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The Dawn Of The Empire
''The Dawn of the Empire'' () is a South Korean historical television series which aired on KBS1 from March 2, 2002 to January 26, 2003 for 94 episodes every weekend at 21:45 ( KST). It revolves around the reigns of the second, third and fourth king of Goryeo, particularly on the latter, Gwangjong's. Cast Main * Kim Sang-joong as King Gwangjong :4th ruler of Goryeo *Jun Hye-jin as Queen Daemok :Gwangjong's primary wife, formerly half-sister * Choi Jae-sung as King Jeongjong :3rd ruler of Goryeo *Hong Ri-na as Queen Mungong :Jeongjong's 1st wife *Kim Min-woo as Crown Prince Wang Ju :Gwangjong and Daemok's son Supporting Royal household ;Around Taejo *Choi Soo-jong and Lee Moon-soo as King Taejo ''(cameo)'' *Ban Hyo-jung as Lady Oh, Queen Janghwa :Taejo's 2nd wife and Hyejong's mother *Jung Young-sook as Lady Yoo, Queen Sinmyeong :Taejo's 3rd wife, Jeongjong and Gwangjong's mother *Ahn Hae-sook as Lady Hwangbo, Queen Sinjeong :Taejo's 4th wife, Daejong and Daemok's mother *Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sageuk
(Hangul: 사극, Hanja: 史劇; ) in Korean denotes historical dramas, including traditional drama plays, films or television series. In English language literature usually refers to historical films and television series (of South Korea). In North Korea, South Korean historical dramas are generally called 고전 영화 (Hanja: 古典 映畫, RR: ''Gojeon Yeonghwa'') or classic film. The first known historical film, ''The Story of Chun-hyang'' filmed in 1923, was directed by a Japanese filmmaker. The first Korean sound film was also . The heyday of Korean cinema began in the 1950s and lasted until the 1980s, with many films released, like Lee Gyu-hwan's Chunhyang adaptation in 1955. In the 1960s, historical melodramas were significant, as well as martial arts films. In the 1970s, due to the popularity of television, cinema started to decline, and in the 1980s it encountered a crisis, which prompted filmmakers to try to win viewers back with erotic pieces. From the 1990s, Im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Sogwangjuwon
Lady Sogwangjuwon of the Wang clan (; ) or known as Lady Ham () was the daughter of Wang-Gyu who became the 17th wife of Taejo of Goryeo and bore him a son, Prince Gwangjuwon. Her older sister became Taejo's 16th wife and her younger sister became Hyejong's 2nd wife. After Taejo's death, Wang-Gyu was the person who was in charge of the important task of proclaiming Taejo to the inside and outside dynasties and later tried to assassinate Hyejong just to put his only grandson of the throne, but was failed and got executed in September 945.《고려사》권2〈세가〉권2 Meanwhile, some scholars have mixed interpretations of Wang-Gyu's role and speculated if her son was killed because of her father's rebellion case. In fact, in most cases, the daughters of a rebels were also destroyed or killed together and it was speculated that she and her sisters also faced the same fate. In popular culture *Portrayed by Seo Mi-ae in the 2002–2003 KBS TV series '' The Dawn of the Empire' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Heunghwa
Prince Heunghwa (Hangul: 흥화궁군, Hanja: 興化宮君; d. 960; ) was a Korean Royal Prince as the only son of Hyejong of Goryeo and Queen Uihwa. He was both a half nephew and older-brother-in-law of Gwangjong of Goryeo since his 1st younger sister became Gwangjong's 2nd wife. Although Heunghwa was the oldest son and born from the queen, but he was unable to ascend to the throne since he was too young when his father died in 945. So, the throne was taken over by one of his half uncle, Wang Yo and later Wang So. However, after Wang So ascended the throne, the Prince was executed along with his half-cousin, Prince Gyeongchunwon박영규 (2000년 3월 25일). 《한권으로 읽는 고려왕조실록》. 들녘. 132쪽. ISBN 89-7527-154-4. due to the Goryeo Royal Family members' purging which began in 960 (11th year reign of Gwangjong). In popular culture * Portrayed by Kim Kyoo-min and Seo Hyun-suk in the 2002–2003 KBS TV series ''The Dawn of the Empire ''The Dawn of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Gyeonghwa
Lady Gyeonghwa of the Jincheon Im clan (; ) was a Goryeo Royal Princess as the first and oldest daughter of Hyejong of Goryeo, King Hyejong and Queen Uihwa who became the second wife of her half uncle, Gwangjong of Goryeo, King Gwangjong, which she then followed her maternal clan. As a Princess, she therefore was called as Princess Gyeonghwa () or Grand Princess Gyeonghwa (). When Wang Gyu accused the Hyejong of Goryeo, King's half-brothers, Jeongjong, 3rd monarch of Goryeo, Yo and Gwangjong of Goryeo, So were plotted treason, the King then gave his eldest daughter to So as his 2nd wife and it was believed that they were married in 944. Meanwhile, her father's effort to safe his own life from the political treatment made she must married her uncle who had already secured his position in the royal family through his first marriage. Gyeonghwa's marriage with So was purely political marriage. However, due to her father's condition, despite she once held position as a Royal Princess, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Cheongju
The word ''lady'' is a term for a girl or woman, with various connotations. Once used to describe only women of a high social class or status, the equivalent of lord, now it may refer to any adult woman, as gentleman can be used for men. Informal use is sometimes euphemistic ("lady of the night" for prostitute) or, in American slang, condescending in direct address (equivalent to "mister" or "man"). "Lady" is also a formal title in the United Kingdom. "Lady" is used before the family name of a woman with a title of nobility or honorary title ''suo jure'' (in her own right), or the wife of a lord, a baronet, Scottish feudal baron, laird, or a knight, and also before the first name of the daughter of a duke, marquess, or earl. Etymology The word comes from Old English '; the first part of the word is a mutated form of ', "loaf, bread", also seen in the corresponding ', "lord". The second part is usually taken to be from the root ''dig-'', "to knead", seen also in dough; the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Hugwangju
Lady Hugwangjuwon of the Wang clan (; ) was the second wife of Hyejong of Goryeo. She was the youngest, among Lady Gwangjuwon and Lady Sogwangjuwon. Following their father's execution in 945 after trying to put Prince Gwangjuwon in the throne, some modern scholars who believed that the daughters of a traitor often stripped from their title, expelled from the palace and killed together with the whole clan speculated that these sisters were met the same fate. In popular culture *Portrayed by Kang Kyung-hun in the 2002–2003 KBS TV series ''The Dawn of the Empire''. References Lady Hugwangjuwonon Encykorea The ''Encyclopedia of Korean Culture'' is a Korean language encyclopedia published by the Academy of Korean Studies and DongBang Media Co. The articles in the encyclopedia are aimed at readers who want to learn about Korean culture and history, ... . {{DEFAULTSORT:Hugwangju, Lady Royal consorts of the Goryeo Dynasty Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown People fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Uihwa
Queen Uihwa of the Jincheon Im clan () was a Goryeo queen consort as the first and primary wife of King Hyejong. Their only son must lost his life for political reasons during King Gwangjong's reign without able to ascended the throne and their eldest daughter instead became Gwangjong's 2nd wife also for political alliance. She married the 10-years-old Hyejong when he was still a Prince (태자, 太子) in 921. It was believed that the regional position of the "Jincheon Im clan" and her father's influence and power in military were taken into account in the reason that King Taejo chose her as a primary spouse to his eldest son who was weak in power and wanted to unite with the military through marriage. When he was chosen as the ''Crown Prince'' (정윤, 正胤) in 922 by recommendation of Bak Sul-hui (박술희), she also became the ''Crown Princess Consort'' (정윤비, 正胤妃). She later formally became the Queen Consort in 943 followed her husband's ascension. Althoug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyejong Of Goryeo
Hyejong of Goryeo (912 – 23 October 945) (r. 943–945) was the second King of Goryeo. He was preceded by King Taejo and succeeded by Jeongjong, 3rd Monarch of Goryeo. Early life Hyejong was born to King Taejo and his second wife, Janghwa of the "Oh" clan. She was the daughter of the Magistrate of Naju, Oh Da-ryeon. Taejo met and married her while serving in Naju as a general of Taebong under Gung Ye. In 921, Hyejong was proclaimed Crown Prince and Royal Successor with support from General Bak Sul-Hui. Almost immediately after being named Crown Prince, Hyejong followed his father Taejo into battle against Later Baekje and played a major role in numerous victories. In 943, Hyejong rose to the throne upon his father's death. Reign Hyejong's reign was marked with conspiracy and power struggles among Taejo's sons. The first of these conspiracies was led by Princes Wang Yo and Wang So, sons of Taejo and his third consort, Queen Sinmyeongsunseong of the Chungju Yu cla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Hyoseong
Prince Hyoseong (Hangul: 효성태자, Hanja: 孝成太子; d. 976), personal name Wang Imju () was a Korean Royal Prince as the oldest son of Taejo of Goryeo and Lady Cheonan. He was the older brother of Prince Hyoji and later married his half niece, only daughter of King Jeongjong and Queen Munseong. After supported Gwangjong's Kingship reinforcement plan, he and his other half brother, Prince Wonnyeong was killed in 976 by the released nobles when the King's abolition of the aristocratic deterrence was abolished. In popular culture *Portrayed by Choi Sung-min in the 2002–2003 KBS TV series ''The Dawn of the Empire''. *Portrayed by Shin Jung-yoon in the 2015 MBC TV Series ''Shine or Go Crazy ''Shine or Go Crazy'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series based on the novel of the same name by Hyun Go-woon about the romance between a Goryeo prince and a Balhae princess. Starring Jang Hyuk, Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Hanee and Lim Ju-hwan, ...''. References {{DEFAULT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choi Sung-min (actor)
Choi Sung-min (born December 7, 1995), is a South Korean actor and singer. Choi debuted as a member of mixed group Coed School in 2010 before joined the male unit of the group Speed in 2012 and continued until the group disbanded in 2015. Following the disbandment, he transitioned into acting and signed with Star Camp 202. Life and career 1995–2015: Early life and career beginnings Choi Sung-min was born on December 7, 1995, in Yanggu, Gangwon Province, South Korea. He graduated from Anyang High School of Art on February 7, 2014. He attended Plug-in Music Middle School and Joy Dance Academy. He is the older brother of singer Choi Ye-na. Choi made an appearance on the SBS variety show ''Star King'' before being recruited by MBK Entertainment and becoming the tenth member of Coed School in 2010. The group made their official debut on September 30, 2010, and later separated into a female unit and a male unit. Sungmin debuted as a member of Coed School's male unit, Speed, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Wonnyeong
Prince Wonnyeong (Hangul: 원녕태자, Hanja: 元寧太子; d. 976) or known as Lord Jinju (Hangul: 진주낭군, Hanja: 鎭州郞君) was a Korean Royal Prince as the only son of Taejo of Goryeo and Lady Sukmok. Life After 960 (11st year reign of his half younger brother, Gwangjong of Goryeo), Gwangjong carried out a large-scale purging of the family members in order to strengthen the Kingship. However, after Gwangjong died, his son, Gyeongjong of Goryeo took over the throne and the Goryeo Royal family members who had been purged during Gwangjong conducted revenge dramas under the leadership by those royal family members who disagree with these. Prince Wonnyeong and his half brother, Prince Hyoseong was also murdered and killed around 976 (1st year reign of Gyeongjong). After his death, Gyeongjong become inflamed with the revenge method and sent the royal family line to return in November in the same year. On the other hand, there was an opinion that the Prince and others pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Hyoeun
Prince Hyoeun (), personal name Wang Won () or Wang Suk (), also known by his title Prince Dongyang () and Grand Prince Dongyang () was a prince of Goryeo. He was the youngest son of Taejo of Goryeo and Lady Dongyangwon, and the 15th son of Taejo overall. Through his descendant, Wang Mi (, 1365-?), ninety percent of the modern day Kaesong Wang clan trace their lineage to Prince Hyoeun. He was the first grandson of Yu Dal (유달) whom served as ''Gongbusangseo'' (공부상서). Later life He later was executed by his older half-brother, Wang So due to his ferocious personality and he also secretly had different thoughts with people of insignificance. Wang So also said that Hyoeun had a violent temperament and the intention of plotting a rebellion. Both of his sons, Wang Rim (왕림) and Wang Jeong (왕정) whom at this time were too young, escaped from death and fled, hiding in a private house to survive. Issue #Wang Rim, Prince Dongyang (왕림 동양군, 王琳 東陽君) #Wan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
