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God Of War (2012 TV Series)
''God of War'' (; lit. "Soldier") is a 2012 South Korean Korean drama, television series starring Kim Joo-hyuk as the real-life historical figure Kim Jun who was written about in the Goryeosa. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC from February 11 to September 15, 2012, on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 56 episodes. Plot Kim Jun is the son of an escaped nobi, palace slave, who gets raised by monks. Years later, after being torn from his home during wartime, Kim Jun must renounce his pacifist ways to partake in a deadly game that could be his ticket to freedom from his masters, Choe Chung-heon's clan. During the Mongol invasions of Korea, Kim Jun rises in the ranks to become the top military official, and eventually rules the Goryeo empire for 60 years in place of its Gojong of Goryeo, king. Cast *Kim Joo-hyuk as Kim Jun (Goryeo), Kim Jun *Kim Gyu-ri (actress, born August 1979), Kim Gyu-ri as Choe Song-yi *Jeong Bo-seok as Choe Woo *Park Sang-min (actor), Park San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jun
Kim Jun (? - 1268) also known as Kim In-kun was the ninth military leader who ruled during the late period of the Goryeo military regime. Biography His father was Kim Yun-Seong, a slave who betrayed his master, Choe Chung-Heon and fight with Manjeok. Kim Jun had a brother, Kim Seung-Jun but later, he was renamed Kim Chung. He was good at riding and archery. In 1258, Choe Ui was overthrown and killed by Kim Jun and Yu Gyeong (1211–1289). Kim Jun became the new military ruler and shortly after that, Goryeo concluded a war with Mongols. However, Kim Jun's power was much weaker than those of his predecessors, because his regime was sustained by a small number of sympathizers who coincide with the coup d'état. Kim Jun continued to insist on the war with Mongols and in this context, he began to give power to his relatives in order to strengthen his power, led to corruption and resulted in violent clashes with a few supporters of the regime. Im Yeon, who was an adopted child of Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choe Chung-heon
Choe Chung-heon (1149 – 29 October 1219) was a military ruler of Korea during the Goryeo period. Choe's father was a Grand General in the Goryeo military, hence precipitating his own entry into the military. Choe witnessed military men become all-powerful in the quick succession of military leaders who deposed one another. Choe plotted against the long-standing war council, feigning fealty to the newly promoted supreme general and council head, a slave's son, Yi Ui-min. After many years of humiliation and hardship, Choe and his subordinates launched a coup d'état while Yi was away. After destroying the war council and killing Yi, he became a prominent leader. Choe established a new military-style regime that he did not have full power over but was eventually successful. Although the coup was a success, Choe did not take full power. Choe became Prime Minister of the State and Royal Protector, seeing the abdication of 4 kings (asked for 2 of the 4), 3 rebellions, and numerou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahn Jae-mo
Ahn Jae-mo (born September 20, 1979) is a South Korean actor and singer. Ahn is best known for playing gangster-turned-politician Kim Du-han in ''Rustic Period'' (2002). He has appeared in other period dramas such as ''Tears of the Dragon'' (1996), ''The King and the Queen'' (1998), ''The King and I'' (2007), ''The King of Legend'' (2010), and ''Jeong Do-jeon'' (2014). Ahn also became a car racing Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. Auto racing has existed since the invention of the automobile. Races of various sorts were organise ... driver in 2004. Filmography Television series Film Variety show Music video Musical theatre Discography Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ahn, Jae-mo 1979 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male singers Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
O Yeong-su (actor)
O Yeong-su (; born O Se-kang, October 19, 1944) is a South Korean actor. He began acting in theatre in the 1960s, and has, according to himself, appeared in over 200 productions. He later began acting in film and television, often portraying monks due to his experience with Buddhist plays. In 2021, he portrayed Oh Il-nam in the Netflix survival drama ''Squid Game'', which gave rise to his worldwide popularity and won him a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film, as well as a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Early life With the name O Se-kang, O was born in Kaepung County, Gyeonggi (modern-day Kaesong) in 1944. O's grandfather was a local educator and landlord. After the 38th parallel line was drawn across Korea, he and his family moved to Paju on the southern Korean side controlled by the American army. During the Korean War that followed shortly, his father was killed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Hae-soo
Park Hae-soo (; born November 21, 1981) is a South Korean actor who is best known worldwide for portraying Cho Sang-woo in ''Squid Game'' (2021). He is also known for his starring roles in the television series ''Prison Playbook'' (2017–2018), and '' Money Heist: Korea'' (2022). He has also appeared in films such as '' By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture'' (2019), ''Time to Hunt'' (2020), and '' Yaksha: Ruthless Operations'' (2022). Career Park made his musical theater debut in 2007 with ''Mister Lobby''. He also appeared in other musicals such as ''Angel Called Desire'' and ''Annapurna''. In 2017, he impressed in his lead role in the drama series ''Prison Playbook'' which earned him Best New Actor at The Seoul Awards. In 2021, Park gained international fame after playing Cho Sang-woo in the South Korean television series, ''Squid Game.'' After the success of ''Squid Game'', Park (alongside his co-stars Lee Jung-jae and HoYeon Jung Jung Hoyeon (; born June 23, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chun Ho-jin
Chun Ho-jin (born September 9, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Early life Chun studied chemistry at Inha University but dropped out to pursue acting. His father Chun Gyu-deok was among the first generation of professional wrestlers in the country. Career Chun's acting career began in 1983 when he auditioned at Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and was selected. His first roles were mostly in miniseries and one-off telemovies (similar to KBS's ''Drama City''). He came to prominence with viewers in the long-running KBS drama ''Love on a Jujube Tree'' ( ko), which garnered him the Baeksang Arts Awards for Best New Actor in the television category in 1992. In later years, he earned the sobriquet "the national father" (국민 아버지) after portraying the father of the main characters in the family dramas ''My Golden Life'' (2017) and '' Once Again'' (2020), both of which had viewership ratings of over 30%. His portrayal of a bankrupt and down-on-his-luck man who has a complex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choe Hang (military Official)
Choe Hang (1209 – 17 May 1257) was the third dictator of the Choe Military regime, which dominated Goryeo for six decades before and during the Mongol invasions. Choe Hang continued on his predecessor Choe U's anti-Mongol policy, and refused to surrender to the invaders. It is believed that the Choe Military Regime began to decline during his eight-year reign. Background and Rise to Power Choe Hang was born the son of Choe U, the second dictator of the Choe Military regime, and a concubine. His grandfather, Choe Chungheon, was the founder of the military regime, and the second head of the Ubong Choe clan. Choe Hang spent most of his youth in the Cholla Provinces studying Son Buddhism thought as a monk with his brother Manjong. Choe Hang's father, Choe U, originally intended for his son-in-law, Kim Yakson, and then his grandson, Kim Mi, to be his successors, but both were exiled and banished as a result of disagreements. Upon seeing the need to secure an heir, Choe U dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Sang-wook (actor)
Park Sang-wook (born January 18, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series References External links Park Sang-wookat Namoo Actors Namoo Actors Co. Ltd. (), founded in 2004, is a talent management agency based in Seoul, South Korea. The founder and president of the company is Kim Jong-do. History In 2004, Namoo Actors was established under the name "Namoo Actors Co. Ltd.". ... * * * 1976 births Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors Korea University alumni South Korean Buddhists {{Korea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Shin-il
Kang Shin-il (born November 26, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Kang graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in electronic engineering, but he soon put aside his studies and spent most of his time in Daehangno, Seoul's theater district, where he formed a troupe called ''Testimony'' that performed at smaller venues. In 1985, he made his acting debut in ''Chilsu and Mansu'', and soon gained fame as a stage actor in plays such as ''Kimchigook Goes Crazy'' and ''Chronicles of Han''. He appeared onscreen for the first time in the 1988 film adaptation of ''Chilsu and Mansu'' and became a prolific supporting actor in Korean cinema and television (notably in Kang Woo-suk's ''Public Enemy'' franchise), while continuing to do theater. In 2007, Kang was diagnosed with liver cancer, but after recovering from surgery Surgery ''cheirourgikē'' (composed of χείρ, "hand", and ἔργον, "work"), via la, chirurgiae, meaning "hand work". is a medical specialty that uses oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choe Woo
Choe U (; 1166 - 10 December 1249) was the second Choe dictator of the Ubong Choe Military regime. He himself went out on the battlefield to lead in fighting off the Mongolian invasions. Then he realized that the government was no longer safe at the capital city of Kaesong, and so he forced the king and his officials to flee to Ganghwa island. He took some of his armies and went to Ganghwa island with them. He did this because he knew that the Mongols would not attempt a naval assault against Ganghwa. Therefore, the Goryeo government was kept safe for several decades even after the Choe regime. Background Choe U was the son of the Goryeo Dynasty military regime's founder, Choe Chung-Heon (최충헌,崔忠獻), and grandson of the Grand General Choe Won-Ho (최원호,崔元浩). Choe U's birthdate is unknown, but it is known that the Choe family lived in the capital of Kaesong at the time when Choe Chung-Heon assassinated Yi Ui-Min. Choe U was around the age of seventeen when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Gyu-ri (actress, Born August 1979)
Kim Gyu-ri (; born Kim Min-sun () on 16 August 1979), is a South Korean actress best known for the film ''Portrait of a Beauty''. Biography She was involved in a controversy in 2008 when she made a statement against eating beef imported from the United States; this led to a lawsuit by a beef importer in Seoul but the courts ruled in her favor in 2010. She also spoke out in behalf of entertainers' invasion of privacy regarding the explosive "Entertainment X-file" issue in 2005. In 2009 she officially changed her name from Kim Min-sun to Kim Gyu-ri. She dated Kim Joo-hyuk, her co-star in period drama ''God of War A war god in mythology associated with war, combat, or bloodshed. They occur commonly in both monotheistic and polytheistic religions. Unlike most gods and goddesses in polytheistic religions, monotheistic deities have traditionally been p ...'', from 2012 to 2013. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Hosting Music video Book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jun (Goryeo)
Kim Jun (? - 1268) also known as Kim In-kun was the ninth military leader who ruled during the late period of the Goryeo military regime. Biography His father was Kim Yun-Seong, a slave who betrayed his master, Choe Chung-Heon and fight with Manjeok. Kim Jun had a brother, Kim Seung-Jun but later, he was renamed Kim Chung. He was good at riding and archery. In 1258, Choe Ui was overthrown and killed by Kim Jun and Yu Gyeong (1211–1289). Kim Jun became the new military ruler and shortly after that, Goryeo concluded a war with Mongols. However, Kim Jun's power was much weaker than those of his predecessors, because his regime was sustained by a small number of sympathizers who coincide with the coup d'état. Kim Jun continued to insist on the war with Mongols and in this context, he began to give power to his relatives in order to strengthen his power, led to corruption and resulted in violent clashes with a few supporters of the regime. Im Yeon, who was an adopted child of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |