Dream of the Emperor explained

Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 (KST)
Director:Shin Chang-seok
Kim Sang-hwi
Producer:Han Joon-seo
Starring:Choi Soo-jong
Kim Yu-seok
Park Joo-mi
Hong Eun-hee
Lee Young-ah
Jang Dong-jik
Country:South Korea
Network:Korean Broadcasting System
Num Episodes:70 + 5 specials
Opentheme:"The Heart's Road" by Jessica Jung[1] [2] [3]
Company:KBS Drama Production Bureau
Executive Producer:Kim Hyung-il
Hangul:대왕의 꿈
Hanja:의 꿈
Rr:Daewangui Kkum
Mr:Taewangŭi Kkum

Dream of the Emperor is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS1 from September 8, 2012 to June 9, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 for 70 episodes.

Plot

Kim Chun-chu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chun-chu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yu-shin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chun-chu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Silla monarch who leads the unification of three ancient Kingdoms – Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yu-shin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.[4]

Cast

Main characters

Supporting characters

Kim Chun-chu's family
Kim Yushin's family
Silla Royal Family
Silla nobles and politicians
Silla's renaissance
Other Silla figures
Gwimundan
Goguryeo
Baekje
Tang Dynasty
Japan

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. SNSD Jessica to Sing OST for The King's Dream. enewsWorld. 2014-07-26. 5 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160329120501/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/14114/snsd-jessica-to-sing-ost-for-the-kings-dream. 29 March 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Jessica sings for KBS drama. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 6 September 2012. 2014-12-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20141217131630/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2958967. live.
  3. Web site: Hong. Grace Danbi. SNSD Jessica's Heart's Way MV for The King's Dream Released. enewsWorld. 2014-07-26. 25 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160329140205/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/15983/video-snsd-jessicas-hearts-way-mv-for-the-kings-dream-released. 29 March 2016. dead.
  4. Web site: Hea. Jung-min. The Cast of The King's Dream Don Their Shiny Traditional Outfits for the Cameras. enewsWorld. 2014-07-26. 8 September 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20150203050850/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/14378/photo-the-cast-of-the-kings-dream-don-their-shiny-traditional-outfits-for-the-cameras. 3 February 2015. dead.
  5. Web site: Actor Choi Su-jong suffers light injury in car accident. The Korea Times. 2014-07-26. 27 September 2012. 2022-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501111338/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2014/04/117_121052.html. live.
  6. Web site: Injury-Prone Choi Soo-jong Falls off Steed Again. The Chosun Ilbo. 2014-07-26. 28 December 2012. 2023-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20230321011444/https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/12/28/2012122800774.html. live.
  7. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Choi Soo-jong injured on drama set. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 26 October 2012. 2022-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501105722/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961326. live.
  8. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Choi Soo-jong hurt on KBS set again. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 28 December 2012. 2022-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501105724/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2964559. live.
  9. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Park Joo-mi involved in car crash. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 25 October 2012. 2022-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501105726/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961263. live.
  10. Web site: Choi Soo-jong, Park Joo-mi Injured While Shooting Drama. The Chosun Ilbo. 2014-07-26. 26 October 2012. 2023-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20230321011451/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/10/26/2012102600851.html. live.
  11. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Park Joo-mi's injury delays drama. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 7 November 2012. 2022-05-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501105726/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2961899. live.
  12. Web site: Park Joo-mi Jettisons Starring Role After Accident. The Chosun Ilbo. 2014-07-26. 23 November 2012. 2023-03-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20230321010918/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/23/2012112301162.html. live.
  13. Web site: Hong Eun-hee to Step In as Female Lead of KBS Drama. The Chosun Ilbo. 2014-07-26. 27 November 2012. 2012-11-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20121130024619/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/11/27/2012112700603.html. live.
  14. Web site: Sunwoo. Carla. Park Joo-mi replaced by Hong Eun-hee. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 27 November 2012. 2014-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20140729214835/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=2962930. live.
  15. Web site: Lee. Hye-ji. The Grace's LINA to mark small screen debut with grace. TenAsia. 2014-07-26. 22 August 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140809041403/http://www.tenasia.com/the-graces-lina-to-mark-small-screen-debut-with-grace/. 9 August 2014. dead.
  16. Web site: Lee. Sun-min. Hong Soo-ah apologizes for Western wedding dress. Korea JoongAng Daily. 2014-07-26. 3 April 2013. 2014-12-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20141217142816/http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=2969498. live.