''Yeon Gaesomun'' (; ) is a 2006

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n historical television series, starring Lee Tae-gon in titular role. It also featured

Hwang In-young Hwang In-young (born November 23, 1978) is a South Korean actress. She officially made her acting debut in 1999, and has since starred in films, television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewin ...

Lee Jung-gil Lee Jung-gil (born October 1, 1944) is a South Korean actor. After making his acting debut in 1967 in the stage play ''Sakhalinsk's The Sky and the Earth'', Lee has had a prolific career in Korean television and film. Filmography Television ser ...

and

Son Tae-young Son Tae-young (born August 19, 1980) is a South Korean actress and former Miss Korea. Career As Miss Daegu, Son Tae-young placed second runner-up (or third place) at the Miss Korea pageant in 2000. She was the country's representative at the 2000 ...

. Directed by Lee Jong Han, the series follows the life of

Yeon Gaesomun Yeon GaesomunSome Chinese and Korean sources stated that his surname was Yeongae () and personal name was Somun (), but the majority of sources suggest a one-syllable surname and a three-syllable personal name. (594–666) was a powerful militar ...

, a powerful military dictator in the waning days of the

Goguryeo Goguryeo (37 BC–668 AD) ( ) also called Goryeo (), was a Korean kingdom located in the northern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of Northeast China. At its peak of power, Goguryeo controlled most ...

kingdom. It premiered on June 1, 2006 on SBS and broadcast for 100-episodes on Saturday and Sunday at 20:45 ( KST) till June 17, 2007. The budget of the series was 40 billion

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Synopsis

Yeon Gaesomun was a general and powerful military dictator. In the chaotic period of 642, he killed the king of

, Yeongnyu and installed Yeongnyu’s nephew Bojang as his stooge on the throne. His efforts in calming down Yeon’s two sons were not that successful. Then he started repressing Buddhism, the official religion of Goguryeo in favour of Taoism.

Cast

Yoo Dong-geun Yoo Dong-geun (born June 18, 1956) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the historical television dramas ''Tears of the Dragon'', '' Empress Myseongseong'', and '' Yeon Gaesomun''. He was also an adjunct professo ...

** Lee Tae-gon as young Yeon Gaesomun **

Eun Won-jae Eun Won-jae (born July 21, 1994) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * * 1994 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean ma ...

as child Yeon Gaesomun *Na Han-il as Ohn Sa Moon *

as Yeon So Jung *

Kim Kap-soo Kim Kap-soo (born April 7, 1957) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 1977, Kim has had a long career on the stage, in television dramas and film. In addition to acting full-time, he also has his own master class acting studio. F ...

Emperor Yang of Sui Emperor Yang of Sui (隋煬帝, 569 – 11 April 618), personal name Yang Guang (), alternative name Ying (), Xianbei name Amo (), also known as Emperor Ming of Sui () during the brief reign of his grandson Yang Tong, was the second emperor of ...

as Eul Ji Mun Duk *Won Goo Yun as Joui Seonin *

as Hong Bol Hwa *

Park Si-yeon Park Si-yeon (born Park Mi-seon on March 29, 1979) is a South Korean actress. She joined the Miss Korea pageant in 2000, and using that as a springboard to an acting career, she made her acting debut in China in 2004, appearing in minor roles in ...

as Cheon Gwan Nyeo *Yoon Seung-won as Kim Yoo Shin **

Lee Jong-soo Lee Jong-soo (born October 21, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * 1976 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male ...

as young Kim Yoo Shin **

Lee David Lee David (born March 3, 1994) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in ''Poetry'', '' The Front Line'', and Itaewon Class. He has also had starring roles in '' Romance Joe'' and ''Pluto Pluto (minor-plane ...

as child Kim Yoo Shin *

Seo In-seok Seo In-seok (born February 22, 1949) is a South Korean actor. Seo made his acting debut in 1976, and among his notable television series are the historical dramas '' Emperor Wang Gun'' (2000) and ''Jeong Do-jeon Jeong Dojeon ( Korean: 정도� ...

Emperor Taizong of Tang Emperor Taizong of Tang (28January 59810July 649), previously Prince of Qin, personal name Li Shimin, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. He is traditionally regarded as a co-founder of the dynasty ...

**Lee Joo-hyeon as young Lee Shimin (later

) *

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'' ( ...

as Yeon Nam Saeng *Lee So-won as Hong Mae *Lee Hyo-jung as Young Yang Je (King) *Lee Jae-eun as Soo Yang Je's mistress * Park In-hwan as Yeon Gaesomun's father *

Choi Jong-hwan Choi Jong-hwan (; born September 24, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Choi won Producer's Award for his role in ''Gyebaek'' and '' The Duo'' at the MBC Drama Awards The MBC Drama Awards () is an awards ceremony presented by Munhwa Broadcasti ...

as Young Ryu Tae (later

Yeongnyu of Goguryeo Yeongnyu of Goguryeo (?–642) was the 27th monarch of Goguryeo, the northernmost of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, from 618 to 642. Family *Father: King Pyeongwon (평원왕, 平原王) **Grandfather: King Yangwon (양원왕, 陽原王) *Unknown ...

) *Choi Kyu-hwan as Saeng Hae *Yoo Tae-woong as Seol In Gwi *Jung Wook as

Yang Liang Yang Liang (楊諒) -- courtesy name Dezhang (德章), alternative name Jie (傑), nickname Yiqian (益錢) -- was an imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Sui Dynasty. He was a son of Emperor Wen and his powerful wife Empress Dugu, who, dur ...

*Park Chul-ho * Baek Seung-hyeon as King

Munmu of Silla Munmu of Silla (626–681; reigned 661–681) was the 30th king of the Korean kingdom of Silla. He is usually considered to have been the first ruler of the Unified Silla period. Munmu was the son of King Muyeol and Munmyeong, who was the young ...

Choi Jae-sung Choi Jae-Sung (born November 18, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Choi debuted with KBS TV drama series, ''Diary of a High School Student'' in 1984. Choi entered stardom through ''The Tree Blooming with Love'' and ''Lee Jang-ho's Baseball Team''. ...

as Lee Mil *Choi Jung-woo as

Li Jiancheng Li Jiancheng (; 589 – July 2, 626, formally Crown Prince Yin (, literally, "the hidden crown prince"), nickname Vaishravana (; Sanskrit: Vaiśravaṇa), was the first crown prince of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. He was the oldest son of the foun ...

*Shin Dong-hun as

Yang Manchun Yang Manchun is the name given to the Goguryeo commander of Ansi Fortress in the 640s. Ansi Fortress was located on the Goguryeo–Tang border, probably present-day Haicheng. Yang is sometimes credited with saving the kingdom by his successful ...

*Maeng Ho-rim as Wee Jing *Park Young-ji as Bang Hyun Ryung *Park Yoon-bae as Bae Goo *Kim Ki-bok as Kim Heum Soon (Yoo Shin's younger brother) (older adult) **Lee Kyun as Kim Heum Soon (young adult) *Lee Kyung-hwa as Queen Sobi (Soo Yang Je's wife) *Yoon Chul Hyung as Woomun Hwa Geub *Seo Kap-sook as Princess Mi Shil *Jung Ui-kap as Sul Tal *Jung Heung-chae as

Gyebaek Gyebaek, or Kyebaek (died 20 August 660In Lunar calendar, he died on 9 July 660.), was a general in the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje during the early to mid-7th century. Little else is known of his personal life—including the year and locat ...

*Moon Hoe-won as King

Uija of Baekje Uija of Baekje (599?–660, r. 641–660) was the 31st and final ruler of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. His reign ended when Baekje was conquered by an alliance of the rival Korean kingdom Silla and China's Tang dynasty. Backg ...

*Jo Sang-goo as Jook Ri *Lee Chang as General Jo Sam Hyang *

Lee Se-eun Lee Se-eun (born August 31, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Lee made her acting debut in 1999, then began gaining popularity after starring in the horror film '' Bunshinsaba'' (2004). She appears in both television and film, notably '' Coma'' ...

as Go So Yeon *Ban Min-jung as So Sook Bi *Jun Hyun-ah as Empress Wang *Im Byung-ki as Lee Sa Ma *Kim Hong-pyo as

Yeon Namgeon Yeon Namgeon (淵男建, 연남건) (635 ~ ? 연개소문의 맏아들인 연남생이 634년에 탄생했고 막내아들인 연남산이 639년 출생했으므로 적어도 1년 이상 차이가 난다.) was the second son of the Goguryeo mil ...

*Hong Soon-chang as Shim Sook Ahn *Sun Dong-hyuk as Bang Hyo Tae *Im Chae-hong as Lee Wongil *Yang Hyun-min *Lee Jin-ah *Lee Il-woong *Kim Myung-jin *Song Seung-yong *Maeng Bong-hak *Kim Jung-hak *Lee Seung-ki *Kim Seung-gi *Seo Ho-chul *Kim Jong-kook *Baek In-chul

References

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