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An elite group of young warriors trained in morals and martial arts finds love and friendship in Silla during Korea’s ancient Three Kingdoms period.


Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.

Choi Soo-jong
Kim Chunchu

Chae Sang-woo
Chunchu (young)

Kim Yu-seok
Kim Yushin

Noh Young-hak
Yushin (young)

Lee Young-ah
Queen Jindeok

Park Joo-mi
Princess Deokman (episodes 1-18)

Hong Eun-hee
Princess Deokman (episodes 19-70)

Jeong Dong-hwan
Kim Yongchun

Jung Da-bin
Gotaso (young)

Lee Jong-soo
Kim Beopmin
Dream of the Emperor is a drama series that first aired in 2012 exploring themes of politics, historical, ancient korea, kingdom of goguryeo, korea, 7th century, silla. it stars Choi Soo-jong, Chae Sang-woo, Kim Yu-seok. Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.
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