The Great King Munmu has revealed a new character teaser focusing on Jang Hyuk, who brings the feared general Yeon Gaesomun to life in this historical drama arriving on screens next month.
The preview shows Jang Hyuk embodying a ruthless and ambitious military leader, whose figure will define the conflict between the kingdoms of Goguryeo and the Chinese Tang dynasty.
What is The Great King Munmu about
Directed by Kim Yeong Jo, known for Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth, The Great King Munmu tells the story of how the small kingdom of Silla managed to overcome much stronger powers like Goguryeo, Baekje, and the Chinese Tang dynasty to achieve the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
It is in this historical context that we find Yeon Gaesomun, the character played by Jang Hyuk, a powerful general who controls the Goguryeo army and harbors an immense ambition for power.
Jang Hyuk portrays a feared and controversial general
The teaser opens with Yeon Gaesomun staring intently at a blood-stained sword. A voiceover describes him as a traitor who murdered the king and seized control of Goguryeo, hinting at the conflicting opinions surrounding his figure and the extent of his absolute power.
The character is seen looking down from the heights at a gathered army, projecting the authority of someone preparing to go to war. The preview also shows Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty, Li Shimin, played by Yang Hyun Min, hinting at the direct confrontation he will have with Yeon Gaesomun.
With a defiant gesture, Yeon Gaesomun issues a warning: Come on. Try it. He then declares emphatically: I will tear apart the skies of Tang and extinguish their sun. His confident smile reflects both his overflowing self-assurance and his fierce ambition for Goguryeo.
Battles and determination in the new preview
The teaser combines scenes of Goguryeo soldiers charging across a snowy battlefield with images of Yeon Gaesomun covered in blood in the heat of combat. Amidst the chaos of war, the fierce spirit of a general born into a family that had controlled the military power of Goguryeo for three generations is conveyed.
Towards the end of the preview, Yeon Gaesomun drives his bloodied sword into the ground before charging back to the front. His shout, With the tip of this sword, I will awaken the spirit of Goguryeo, reveals his determination to risk everything for his cause.
The Great King Munmu premiere date
The Great King Munmu is scheduled to premiere on November 14 at 9:20 p.m. Korean time.
Frequently asked questions about The Great King Munmu
Who plays Yeon Gaesomun in The Great King Munmu
Jang Hyuk plays Yeon Gaesomun, the powerful Goguryeo general who stars in the drama's new teaser.
When does The Great King Munmu premiere
The drama is scheduled to premiere on November 14 at 9:20 p.m. Korean time.
Who directs The Great King Munmu
The series is directed by Kim Yeong Jo, previously known for directing Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth.
Which character does Yang Hyun Min play
Yang Hyun Min plays Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty, who faces off directly against Yeon Gaesomun in the plot.
What is The Great King Munmu about
The series tells the story of how the kingdom of Silla managed to overcome stronger powers like Goguryeo, Baekje, and the Chinese Tang dynasty to achieve the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
