Lee Hyun Wook Is A Formidable King Determined To End 600 Years Of War In “The Great King Munmu”
The forthcoming historical drama “The Great King Munmu” has unveiled new stills of Lee Hyun Wook!
Directed by Kim Yeong Jo of “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth,” “The Great King Munmu” follows the story of how the small kingdom of Silla overcame the more powerful states of Goguryeo, Baekje and the Tang dynasty of China to unify the Three Kingdoms.
Lee Hyun Wook plays Kim Pom Min, the birth name of the man who later took the name Munmu upon ascending the throne as Silla’s 30th king. As a ruler, he achieves the monumental feat of unifying the Three Kingdoms through cool-headed strategy and fierce determination. Kim Pom Min is a formidable figure with the courage and resolve to overwhelm his opponents, yet he is also a multi-dimensional character who knows when to yield for the sake of his country, embodying the saying, ‘Bend, but never break.’
As the eldest son of Kim Chun Chu (the personal name of King Taejong Muyeol) (Kim Kang Woo), the 29th king of Silla, he was raised learning diplomacy and political manoeuvring from his father, while studying battle tactics and leadership under his maternal uncle, Silla’s famed general Kim Yu Sin (Park Sung Woong). Following their guidance, he ultimately brings an end to the long-running wars and ushers in an era of peace.
The newly released stills capture the various sides of Kim Pom Min, a character who possesses both literary and military talents. His gentle smile and bright, intelligent gaze offer a glimpse into the passion and warmth that he harbours within before ascending to the throne.
In another still, however, Kim Pom Min exudes a grave charisma as a more mature king. His sense of responsibility and unwavering determination to protect his country amid endless war convey the immense burden of the lonely throne that Kim Pom Min must bear.
The production team commented, “Lee Hyun Wook has delicately portrayed the complex emotions experienced by Kim Pom Min through his nuanced acting. Kim Pom Min is a man who stakes everything on ending 600 years of war. The desperate and solitary journey of a king who risks everything for the goal of unification will captivate viewers from the very beginning.”
“The Great King Munmu” is due to premiere in November.
In the meantime, watch Lee Hyun Wook in “The Queen Who Crowns” on Viki:
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