

Dream of the Emperor
2012-09-08 · 50 min / episode · ★ 5.2
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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- Creators
- Yu Dong-Yun, Kim Seon-deok
- Production companies
- KBS
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Choi Soo-jongKim Chunchu
Chae Sang-wooChunchu (young)
Kim Yu-seokKim Yushin
Noh Young-hakYushin (young)
Lee Young-ahQueen Jindeok
Park Joo-miPrincess Deokman (episodes 1-18)
Hong Eun-heePrincess Deokman (episodes 19-70)
Jeong Dong-hwanKim Yongchun
Jung Da-binGotaso (young)
Lee Jong-sooKim Beopmin
Greena ParkGotaso
Choi Il-hwaKim Seohyeon
Kim Ye-ryeongMadam Manmyeong
Choi Cheol-hoBidam
Lee Se-youngChun Gwan-nyeo
Lee Dae-roMonk Wongwang
Hong Soo-ahYeonhwa
Heo Jung-minBuyeo Tae
Kim Min-kiBuyeo Hyo
Kim Hyeon-sooQueen Seungman (Young)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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