-Min	Joo Hyun
Kim In-Joon /	Choi Song-Yi	Choi Woo	Choi Yang-Baek	Choi Choong-Hun
Kim Joon



Lee Joo-Hyun	Hong Ah-Reum	Kang Shin-Il	Park Sang-Wook	Jung Sung-Mo
Kim Yak-Sun	Wol-Ah /	Monk Soo-Bub	Lee Gong-Joo	Choi Hyang
	An-Sim



Baek Do-Bin	Kim Seo-Ra	Jung Ho-Bin	Kim Young-Pil	No Yeong-Kuk
Choi Hang	Choi Woo's wife	Song Gil-Yoo	Park Song-Bi	Dae Jib-Sung



Cheon Ho-Jin	Ahn Byung-Kyung	Kim Cheol-Ki	Park Hae-Soo	Oh Young-Soo
Lee Gyu-Bo	Kim Deok-Myung	Kim Gyung-Son	Kim Yoon-Hoo	Monk Soo-Gi



Park Dong-Bin	Ahn Jae-Mo	Jin Sun-Kyu	Kim Hyuk	Kim Yu-Mi
Hong-Ji	Im Yeon	Gab-Yi	Man-Jong	Choi Woo's wife



Lee Suk-Joon	Lee Seung-Hyo	Lim Jong-Yun	Kim Jung-Hak	Kim Ha-Eun
Lee Jang-Yong	King Kojong	Choi Choon-Myung	Monk Jin-Pyo	Choon-Sim



Choi Jae-Ho	Cho Eun-Sook	Ko Su-Hee	Yoo Na-Young	Yoon Dong-Hwan
Ryoo Song-Jeol	Gan-Nan	Nan-Jang	Yeon-Sim	Tang-Ggoo

Additional Cast Members:

Jung Sun-Il - Joo Sook
Choi Kyu-Hwan - Yoo Jung
Ha Soo-Ho - Hwang Bo Joon-Chang
Jang Tae-Seong - Won Bal
Kim Yun-Tae - Amoogan
Ryoo Sung-Hoon - Mongolian
Seung Kyu - Kim Hong-Chee
Seo Joon - Oh Seung-Jeok
Seo Sung-Gwang - Woo Ga
Kim Yong-Woon - Koo Pil
Joo Sung-Hwan - Song Moon-Joo
Jung Doo-Kyum - Choi On
Kim Seung-Chan - Kim-Mi
Lee So-Yoon - Madam Choi
Jeon Jeong-Ro - Tong-Ji
Lee Na-Hyun - Ok-Yi
Kwon Yong-Hyun - Chang
Jeon No-Min - Moon Dae (cameo)
Lee Hee-Jin - concubine killed by Choi Hang (cameo)
Heo Sung-Tae
Jin Won
Kim Gil-Dong
Lee Nam-Hee
Choi Young
Son Seon-Geun
Lee Hyun-Geol
Kim Kang-Il
Shin Bok-Soon

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2012-02-11	1	NR	9.8% (16th)
2012-02-12	2	NR	9.5% (18th)
2012-02-18	3	NR	NR
2012-02-19	4	NR	NR
2012-02-25	5	9.5% (16th)	10.3% (13th)
2012-02-26	6	9.8% (17th)	10.9% (16th)
2012-03-03	7	10.7% (12th)	10.8% (10th)
2012-03-04	8	11.6% (14th)	12.2% (12th)
2012-03-17	9	9.0% (15th)	9.7% (13th)
2012-03-18	10	8.6% (20th)	9.2% (18th)
2012-03-24	11	9.4% (16th)	10.6% (14th)
2012-03-25	12	10.5% (16th)	11.1% (14th)
2012-03-31	13	10.3% (13th)	12.3% (9th)
2012-04-01	14	10.9% (11th)	12.0% (9th)
2012-04-07	15	8.3% (17th)	9.8% (12th)
2012-04-08	16	10.0% (16th)	11.5% (11th)
2012-04-14	17	10.2% (11th)	11.6% (8th)
2012-04-15	18	10.0% (15th)	10.2% (14th)
2012-04-21	19	9.5% (17th)	10.4% (14th)
2012-04-22	20	11.2% (12th)	12.3% (12th)
2012-04-28	21	9.7% (9th)	10.7% (7th)
2012-04-29	22	11.3% (7th)	13.2% (6th)
2012-05-05	23	9.8% (8th)	10.5% (9th)
2012-05-06	24	10.7% (9th)	11.5% (7th)
2012-05-12	25	9.2% (12th)	10.3% (8th)
2012-05-13	26	10.7% (8th)	12.4% (7th)
2012-05-19	27	10.6% (8th)	11.6% (7th)
2012-05-20	28	11.4% (8th)	12.5% (8th)
2012-05-26	29	9.7% (9th)	10.4% (9th)
2012-05-27	30	10.5% (8th)	11.4% (6th)
2012-06-02	31	11.2% (5th)	12.7% (6th)
2012-06-03	32	11.6% (9th)	12.7% (7th)
2012-06-09	33	10.5% (8th)	11.8% (7th)
2012-06-10	34	12.1% (8th)	13.6% (6th)
2012-06-16	35	10.6% (9th)	10.7% (10th)
2012-06-17	36	11.4% (10th)	11.8% (10th)
2012-06-23	37	10.4% (9th)	12.0% (9th)
2012-06-24	38	13.1% (8th)	15.1% (6th)
2012-06-30	39	11.2% (13th)	12.0% (9th)
2012-07-01	40	12.8% (8th)	14.1% (6th)
2012-07-07	41	11.4% (8th)	12.6% (8th)
2012-07-08	42	13.0% (9th)	14.0% (7th)
2012-07-14	43	12.6% (10th)	14.5% (5th)
2012-07-15	44	13.6% (9th)	15.1% (5th)
2012-07-21	45	11.1% (11th)	12.0% (9th)
2012-07-22	46	12.8% (7th)	14.4% (5th)
2012-08-12	47	NR	NR
2012-08-18	48	10.3% (12th)	11.8% (9th)
2012-08-19	49	13.6% (7th)	16.1% (5th)
2012-08-25	50	12.5% (6th)	13.3% (8th)
2012-08-26	51	13.3% (9th)	15.4% (7th)
2012-09-01	52	12.8% (7th)	14.0% (5th)
2012-09-02	53	14.9% (5th)	16.6% (5th)
2012-09-08	54	11.3% (10th)	12.1% (7th)
2012-09-09	55	11.8% (10th)	12.8% (7th)
2012-09-15	56	11.8% (6th)	12.7% (7th)

Source: TNS Media Korea / * NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 daily shows according to TNS Media Korea.

Comments

Park Min Dec 08 2023 8:09 pm They shouldn't have had made Wol Ah / An Shim be played by the same actress regardless of their intent to have have them share resemblance to one another. Wol Ah had her own role and was a turning point in the story. Since An Shim came to the picture, up until the end she was nothing but Wol Ah's replacement and had no real character. The drama, unsurprisingly, shared a common problem with others of the same genre. The drama started with the backstory and the hero journey but later on it striped the personal attachments and turned it into a battlefield between nations instead of mixing both elements together. It got turned around the other way back and forth 4 more times, making each transition more jarring than the last. This is why there was a massive disconnect after the timeskip in the early second 1/3. In addition, the last 15 episodes were too long to endure.

Sunshine Nov 04 2023 10:50 am watching this series again and again this is how i will remember him from heo jun character to musang/kim jun..i fell inlove to his personality on and off..his acring is more sincere than any ive ever seen..you can see his heart from his eyes.. this character suits him and heo jun.the 2 most favorite of mine..but as i can say all his movies and tv series really gives me so much happiness..seeing his series and movies over and over again.. hope your resting in peace Kim joon..you will always be in our heart.forever your an amazing human being.❤️❤️❤️

Maziar Nov 21 2021 9:29 pm i Love this drama series and the beautiful acting of the actors impresses me so much Even though I watched the episode many times...respect from IRAN r.i.p kim ju hyeok you and other actors will always remain in our hearts

Helen Khoiova Mar 14 2019 3:35 pm Thank you for making this history drama! It was very interested to not just learn about the Mongol invasions but also about the restoration of Tripitaka Koreana! Wow!!! And I just learned that the main actor Kim Ju-Hyeok died in October 2017!!! ??????? R.I.P. ❤️

Sylvia Casarez Jun 08 2018 9:23 am Omg this drama is such a hot moving drama. Kim Ju's acting as well as the rest of the cast...A++. As always the right actors for the right parts. So moving to know a lowly slave becoming free rose to become a hero. Watching historical dramas like this r such a joy to watch. Especially when based on true events. The struggles people went through to survive. The greed as always for power, money & status. This certainly is a "MUST WATCH" drama. Even though it's from 2012 it's still an awesome 56 ep. U cry u smile u cruse...u feel every emotion.

Susan Jan 30 2018 9:32 pm Choi Song-Yi's characters talks too much in this drama... It's very annoying (for me)... And Kim Gyu-Ri doesn't match to Choi Song-Yi's characters. Kim Gyu-Ri doesn't fit for a woman calm's role (I think)

Lee Seo Hwa Nov 07 2017 12:36 pm Rest in peace, Ahjussi! :,( He knows period drama the most

Lxthals Oct 09 2017 1:32 am It was ok but it was more political than him being a god of war.I must admit though it has a strong storyline but a little overextended.But i still recommend watch at least first 20 episodes and the last 10.

doctorzais Jan 13 2017 2:52 am watch it for the first batch of episodes then forget it...... those gladiator scenes were the highlight of this drama

Jatto Muhammad Awwal May 18 2016 4:58 pm Congratulations to the Koreans for this blessings. All the actors are incredible and passionate.The movie has really added value to my thought about the dynamic nature of human being and the benefit in being humble. Best Regards.

Elijah Apr 10 2016 6:22 am Incredible!!! I'm one of those people who dislikes season films, but this one is worth watching... Even though I'm a Nigerian, I watch it like I was born in Korea... Thumbs up to all the actors in the movie especially Kim joon, Yang baek, Song Yi, and of course beautiful Wol Ah/An Sim, and the others... One love y'all!

Marrion Mar 19 2016 8:27 pm I am into SK dramas of an historic nature, it gives an insight into their history. The same goes for China and Japan. I am in the process of watching Imperial Doctress and I have not had to fast forward, this too have 50 episodes. I am going to take your word and watch God of war after. Thanks for the comments.

Akanni Abdulgaffar Adigun Jul 14 2015 5:55 pm korean movies recently have made a landmark in film industry.features highly cherished by the world presently are well showcase,its political aspect is very fantastic,for politians to learn from,keeping of record alongside research work are fascianating for students let alone their dexterities in fighting are very lovely. I love korean movies....

ABDUL SONGORO Jul 11 2015 6:48 am I'm very like the drama. but I want to know how many seasons the drama have?

Nweke dieudonne May 18 2015 4:25 pm I really love song I, i love how compassionate she is. Men i really want to love this way

Regie Apr 25 2015 5:57 pm i think this is the best drama after Da Jang Geum and Jumong. Im currently streaming @ dramatv.co. The full series is available in this site.

Lee Mar 08 2015 8:20 pm Pretty good. First 3-4 episodes seemed fairly slow, but then it really picked up and got interesting.. The writer seems to have a fairly good understanding of the political relationships and power struggles that were going on during that time.

One totally baffling character is the Overlord's stepson, who is condemned to die by drowning by the new Overlord, for essentially no rationale reason.

Having escaped a certain death, you would think he would not risk it again by coming back into Kangdo to see his mother. As I'm watching this, I'm repeatedly thinking WAFI ("what a foolish individual", except with expletives instead of "foolish individual"). Frankly, if he does get caught (I'm in the middle of watching it right now), I can't say that I would feel too sorry for the guy -- he had a pretty idea of the risks he was taking.

zerah Dec 16 2014 10:32 am for sure this one is THE BEST KDRAMA! Congratulations from my heart! and I want to give a special CONGRATS to the screen player! Finally I could enjoy a decent and wonderful kdrama! Bravo per tutti!

Nelson (sirwebb) Dec 05 2014 5:37 pm Wow!! I really don't know what to say,in fact am in love with Korean movies love watching their films because it's educational,inspiring and also has moral teachings.It's one of the best Korean movies I have seen and watched.and also congratulations to all those who in one way or the other participated in the production of this great drama....keep it up!! And also keep the flag flying.Hoping to see and watch the season8,love u all

manna Dec 04 2014 1:26 pm the best Korean drama I've ever seen! CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN! and GREETINGS FROM ROMANIA

manna Nov 27 2014 5:19 am Congratulations to the entire team who worked on this wonderful drama!

Allen Adekunle Oct 15 2014 2:56 am i am looking for season 7 this drama is very educative and interesting it also good for all age and background please as i am a fan let us have it in Nigeria

UC Apr 18 2014 2:31 pm Wonderful film, but ℓ can't find the proud Solitai among the cast...

Ojo adebanjo Feb 07 2014 6:39 am This film is so sweet pls wish time is the season 8 we come out i need to look it

KING KITE Jan 17 2014 6:46 am I like korean dramas but its so difficult to obtain them at places that are not highly developed like tanzania Musoma municipality i have serched for this drama of soldier god of war but for so ,long i have not obtain the iriginal one just low quality cds

Suzdar Oct 30 2013 5:25 pm we kurdish in north of iraq love this drama so much and we love all people korean

tncdel Oct 05 2013 4:36 pm Very well done production. Script-writing was high quality, as was the acting. My only minor complaint was that there was no real eye-candy among the main female stars. Kim Gyu-Ri and Hong Au-Reum are not even 2nd tier-level actresses looks-wise. And it was almost comical when the better-looking Kim Ha-Eun was criticized as not being as beautiful as Hong Au-Reum [with her slightly goofy-looking looks more suitable for comedy].

My personal DVD library contains hundreds of K-drama DVD sets.

odumosu bukola Jul 27 2013 2:29 pm wow,i really don't know what to say about this movie,i so much love it, i can never stop watching korean movie in my life,please produce more interesting and facilitating movies,I LOVE YOU ALL**kiss kiss to you all**

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branewaiver Jan 17 2013 4:27 pm Truly good stuff. All of the acting, directing, writing, costumes, pace is brilliant. Congratulations. You've established a very high standard and I've learned a lot with respect to Korean culture, history, and politics by watching this (as well as other) series. Each time I watch a production I think it can't get better than this. God of War takes the cake so far.

Nyangker Mayom Dec 28 2012 2:21 pm @Adejumo Obafemi,

The Goryo(Koryo) came before the Joseon period. After the end of Koryo, Joseon was established by King Taejong and his compatriots.

Adejumo Obafemi Dec 28 2012 2:16 am I love this drama.. I like the acting of Wol A and Kim jun... I love Korean Movies generally like Jumong,Conqueror,Dong yi and the rest.. God of war is also nice.. But i will like to know the did the Joseon period came before Goryeo.please i will like someone to reply preferably as Text.. Thanks

KING (from Thailand) Dec 16 2012 7:26 am I love GOD of WAR so much ^__^ I'm King from Thailand. now in Thailand shows this movie. I'm excied to see next Episode, everyday !!! make me freshen WoW ! ^0^ !

Michael Shokpeka Jul 18 2012 9:16 am This is the best drama I ever saw. I love the soundtrack, the story line...I love everything about the Drama.

Andreea Jul 12 2012 9:48 am I think is one of the best kdramas of this year. I like the story,the acting,the OST(Super Junior Kyuhyun - Inoo). Annyeong (^ . ^)

Bong Jun 01 2012 8:32 pm A great drama but where to watch the episode...

SgtMaj May 22 2012 1:35 am Great drama, how come the episodes are slow to be translated to english subtitles? I guess business ha...anyways great show.

greenluvs Apr 24 2012 11:09 pm I'm on episode 12... like it so far. To the posters below who feel the need to post what is going to happen: you ever heard of spoiler alerts? Sheesh

Bonbon Apr 24 2012 12:22 pm damn, Lee Song-Yi married Kim Yak-Sun and they had 2 children..

fzl Apr 22 2012 8:12 am stop watching at episode 17 when the heroine died(Wol A) and the culprit got away. If they wanted to make an action drama, don't start romantically and kill the heroine. Just start by people dying from the first episode.

Rhu Apr 21 2012 6:06 pm Don't know if it will last for 50 episodes, but it started out great!

Dark_Howler Mar 22 2012 6:16 pm This drama is great from my perspective. But I regret starting to watch this before it's half way though. It's very addicting for me, and now I'm crying tears of firecrackers because I hate waiting for new releases.

lisbeth Mar 20 2012 12:44 am i love the soundtrack.. Inoo.. sing by Kyuhyun Super Junior..

siar Feb 11 2012 7:27 pm wow..looks like another amazing drama from MBC Korea..

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