''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 (), posthumous name Sureung (; died 199), commonly called Kim 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), ...

Bae Jong-ok Bae Jong-ok (; born May 13, 1964) is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a TV actress after she was recruited by KBS, and has since been active in theater, film and television. While concurrently maintaining an acting career, Bae completed ...

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Seo Ji-hye Seo Ji-hye (; born August 24, 1984) is a South Korean actress. After first attracting attention in the horror film ''Voice (2005 film), Voice'' (2005), Seo has since starred in numerous Korean drama, television dramas, notably ''49 Days'' (201 ...

, Go Joo-won,

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

Geumgwan Gaya Geumgwan Gaya (), also known as Bongaya () or Garakguk (), was the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy that existed from 43 to 532 CE, during the Three Kingdoms period, in Korea. It is believed to have been located around the modern-day city ...

, 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– ...

which dominated sea trade and iron working during the

Three Kingdoms period The Three Kingdoms of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu dominated China from AD 220 to 280 following the end of the Han dynasty. This period was preceded by the Eastern Han dynasty and followed by the Western Jin dynasty. Academically, the ...

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 ...

), 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), ...

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

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

as Shingwi Gan / Tae-gang *

Heo Hwang-ok Heo Hwang-ok (; 32AD – 189AD) also known as Empress Boju (), was a legendary queen mentioned in '' Samguk yusa'', a 13th-century Korean chronicle. According to ''Samguk Yusa'', she became the wife of King Suro of Geumgwan Gaya at the age of 16 ...

aka Sembavalam, the daughter of an Indian merchant who later becomes Su-ro's wife * Go Joo-won 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'' (1994) * '' The Last Match'' (1994) * ''Partner'' (1994) * ''Our Sunny Days of Youth'' (1995) * ''The Scent of Apple Blossoms ...

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 *

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, ...

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

Yoon Joo-sang Yoon Joo-sang (; born June 25, 1949) is a South Korean actor. In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award during the 2009 KBS Drama Awards for his role in ''Iris (South Korean TV series), Iris''. Filmography Film *''Cane (Hoichori)'' (2011) ...

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 Film Television series Awards * 2018 Korea Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, ...

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 year ...

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 Kim Chae-bin (; born August 22, 1997), also known by her stage name Chae Bin, is a South Korean actress. Known as the second Moon Geun-young due to her maturity and consistent acting, Chae-bin first drew viewer's attention for her performance in ...

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 program ...

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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