The King of Legend

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Drama: The King of Legend (English title)
Revised romanization: Geun Cho Go Wang
Hangul: 근초고왕
Director: Yoon Chang-Beom, Kim Young-Jo
Writer: Jung Sung-Hee, Yoo Seung-Ryul
Producer: Shin Hyun-Soo
Network: KBS1
Episodes: 60
Release Date: November 6, 2010 - May 29, 2011
Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 21:40
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Historical drama "King Geunchogo" follows the life King Keun Chogo (346-375), who led Baekje (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) to its greatest state.

Notes

"The King of Legend" will be followed by "Gwanggaeto, The Great Conqueror".

Cast



Kam Woo-Sung	Kim Ji-Soo	Ahn Jae-Mo	Lee Jee-Hoon	Lee Jong-Won
King Keun Chogo	Bu Yeo-Hwa	Jin-Seung	Hae-Keun	King Go Kuk-Wan



Lee Se-Eun	Han Jin-Hee	Kim Eung-Soo	Park Cheol-Ho	Yun Seung-Won
Wi Hong-Ran	King Gye	Jo-Bul	Ko Chi-Su	King Bi-Ryu



Seo In-Seok	Choi Myoung-Gil	Kim Do-Yeon	Lee Jong-Soo	Lee Byung-Wook
Hook Kang Kong Sa Hool	Hae Bi Hae So Sool	Jin Bi Sa Ha	Boo Yeo-Chan	Boo Yeo-Whee



Kim Tae-Hoon	Ahn Shin-Woo	Choi Ji-Na	Jung Woong-In	Kang Sung-Jin
Boo Yeo-San	Boo Yeo-Min	Suk Ra-Hae	Wi Bi-Rang	Pa Yun



Han Jung-Soo	Ahn Suk-Hwan	Jung Heung-Chae	Lee In	Jung Ji-Ah
Bok Goo-Geum	Go Heung	Doo Go	Ajikai	Chi Hee



Kim Hyo-Won	Kim Hyeong-Il	Jung Eui-Gap	Lee Deok-Hwa	Jung Ae-Ri
Jin Jung	Jin Ko-Do	Boo Gan-Tae	king Dong Myung Sung	So Seo-No



Park Jung-Woo	Hong Seok-Jo	Doo Soo	Park Grina
king Yu Ri	On Jo	Bi Ryu	Dan Dan Yi

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Do-Hyun - Boo Yeo-Mong
Hwang Dong-Joo - Boo Yeo-Moon
Kim Ki-Buk - Hae Nyung
Kim Joo-Young - On-Jo
Jeon Byung-Ok - Ko No-Ja
Hong In-Young - Empress consort Jing
Won Seok-Yeon - So Woo
Ham Eun-Jung - Jin Ah-I
Ha Na-Kyung - court lady in Goguryeo
Jeon Seung-Bin - Sa Ki
Jeon Hyun - Gungun Man-Shin
Kim Young-Ki - Kook Na-Ho
Seo Dong-Hyun - Boo Yeo-Mong (young)
Hyun Chul-Ho
Jang Deok-Ju

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2010-11-06	1	8.9 (13th)	8.4 (14th)
2010-11-07	2	8.6 (15th)	NR
2010-11-13	3	8.7 (12th)	8.6 (12th)
2010-11-14	4	9.8 (14th)	9.8 (14th)
2010-11-20	5	7.1 (19th)	NR
2010-11-21	6	9.5 (18th)	9.4 (19th)
2010-11-27	7	7.6 (20th)	NR
2010-11-28	8	8.8 (20th)	NR
2010-12-04	9	9.1 (11th)	8.7 (17th)
2010-12-05	10	10.1 (11th)	10.5 (9th)
2010-12-11	11	10.7 (9th)	10.9 (9th)
2010-12-12	12	11.3 (7th)	11.3 (8th)
2010-12-18	13	9.5 (9th)	9.2 (12th)
2010-12-19	14	11.9 (7th)	11.9 (8th)
2010-12-25	15	11.7 (10th)	11.6 (11th)
2010-12-26	16	11.1 (10th)	10.9 (11th)
2011-01-01	17	8.6 (20th)	NR
2011-01-02	18	11.1 (8th)	13.0 (7th)
2011-01-08	19	10.5 (9th)	11.5 (10th)
2011-01-09	20	10.2 (13th)	11.3 (13th)
2011-01-15	21	10.3 (14th)	10.7 (16th)
2011-01-16	22	10.7 (15th)	11.5 (16th)
2011-01-22	23	11.5 (9th)	12.2 (10th)
2011-01-23	24	11.9 (8th)	12.7 (8th)
2011-01-29	25	11.4 (9th)	13.1 (9th)
2011-01-30	26	12.0 (8th)	12.8 (10th)
2011-02-05	27	11.9 (9th)	12.5 (10th)
2011-02-06	28	12.2 (10th)	13.4 (10th)
2011-02-12	29	12.2 (8th)	11.9 (11th)
2011-02-13	30	12.3 (8th)	13.2 (8th)
2011-02-19	31	12.1 (8th)	12.6 (8th)
2011-02-20	32	12.0 (7th)	11.5 (10th)
2011-02-26	33	11.9 (8th)	12.0 (9th)
2011-02-27	34	13.2 (7th)	13.2 (10th)
2011-03-05	35	12.3 (8th)	13.1 (9th)
2011-03-06	36	11.7 (8th)	12.4 (10th)
2011-03-12	37	11.7 (7th)	11.9 (10th)
2011-03-13	38	11.1 (12th)	11.3 (14th)
2011-03-19	39	11.0 (11th)	10.9 (12th)
2011-03-20	40	11.4 (12th)	11.9 (17th)
2011-03-26	41	9.8 (10th)	9.7 (12th)
2011-03-27	42	11.2 (10th)	11.5 (15th)
2011-04-02	43	11.7 (8th)	11.4 (9th)
2011-04-03	44	12.2 (7th)	11.8 (10th)
2011-04-09	45	10.1 (10th)	9.8 (11th)
2011-04-10	46	10.5 (9th)	9.6 (16th)
2011-04-16	47	10.3 (9th)	9.9 (9th)
2011-04-17	48	11.2 (9th)	11.4 (12th)
2011-04-23	49	10.7 (9th)	10.8 (9th)
2011-04-24	50	10.5 (9th)	10.8 (12th)
2011-04-30	51	8.7 (14th)	7.8 (19th)
2011-05-01	52	8.8 (15th)	NR
2011-05-07	53	9.4 (10th)	9.1 (12th)
2011-05-08	54	9.5 (10th)	8.7 (16th)
2011-05-14	55	9.2 (10th)	9.3 (12th)
2011-05-15	56	10.4 (10th)	10.1 (14th)
2011-05-21	57	9.7 (9th)	9.6 (14th)
2011-05-22	58	11.0 (9th)	10.9 (12th)
2011-05-28	59	9.9 (9th)	9.6 (13th)
2011-05-29	60	10.2 (11th)	10.6 (12th)
Average		-	-

Source: TNS Media Korea

Comments

Park Min Sep 28 2023 9:16 am It got me significantly less invested when he became a king, even much more less when he got older and his kids grew up. His earlier journey was more interesting to follow.

Park Min Sep 28 2023 9:14 am It got me significantly less invested when he became a king, even much more less when got older and his kids grew up. His earlier journey was more interesting to follow.

GG Deser Oct 12 2016 7:38 pm I just realized it was not Kim Min-Jung who played Hong Ran but Lee Se-Eun. Maybe that's why I liked her here.

GG Deser Oct 12 2016 7:30 pm Isn't the girl playing Hong Ran (Bi Rang's sister) Kim min-Jung? I can't find her listed in any cast listings for this Drama. Surely she played an important part. I never cared for her until I saw her in this drama.

rskdrama Jul 20 2014 7:18 pm ep 31.. i really prayed that the queen, wife of King of Goguryeo will not escape and become the queen of Yeogu...I have seen this actress in lots of dramas and seriously she is not good in period drams characters. She did well in the latest Word heart drama.

jalal Jun 27 2014 11:40 am Hi, I'm from Iran. I write this letter I'm really attracted to this movie And I do not know what's coming after this movie. I would love to go to South Korea and Actors see the film. I'm dying and I do not know how to come to South Korea I very much Dvstvn I hope to come to South Korea.

medane May 17 2014 1:59 pm Geunchogo is the best legend for me really i am verry atractive to this hero. he can to built a big history. and let his name to all the world to show how is his dream.

Felix Jul 16 2013 2:36 am The series is exciting, intriguing and attracting. Well it also gives a brief history of how Baekje was founded from Koguryeo as it fared from the latter. The supporting actors/ actres arround Geunchogo were all good, I liked them and the roles they played. To me this is among the best Korean thriller- historical drama.

Mahdi Hekmatipour Jun 22 2013 5:08 pm The king of legend??????????Geunchogo????hahaha this man seems a blood thirsty man.of course more for Gogureyoan blood.If Gwanggaeto Taewang,The Great Emperor of Gogureyo was a little bit like Geunchogo,Baekje would Ruin before 400 AD,and so Silla ... that allied with Tang later.these two Kingdoms were relax because of Gogureyo. 1st episode show so seo no leave Gogureyo because of jumong,she say jumong promised her the crown for her older son biryu,in fact So seo no left Jolbon and came to south because of the water,wery well soil and many good things that there were not at Gogureyo.jumomg didn't abandon her,but her greed for power led her to take her sons to south,thanks god they went and have war at south against together,if not in gogureyo they would have fight fot crown.

Winifred Jan 15 2013 4:55 pm Love the series --- it inspired me to read up more on Korean history. I'm also looking for the book by Lee Mun Yeol on which the King of Legend is based. Does anyone out there know if it's available in translation? I've searched everywhere. I'm sure to follow up on the next movie, Gwanggaeto the Great.

Nasir Kaduna Nigeria Jan 13 2013 10:19 am Great movies! I really commend your effort but,is it the actual history?

Aeri Jan 12 2013 9:50 pm Ohmigod. This drama is worthy of ALL THE AWARDS. One of the most gripping plots and character developments I've seen as of late. UGH WHY SO UNDERRATED

Beiatetaake Nov 29 2011 3:23 am I'm watching the series everyday at home and i realize that it was an exciting film so i really enjoy it...............i admire all the characters and it help me to visualize korean culture........keep it up for the movie i love it all

Beiatetaake Nov 29 2011 3:16 am watching this korean drama is one of the most exciting film i've ever watch, i love all the characters and especially prince yeogu hmmm, but mostly his son ...keep it up for the movie and i really love it................can't wait to see another episode

haja Nov 08 2011 1:15 am I live in kurdstan -Irbil ,i whch koryan drama i love all drama thnky

haja Nov 08 2011 1:13 am ok koryan

haja Nov 08 2011 1:12 am I,m live in kurdstan-iraq, I like koryan drama this drama is very good i whoch it I went see all drama koryan thnky ??? ok bey koryan

Cici Sep 26 2011 4:21 pm The King of Legend is one of the best movies I have ever watched. Roots doesn't even compare to this epic. They are completely different in every way.

The King of Legend is amazing. The only complaint I have is that I wish it would have been on every night. It should definitely win some awards.

It had me riveted each week and I could not wait until the following weekend. Everything is wonderful about this presentation from KBS. The actors are all fantastic, the writing is exceptional and the costumes and scenery is captivating. I hope it is shown again very soon and I wish KBS would show exactly where we can buy this TV series with the English subtitles. KBS movies are so good, I am watching this station more than any other and although I do not speak Korean, I am learning it slowly and want to know more. I loved Babyface Beauty and I love My Bittersweet Life. The subtitles really help. KBS is a very professional station. Good going!!

Beret Jul 03 2011 9:28 pm Commenter 18, what an insult to Roots, this drama is good but root was factual with and not psudo drama. I agree its capitivating but nothing can surpass roots for its grandieur, and factual content.

KureCityMom Jul 02 2011 8:59 pm This is the most exciting and absorbing docu-drama I have seen on television since "Roots". It is absolutely absorbing. Does anyone know if the book it is based on is in print, in English? I would love to read it. :)

Vivian Jun 27 2011 10:02 pm I am hooked as well. I stumbled onto "The King of Legend". Wow! I wish I could watch the episodes I missed. Any advice? Wish it was a book.

SUHANA RAZALIEGH Jun 26 2011 10:19 pm This tv drama is brilliant. It makes me want to learn korean language and visit korea .. :)

USAFan Jun 11 2011 8:19 pm Very entertaining. It is almost as good as Jumong and the Kingdom of the Wind. There are many veteran actors from Yi San, The Kingdom of the Wind, and Dong Yi. Love to see them in this drama.

Kamal albakri Jun 05 2011 8:53 pm Me n my wife are hooked on Korean dramas...historical story that is very interesting n professionally done like the king of legend say much about Korean film industry n thank you kbs...wish the episodes will be screened everyday instead of just sat.n sun....hehe

Nina May 16 2011 11:58 pm I was watching the show regularly but as usual with Korean shows, it's so slow and it's on KBS only during the weekend. So I keep up with it by reading forums on Korean dramas...cool people who write spoilers. I am up to the episode where Yoegu's son with Yeohwa entered the palace.

While I think everyone is entitled to his/her opinion, but Korea and Israel are similar? I didn't know there are refugee camps housing millions of people who were terrorised out of Korea. Some imagination.

Tai Takada Apr 30 2011 12:07 pm This is really good. Has some of the great actors of Korean film. Series like this is the one reason family and I got hooked, line and sinker on Korean movies and TV. Like everyone we wait for an episode, then wait for the beautiful sound of Korean to be translated. Then I download it from Daddicts.com and the subtitles from S2(of course). Last step is I record it from computer to DVD so that the family can watch on the TV. Even as I live in Phoenix, our story is so similiar. We are all brought together through the Saguek(historical drama). Because of the Saguek I have learned a small amount about Korea. My prayer would be that one day China can keep its paws to themself and let Korea be united. There are many peoples and countries that have sadness. Korea and Israel have great similarity in that they were both on the crossroads where big powers travelled on the road to raping and pillaging. Small in size, yet there is great beauty in what their people create and the stories they tell to the rest of us. King Geun-chogo is fun, we all enjoy it and it reminds me how important culture is!! Thanks for asianmediawiki

fra Apr 11 2011 4:02 pm I've been watching all the episodes on drama style.com up to 45episode Does any one knows why they stoped showing more videos? please let me know thanks!!!!!!

Chintana Mar 20 2011 9:23 pm I have watched several Korean historical dramas and I think this series is one of the better ones. The script is well written and the dialogs are interesting and sometimes humorous. My family and I look forward to watching the show every weekend.

Poh Chin Tian Mar 12 2011 6:30 am Enjoy watching this historical movie. Can't wait for every Saturday and Sunday for this show with KBS. I am addicted with it.

Lao Jim Mar 07 2011 9:51 pm I have been watching this in Arizona. It is quite a tale, but has too many characters and too many small kingdoms, clans, royals, nobles, and assorted lands and places for my feeble brain to keep track of. I appreciate the occasional information about who is who but that is all in Korean, which I don't speak at all. Still it is interesting so I like it.

Hiwote Molla Mar 06 2011 10:01 am I am watching this film on saturday and sunday on kbs.I am watching it from Ethiopia,i love the story and i can't wait to see the next episode

Thingujam s singh Feb 13 2011 10:14 am Me n My wife are from Imphal,Manipur..a small state of India...we love KBS...you won't know but KBS is a super duper hit in my hometown...My wife is a fan of Rain and coming to the point i am following this drama THE KING OF LEGEND very religiously....why don't they broadcast everyday...waiting for yeogu to become the king...keep up the Good work...

Mlano Qebuaw Feb 09 2011 9:39 pm Love the story. Like all korea history drama I been watched this one glue me to the seat every Sat & Sun evening.

Anthony Demaio Feb 06 2011 12:57 am Like all the other Korean historical dramas, that I have seen on tv, I am enjoying this one very much. Keep up the good work.

Jacque Jan 26 2011 6:45 pm This drama like the others I have watched is filled with the pains and struggles for power. Korea seems to have endured alot of trials to maintain its culture and history. This drama reminds me of "Land of the Wind" in regard to the son being abandoned only to be brought back to ensure the kingdom's security. I am enjoying it.

Ruben Y. Velasquez Jan 09 2011 6:56 pm I like the story. It tells of the history of Korea and give me a full understanding of korean culture

Anne Dec 26 2010 8:23 am I'm watching the series right now and its cool! The story is good! :) Excited to see the next episodes!

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