The Great Queen Seondeok

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Drama: The Great Queen Seondeok
Revised romanization: Seondeok Yeowang
Hangul: 선덕여왕
Director: Park Hong-Kyun, Kim Keun-Hong
Writer: Kim Young-Hyun, Park Sang-Yeon
Network: MBC
Episodes: 62
Release Date: May 25 - December 22, 2009
Runtime: Mon. & Tues. 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

Deokman (Queen Seondeok’s childhood name) was born a twin but was abandoned as a baby. She was later brought back to the Silla palace, where she joined forces with her twin sister Princess Chonmyong to oppose Mi-shil, who wanted to seize power. Mi-shil devised sinister plans to have the two Silla princesses exiled from the kingdom, and in a secretive battle, Princess Chonmyong was assassinated by Mi-shil. But Princess Deokman shrewdly enlisted the help of General Kim Yusin and eliminated her archenemy Mi-shil. She became the first female ruler of the Silla kingdom.

Notes

Based on the life of Queen Seondeok of Silla (ruled 632-647).
Due to extremely high television ratings "The Great Queen Seondeok" has been expanded from 50 episodes to 62 episodes.

Cast



Lee Yo-Won	Ko Hyun-Jung	Park Ye-Jin	Uhm Tae-Woong	Kim Nam-Gil	Yun Yoo-Sun
Queen Seondeok	Mi-Sil	Princess Cheon-Myeong	Kim Yu-Sin	Bi-Dam	Ma-Ya



Shin Goo	Seo Young-Hee	In Gyo-Jin	Yu Seung-Ho	Jeon No-Min	Jung Woong-In
Eul-Jae	So-Hwa	Kim Yong-Chun	Kim Chun-Chu	Cheol Won-Rang	Mi-Saeng



Ahn Kil-Kang	Kim Jung-Hyun	Song Ok-Suk	Jung Ho-Bin	Dok Ko Yeong Jae	Jo Min-Gi
Chil-Sook	Ha-Jong	Se-Ri	Mun-No	Se-Jong	King Jin Pyeong



Jung Sung-Mo	Lim Ye-Jin	Lee Moon-Sik	Lim Ho	Lee Soon-Jae	Park Jung-Chul
Kim Seo-Hyeon	Man-Myeong	Juk-bang	King Jinji	King Jin-heung	Kim Yong-su



Nam Ji-Hyun	Shin Se-Kyung	Lee Hyun-Woo	Baek Jong-Min	Park Soo-Jin
Princess Deokman (teen)	Princess Cheon-myeong (teen)	Kim Yu-sin (teen)	King Jin Pyeong (teen)	Ma-ya (young adult)



Baek Do-Bin	Joo Sang-Wook	Moon Ji-Yoon	Kang Sung-Pil	Ryu Dam	Jeong Hyo-Keun
Bo-Jong	Wol-Ya	Shi-Yul	San-Tak	Ko-Do	Sul-Ji



Jeon Young-Bin	Kim Dong-Soo	Park Young-Seo	Ko Yun-Hoo	Hong Kyung-In	Seo Dong-Won
Gok Sa-Hoon	Hyup-Sung	Dae-Poong	Ho-Jae	Suk-Poom	Duk-Choong



Lee Seung-Hyo	Jang Hee-Woong	Jung Yi-Do	Kang Ji-Hoo	Choi Sung-Jo	Kim Dong-Hee
Al-Chun	Park-Wie	Pil-Tan	Im-Jong	Sun-Yul	Wang-Yoon

Ryu Sang-Wook

Dae Nam-Bo

Additional Cast Members:

Oh Young-Soo - monk Wol-Chun
Eom Hyo-Seop - Yum-Jong
Kang San- King Jin Pyeong (young)
Kwak Jung-Wook - Bo-Jong (teen)
Uee - Mi-sil (teen)
Park Jae-Jung - Sa Da-Ham
Seo Sang-Won - Park-Wie (teen)
No Young-Hak - Suk-Poom (teen)
Park Ji-Bin - Bi-Dam (young)
Kim Ki-Hyeon - Geo Chil-Boo
Park Eun-Bin - Bo Ryang
Qri - Young-Mo
Choi Won-Young - General Gye-Baek
Lee Jung-Mun - Koo Dong
Seo Beom-Sik - general Ga-Baek
Jeon Young-Bin - Kuk Sa-Heun
Kim Dong-Soo - Hyub-Sung
Samuel Kang - general
Na Kwang-Hoon - Noble Man Jang
Park Yong-Sik - Seung-Ryeo
Seo Gang - Yang-Gil
Kim Yong-Woon - Poong-Woon
Kim O-Bok - Hwarang
Park Sung-Kyun - soldier
Lee Kwang-Se - suspicious man
Yoon Jong-Won - Geom-Il
Oh Shi-Eun
Jung Doo-Kyum
Seo Kwang-Jae
Park Mi-Sook
Park Yoon-Hee
Oh Ki-Chan

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King and Queen Jul 11 2022 11:27 am This drama is so unforgettable. The actors are very good and make a great impression. From the good characters you'll learn to love to the villains you'll find really entertaining. Lots of the child casts have been successful too. So funny how most of the casts have either headlined a sageuk, played significant supporting characters in more recent successful sageuk productions, or at least made a really great impression even if the sageuk is not super successful. Here are some of the casts and their other post Queen Seon Deok historical productions (as far as I know) 1. Lee Yo Won (Deokman) => Lead in Horse Doctor and Different Dreams 2. Nam Ji Hyun (Teen Deokman) => child actress in Warrior baek Dong Soo, lead in 100 Days My Prince 2. Uhm Tae Woong (Yushin) => Lead in Sword and Flower 3. Lee Hyun Woo (Teen Yushin) => also made a great impression as young male lead in Gyebaek 4. Shin Se Kyung (Teen Cheonmyeong) => Lead in Tree with Deep Roots, Six Flying Dragons, Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, and rumored in Arthdal Chronicles 5. Kim Yoo Jung (Kid Cheonmyeong) => Child role in Dong Yi, Moon Embracing the Sun, Gyebaek, Lead in Gumiho Tale of the Fox Child, The Dirge Singer, Secret Door, Love in the Moonlight, Lovers of the Red Sky 6. Kim Nam Gil (Bidam) => Lead in Pirates Movie, Live Up to Your Name, and Sound of Bandits 7. Yoo Seung Ho (Chunchu) => support in Arang and the Magistrate, lead in Ruler Master of the Mask and a couple more sageuks 7. Park Ji Bin (Young Bidam) => younger version role in Bloody Heart and other sageuks 8. Jo Min Ki (King Jinheung) => support in Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo 9. Jeon No Min (Seolwon) => cameo in Tree with Deep Roots, support in 6 Flying Dragons, additional sageuks 10. Jung Woong In (Misaeng) => support in Empress Ki , may have additional sageuk roles 11. Jung Ho Bin (Munno) => warrior Baek Dong Soo + additional sageuks 12. Ahn Kil Kang (Chilsuk) => support in Gyebaek and 6 Flyimg Dragons + additional sageuks 13. Lee Moon Shik (Jukbang) => support in Empress Ki + additional sageuks 14. Song Ok Suk (Seri) => Tree with Deep Roots + Additional sageuks 15. Kim Jung Hyun (Hajong) => support in Empress Ki + additional sageuks 16. Joo Sang Wook (Wolya) => lead in King of Tears Lee Bang Won, may have been in other sageuks 16. Lee Seung Hyo (Alcheon) => support in 6 Flying Dragons, cameo in Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung 17. Hong Kyung In (Seokpum) => support in King of Tears Lee Bang Won, may have been in other sageuks 18. Noh Young Hak (young Seokpum) => after playing a child version of a supporting character here, he played child versions of lead characters in The Duo, Great King's Dream, and Gyebaek 19. Park Eun Bin (Boryang) => young versions in Empress Chunchu and Gyebaek, lead roles in Hur Jun Original Story, Secret Door, King's Affection

Nami Jun 01 2022 11:31 pm This is a must for anyone to enter KNG fandom! I watched it quite late but this is definitely a good watch. I can totally understand why it is loved so much. I love the portrayal of all characters. I totally understand why the writer makes Mishil such a great and cool villain. Only with such character could she manage to gather all her loyal supporters. There is the scene when Lord Seolwon cried in reminiscent of Mishil before departing for war. His devotion and his loyalty is very touching for me too. The writer is very good in building the plot even after Deongman became queen. I think I like the part when she became the Queen more because it shows the emotions of the characters more. The queen’s decision, her resolution, her faith for her loved ones, her fatigue and loneliness not being able to entirely trust someone... Inevitably, the leader has to walk a truly lonely road. And of course our heart throb Bi Dam! KNG has a way with his eyes especially when Bi Dam feels hurt by the queen! His death, being witnessed by his lover, the queen is tragic and heartbreaking for both. Maybe that is why we can’t forget Bi Dam in this drama. The soundtrack is on point emotionally too. It is really worth investing your time watching this drama!

Bertrand M. RENAUD May 04 2022 10:04 am I just finished watching again the Great Queen Seon-Deok. This 62-episode historical K-Drama is the best ever from every angle.

It tells the story of key historical figures in a (the) most important moment in Korea's entire history: the unification of the three kingdoms of Silla, Paekche and Koguryo under Silla that was the most sophisticated and technologically most advanced of the three kingdoms, in particular in metal work. It is still moving to visit Gyeongju today and stand in front of the majestic tombs of Queen Seon Deok who started the three-Han unification with general Kim Yushin and that of her nephew Chunchu who completed the unification as King Muyeol. The "impossible dream" of the drama.
Every aspects of this K-drama, large and small, is a total success: the character development of each historical figure; the powerful competition, and mutual admiration between Mishil saeju and princess Deongman; the superb acting of every one, in particular actress Ko Hyung-jun who plays Mishil; the staging; the music; the photography; the extraordinarily sophisticated and beautiful dresses and the refined jewelry of the main female characters matching the episode; the gorgeous court ceremonies; the sword fights; the successful selection of landscapes; and, most, of all, the humanity of each character, hero and villain alike.
The child actors who portray the key characters in their youth are very attractive and successful in showing the emotional roots of the key figures of the drama. Such as the bright boy who portrays young Bidam abandoned by his mother who is seeking love, trust and approval from his teacher. Or the free-spirited, intellectually brilliant, curious and fearless young Deokman living unaware of her future fate in the Taklamakan desert oasis (a very successful historical fiction).
Watching this drama again, I could catch the subtle cues that the screenwriters give us to what characters will do many episodes later. Great writing!
This K-drama is pure gold. What a way to learn about Korean history.

dhiati Mar 29 2022 4:31 am Queen Seon Deok drama is never bored for me to watch anytime, because I like all the actors who look stunning.

Especially when Bidam's acting was funny when he met the Hwarang ^_^

Bobong HD Feb 07 2022 8:14 pm I've watched this before when I was a in high school and it really is so great and I want to re-watch it. Where to watch this in HD or FHD?

Michael Nov 19 2021 5:56 am I am super late to watch this in 2021, the regret of not watching earlier is so big. This drama is an absolute gem. 10/10 Recommended to anyone. It's very eventful, thrilling at times, angering, exciting and emotional- there's a good ride from the beginning to end. I love the character portrayals and the growth of all characters as the drama proceeds. I also love how it shows the concept of "what goes around comes around" with almost all the characters. Even minor ones like Santak's end leaves you with a warm feeling.

As for fan favourite (and my favourite) Bidam, is one of the most pitiful characters I've ever seen in a drama. Misunderstood, used, misleaded and treated less than human because of his parents he never knew. He wanted love, which he couldn't experience to his heart's content till the end.

I don't know if anyone noticed, back when Deokman was trying to claim her place as princess, she sent Bidam as a heaven's messenger where he got caught and was tested to predict the day he dies. There he says his life is 3 days shorter than the king. Did that not come true? Three days after his death, the "King" (although a different king) did die.

As a guy who rarely cries, hats off to this drama, I cried.

Dam Nov 02 2021 4:15 pm I agree. I love ha ji won too but this drama is the standard for korean sageuk. It has a great script, great actor, compelling story, relatable & complex characters with romance just as a cherry on the top to make it perfect. The editing & direction may be old (well made in 2009) but the events are still relevant even up to this time. The drama which will make you admire the leads even the antagonists. Such a powerful drama with a lingering emotions after you watch it. Highly recommended for everyone. It made my quarantine days Meaningful.

Mim Oct 19 2021 9:55 am I agree. I love hajiwon too but Queen Seondeok is a masterpiece.

sf Aug 06 2021 12:26 am It was a good drama but, if you think of the historical characters, you end to hate them. Thanks to them, Goguryeo disappeared.

Ian Jul 04 2021 4:36 am I love Hahi won very much but this is way kuch better than Empress Ki.

enes Apr 26 2021 1:41 pm Is this drama better than Empress Ki?

Ein ein Mar 31 2021 8:11 pm Just finished re-watching the drama. Deokman - Yushin. They were the best support to each other. The love is there between them. and trust. Deokman needed some love and solace but Yushin can't give it. Hence, she chose Bidam. But I'm still team Deokman-Yushin

BEL Jan 17 2021 9:18 pm OMG! For over 10 years I've already found this! I still can't get over on this drama. Bidammmmmmmmmmmm... How wonderful it is to look back on history. Quarantine period became incredible to me! Can't help stop my self watching this over and over again.

Mark king Jul 16 2020 1:47 pm Excellent movie. The best historical drama. Also a huge production success. A+++++

Yurihan Jul 07 2020 1:44 am Queen Seondeok best Hestorical best drama my All time fevorite of all time untill now Deokman Mshil Bidam Yushin and Alcheon Your the best Actors

DM Jun 26 2020 11:56 am TGQSD trivia + insight (to all who watched or will watch this)

spoiler alert

1. Bidam is not supposed to have a loveline w/ DM but due to their KNG & LYW chemistry it happen. (note: bidam rebelled against queen Seon deok) 2. QSD died earlier than bidam (history). Accdg to history, she may have died due to heart attack caused by his rebellion and 10 days after her death bd rebellion failed and he died 3. Some historians believe that BD may not actually be a rebel but was just accused for rebellion due to the power battle between him and YS when DM health was declining 4. There is no sufficient evidence whether Mishil was actually true but most of the characters in this drama were 99% true 5. Chunchu didn't succeeded QSD after her death but Queen Jin Deok 6. Deokman wasn't actually a twin of Cheon myeong abd she wasn't thrown out of the palace (drama) Insights 1. The ending-- I actually liked the ending. Why? It had closed the loose ends. It may be painful esp. for the lovestory but it only clearly depicts how lonely it is being on the top (as a leader). You hqve to lose your family, name, love and even your self in order to serve your country. The death of DM and Bidam is more of a hope. It is a lot better than a happy ending since if it were a happy ending (marriage for the two) more problems will arise like the battle for throne, greater enemies and so on. And sooner or later, BD may eventually try to claim the throne for himself ( actually he also has a right! And I'm annoyed how all that goes to drain for having a mother like mishil who is in fact a great leader too..) 2. Bidam - yes, he is the most pitiful character I fell in love for. It was easy for him to be fooled bec he never experienced love or even acceptance before. His biggest mistake is that he didn't even tried to know the truth but it also stemmed from his unloved personality 3. The only thing I hated abt this drama was the Deleted or cut scenes. how can they place significant scenes on eps previews but later cutting or deleting them and telling the people to just buy the uncut ver.?? Too much greed for money huh?? Another thing is that just when u know things are getting better bet. The OTP then he suddenly rebelled? (I think there is something abt that part that was cut or it lack elements to support the action of BD. 4. Inspector bidam- i was actually asking myself why put the best swordsman in the palace inside and not on the battlefield? but I guess it also fall on the very nature of BD. He is more of a solo guy. He can fight but not lead an army. And I think it is good that the queen placed him at her side to protect him bec she knows that BD wouldn't sacrifice anything for any reason other than hers 5. The last scene- maybe some of u were wondering why DM asked YS to go away together and cried at the end before she died. I think it is her way of asking herself her what ifs. What if she left w/ YS in their 1st attempt maybe she wouldn't be in much pain? YS's refusal to go with her is more of a contrast between YS and BD. YS can't leave everything behind for DM but BD can. 6. Who did DM love? I guess both. DM loved YS and YS supported her way to the throne. But YS knows they can't be together so he served her with loyalty. But I think she had a stronger love for BD. DM actually gave up her dignity as the queen when she didn't believed he was doing a rebellion against her. She even asked him to leave the palace together. I think she loved the man who treated her as a woman more than the man who treated her as a queen. 7. Yeah fate is tragic but I'll forever love this drama. Fighting QSD!!

Bidam Jun 26 2020 11:13 am This drama made my quarantine days happier. Best historical drama. Must watch!! Bideok will always have a special place in my heart. Mishil must be the most memorable villain in kdrama history. Who didn't cry in her death scene? Go Hyun Jung nailed her role here. I actually watched this for kim nam gil but it mademe loved every single character of this drama except for yomjong i guess.. Bideok love story was the most pure, beautiful and painful love story I've watched. Kim nam gil was really great in his eyes acting. I've watch numerous tragic historical ls before but this drama had the truest but most painful get up. I guess more painful than empress ki, mr sumshine and scarlet heart. I recommend all of you tp watxh this masterpiece. 2020 but still one of the best.

Pretty_maimy May 30 2020 9:05 am Best historical drama I ever watched. 2020 and I'm still inlove with my Bidam..

Asdfghjkl May 13 2020 6:38 am I tried this drama because I found out that this made Gdragon cry when he was watching this. I did not expect anything but it was so good!

Eskimo Apr 27 2020 4:03 am Sadly they don't make historical dramas like this anymore. I enjoyed narrative from the three-kingdom era more than the Joseon dynasty. The only drama that ever came close to Queen Seonduk is The Legend of the First King's Four God, and perhaps Jumong.

Rhose Mar 26 2020 4:08 am I watch again this KDrama so as understand korean history and where it come from. Very much amazed with the artists. Like i imagine my self that time. Very amazing. Bidam belated happy birthday???? I love how Kim Nam Gil portray as Bidam i cried and cried, thats how i love drama... Ajah

Lampag Feb 18 2020 8:43 am I watch this drama because of Kim Nam Gil

RAZ Jan 29 2020 9:37 am SPOILERS! I watched this drama when it aired on GMA 7 (one of Philippines' tv network) way back 2010. I was in college that time. It was aired at around 10:00 PM, and my first subject the next morning was at 7:00 AM. I just want to share how passionate I am and how I loved this drama. In 2016, there were so many great kdramas that came out. I watched some of those. However, I still can't forget "The Great Queen Seon Deok". This was, is and will always be my favorite drama of all time. Then, I watched it again online. The same feelings, excitement, sadness, happiness flows over me again and again. I was amazed more than the first time I watched it. And I feel like I can watch it over and over again.

I was never disappointed with the ending. Yeah, I felt sad that my favorite character (of all time), Bidam, died. But when I watch historical drama, I searched for the reference after. I read the history of Silla Kingdom and Queen Seon Deok. I found out that Bidam (from the history) was the greatest rebel on QSD's reign. So, that's the reason why in the drama, they can not be together in the first place. I super love their tandem, they really suit each other. But I understand how the story goes.

And because of this drama, I became more interested with historical kdrama. I enjoyed watching historical even the ending is not good to others. But when it really mirrored what's on the history, that ending is good/the best for me.

I love Kim Nam Gil and up to now, with the hundreds of kdramas that I have already watched, he is still my number one favorite korean actor because of my beloved Bidam.

Gil Sep 25 2019 8:54 am I told myself before that I can predict the future of the story but I'm wrong. I thought it will end as a pure politics but it ended as a hdkvfpwdbejxbsjsn love!

I love Deokman more than Queen Seon Deok. I love Hwarang Bidam more than Prime Minister Bidam. I hate all of Mishil's clan because they ruined Bidam's life. He is Clever and a Cunning person like her mother and has the best swordsmanship among all of the Hwarangs. At first he is annoying, mysterious, fierce and scary man but he's not a kind of a trouble maker, and he is funny I love that because he has a lot of humor. He's the only man who treated Deokman as a woman and made me fall in love with him :-O :-D <3 hehehehe.

When Deokman assigned him as a Royal Inspector his hidden agenda for having the throne and gaining power disappeared because of pure love for Deokman. But due to those people around them it Broke Bidam's heart. Mishil and Queen Seon Deok said that he has the purest heart. His having sensitive heart used of the enemies to ruined his ultimate dream.

He let go his dream to be the author of the book of three kingdoms and gave it to his rival Yushil. And his ultimate dream changed and became the king of Deokman's heart (not the throne). Maybe if only Bidam raised in a loving and supportive family like Yushil maybe his future isn't tragic.

I really hate Sowah she took all the childhood time for Deokman and Bidam she is so selfish and overrated patriotic person. I hate Prince Chun Chu he is selfish too, deceiver and one of the reasons that ruined his aunties and Bidam's feelings. I hated Yum Jong the most he is the traitor! He is Bidam's biggest wrong decision.

All of Bidam's love died in front of him except the traitor and he died in front if his love and ultimate dream. I thought he died that he didn't even know what Deokman's true feeling for him but I think he knows that Deokman loved him that's why he killed the traitor but its too late.

I hate Queen Seon Deok's last decision she's the smartest and a good decision maker but for me she failed to save Bidam. She gave Mishil's second chance including the clan but when it comes to Bidam she had a short tempered its so unfair. You want him to trust you but how can he trully trust you if you never tell to him that you love him. You never hug or kiss Bidam. Ring is not a guarantee to save relationship and he is the one who always comforts you. But when it comes to Yushil.. :-( unfair you save him even your life is the return. I got confused especially the ending if you really love Yushil more than Bidam or it's just reminiscing?

QSD knows that the rebellion is not Bidam's all fault and he is not the mastermind. Just because she's dying that time she let go Bidam. For me her biggest wrong decision when she sent Bidam away from the palace just to avoid problem and it made more difficulties.

Overall the main characters gave justice to their roles. Lady Mishil is a cool antagonist :-D I cried when she died :-D I cried when QSD died because she died sad and lonely.

The last episode was sad beautiful tragic. Beautiful? Because Kim Nam Gil (Bidam) gave justice to his role. And his last moment is the most memorable and heart breaking scene. You made my soul cry. I can't nove on because there's no reason to move on :-D :-( :'-(

This is the second great story for me next to Six Flying Dragons but over all this is my all time favorite drama.

PAUGEL Aug 07 2019 11:10 pm ALAM KO TALAGA PAG HISTORICAL TRAGIC ANG SAD LANG

I KNOW IF THE GENRE IS HISTORICAL AUTOMATIC THAT IS HAS A TRAGIC ENDING.. HAYYYYSSS...

I CANT MOVE ON IN THIS SHOW

HOW TO MOVE ON PAUGEL FEVER THE GENERALS DAUGHTER

PAUGEL Aug 07 2019 11:08 pm SOBRANG SAKIT NG FEELS NG SERIES NA TO BIDEOK FOREVER FIGHTING!!! SOBRANG BITTERSWEET ENDING WHY YOU DO THIS TO ME?? ???

Jinduk156 Jun 26 2019 10:59 pm I really like this drama, but I'm disappointed with the ending ...

Jenna Jun 08 2019 4:56 pm I can see some Empress Ki's characters in The Great Queen Seondeok's. I'm loving them both

BlackMoon Apr 02 2019 8:31 am The best saeguk drama i ever watch!!! i never get boring even has watch this for a hundread times

heezharm Feb 22 2019 3:28 am After watching this for the third time (the first time was on 2010), it has confirmed that this is still my favorite Kdrama of all time. And that's saying something considering I have a kinda picky taste, though I have watched numbers of dramas and movies already.

I love how smart and creative the story is. From the writing, directing, to the casting and acting, everything was just perfect. I really recommend this to everyone. This is really a must watch! I assure you it'll be worth it.

I think this is my most favorite drama, not just Korean, of all time! ?

Dee Jan 17 2019 12:08 pm Bidam should have just slayed all those Mishil's followers. pisses me off when he stops going crazy and starts to hesitate from killing characters who SHOULD be killed. he is bidam, he doesnt think, he just gets angry and starts slaying ppl with a smile. and how can bidam not control mishil's followers. he is bidam. I hated how he stopped becoming daunting to them.

Dee Jan 17 2019 11:57 am Spoiler Alert

I really hated how they failed to develop Bidam's character. The story flow was so great already, first we all focused on wanting Deokman to realize she was the twin princess. Once she was and her sister died, bidam came along and everyone got hooked again, this time because of bidam. EVERYONE, OK. he was the reason I endured this long series and keep clicking next episode. Then chunchu came along being annoying as hell (at first) and I lost interest for a bit but guess why I still watch it? Yup you're right. Bi to the Dam. Crazy character who's Munno's pupil, who's good with the sword, who is unpredictable and makes other ppl fear him once he takes out his sword. Great character, everybody was hooked. Having that great character what did they do with it?

Keep him stuck inside the palace with that stupid fan. Bidam was made to do martial arts gosh wth was he doing. Then it was just episodes of bidam crying here and there and going peha peha peha and crying again like an idiot. He's BIDAMMMMM. then he became that insecure kid who always cries and not to mention becomes weaker and weaker and stupider. the ending was the cherry on top. It was so ridiculous a plot twist that it seems no one even put an effort to make it believable. Bidam the royal inspectorate, who could see through schemes so easily, was lied to just like that, by the guy who killed his master??? like does THIS MAKE SENSE. it was so clear their interest was to get bidam to side with them like bidam, you had ONE job. and deokman gave him the LETTER, the RING, and it's deokman ok deokman dont do cheesy things like that when she does that bidam thought she was still playing him? wth. IT DOESNT MAKE ANY SENSEEEEE. and please, why would bidam's last words be 'deokmannnnnnn'???? WHYYYYY at least say something more. and why wont deokman stop the hwarangs from cutting bidam up he already got 3 arrows shot at him from close range :'( my poor bidam. he was gonna die already the least deokman could do was say stop and let him say his final words properly. bidam that idiot also can you please learn COMMUNICATION and just shout at deokman who was 30 paces away wtv your final words were urgh. please communicate guys. like if you think deokman sent an assassin to you communicate and ask her instead of, well i dont know, randomly GOING TO WAR? this series could end in 10 episodes if they had handphones.

on the other hand, I honestly didnt like yushin. I thought they were gonna pair yushin and deokman up til the end and bidam was just gonna be friendzoned forever so when bidam and deokman started talking about feelings and deokman even admitting it, I was soooo excited :D Im just happy bidam and deokman were actually a thing and yushin was out of the picture. BUT THEY HAD TO RUIN IT. I mean whyyyy :( if deokman is gonna die anyway let her die with bidam on her side, without miscommunication please. and bidam that idiot, can't he hide the covenant letter properly such an idiot (I still love this idiot). ppl in this series leave important letters lying around like it's no ones business then act all shocked at everything. I know we all like bidam but his character was such a waste of potential. It should have grown better instead of worse as the story goes. It's like introducing a big bang then following it up with little random sparks that just dies along the way. Urgh such a shame. I really hate how there's 1000 ways to develop Bidam, and they chose the worst possible one.

Actress playing deokman was amazing. I love her. her expressions are ALWAYS on point. I also like how mishil's character was developed. it's not easy creating a villain you can sympathise with and also one who is also like a teacher to deokman. that was amazing to watch because it's not cliche.

but for some reason all these creativity goes out the window when they develop bidam's character -.- if any of you watch 6 flying dragons, you'd see how lee bang ji's character as the greatest swordsman was used to show sword fights throughout the drama and not only at the beginning. That's how bidam should have been. not turning into an uncle with a hand fan who just sits and talks and cries and shakes and raises eyebrows and widens eyes and frowning. urgh so annoying. Bidam's character doesnt deserve that development and ending

Truberries Nov 27 2018 4:42 am Seems as if the drama changed directors before it finished cause at episode 20 everything becomes a mess and doesnt make sense. There is no sense of thrill that was there at the beggining. Im at Episode 25 and i will Stop here, feels like im wasting my time.

Alexa Oct 04 2018 3:59 pm Im just a giant fan of historical kdramas,but this one is heavily overrated. True,its cast is full great actors but its oddly boring.

Kakuta Mar 17 2018 9:12 pm Beautiful Princess Cheon-Myeong both Park Ye Jin and Shin Se-kyung.

dido Mar 05 2018 8:13 am i really, really loved this drama.. though i'd watched it for quite sometime now, i still can't forget it especially the lovestory of bidam and deokman.. this was written beautifully by genius writer.. i don't care of it wasn't historically correct, but the thing was, it was very much entertaining, touching, funny, etc.. this was one of those dramas that i don't to finish watching right away but i did.. huhu.. too bad.. two thumbs up to all the casts.. the directors, writers and crews.. you deserved all the praises for this show.. more power.. loved it, really

x Jan 14 2018 4:22 am my recommendation don't watch this unless you found yourself in prison and there's tv and nothing to watch beside this drama , because even though it's long 62 ep and hours, There are lots of obvious plot fillers and holes, and cliche scenes, nonsense ,irrational ,idiocy ,slowness ,confusing conversations and unanswered questions , and a lot of flashbacks, and really boring and waste of time

even though i liked some character like Nam Ji-Hyun and Ko Hyun-Jung ,Yu Seung-Ho ,Ahn Kil-Kang ,Kim NamGil ,Jung Woong-In ,Lee Moon-Sik ,Shin Se-Kyung,Jeon No-Min , but unfortunately it is really bad

june Nov 10 2017 7:59 pm i'm falling in love with this drama when i first watching in 2009, tragical love betwen bidam and seondeok make me crying again when i watched it for the second time in 2010 and then i'm getting interest about the history of silla, and every caracter in this drama now, i'm watching again this drama for the third time, and i'm still crying and emotional for bidam and deokmans love (bidam is the reason i watching back this drama beside the history point, and this drama lead me to loving Kim Nam Gil) still amazed for mishils cleverness and her beauty, i know, there's so many boring conversation and cliche scene, but this drama still give me best impression

Guiltypleasure Oct 03 2017 11:40 am @StE : Jung Ho Bin

StE Sep 21 2017 8:22 am Where's the cast of Munno?

Guiltypleasure Aug 28 2017 8:32 am End of episode 8 made me unreasonable happy :)

Guiltypleasure Aug 23 2017 7:55 pm Nam ji hyun's acting so great here !!!! I am watching 8th episode for 2 days without feel bored at all. Scenario and her acting match well.

S. Aug 22 2017 2:48 am Okay guys,

I just watched the last ep and I am crying a river.

I love Bidam soooo much, can't handle this :( Can't wait to watch his new drama this year.

yuriham Aug 03 2017 6:42 pm The best of the best i love this drama my favorite historical drama i like all in all about this exept bidam death

M Jul 24 2017 6:33 am This drama was really popular back then but I never watched it because I thought it's boring but after seeing a scene of Bidam's fight, I decided to give it a try. I must say that it's not as great as how most people described it to be but it's not that bad. There are lots of obvious plot holes, cliche scenes, confusing conversations and unanswered questions. As I said, I watched this series because of Bidam but I also ended up like other characters. One of them is Yushin. I think the actor did a really good job in portraying Yushin not only a great general or a great fighter but a general full of loyalty,kindess,unselfishness and loyalty, I ended up admiring Yushin a lot. I actually even shipped him with Deokman at first, I was so touched when Deokman said that he have a choice (he can leave her) and then said "But I choose you!" - that was so touching, I almost fell for him.

Bidam, he stole my heart the moment he appears. Even though he look so dirty, those dirt weren't able to hide his handsomeness lol. But I like the Bidam, who's happy-go-lucky, kind, cunning, clevel and a bit scary. After he became a Hwarang I think Bidam started to softened and yes, he change (although he became even more handsome) but this Bidam I think started to become obsess in getting the attetion and affection of his mother. But honestly, I found those scenes with him and Mishil together, a bit boring...and waste of time.

The series dragged Mishil's arc for so long that later on I get so tired that I just really want everything to end. And I didn't like how Seondok is almost admiring Mishil, even until the end she kept praising and praising her as if she only won because of Mishil ( I would like it better if she won, because of her own way of thinking, proving Mishil that she is wrong all this time) Also the romance...between Bidam and Seondok, I shipped them but I couldn't buy it. I think like them better when Bidam was still a hwarang and Deokman is still a princess. Bidam look so in love every time he is with Deokman (the way he look at her, is really heart melting) and I like how Deokman smiles at him and feel touched with his affection, in this scenes it's almost impossible not to think that she will fall for him. But things, change after she became a Queen and she change fast too. No matter where I look at it, I couldn't find that "love vibe" for Bidam whenever they are together, so when she suddenly confessed to him and became so in love that she's going to give up everything - I honestly find it too absurd.

That's why I think that they shouldn't have dragged the MishilvsDeokman battle and gave more time for Deokman as a Queen and how she slowly change instead of that sudden change. So in the end, even though I ship Deokman and Bidam...I couldn't buy it. Honestly, they should've made more time for Bidam and Deokman instead of Bidam and Mishil scenes. And I think it would've been better if they didn't stopped Bidam from fighting, because that's what made people like him. They llike Bidam the fighter. If after everything he did and Deokman still didn't return his affection then him rebelling against her to get her heart would've been more believable than him believe the stupid lies that his followers made up...Bidam is a good reader of people so how come he believe it easily?

And then there are lots of characters that suddenly vanished and we no longer know whatever happened to them.

@Y Yes, there are lots of things are not accurante in this series. Example: Seondok and Princess Cheon weren't twins in real life but they are siblings.

I think the thing about Bidam and Seondok came from the writers imagination because of some things about the real life Bidam. Examples: Real life Bidam held the highest position in government but at the end of Queen Seondok's reign, he started to revolt with the motto that "Women rulers cannot rule the country"

But for him to have the highest position in the government, doesn't that mean that Seondok trusted him enough to give him that position? If he really think that women cannot rule the country, then why did he serve the queen? He could've started a rebellion long time ago, back when Seondok was still a princess and not as powerful, why did he only revolt against her during the end of her reign, when she was about to die? and why did he think of Yushin as his rival for power? and why was he considered the "greatest rebel in Silla History" even though they were defeated easily? For sure he wasn't the only one who rebelled against the queen during her reign. So I guess, there are much more to him than what the history tells. And writers imagination played with it.

Rodex Rojjo Mar 14 2017 1:19 pm kim nam gil bidam is the reason i watched this drama

Beansprout Jan 16 2017 3:11 am What can I say. Bidam was the only one I know that surely looks dashing while covered in blood. I will watch it again because of him.. :)

I promised myself I will not get attached to Bidam coz I know what will be his fate. But damn it, he shows in episode 21 and he goes to my heart with a bang!! :)

I think he's my second favorite character next to Doctors Son(Cruel City) becuase he has a very complex character. A cunning, kinda act like psycho, but for me he's my sincere, has the most cutest ans childish smile in korean history with an amazing skill! chincha! he's my favorite swordsman and fighter.. Well I will watch it again because of him. love love him soooo much! so sad.. :(

Emylee Dec 23 2016 1:17 am I was fascinated with this drama. I really admired how brilliant the writer. I was really hooked, in fact i watched it in just three days! Because i cant help my self not to watched the next episode. I am really overwhelmed. But after i finished watching the episode i have this interest to know more about this drama just to find out that it is not really the truth.. It very far from what the history says. I am now very disappointed and feeling betrayed. Very sad ?

Y Dec 20 2016 11:20 am I am glad many foreigners were impressed by this drama although the english subtitle did not even begin to deliver the real and profound meanings of the conversation in the Korean language.

I have one question though. How much is this story based on the truth? For example, Yushin and chunchu were known to be childhood friends but it is not depicted this way in the drama. Bidam's affection, and twisted misunderstanding for queen Sondeok is complete fiction, right? Did Yushin actually marry the daughter of the enemy? Yushin is known to marry Chuchu's sister, right? Did the general Kebag actually wear red mask for diversion? And more than anything, queen Sondeok was regarded as the younger sister of chunmyong, with great age gap. This story about twins is not true at all, is it?

I do think the screen writers were quite intuitive, insightful, and brilliant, but I am concerned that the drama does not depict the history accurately at all. One should go only so much when fabricating the truth when it comes to historical event especially considering so many foreign "fans" who are "addicted" to this kind of historical drama. I met some who go out and talk about the drama as if it is real Korean history.

I was fascinated by the korean historical movies, especially The Admiral, a movie about Yi Sun Sin, and enjoyed this drama very much, especially the costumes. It was very beautiful.

Isaac Nov 07 2016 9:08 pm Lee you won, Go Hyun Jung, Kim Nam Gil, Uhm Tae Woong, Lee Moon Sik Mr Juk -Bang My Best friend liove you

Boyong Jun 19 2016 6:45 pm I watched this before, but not all the episode. I jumped on another episode. Unlike in the Six Flying Dragons, I watched all the episode till the end. It was my first historical drama that I finished to watched. And it's worth watching. I will try again to watch it, but after the Tree with Deep Roots.

Sithumini Uthpala May 25 2016 7:24 pm I'm a Sri Lankan.. this is the best ever drama I have ever watched.The plot is exactly amazing. The plot is very admirable. Thank to the writer, director and all of the team I could watch amazing historic drama.. I love lady mishil! Most of the characters are mastermind. I love that.. I love quotes of this drama.. love story between bidam and deokman is very nice even it had a sad story. So again and again I thank for the QSD team for making a wonderful historic drama...

dany Apr 23 2016 2:55 pm there is nothing great about Seon doek nor this drama .. it's waste of time and so boring , I don't like it at all I watched it near the end at episode 55 and I just stopped .. can't waste more time over this over-rated show .. BAD

Sunny Apr 14 2016 4:18 am I really want to watch this Drama just because it have the same writers of the AMAZINGGGGG """ SIX FLYING DRAGONS """" so since I heard people say it is a good show I will give it a try and I hope it will be Extremely good like Six Flying Dragons

bidam2 Apr 10 2016 11:01 am Best drama, I've watched this far, absolutely stunning. No other drama from my region or any other I have come across to have this combination depicted in an unmatched way. Also to mention the story, what a luck is depicted there! A must to watch for those who love historical. Mishil's plot, Deokman's counter plot, Seolwon's strategy, Yushin's firmness and Bidam's style and ability present a wonderful story.

vivi Mar 02 2016 12:11 pm I miss you so much Kim Nam Gil! .... you are the best actor...I love you ...

Onuoha john Feb 24 2016 6:03 am A drama that i will never forget in my life.i almost shed tears seeing bidam die

sachin janana Feb 20 2016 10:23 am I am Sachin from Srilanka. actually this is very perfect drama because we can take many good things about your drama.great determination is one of them.i am really proud about queen seondeok like as my country heros.my best friend kalindu samudh also like this drama.but i am very sad about Bidam.on the other hand bidam taught us a lesson.it is don't trust liers.if you trust them you can destroy your life.as well as this drama is very popular on our country.not only that we can know your country history also.

UtHpaLa Jan 05 2016 10:23 am I love this drama so much, but i think Queen's real love was yu shin..

ZafZaf Dec 24 2015 4:55 pm This was my first korean drama, that time I was 17 (21) xD And I have cried on the last episode and to be honest it was the first time in my life that I have cried for a drama! and my little brother laughed at me -.-"" Its my No1 drama and it will be always. Actors where amazing, the plot was prefect, action and fighting was great and the ending was the best ending I have seen in my life ! MUST WATCH! Fan From Belgium

Tharu Dec 22 2015 4:28 am Nam Gil opal.. love u soo much...❤

crys Nov 20 2015 9:00 pm this is the first ever historical drama i have ever watched. thamks to this, i got to know mamy stunning actors esp ko hyunjung. she is so lovely and fantastic in acting mishil, just love her. no womder she got the grand prize. this show is so good, the storyline amd script. looks like ive entered silla and exp what deokman amd mishil r gg thru. stunning. this drama also makes me so addicted and a deseiee to leArn more on korea history. i have since became so int in korean hisotry. this is one of the bery few relistic korean history drama. this show is the best of the best so far in 2015. cnt be compared to empress ki, dae jung geum or jumong. the casts r jist stunning. was real sad that mishil died hais..have been rewatching this for over 3 times alr hahaha, hope to see more of such dramas n of cos my mishil

Smile Oct 06 2015 8:10 am So nice .:) Bi dam and other actors are excellent . Good drama.korean history is amazing .

Ganguli Samuditha Sep 26 2015 4:15 am This is a best drama I watched . This drama is very Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Actors & Actresses in this drama is very beautiful & Bee Dam(Kim Nam Gil) Is the most beautiful character. Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Himashi Botejue Sep 06 2015 9:54 am It is a great drama, .................................I love it . A awesome cast, i love uhm tae woong and also lee seung hyo. Also the others are also nice. i am so obsessed by this drama.

Thilini Gunawardana Aug 21 2015 10:57 am Fantastic....... Mi Shil (Go hung Jung) acting is superb...........wonderful drama.......

Odd Aug 19 2015 6:53 pm This drama is perfect. It has the same effect on me as Jewel in The Palace.A third drama is yet to come.

Lila Aug 19 2015 2:07 pm Undefeated drama.. second to none.. Smart cast and storyline.. I was like become one of the citizen while watching the drama.. haha.. I learned a lot from the story and absorb so much quotes.. hehe.. If there's Internet in Shilla, I don't mind to live there, ruled by such wise and great queen.. LoL

maheshika Aug 08 2015 11:53 pm This drama fantastic.I think all the sri lankans watcthing this.

chathuranga Jul 17 2015 8:03 am i thik this is good drama.*^_^*

FAN Jul 16 2015 6:23 pm One of the best historical dramas ever. Everything is on point: the acting, the plot, the characters, the cinematography, the OST... EVERYTHING. The cast is GREAT. All the actors and actresses did so well. My favorite characters are Bidam, Queen SeonDeok, Mishil and Seoleon. I seriously want to thank this drama for introducing me to Kim Nam Gil. This actor is brilliant. I still can't move on his character.

dzen Jul 03 2015 6:01 am I love this drama ever.. And i like Bidam

Kamyar Azizi Jun 02 2015 1:05 pm This is right that silla used tang forces to unify the land but later thay had a war with tang for the lands and expeled them from the unified kingdim which was a wise move. This is what Chinese dogs deserved! :-) . And also korea is taken from the name of Goryeo that was a great kingdom and unified the land just by its king "Wang Gun The Great" and the least wars.Wang Gun took Silla without a war which is ADMAIERABLE. But steel I Love Silla Kingdom and I Belive JUST THE WISESTS WILL STAY IN HISTORY AND MAINDS.

eunhee Jun 01 2015 2:27 am I'ts one of a kind historical drama. My favorite drama ever. I love Bi Dam.

Odd Apr 10 2015 3:38 am Still no Korean Drama even came close.

Shelly Apr 08 2015 11:05 pm ive been binge watching this show!! Even though I can only enjoy the series via English subtitles. (Thanks for making this available on Netfix.) Sure there is a lot of over acting, but the faces are soooo funny. I was only moved to comment because I would so LOVE to have one of the females costumes.! I know very little about the authenticity of clothes of this time period. It matters not to me, I would like the opportunity to own or have made any of the gowns.!! They are so pretty. I'm on the 32 episode and will continue to the end. I'd give 4 stars. It makes me want to know much more of Korea's history. So I'm learning and enjoying.

Rainbow Fish Apr 06 2015 8:48 pm This is the best series even better than Mad Men, Breaking Bad and the Sopranos put together. There are so many philosophical and historical themes in this show. The story is intricate, intelligent and well thought out. The actors are great and the sets and costumes were great. It's a highly addictive show. Nothing beats a good Sageuk!

azzil Apr 03 2015 12:48 am still the best korean drama ever!

Aline Cote Mar 25 2015 9:20 am Fabulous film, I want to know more about the Korea's ancient history.

Beth, Atlanta, GA Feb 14 2015 1:54 pm I've been 'marathoning' this fantastic series and am now at Ep 36. It's fantastic - costumes, music, acting, historical accuracy, scenery .... I'd enjoy learning more about the music - who are the composers, performers, etc. I joked the other day with a friend that I should be able to understand Korean now after watching so many hours of it with the subtitles.

My kudos to producers, directors, cast, etc.!!

vivian hobson Jan 17 2015 3:03 pm This is the best series that I have ever watched. I watched it twice, in fact. The costumes were dazzling, the music was hypnotic, the characters were tremendous. I think I'll watch it again!!!

bestoria Dec 19 2014 5:50 am the story is very good the cast is superb but it is very difficult to understand but amazing drama

Gary Watkins Dec 10 2014 6:21 pm Gary (NYC, US) This is without a doubt, one of the best TV series ever produced. In addition to the really good acting and script writing all around, although the story here is somewhat fictionalized, you also have to take into account the actual context of the historical record of Shamanism and Buddhism during this period in Silla and its affect on these actual historical figures, which is presented ac-curately in the way Mi-Sil, Seondeok, Yu-Sin, and Bi-Dam, say what they say in their personal feeling for each other, as well as for the Unification of the Three Kingdoms, which actually hap-pened shortly after Queen Seondeok's death. Therefore the outcome, as presented here, for Mi-Sil, Seondeok, Yu-Sin and Bi-Dam, is their fate in their historical struggle for the "Unification of the Three Kingdoms.

ed palahang Sep 15 2014 1:01 pm Superb from beginning to the very end. Life and times of the dynasties caste system was portrayed amazingly in each episode. And the focus of the greater good was always the theme for each episode. Like a best seller this one will be looked at many times over.

Eugene Sep 03 2014 8:41 pm One of the best MBC historical dramas after Jumong! How many times I've been re-watching this drama? I can't recall. Bidam Deokman! I love them so much. They are the main reason every time I start watching it. I hope Kim Nam Gil and Lee Yo can collaborate again in the future.

Francis Aug 15 2014 5:46 am I liked the way Bidam was fighting (likewise Munno) however, as the movie continued, following Misil's people was disheartening to the Queen and so, its a moral lesson for all of us in the world not to trust too much.

Andre Jul 30 2014 2:27 pm Not bad.Especially liked the performances of Mishil and Bidam, Unfortunately, the two leads were both badly cast and had absolutely no chemistry at all.

Alaiza Jun 10 2014 5:49 am this drama made me more curious about korean history. the director is splendid in doing such a hard work in this drama. korean history is indeed amazing. I like watching and watching it again and again, and I really like most is hwarang Kim Alcheon. I couldn't sleep just to watch the whole drama. every after 4 years I watch this and remember how fun I am in this drama. I was looking for it's continuation the king's dream butit has not english subtitle. I hope they will but a subtitle foo other people can watch it.

Alyxandrel Jun 07 2014 9:00 am This drama is very, super, superb!!!! of all dramas (history/melodramatic) i have watched, this is the most recommended one!!!! you won't regret watching it, though it's quiet long, still worth watching!!! actors and actresses have done a great acting!!! there are so many unexpected twists and the ending, mygaaaaah~ daebak even though t'was heartbreaking (ooopppps spoiler) you may learn a lot of lesson in life. you should watch it guys! =)))))

Mahdi Hekmatipour Apr 24 2014 7:38 pm 1:Deokman,She was in love with yushin,bidam,alcheon(she wanted once to have a drink with him) or Li si-min,what a great lover.2:some of her actions aren't suit for a ruler.3:and mishil at her death was near 80 years old,but she looks like 35-40 years old.

Mahdi Hekmatipour Apr 24 2014 5:28 pm this drama shows kim yushin,seondeok,...like thay had a true manly manner,but how is it that they always borrow something from middle kingdoms?(sui,tang)Goguryeo defeated armies with 1,200,000,1,000,000,... strength.but silla always begging them for some help,how pathetic silla rulers were.they call The Great General Yeon Gae So mun a merciless,a tyrant,but i think in many aspects he was better than most of silla rulers(he had many wrongdoings also).how pathetic that tiny territory that was half of today south korea,had so many rulers,so called your majesty!!!I wish oneday a government comes in iran and act like koreans,produce dramas about Cysus The Great,Darius I The Great(achaemenid emperors who ruled 4 corners of the world) or Nadir Shah of Afsharid dynasty as examples(Nadir was ruling in my hometown and his Statue is like general gye baek Statue) .i pray to see those dramas someday.

mena Apr 23 2014 6:54 am Great story,great actor,daebakkkk,espesially my bidame

r u fishing Apr 20 2014 8:00 am Loving it. Best series I've seen in a long time Keeps you guessing. Characters are great.

Randy Hayes Apr 20 2014 7:57 am Great series, presently enjoying it very much!!

Rosemarie Cola Apr 16 2014 4:54 pm Just want to let all the Korean people who have relatives on that overturned ferry, that our thoughts and prays are with you.(Don't know where else to post this, if it isn't proper, please know that no disrespect is intended.

Mahdi Hekmatipour Apr 15 2014 5:39 pm I watched this drama on 5 straight days.for the last years i haven't watched a drama related to Silla.but at last i decied to watch this one(waht a hard decision)very well made,great story,whith harmony,absoloutely,best fit music,but As a persian who loves Persian Achaemenids emperors like Cyrus The Great,Darius I The Great,...i'm very interested in korea and their history,but honestly i have to ask,the great queen seondeok?the great taejong muyeol?and so Munmo?are you kidding me?The only korean king who really deserves to be named great king,supreme king,is King Gwanggaeto The Great who unified peninsula and advanced toward The kingdoms at central plains,i love him and his legacy,really i like to go one day in china(old gungnaeseong) and if possible in pyongyang and then seoul to pay respects for his achievements.after him sejong of joseon for his cultural achievements,and then Wang Guhn of Goryo who unified Three kingdoms without foreign aid,all on his own.of course many good kings named in korean history were good king.silla was nothing but a very submissive state to chinese kingdoms.sold their people to gain a name,but it was an empty shell.excuse me but this is my idea.i hope one day come that there isn't north and south,but a unified korea.i love the name of korea as it comes from Goguryeo.silla was small and its kings were small-minded(there's exception of course...),but Gogureyo dreamed bigger.i remember when i was watching Dae Jo Young drama,how much i cried when goguryeo fell to Tang-Silla-Khitan Alliance.love you all

Rosemarie G Cola Apr 14 2014 6:35 pm Just finished watching the last scenes. Really a great series. Wont give away spoilers, but we sure did enjoy it. We hope to find more show/films that these wonderful actors can be seen.Best of luck in the future to all involved.

Rosemarie G Cola Apr 14 2014 8:31 am Love this series!. Both my husband and I made it a nightly thing. We are now up to the last show and we almost don't want to know what happens since then we will know who lives and who dies and we have this strange attachment to many of these characters. It will be a said day when we do get to watch that show. And also then what do we what? We are two white middle age folks that live in NJ and have really no attachment to South Korea, but know that we have been watching all these films on Netflix, we what everything that has to do with that country. Even the current news. If anyone has ideas as to what we should try next, please reply!( but it must be shown on either Netflix or Amazon. Thanks very much.

sarachalz Apr 04 2014 2:57 pm this is the best drama ever i love it like real chukae all of actors and actress involve in this amazing drama

France Apr 01 2014 9:31 am The best I have ever seen, dedicated actors. Love Kim Nam -Gil and Lee Yo Won inter- acting together. Wishing the best for all who participated in this amazing drama, especially KimNam Gil.

ophie_vhy Mar 14 2014 11:37 pm The amazing story..... :-)

Ethel Mar 14 2014 6:49 pm I am not very interested in historical dramas but I guess I will have to watch this drama because it has Lee Yo Won. She was perfect in 49 Days and Empire of Gold.

jules Mar 11 2014 2:22 pm One of the best sageuk drama I've seen. All the casts are superb actors and actresses especially Ko Hyun Jung. Love her so much.

phantom Mar 09 2014 5:06 am I miss Mishil soooo much

Nicole Mar 06 2014 1:17 am I was completely addicted to this show, think I've lost at least a month of sleep. But seriously, why wasn't there a season 2. Bidam was my favorite until he got all crazy...

Angela Baumgart Mar 02 2014 2:22 pm I have read some of the comments I totally agree. This has been a Godsend as it takes me out of my world for awhile. Everyone does such an extraordinary acting job. I like the communication thru the facial expressions. I can not come up with the words to express how much I have enjoyed this series. I enjoy looking at the beautiful people in this and watching the martial arts. Kim Nam-Gil Uhm Tae Woong Lee Seing-Hyo are my three faves love to watch them I would have to say Bidam is the one I can relate to most. LeeYo-Won and JukbangHyup-Sung also do a superb job. HAve the actors and actresses won awards in Korea like the academys here? I would love to see them on a talk show or find out a little more about who they are in real life. If not ...thank you to the writers the director the producers for doing a superb job. Angela

Christine Mar 01 2014 3:04 pm This is a fantastic dramatic series, the best I have seen on TV or in the movies. There is a sensitivity, thoughtfulness and power of humanity here that cannot be found in Western media entertainment. We shall expect great things from Korea!!!!

Frank Feb 20 2014 1:24 pm I found this show on Netflix. I'm not Korean, but I have to say that this is the best TV series I've seen in my life--and I'm over 50 years old. The producers/actors of this show did a fantastic job.

Stephen Weber Feb 09 2014 4:50 am ecently I finished watching all 62 parts of of the historical drama "The Great Queen of Seondeok". on Netflix.... I totally recommend it as probably the best production I've ever seen in my entire life.. It's in Korean but has English captioning ... I give/ rate it ***** (5 stars)!!!! This isn't the first Korean drama I've watched and definitely won't be the last... I can't get this one off of my mind though.... American film makers, writers, and producers could learn a lot from their Korean counterparts...I'm definitely going to watch it again....Would love some kind of sequel...

Nana Feb 06 2014 3:14 am I love this drama so so so much. There is no other historical/political drama that pulled me in like this one. I have a love hate relationship with all the leads and even the evil Mishil is a much loved character. Also through this drama i found the ultimate fantasy crush, Alcheon. I just love him so so so much can't even stop loving him eventhough I already finished this drama for the 3rd time. I plan on watching it again and again and I still wont be tired of it. Awesome storyline and acting 100/100

Elizabeth Orosz Feb 01 2014 5:06 pm Loved the series and enjoyed listening to the actors.The sets and costumes are spectacular. Love to see the series based on the life of Kim Chun Chu.

Sainimere Jan 17 2014 4:39 am I am soo obsessed with this drama series I love the way the actors and actresses do the acting and all that stuff but what I find amazing A WOMAN KING what a awesome drama!!

zachariaaloyce Jan 11 2014 12:38 pm its a wonderfull drama...!!!-

anny Jan 06 2014 10:55 pm these movie is so amazing! mishil is good in acting... very intersting!!

sandra Jan 02 2014 12:10 am Love love this drama, the characters were awesome!!!!

marykiritta Dec 30 2013 9:54 am i really love bidam and the great queen

andang Dec 17 2013 4:46 pm i am watching this for the second time and it still amazes me. I am a fan of LYW esp in 49days, surgeon bong dal hee, empire of gold, perfect number and many others. she has the face, the body and the voice to carry out any role and blends well with her leading man. mishil is a good choice because of her looks but not so in her other films. QSD is a great historical drama, the costumes, furnitures, structures, cinematography, dialogues as subbed in english though i noticed the last part was not as good anymore. the actors are great, seon duk, wolya, mishil and cohorts, yushin and parents, the old people and others. there is a bit of comedy but done in good taste. there are flaws like the soldiers lack of skill but we really do not know the quality of training they had back then. it is a series that will not be easily forgotten. the stars and production staff must be proud for having done a masterpiece. thank you and more power.

Merina Toromon Dec 04 2013 10:56 pm gone mad about this movie..hhahahah !!!!! i really love it and im enjoying my time watchin it <3

Kim shy rye Dec 01 2013 9:06 pm I totally love this drama♡♡♡♡ for those that haven't watched it Watch it now!!!!!!! (The only thing that bothered me every single episode was that all the great warriors never notice that were being tailed when it was so obvious duhh!! (director's mistake)

Jeanne Querol Nov 18 2013 12:31 am I absolutely love this drama and now I'm rewatching this

tsillah Sep 22 2013 6:28 am Hello ,I am Nigerian. I have watched a few Korean movies like kingdom of the wind,Dong yi , jewel in the palace,Queen of shillA. etc and I absolutely love them.In queen of shillA ,you have potential great actors and actresses,mishil ;doekman ,bidam ,yushin ,chunchun etc. However MISHIL is a Great actress ,her role as a formidable adversary of Doekman is not easy and she acted it so well ! ::::::: I believe S.Korea is the next country to watch in film making after India

bollywood  and Nigeria Nollywood.And Lady  Mishil (Go Hyun Jung ) may yet turn out to be as great as  our Geneveive  in Nollywood  Nigeria .

Wilson Aug 31 2013 1:26 am omg omg omg ! this is like bloodly amazing! i can see why they have high ratings every week ! ITS SO GOOD ! Im watching is this cantonese dubbed, which does help me understand better rather then reading the sub and not concentrating on the drama . I was in doubt with its long episode, and having them to convert into a hongkong tv station, its actually 81 episodes for me. THAT made me even not wanting to go through with it....I WAS GLAD I DID GO AND WATCH IT!

SO GOOD ! TRUST ME GUYS! LONG EPISODE DRAMAS CAN BE GOOD! and this is an example! :D

janey Apr 11 2013 7:56 pm OMG i love this movie,i love bidam and deokman so much

Letisha Feb 02 2013 3:58 pm I got hooked with Korean drama after watching Jumong, Dong Yi, and The Princess Man. The actress who played Deukman pales in comparison with the actresses who played the lead roles in the 3 aforementioned dramas. Episodes 1 to 15 are boring and should be cut into 2. It's hard to believe that only one person learned about Deukman's sex after she had near death experience during the battle; she lived in the military barracks where there's no private bathroom; she was arrested, interrogated, and beaten up (writer could have gotten away with it with the right script). The last half of the drama is quite good but the ending where Bidam performed an incredible feat of martial arts against the heavily armed soldiers in formation is not only unconvincing but a total fantasy (could be ok if the fighting did not last too long). The actor who played Bidam has good stage presence but he and Deukman need to polish their acting skill.

Adam Jan 20 2013 3:15 pm I just finished watching the last episode (62) on Netflix and I am totally amazed at the director's skill, the scriptwriter's talent, and the subtlety of role playing amongst the Korean actors. It takes a lot of inventiveness to fill sixty-two episodes but the finale is just splendid. Not a feel-good ending, totally unexpected, and most certainly so well played it leaves you in tears. The mystical dimension to the story's ending is unmistakable.

Tracey Jan 20 2013 6:56 am I finished watching this movie 2 days ago and i absolutely loveee it ! It's the best movie everr and i love the characters Princess Deokman and Bidam !!! Bideok forever <3 Mishil and Yushin was great too ! the ending made me cry sooooo much !!! It sucks that the both characters die at the end and i kept crying til the movie was over !!! Bidam is so cuteeeeee and hot !!!

Carliss Dec 23 2012 2:19 pm Not many movies, especially not TV show movies, move me to tears. I am fairly romantic, but this show brought back out some strong emotions that I thought had died a long time ago. I watched it first on Netfix, and I'm watching it over and over again. There is so much to miss by viewing it only once. If I were not an older adult who has seen how the human thought, and condition can take many different directions, I may not have been affected so strongly, but I see some issues that can still relate to people today. Politically, psychologically, and economically. I am astounded at how human history continues to make the same mistakes. Still, I am very relieved that a lot of old traditions, and mind-sets have advanced to a bit more humane level. On a different note: I would love to have just a quarter of the "MoJo" that Mishil had over the males in her life. I would not need to be queen, just reasonably happy, grateful, and content. This is a Super Great show.

atit Oct 02 2012 11:02 pm I want to watch episodes of the great queen soendoek beginning to the last place where no one knows?

maniaku manuel Sep 14 2012 2:58 am i link the part Deokman used to astry mi sil that moon eclipse is going to occure

maniaku manuel Sep 14 2012 2:55 am it is a fantastic movie i have ever watched

Hana Jul 24 2012 4:37 am Ooh i will never forget these historical drama.. Bideok forever :)

Andreea Jul 19 2012 4:46 am I like the story,the acting,the scenes,the music,.Queen Seondeok Historical Drama has one of the most beautiful OST (^ . ^).It definitely worth watching!

samwel Jun 01 2012 7:01 am bidameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee..........meeen i will never 4get him i will call my son bidam n mary a chinese chick so that my son 2 resemble bidamee

barraq sirlum alcantara Jun 01 2012 3:29 am hi am from tanzania i like very much this movie except when lord bidam and queen seondeok die this two are the best couple and my best character are lady mishil lord bidam queen seondeok i wish i will see you if god wishes

alya May 09 2012 2:43 am Most epic drama ever seen! I've been looking a true history like this....

Cici May 02 2012 9:02 am I have just finished watching this movie for the second time mostly because of Kim Nam Gil. What a powerful force on screen! Stay safe, healthy and come back to us soon, Nam Gil. You have such a gift and you took this movie over the top. Ko Hyun Jung was outstanding too.

krissesalvatore Apr 22 2012 5:34 am Lee Yo Won is such a great actress. Being The Great Queen Seon Deok does sure fits her pretty well. Very good in dramas, especially the part where her sister died in a cave. I love the story even though it ended bitterly. All the cast was also superb. Mishil is sure one hell of a great and intelligent enemy. More power and God bless :)

golesi Apr 20 2012 6:20 pm helo iam from Tanzania. I real like Korean drama. Especially this one. I think when i get my first son, i shall name him 'WOLYA' because of the way he acted in this drama. Godbless you WOLYA!

Jae Mar 27 2012 5:34 am @ gasper nyundo

I also watched Jumong. It was a great serious. The poor guy went through a lot and it is sad he dies a relatively young age because of injury caused illnesses.

Jae Mar 27 2012 5:32 am @ KimNaNa

Misil said the rightful owner of her death warrant was Bidam because he is her son. She wanted him to have it so that in the future no one could use it against him, but he could use it against her. She was proud that he didn't hand it over and also by the fact he said he would use it against her.

Yushin said that all he had would be the queen's because he was devoting his life to her as a subject of Silla. Bidam said that all that was the princess's would be his because he had planned on marrying her. Bidam had been in love with her for a long time and was waiting to be acknowledged and have his love returned. He would do anything to make that happen.

said salehe Mar 03 2012 12:55 am i like the way yusin act &lee-yo won.i would like to hav electronic copyb of it ,can u help me.

makwenda p Jan 23 2012 12:01 am for time i have been watching korean dramas, and more interesting movies have been released but all in all, the great queen seondeok, but deokman and misil have been my most best actresses till now, and i cant wait to see the end of the movie, waitn for wednesday to watch episode 11, and wow to the production crew and all actors and actresses

alamakadeus Jan 02 2012 9:56 am Hated Ko Hyun-Jung not because of her character Mishii, but her awful acting – always deadpan, spaced-out.

peste Dec 12 2011 1:45 pm wow... irealy love mishil...she is so gorgeous

f Dec 11 2011 4:03 am Mishil is so clever...she is more suited to rule Silla than Deokman.

mahoo Dec 04 2011 11:41 am i hate dokman at this drama...lady mishil is so0o0o0 great actress but dokman...

KimNaNa Nov 18 2011 11:24 am I love this drama ! This is the best kdrama I've ever seen ! But I didn't understand 2 things. Bidam got the task from former king, which is to kill Mishil and Mishil said, that this task got to the right person. Why wanted Mishil to let Bidam know this ? And the other thing is the day Doekman was announced to be the queen. And Yushin said he'll be loyal and Bidam said that he'll take everything from her ? Why ? Is he mad, because his mom died or what ?

ali Oct 30 2011 9:50 am hi ko hyun jung you PROVER yourself in queen seonduk…………. ur realy a great actreess ko hyun jung(mishil)....nice... perfect...wonderful

KHJ Oct 30 2011 9:46 am LADY MISHIL

ali Oct 30 2011 9:27 am hi ko hyun jung you PROVER yourself in queen seonduk............. ur realy a great actreess ko hyun jung(mishil)

maziar_2 Oct 30 2011 4:54 am hi my lady...lady mishil your are the best

Feihu Oct 19 2011 10:55 am This is without a doubt, one of the top ten mini-series of all time, world wide. The acting is superb, the direction, stunning and the camera work is some of the best ever seen. It belongs in a class with films like "Jumong" (MBC), "I Claudius" (BBC), "Miyamoto Musashi " (NHK). The cast is absolutly great. Of course Ko Hyun-Jung is a veteran actress who never fails to impress you. "Woman on the Beach", "Sandglass" and more current "HIT" are all showcase pieces for this amazing talent. This is the first time I have seen her in a period or historical drama. She fills the role to perfection. It is also the first time I have seen her as a villain type role. Absolutely fantastic.

More surprising yet is the work of Lee Yo-Won as Queen Seondeok.I have only see this actress in modern roles. This role of Deokman would be a challenge for anyone and she is magnificent. Historical roles demand much from an actor and she gives it her all.

Among the male actors I really liked the performance of Ahn Kil-Kang as Chil-Sook. The combination of Lee Mun- Shik as Juk-bang and Ryu Dam as Ko-Do is hilarious as well as memorable. They are reminiscent of the characters, Tahei and Matashichi, in Kurosawa's "The Hidden Fortress" and give a lightening up effect to the otherwise very serious atmosphere of the film. I should also mention the role of the young Deokman played by a very young and talented actress, Nam Ji-Hyn whom I am sure we shall soon hear more of.

It certainly would be nice to see Ko Hyun-Jung be featured in some international productions. She certainly has the talent. And as to her beauty there few in Hollywood or in Europe who can match hers. It is not far fetched to see East Asian movie stars in Hollywood or in European productions. A perfect example is Liu Yi-Fei (Return of the Condor Heroes) who stared in the American production "The Forbidden Kingdom".

As far as the historical content of the film is concerned it is a matter of record that Bi-Dam was, in real life, a far bigger threat to Deokman than was Misil. As a matter of fact Misil was probably already dead before the onset of Deokman's reign. Bi-Dam lead an insurrection against Deokman under the banner of :"Women rulers cannot rule the country". He and his followers were put down and executed however Deokman died a few weeks before the execution took place.

mahoo Oct 17 2011 9:44 am i love ko hyun jung as mishil <3

MAH_SA Oct 17 2011 9:43 am the name of this drama should be the great of queen mishil :) ..... anyway i love her acthing.... so0o0o amazing ...realy realy wonderful

mona Oct 17 2011 9:40 am most beautiful queen in korea just( LADY MISHIL)

mahoo Oct 17 2011 9:38 am mishil....mishil ....mishil.....fighting my love...................best korean actress always

Hesperdan Sep 24 2011 2:43 pm Definitely one of the greatest. I love this show.

Glenn Standiford Sep 21 2011 3:42 pm Loved the show. Can someone tell me the singer that did the theme and the name of the song? Thx, GS

lhanie argueza Sep 05 2011 8:28 am i really love this movie. i learned so much from this especially in making priorities in life... sadly, bidam my love died, how i wish deokman had a happy ending but they both suffered at the end... it is so tragic that i cant stop crying whenever i watch this movie even i already watch it many times. i dont care lack of sleep at times because of this movie. i pity bidam...i will always love him!

sarah Aug 27 2011 9:16 am good gosh. honestly how can you ever compare bidam with mishil? mishil was cruel and cold hearted but bidam was kind and caring and was willing to love. he was just desperate for love. his mother's love, his teacher's love and at the end dukman's love. he helped dukman without even knowing who she was. he left the books he cared about so much to save his teacher's life? how can be it like mishil? a woman who abandoned her own child to get what she wanted.there's this part where he says: mother now I'm going to give without wanting anything in return. I suppose this is not like mishil either. besides he never actually did anything against dukman. and when you say dukman didn't love bidam she just got comfort from him, could you be nice enough to explaine what does love mean in your dictionary? because in my opinion that is what love is about. being yourself and at ease. I loved yushin he was kind and very loyal but let's be honest when time passes by feelings will change. if you like yushin just say you like yushin. but the whole Idea of this drama was to show a lonely scared person who wanted to be a good person and wanted to be accepted and loved. ( just my opinion, peace with you all)

tracy allen Aug 19 2011 1:02 pm Hi, I am an african-american from Houston, Texas, and I absolutely love this show. The characters are excellent. Props in order of greatest performances: Misil, Queen seondeok,bidam,yushin,alchun, Munno, Jilsuk and just everyone. Everything about this show captured my attention. I tell my husband that Yushin is my boyfriend. Props to the creators. A very well rounded show, action, drama, humor very well done. More, More, More. I will probably have withdrawal symptoms, now that I'm done. Definately a yearly watch for me. Man I need more.

Jono Aug 01 2011 6:26 pm Hi. I am a Kiwi and live in Christchurch NZ. We have a channel called 'Voice TV' here. The channel plays 'Queen Seondeok', 'Emperor of the Sea' and 'Wind of the Palace'. They are all excellent, but my favorite is Queen Seondeok. I do not speak Korean, but Voice TV has very good subtitles. I am addicted to all of these amazing programs! Some of the best historical programs I have ever seen!:)

Jay Jul 26 2011 9:27 am my favorite villain ever. MI-SHIL! I love it when she uses "HEAVEN's WILL"

dman Jul 10 2011 6:44 am I love shin-deok

han Jun 10 2011 4:18 pm I LOVE BIDAM! Just found out his name means sad story. Wow. Overmore cause he existed in history.

Jenny May 22 2011 9:28 am I watched this drama several times....I love the story and the actors yu-sin and bi-dam especially queen seondeok!

Tom F in NJ May 07 2011 6:28 pm I can't believe nobody commented on the battle scenes

They were epic and exciting with just enough blood. I love the old school weapons - swords, spears, bows and arrows, crossbows, even the siege warfare ones like the catapult and battering ram

They fight/battle scenes on this show rival those of other great shows I've watched - Dae JoYoung and The Immortal Yi Soon Shin

Jilsuk, Bidam, and Munno were all awesome and the part in the final episode where Bidam is trying to fight his way to see Deokman/Seondeok was insane. He must've killed 100+ of Yusin's men easily. He was a great fighter until the very end.

Tom F in NJ May 07 2011 6:19 pm Episode 84 was the final one for me

What an amazing episode and great show

I literally cried several times during it

Striker Apr 24 2011 9:55 am Well, i've heard so many good things about this drama. Next week our tv just gonna broadcast it. I'm looking forward to watch this drama. Impressive comments will b later)))

Tom F in NJ Apr 17 2011 9:40 pm I'm still watching it

Up to episode 69 which means most media guides that say it's only 61 or 62 episodes are wrong

What a great show.

Episode 69 was epic

carolc Apr 06 2011 4:00 pm I watch this on Channel 32 in San Mateo. I'm not sure how many episodes I've seen, but if it's a total of 72, I think there is a ways to go - Misil is in the middle of her revolt. I wish ntdtv would give the schedule and actors' names in English (also kbstv and icn...).... I found the 3 daily showings only thru staying glued to the tube, which I don't recommend. Just googled the title this week, and it looks like recordings might be available...;) I've missed other shows by not being able to get the schedules or having other activities interfere. I get 2 Chinese-language stations that offer subtitles (for some shows) and 1 Korean channel does. There are 2 Chinese stations w/o subtitles, which I don't watch. I just glanced at the Vietoday channel, and haven't seen anything in Japanese. I can't tell, but I think most of the films I watch about Korea are actually Chinese films.

Alchun was a real surprise - when he took his hair down, he was a hunk! ;) Sorry. Also a good actor, but the other half of it was a surprise. And I really thought Seondeok was played by one actress - which says a lot for the casting and the acting. Chunmyeong was always baffling me, with so much difference between the 2 who played her.

I could go on forever...I love this show. I want it. To see over and over.

Dub Mar 08 2011 12:23 am Viva alcheon rang!!!!!!!! kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Alcheon rang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ayre Feb 27 2011 11:41 am Its an incredible piece of historical drama. Doekman and Bidam had a dangerous, love relationship because of the power/status/people/faction behind them. If they were raised together by Munno when they were both young, they would have a different fate. It was rather disappointing that Queen Doekman and Sangodang Bidam died at the end. The true engine of the Sacred Nation was Chief General Yushin who did not desire the throne but to be second best in ruling the nation, underneath the Queen's authority and above all nobles. Overall, it was a piece of master art. You just got to love this drama. Its very rich in Korean traditional customs, struggle for power/love/unification of the nation, and drama, drama, and more drama. :)

Julienne92 Feb 12 2011 10:29 am I loved watching this drama, this is one of my favourites, but sometimes I got confused with the ages of characters, because skips in time weren't signed. Was it a problem just in Hungary, in other countries, there were labels? Or how could you know how old the characters were? When Chunchu returned, I thought Dokman was only about 20, but it's not possible, CheonMyeong was 15 when she gave birth to him... how can he be old enough to get married, unless his aunt is at least 30?

I hope it's allowed to react for other comments... ~There's a fanmade video, that Deokman and Bidam reincarnated, and meet in another life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYVs7To2LV4 ~leyla, is it purpose that you call Kim Nam Gil by his surname? (Cause Koreans write down first the surname, then the two first names.) And, Kim is a very freguent surname, people can't be sure you mean him. (Also, here, the actor playing Hajong has Kim as his surname too.)

QUEENCHERRY Jan 14 2011 8:26 am I HAVE 2 SAY QUEEN SEON DOK IS ONE OF THE GREATEST HISTORICAL DRAMAS I HAVE EVER WATCHED OTHER THAN JUMONG IT MAYBE IN MY TOP 3 GREATEST TELEVISION SHOWS I WATCHED ON EARTH AND TRUST I WATCH AMERICAN HONG KONG INDIAN EUROPE JAPAN ALL TYPES OF TV SHOWS WORLD WIDE AND OUT OF ALL THE DIFF. TV SHOWS IN ALL THE NETWORKS KOREA HAS THE BEST SHOWS EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom F in NJ Jan 13 2011 12:12 pm I just started watching this

For anyone in New Jersey it's on 3 times a day in English on Channel 63-5 NTDTV

New episodes are always on at 8PM then repeated at 1AM and 2PM

The subtitles are a bit small but I tape the show and watch it so that doesn't matter.

Good show so far.....I'll have to wait and see how it stacks up to other Korean Historical Dramas I've watched (The Immortal Yi-Soon Shin, Jumong, Dae Joyoung, The Great King Sejong)

leyla Jan 10 2011 8:27 am kim kim kim..........................i love you.........................bye

conway Nov 25 2010 8:15 am Hey friends. IF you enjoy this show like I did you must get your hands on the Great King Seyeong... a master piece of royal politics, betrayal, love, passion & degnity.

clouds Nov 24 2010 10:25 am just finish this soap and try to find out about silla history itself.although the series didn’t really match the history of silla in qsd reign, it’s still a great series. thumbs up to qsd and all the casts and crews.keep up the good work!!!:) p/s: i did noticed that most of the casts are beautiful and good looking.hehe..great history series and good looking casts

clouds Nov 24 2010 10:24 am just finish this soap and try to find out about silla history itself.although the series didn't really match the history of silla in qsd reign, it's still a great series. thumbs up to qsd and all the casts and crews.keep up the good work!!!:) p/s: i did noticed that most of the casts are beautiful and good looking.hehe..great history series and good looking casts ;)

joy Nov 19 2010 2:56 am just love deokman...!!!!

p Sep 01 2010 4:49 am It's the best drama I ever seen in my whole life. I love Queen Seondeok sooooooooooo much. It's very sad. It's make me cry. But I love it. I love Mishil, Seondeok, Bidam, Yooshin, Alcheon. I love all actors & actresses in this drama. It's perfect. I enjoyed it so much.

annisa Aug 03 2010 1:23 am i love this series.,.,

geyl Jul 23 2010 7:31 am i really love QSD's, and I'am also an avid fan.

jane Jun 07 2010 6:32 pm Great drama, great casts... love Deokman & Chunmyung.

Galadriel Jun 06 2010 10:05 pm I love the characters of Mishil, Bidam, Yushin and of course, Seondeok.... Facial expressions were remarkable....lines were well delivered.... Score is great...amazing!!!!....comparable to western style.... I like the twist of the story as it goes, especially on Bidam's quest for power or for love..... Mishil is a very interesting character, you would really feel a void in the series when she died.... But Bidam and Seondeok captured the audience in the end....they're a good combination..... Charter 62 was the best.....repeated it more than five times.....

nk May 10 2010 9:14 am i love this drama....love deokman & alcheon.

Justin Apr 28 2010 8:00 pm Sorry, but I also don't see Silji (Wolya's co-hort)?

Justin Apr 28 2010 7:57 pm I don't see Sukboom in the cast above?

daphnne Apr 25 2010 10:53 pm Could learn a lot on politics and morals. Very amazing show!

Husker Apr 24 2010 6:02 pm I just want to say I now have all the CD's and I'm watching the Great Queen Seondeok again (slowly every week)! (Thank you for the English subtitles!!) Such a great mini-series, I love everything about this story (except for the ending, really could've been a better climax), and it could've been extended several episodes even longer to show the viewers what happened with Chunchu, Yusin, and Alchun later after Deokman is gone (sad!). Anyway, the actors and actresses were absolutely outstanding as they all deserve awards for this mini-series. The costumes and hairdo's are exquisite; colorful and a tremendous amount of mixture, simply mind-blowing! I loved Deokman in her battle outfits and her gorgeous pony tails better than in her Princess garb, but oh well. No one mentions this, but what helps ANY series to success? The orchestra. OMG, the orchestra in this is simply stunning; it purely depicts every scenes' emotion with the proper music to emphasize that emotion.... phenomenal! Here in America, this mini-series really rocks (well, in LA anyway!) and this truly should be submitted for a chance at the 2010 "Foreign mini-series" awards....if there is one. All these Korean women are simply beautiful, are any of them available? LOL!! Hope to see ALL the actors and actresses in other future stuff. Keep up the great work, MBC!

warren Apr 13 2010 9:30 pm bi-dam rocks!!!

joy Apr 11 2010 7:58 am Just love this drama! Deokman was wonderful...I was really fascinated by her & Lee Yo Won did it so well, she's a very good actress. I also love Chunchu, Chunmyung & Alcheon. Thumbs up!

blue Apr 09 2010 2:02 am that film is fantastic!

etselec Apr 08 2010 8:08 pm Until now I haven't fully recovered on their tragic love story... I have loved the characters of both Deokman and Bidam... I have listened to their songs (Lee yo won's "Bidam" & Kim nam-gil's "Can't I love you") that they've sung for this drama with an english caption... oh God, can't help but cry... I really love this show!

rey Apr 04 2010 5:44 am I am so in love with Deokman in this drama, she's an amazing actress & so beautiful.

christine Apr 01 2010 1:21 am the ending is so sad..... i spend 2 days watching the last 15 espisodes. I really like the character of Yu Shin and I had hope they would be together or at least confess his feeling to her or hers to him... and he had said 'yes' to the last suggestion ' should they elope'

He seemed to stop loving her as a woman but as a subject.... and also she has stop loving him.... BUT right till the end, he is still so trusty and loyal to her.....

Feeling very sad.....

dj Mar 31 2010 10:40 pm just love deokman!!!

RamenLover Mar 22 2010 9:30 pm "By the way, where is Alchun in the actors list above?" -- added ... cheers

Husker Mar 21 2010 9:56 pm What an absolutely fantastic mini-series!! I was very disappointed with the ending, though, as I was hoping that Deokman and Bidam would finally end up with each other to rule. And, what’s worse, Deokman dies later? OMG, so sad….almost another Romeo and Juliet. I am getting the DVD’s so I will always have this mini-series; love it….thank you for showing it to us here in America!!

These were great actors and actresses portraying a great story, very well done. Hope to see more mini-series just like this one….keep up the fantastic work! I also hope to see these same actors and actresses in more stuff…..all the women are gorgeous! Are any of them available? LOL!

By the way, where is Alchun in the actors list above? He was also a main character, but seems he was forgotten in this list…..

tika alkatiri Mar 17 2010 6:46 am i love you kim nam gkil............... i am like this story .. every good kdrama this... by_atikah from banjarmasin...

anewor fr. baguio city phil Mar 16 2010 9:54 am I really got inspired with this movie it's just that i feel so bad that queen seondeok died without even having to enjoy the life of having a love one. I don't really like the ending coz it's very sad. Though, i still appreciate the movie very well and I really have enjoyd watching it especially watching yushin and deokman.

suou Mar 09 2010 10:47 pm What a wonderful, great, superb series! I'm sure this drama will become classic unforgettable series. For me, MBC saeguks always left deep impression, but I still prefer QSD than Jewel in the Palace & Jumong despite the ratings.

fika masivers forefer Mar 09 2010 6:56 am @lee you-won:you so is the best,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i love you 2ever,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Jade Mar 01 2010 9:55 pm Gosh, so it's not only me who is adoring bidam? I think he has the best male role in show. I like doekman's character too. This tv drama made me cry over and over and over...grrrrrr.. Impeccable, extra ordinary and I give this tv show 10 stars and 5 thumbs up... :)

anachan Feb 26 2010 12:15 pm MI-SAENG RULZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yanamgil Feb 21 2010 9:44 pm . The Great Queen Seondeok is the best film that i've ever watched . But i agree with krizx's opinion. And i really like kim nam gil as bidam character . His acting was great .

RISNI Feb 19 2010 10:52 pm WOW THIS FILM IS VERY...............,WONDERFULLING FOR ME COZ film is most favorite please next film coming soon

Lee Feb 16 2010 12:36 pm About Bidam . . .as one of the writers pointed out in 'the Great Queen Seondeok' TV special and interview, Bidam's life is a trajedy. It was difficult for him to navigate and survive through life never knowing how to trust others and himself -- it's an incredibly sophisticated and dark truth of an ending for the character by the writers of the show. A final decision on the character I think that the writers knew would be risk, but an ending they probably always had in mind for the character (and I think it's a great ending). Deokman's ending is also sad -- but very beautifully done by the show's creators.

krizx Feb 16 2010 12:23 am ohhh.. i love the movie but it is so sad in the ending that bidam had to die.... can't we just change the story and let bidam and seon deok married in the ending?...

andhi Feb 14 2010 10:23 pm i love deokman

rista Feb 14 2010 2:45 am I wanted to cry while watching episodes of the 62

maria Feb 14 2010 12:11 am great historical korean drama..but i dont like the ending when Bi Dam was killed. it was so sad, i spent a lot of tissue when watching the last episode. but at all , 2 thumbs up for the actor and actress;D

sisil_silla Feb 13 2010 12:34 pm why the final episode so sad??????

pras Feb 12 2010 5:16 am i didn't saw episode 62 from beginning. in the last deok man died. who else died? i hope i culd find the last episode in websites. I really LIKE this drama!

Masni Feb 11 2010 8:02 am The best movi.... Give many learn to live... I very like it...

Lee Feb 10 2010 12:20 pm Saw the final episode. A great series that will be long remembered by anyone that sees it. A great show - a classic.

titi Feb 10 2010 3:20 am i love seondeok...............

agnes Jan 22 2010 8:10 pm i really like

THIS IS AMAZING

THIS IS THE BEST FROM THE BEST !!!! >.<

agnes Jan 22 2010 8:07 pm good luck THIS IS THE BEST SINEMA I HAVE WATCH FROM ALL SINEMA !!!

Qisea Jan 21 2010 5:44 am Amazing..! I lovely mi-shil! She is very clever and so great . ! She is my hero! X')

dhyna riza Jan 18 2010 8:31 pm That's so amazing........ I hope to watch it again.......

The first, I hate it because I am not understand....... but I try to catch n understad.......

n I falling love The Great Queen Seon deok......

Jang Je Sun Jan 13 2010 7:48 pm I love all about Korean drama!!! And I like Mi-sil and Bi-dam very much........ Good luck to all .....

Mita Jan 13 2010 12:05 pm I love u mi-shil......but I hate u....!!! Huh najis!! Bikin gregetan ajah!

dewi Jan 09 2010 11:52 pm I want watch the great queen seon deok episode 60 until 62???????????????????

Abie_I.D Jan 07 2010 3:02 am wow......thegreat TV-show!!!!! you're the best Lee yo won???Baguuussssss!!!!!

tini Dec 26 2009 6:26 am i love this film and very extraordinary

Wayan meidawati Dec 26 2009 6:14 am Even the history of seondeok is not the same with the series. But, very strong scenario!

blah Dec 25 2009 8:50 pm No Alcheon Rang in the list? How come?

july Dec 22 2009 8:38 pm I really like it

eiffeeyy Dec 21 2009 3:21 am al-cheon , what's his real name ?

DEAR VIDEZ Dec 18 2009 1:39 am i luv the great queen Seondeok...........specially Nam-Gil Kim...so cute

Sufiyanti Sudirman Dec 16 2009 11:47 pm Two thumbs for Hyeon-Jeong Ko as MisiL in this movie. She is a superstar!!!

Ezy Dec 10 2009 9:13 pm Its a really great m0vie! N0t just tell b0ut love buT h0w to defend carRy 0n this life!

mia Dec 08 2009 10:36 am I love this movie, it's really, really, really a great story. komapsumnida with all my heart 4 indosiar

Nurhaida Dec 08 2009 7:05 am This is really great movies...!

Mia Dec 08 2009 5:32 am This is the great story and i love this movie. komapsumnida

men zi Dec 04 2009 2:50 pm I am not Korean, but I like this Great Queen Seondeok TV show because there is an English caption. I could understand and follow the story. I happened to surf the TV one day and found this interesting show and was hooked on it. I watched this show for a full hour on channel LA18.3 MBC starting from 5-6PM. However, it is being televised only for 2 or 3 consectutive days. I wish that MBC will televise this show everyday. It is a great show and I like all the actors and actresses.

LARRY RODRIQUES Dec 03 2009 4:55 pm The greatest work of art in the tv world for many years! With out english subtitels I do not know what is being said. I do not care! I enjoy watching this wonder of art for the beauty it brings into my life .I cry! I feel alive I'am better for having watched "THE GREAT QUEEN SEONDEOK". THANK YOU

Kenisha Nov 29 2009 10:30 am This is the best Korean drama series I've ever seen. This series really affect my emotions. I'm following this series on TV for a better translation. I hope I can get the original DVD. I am willing to spend my own money just to buy the original DVDs......... >.<

Lee Nov 25 2009 9:23 am Wow, this show keeps getting better and better. Some great characters and a lot of twists and turns.

grazie Nov 22 2009 11:02 am wow..i love watching this..and i love yu-sin kim..

Happyjh Nov 14 2009 6:39 pm Great and very captivating Korean drama! I enjoyed it very much, love Princess Deokman especially.

anton Nov 13 2009 8:07 am ..wooww.. .it's really great movie.. .a lot of morals that can we get from this movie... ..I love korean movies...!!!!!!!!!!!

acasya Nov 13 2009 7:04 am Oh my God,,, I Loved to watching this movie...

james fr. davao city phi. Nov 10 2009 7:16 pm hi, i'm an avid fan of yo-won lee I like her a lot when she acts, I hope she can have more movies and hope she can visit her in davao city we really love to see all her shows, I really cry alot when seeing the dramas.more power and God bless.

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