KBS2's first traditional historical epic in about three years, "Sword & Silence" (Munmu), premieres this Saturday, and the production has shared three things to look forward to.
1. A lineup of trusted actors
The drama stars Lee Hyun Wook as Kim Beop Min, Jang Hyuk as Yeon Gaesomun, Kim Kang Woo as Kim Chun Chu and Park Sung Woong as Kim Yu Shin. Seasoned actors including Jung Woong In, Kim Do Hyun and Baek Sung Hyun join them to portray the many faces of the Three Kingdoms era.
Lee Hyun Wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang Woo & Park Sung Woong in "Sword & Silence" | Photo: KBS2
2. Mind games and battles
Writer Kim Ri Heon named "how the choices of four nations change their fate" as a key point to watch, adding that "different desires will collide." Silla faces threats from its neighbors, Yeon Gaesomun seizes power in Goguryeo, Baekje's King Uija (Ko Young Bin) aims to finish off Silla, and Tang's Li Shimin (Yang Hyun Min) sets his sights on conquering Goguryeo, as alliances and rivalries play out through diplomacy and war.
3. From a young man to King Munmu
Disillusioned by war, the young Kim Beop Min reaches a turning point after a death in his family. Determined to prevent further sacrifice, he learns diplomacy from Kim Chun Chu and leadership from his uncle Kim Yu Shin, growing into King Munmu, the ruler who completes the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
"Sword & Silence" premieres on Saturday, November 14, at 9:20 p.m. KST on KBS2.
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