''Kim Su-ro, The Iron King'' () is a 2010

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n television series on the life of

Suro of Geumgwan Gaya Suro (수로) or Sureung (posthumous name: 수릉, 首陵, 42?–199), commonly called Gim Suro, was the legendary founder and Hero King of Geumgwan Gaya (43–532), in southeastern Korea.Ji Sung Ji Sung (born Kwak Tae-geun on 27 February 1977) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' All In'' (2003), '' Save the Last Dance for Me'' (2004), ''New Heart'' (2007), ''Protect the Boss'' (2011), ' ...

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and

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. It aired on MBC from May 29 to September 18, 2010 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 32 episodes.

Plot

The -budget historical drama charts the life of

Kim Su-ro Kim Soo-ro (born Kim Sang-joong on May 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Career Early career Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made hi ...

, who unified 12 small countries to become the legendary founder and ruler of

Geumgwan Gaya Geumgwan Gaya (43–532), also known as Bon-Gaya (본가야, 本伽倻, "original Gaya") or Garakguk (가락국, "Garak State"), was the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy during the Three Kingdoms of Korea, Three Kingdoms Period in Korea. ...

, the city-state of the

Gaya confederacy Gaya (, ) was a Korean confederacy of territorial polities in the Nakdong River basin of southern Korea, growing out of the Byeonhan confederacy of the Samhan period. The traditional period used by historians for Gaya chronology is AD 42–53 ...

which dominated sea trade and iron working during the

Three Kingdoms Period The Three Kingdoms () from 220 to 280 AD was the tripartite division of China among the dynastic states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu. The Three Kingdoms period was preceded by the Eastern Han dynasty and was followed by the West ...

in the 5th century. Kim Su-ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in an extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi (first king of the state of

Daegaya Daegaya was a city-state in the Gaya confederacy during the Korean Three Kingdoms period. Daegaya was located in present-day Goryeong County, in North Gyeongsang Province of South Korea. (It should not be confused with Goryeong Gaya, which was loc ...

), his former friend Seok Tal-hae, and the dangerous ambitions of Shingwi Ghan.

Cast

Main

Ji Sung Ji Sung (born Kwak Tae-geun on 27 February 1977) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' All In'' (2003), '' Save the Last Dance for Me'' (2004), ''New Heart'' (2007), ''Protect the Boss'' (2011), ' ...

** Park Gun-woo as young Kim Su-ro *

as Queen Jeong-kyeon, Su-ro and Ijinashi's mother *

as Shingwi Gan / Tae-gang *

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, a daughter of an Indian merchant who later becomes Su-ro's wife *

as Ijinashi, Queen Jeongkyeon's son and later the founder of

**Won Deok-hyun as young Ijinashi *

as Ah-hyo, Princess of Saro State *

as Seok Tal-hae, 4th King of Saro State **Shin Dong-ki as young Tal-hae

Supporting

People around Kim Su-ro

Lee Jong-won Lee Jong-won (born September 25, 1969) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series * ''Love Is Blue'' (SBS, 1994) * ''The Last Match'' (MBC, 1994) * ''Partner'' (MBC, 1994) * ''Our Sunny Days of Youth'' (KBS2, 1995) * ''The Sce ...

as Jo-Bang, Su-ro's stepfather *Jang Dong-jik as Yoo-Chun / Deuk-Sun, the Former Emperor Kwangmoo's nephew and Won-Su's son who is Su-ro's helper *Lee Duk-hee as Doctor Ah-jin (nickname: Uiseonhalmi ��선할미 *

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as Seon-Do, a Godfather of international trade and Su-ro's teacher *

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as Mul-Soe, a Blacksmith * Choi Soo-rin as Jo-Bang's wife and Su-ro's stepmother *Jung Jae-gon as Sa-Bok, Jo-Bang's pawn

People in Gaya State

* Lee Hyo-jung as Yibiga, Ijinashi's biological father *

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as Yeom Sa-chi *

Choi Hwa-jung Choi Hwa-jeong (born February 10, 1961) is a South Korean actress, radio presenter and television presenter. Her syndicated talk radio show ''Power Time'', airs via SBS Power FM and its provincial affiliates since 1996. Filmography Film ...

as Nok Sa-dan

People in Silla

*Kwon Sung-duk as Namhae-chachawoong *

Wang Bit-na Wang Bit-na (born April 15, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for playing Bu-yong in the popular historical drama ''Hwang Jini''. Filmography Television series Film Awards * 2018 Korea Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, A ...

as Ah-Ro, Chachawoong's little sister and Park Hyeokgeose's daughter *Kim Shi-won as Ho-Gong

Other

*Kim Ki-hyun as Heo Jang-sang, Heo Hwang-ok's father *

Kim Hye-eun Kim Hye-eun ( born March 1, 1973) is a South Korean actress. Kim began working as an announcer for the MBC network in 1997, first at a local affiliate in Cheongju, then later as a weathercaster of the main news desk in Seoul. After eight years ...

as Na Chal-nyeo, Goddess of Heaven who protects Sodo *Baek So-mi as Hae-rye, a Bridesmaid *Kim Hyung-beom as Chu-Kyung, Yeom Sa-chi's loyalman *Seo Sung-gwang as Yong-Bi *

Chae Bin Chae Bin (born Kim Chae-bin on August 22, 1997) is a South Korean actress. Known as the second Moon Geun-young due to her maturity and consistent acting, Chae first drew viewer's attention for her performance in the television series A telev ...

as Yeo-Ui, Shin Gwi-chon's slave *

Lee Ah-jin Lee Ah-jin (, born February 4, 1991) is a South Korean actress, and model. She is best known for her leading roles in ''Assorted Gems'' (2009) and '' Death Bell 2'' (2010). Career Ah-jin began her activities in 2003 with the television progra ...

as Beo-Deul, a Long Prelude Mountain Girl *Jun Jin-gi as Ya-Chul *Joo Ho as Seok-chil *Kim Hyung-il as Kim-Yoong, Su-ro's biological father *Han Min-chae as So-Hwa *Shim Hoon-gi as No-Du *Joo Sung-min

Lawsuit

After she was fired in June 2010, writer Kim Mi-sook sued the production company for damages amounting to (or ).

References

External links

''Kim Su-ro, The Iron King'' official MBC website

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