Korea–Khitan War Explained
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Image Alt: | Promotional poster for Korea–Khitan War |
Native Name: | Hangul: | 고려 거란 전쟁 | Hanja: | 高麗 契丹 戰爭 | Rr: | Goryeo georan jeonjaeng | Mr: | Koryŏ kŏran chŏnjaeng | Lk: | Goryeo–Khitan War |
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Music: | Park Seung-jin[1] |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Num Episodes: | 32 |
Executive Producer: | Kim Sang-hui |
Runtime: | 75 minutes[2] |
Budget: | billion[3] |
Network: | KBS2 |
Korea–Khitan War is a 2023–2024 South Korean television series based on the 2018 South Korean novel Goryeo–Khitan War: Sweet Rain in the Winter by Gil Seung-soo.[4] Produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of KBS,[5] the series stars Kim Dong-jun, Choi Soo-jong, and Ji Seung-hyun. It aired on KBS2 from November 11, 2023 to March 10, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:25 (KST).[6] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, on Kocowa in the Americas, and on Netflix in selected regions in Asia.[7]
Synopsis
The series tells the story of King Hyeonjong of Goryeo (Kim Dong-jun) uniting Goryeo under his tolerant leadership by leading the war against the Khitans to victory, together with Gang Gam-chan (Choi Soo-jong), the King's political mentor and the commander-in-chief of the Goryeo army.
Cast
Main
Supporting
People from Goryeo
People from Khitan Empire
- Kim Hyuk as Emperor Shengzong of Liao
- Kim Jun-bae as So Bae-ap (Xiao Paiya)[16]
- Lee Sang-hong as Yayul Bun-no (Yelü Pennu)
- Park Jung-hwan as Yayul Jeok-ro (Yelü Dilu)
- Kim Gu-taek as Han-gi
Goryeo royal family and subjects
Others
Extended
- Lee Chang-jik as Lee Joo-jeong[23]
Original soundtrack
Album OST
Reception
Critical response
Puah Ziwei of NME rated the series 5 out of 5 stars, claiming that "this well-written Korean historical series will keep you hooked its bloody tale of war and survival." He praised the conflict between Kang Cho and Gang Gam-chan, respectively played by Lee Won-jong and Choi Soo-jong, and the "delightfully malleable" performance of Baek Sung-hyun who played Mokjong, "an openly gay king" without any heirs. He also applauded the fact that the show depicted the times of Goryeo–Khitan War through an "old-school sageuk charm and style", and stated that "much like the anxious times it is inspired by, Korea-Khitan War is driven by purpose and complex interpersonal dynamics that leave little time for theatrics".[24] Choi Bo-yun noted that there is a narrative of putting people first in the midst of war throughout the series, shedding light on less well-known battles and figures of Korean history such as Yang Gyu, and that the growth of King Hyeonjong who won the two wars against the Khitans with the help of Gang Gam-chan is worth watching.[25]
Historical novel author Gil Seung-soo, who wrote the original novel which the series is based on, expressed his disappointment about the progression of the show after episode 16, since he was dissatisfied by the fact that it not only deviated from his novel, but also from actual Goryeo history.[26] He criticized the attitude of the scriptwriter and the way he anachronistically portrayed the local gentries of early 11th century Goryeo, claiming that the series' depiction is just as absurd as "BTS suddenly appearing right after the Korean war" and that the production team should have had responsibility when they're representing history through media. The article noted that many viewers also complained about the storyline after episode 16, even visiting author Gil's personal blog to leave a comment about their concerns for the series.[27]
Viewership
! scope="col" rowspan="3" Original broadcast date | Average audience share |
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Nielsen Korea[28] [29] | TNmS[30] |
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Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide |
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1 | November 11, 2023 | 5.5% | 5.1% | |
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2 | November 12, 2023 | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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3 | November 18, 2023 | | | |
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4 | November 19, 2023 | 7.0% | 6.4% | |
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5 | November 25, 2023 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% |
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6 | November 26, 2023 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.2% |
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7 | December 2, 2023 | 8.4% | 7.8% | 6.5% |
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8 | December 3, 2023 | 7.9% | 7.1% | 6.0% |
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9 | December 9, 2023 | 8.9% | 8.6% | |
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10 | December 10, 2023 | 10.0% | 9.2% | 7.9% |
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11 | December 16, 2023 | 9.7% | 9.2% | |
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12 | December 17, 2023 | 9.6% | |
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13 | December 24, 2023 | 9.2% | rowspan="20" |
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14 | December 30, 2023 | 9.4% |
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15 | January 6, 2023 | 10.2% | 9.2% |
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16 | January 7, 2023 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
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17 | January 13, 2024 | 9.8% | 9.0% |
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18 | January 14, 2024 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
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19 | January 20, 2024 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
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20 | January 21, 2024 | 10.1% | 9.1% |
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21 | January 27, 2024 | 9.6% | 8.6% |
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22 | January 28, 2024 | 9.6% | 8.5% |
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23 | February 3, 2024 | 9.7% | 8.8% |
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24 | February 4, 2024 | 10.0% | 8.6% |
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25 | February 17, 2024 | 8.7% | 7.6% |
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26 | February 18, 2024 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
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27 | February 24, 2024 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
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28 | February 25, 2024 | 12.7% | 10.9% |
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29 | March 2, 2024 | 11.0% | 9.3% |
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30 | March 3, 2024 | 12.9% | 10.9% |
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31 | March 9, 2024 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
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32 | March 10, 2024 | | |
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Average | | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
- N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
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Accolades
Notes and References
- ko:전쟁을 선포한 거란이 자신을 전쟁 명분으로 이용한다 생각하는 이원종 [고려 거란 전쟁] KBS 231125 방송. Lee Won-jong, who thinks that the Khitans who declared war are using him as a justification for war [Goryeo Khitan War] Broadcast on KBS 231125. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oE9ujmQLco. YouTube. KBS Drama. ko. November 25, 2023. November 25, 2023. November 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231125143408/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2oE9ujmQLco. live.
- Web site: Korea–Khitan War. KBS World. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120083609/https://kbsworld.kbs.co.kr/program/view.php?pg_seq=2077. live.
- Web site: ko:'고려 거란 전쟁' 회당 제작비, 8억 5000만 원...역대 사극 최대 제작비 투입. 'Goryeo Khitan War' production cost per episode: 850 million won...The largest production budget ever invested in a historical drama. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000999593. Naver. Sports Seoul. ko. Kim. Hyeon-deok. November 8, 2023. November 8, 2023. November 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108130424/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=468&aid=0000999593. live.
- Web site: ko:길승수 작가의 14년 역작, 고려거란전쟁 [신간]. Author Gil Seung-su's 14-year masterpiece, The Goryeo Khitan War [New book]. https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/382/0001050518?sid=103. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Yang. Hyeong-mo. May 10, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180149/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/382/0001050518?sid=103. live.
- Web site: KBS historical series 'Goryeo-Khitan War' to premiere Nov. 11. KBS World. November 6, 2023. November 29, 2023. November 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231118191614/http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?lang=e&menu_cate=enternews&id=&board_seq=446147. live.
- Web site: ko:'고려 거란 전쟁' 최수종·김동준·지승현, 비장함 담긴 포스터 공개. 'Goryeo–Khitan War' Choi Soo-jong, Kim Dong-jun, and Ji Seung-hyun reveal a poster full of solemnity. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007077832. Naver. News1. ko. Ahn. Tae-hyun. September 27, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180218/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0007077832. live.
- Web site: ko:'사극왕' 최수종 주연 KBS '고려거란전쟁', 넷플릭스 동시 방영 왜?. Why is KBS' 'Goryeo Khitan War' starring 'King of Historical Dramas' Choi Soo-jong aired simultaneously on Netflix?. https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0012200885?sid=105. Naver. Newsis. ko. Yoon. Jeong-min. November 10, 2023. November 11, 2023. November 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231111113337/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/003/0012200885?sid=105. live.
- Web site: ko:김동준 '고려 거란 전쟁' 주인공 캐스팅, 전역 후 첫 복귀작. Kim Dong-jun cast as protagonist in 'Goryeo–Khitan War', first comeback after discharge. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000717230. Naver. Newsen. ko. Park. Soo-in. April 26, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180323/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000717230. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]최수종, '고려거란전쟁'서 강감찬 된다..KBS 대하사극 귀환!. [Exclusive] Choi Soo-jong becomes Gang Gam-chan in 'Goryeo–Khitan War'...Return to KBS epic historical drama!. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003130497. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Kyung-ho. February 20, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180257/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003130497. live.
- Web site: ko:베일 벗는 KBS 대하극 '고려거란전쟁', 지승현 '양규 장군' 역할 합류. Ji Seung-hyun joins the role as 'General Yang Gyu' in KBS epic drama 'Goryeo–Khitan War'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003720481. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-gil. April 19, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180350/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003720481. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]이원종, 최수종과 '고려거란전쟁' 이끈다..강조役 캐스팅. [Exclusive] Lee Won-jong and Choi Soo-jong lead the 'Khitan War of Goryeo'...emphasis cast. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003148515. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Kyung-ho. April 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180723/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003148515. live.
- Web site: ko:최수종 '고려 거란 전쟁', 끝판 노련美 대본 리딩 현장. Choi Soo-jong's 'Goryeo–Khitan War', the final scene of the union script reading. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001074812. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. September 12, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180946/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001074812. live.
- Web site: ko:등장인물. Characters. https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/korea_khitan/pc/detail.html?smenu=e126f2. Korean Broadcasting System. ko. November 8, 2023. November 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231107163220/https://program.kbs.co.kr/2tv/drama/korea_khitan/pc/detail.html?smenu=e126f2. live.
- Web site: ko:'더 글로리' 류성현, '고려 거란 전쟁' 합류...최수종과 호흡 [공식입장]. 'The Glory' Ryu Seong-hyun joins 'Goryeo–Khitan War'...Working with Choi Soo-jong [Official statement]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001639790. Naver. X-ports News. ko. Hwang. Soo-yeon. September 18, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929181109/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001639790. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독] 김산호, 강감찬 장군 최수종 만난다...'고려 거란 전쟁' 합류. [Exclusive] Kim San-ho meets General Gang Gam-chan and Choi Soo-jong...Joined the 'Goryeo–Khitan War'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000187169. Naver. MBC Entertainment News. ko. Lee. Ho-young. April 28, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180552/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000187169. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]김준배, 최수종 맞수 된다..'고려 거란 전쟁'서 소배압役 확정. [Exclusive] Kim Jun-bae will take on Choi Soo-jong...Seo So-bae's role confirmed in 'Goryeo–Khitan War'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003155475. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Kyung-ho. May 28, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180900/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003155475. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]이시아, 김동준과 부부 된다..'고려거란전쟁' 원정왕후 캐스팅. [Exclusive] Lee Sia and Kim Dong-jun become married.. 'Goryeo–Khitan War' Queen Wonje cast. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003146635. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Kyung-ho. April 23, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180424/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003146635. live.
- Web site: ko:"아무도 몰랐다"...'고려 거란 전쟁' 저 女배우, 걸그룹 에이프릴 출신 윤채경이었네? [MD픽](종합). "No one knew"...'Goryeo–Khitan War' That female actress was Yoon Chae-kyung from the girl group April? [MD Pick] (Comprehensive). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003789136. Naver. My Daily. ko. Lee. Seung-rok. November 20, 2023. November 26, 2023. November 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231126172455/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0003789136. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]이민영, 천추태후 된다..'고려 거란 전쟁' 합류. [Exclusive] Lee Min-young becomes Empress Dowager Tianqiu...joins 'Goryeo–Khitan War'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003153732. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Kyung-ho. May 20, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180755/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003153732. live.
- Web site: ko:'순풍산부인과' 이풍운, '고려 거란 전쟁'에 목종 연인으로 합류[공식]. 'Soonpoong Clinic' Lee Poong-un joins 'Goryeo– Khitan War' as Mokjong's lover [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003193179. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Lee. Kyung-ho. November 7, 2023. November 7, 2023. November 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231107163222/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003193179. live.
- Web site: ko:'고려거란전쟁' 완벽 팀워크.. 백성현-이민영, 아쉬운 작별 인사. Perfect teamwork in 'Goryeo Khitan War'...Baek Sung-hyun and Lee Min-young say a sad goodbye. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000060490. Naver. KBS Entertainment News. ko. Park. Jae-hwan. December 20, 2023. January 20, 2024. January 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240120134624/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=438&aid=0000060490. live.
- Web site: ko:'고려 거란 전쟁' 측 "윤복인 출연, 최수종과 부부 호흡" [공식입장]. 'Goryeo–Khitan War' side "Yoon Bok-in appears and Choi Soo-jong works as a couple" [Official statement]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004857295. Naver. Osen. ko. Yeon. Hwi-seon. May 25, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929180820/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004857295. live.
- Web site: ko:배우 이창직, 대하 사극 '고려 거란 전쟁' 출연[공식]. Actor Lee Chang-jik to appear in historical drama 'Goryeo–Khitan War' [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000912863. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Son. Bong-seok. September 13, 2023. September 29, 2023. September 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929181141/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000912863. live.
- Web site: 'Korea-Khitan War' review: old-school K-drama charm. NME. Ziwei. Puah. November 22, 2023. November 23, 2023. November 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231123055245/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/tv-reviews/korea-khitan-war-review-old-school-k-drama-charm-3546510. live.
- Web site: [K-Pop & Culture] [Review] 'Korea–Khitan War' brings back lesser known heroes to life]. The Chosun Ilbo. Choi. Bo-hyun. December 4, 2023. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211222939/https://biz.chosun.com/en/2023/12/04/BNWKIH4IT5DZLEPOOVOC4KKFQA/. live.
- Web site: ko:"참혹하다" 원작자도 한탄...산으로 가는 '고려거란전쟁' [단독 인터뷰]. "Terrible" Even the Original Author Laments...'Korea-Khitan War' Deviating [Exclusive Interview]. https://www.hankyung.com/article/2024012212227. The Korea Economic Daily. Kim. So-yeon. January 23, 2024. February 1, 2024. February 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240202043423/https://www.hankyung.com/article/2024012212227. live.
- Web site: ko:[단독]'고려거란전쟁' 원작자 "6.25 직후 BTS 나온 꼴...KBS 책임감 가졌어야"(인터뷰). [Exclusive] 'Korea-Khitan War' Original Author "just as absurd as BTS suddenly appearing right after the Korean war...KBS should have had responsibility" (Interview). https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=654945. SPOTVNEWS. Jang. Jin-ri. January 24, 2024. February 1, 2024. February 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240202043424/https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=654945. live.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 11, 2023. November 12, 2023. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114155549/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231111. live.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 12, 2023. November 13, 2023. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114155653/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231112. live.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 18, 2023. November 19, 2023. November 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119011329/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231118. live.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 19, 2023. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120003938/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231119. live.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 25, 2023. November 26, 2023. November 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231126065007/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231125. live.
- Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. November 26, 2023. November 27, 2023. December 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231201180459/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231126. live.
- Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 2, 2023. December 3, 2023. December 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231204141310/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231202. live.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 3, 2023. December 4, 2023. December 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231204141414/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231203. live.
- Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 9, 2023. December 10, 2023. December 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231210124907/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231209. live.
- Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 10, 2023. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211001819/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231210. live.
- Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. December 16, 2023. December 17, 2023. December 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231217000346/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20231216. live.
- Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 6, 2024. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110065139/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240106. live.
- Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 7, 2024. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110065257/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240107. live.
- Web site: Ep. 17. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 13, 2024. January 14, 2024. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240114001724/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240113. live.
- Web site: Ep. 18. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 14, 2024. January 15, 2024. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240114232239/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240114. live.
- Web site: Ep. 19. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 20, 2024. January 21, 2024. January 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240121041146/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240120. live.
- Web site: Ep. 20. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 21, 2024. January 22, 2024. January 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240128160348/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240121. live.
- Web site: Ep. 21. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 27, 2024. January 28, 2024. January 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240128041840/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240127. live.
- Web site: Ep. 22. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 28, 2024. January 29, 2024. January 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240128234228/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240128. live.
- Web site: Ep. 23. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 3, 2024. February 4, 2024. February 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240203235159/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240203. live.
- Web site: Ep. 24. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 4, 2024. February 5, 2024. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204230928/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240204. live.
- Web site: Ep. 25. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 17, 2024. February 18, 2024. February 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240217223700/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240217. live.
- Web site: Ep. 26. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 18, 2024. February 19, 2024. February 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240219015043/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240218. live.
- Web site: Ep. 27. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 24, 2024. February 25, 2024. February 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224233834/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240224. live.
- Web site: Ep. 28. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2024. February 26, 2024. February 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225231821/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240225. live.
- Web site: Ep. 29. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 2, 2024. March 3, 2024. March 2, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240302234039/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240302. live.
- Web site: Ep. 30. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 3, 2024. March 4, 2024. March 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240304005202/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240303. live.
- Web site: Ep. 31. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 9, 2024. March 9, 2024. March 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310003011/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240309. live.
- Web site: Ep. 32. Nielsen Korea. ko. March 10, 2024. March 10, 2024. March 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310231257/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240310. live.
- Web site: ko:고려 거란 전쟁 시청률. Korea–Khitan War ratings. https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EA%B3%A0%EB%A0%A4%20%EA%B1%B0%EB%9E%80%20%EC%A0%84%EC%9F%81%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. Daum. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 8, 2024. March 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240310231529/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EA%B3%A0%EB%A0%A4%20%EA%B1%B0%EB%9E%80%20%EC%A0%84%EC%9F%81%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.
- TNmS ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 2. Break News. ko. November 13, 2023. November 13, 2023. November 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231114155656/https://breaknews.com/997896. live.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Break News. ko. November 19, 2023. November 20, 2023. November 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120004230/https://breaknews.com/999189. live.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Break News. ko. November 26, 2023. November 26, 2023. November 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231126065015/https://breaknews.com/1000615. live.
- Web site: Ep. 6. Break News. ko. November 27, 2023. November 27, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202011122/http://breaknews.com/1000647. live.
- Web site: Ep. 7. Break News. ko. December 3, 2023. December 3, 2023. December 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231202012534/http://breaknews.com/1000647. live.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Break News. ko. December 4, 2023. December 4, 2023. December 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231204141555/https://breaknews.com/1002078. live.
- Web site: Ep. 10. Break News. ko. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231211161023/https://breaknews.com/1003455. live.
- Web site: Ep. 12. Break News. ko. December 18, 2023. December 18, 2023. December 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231223132236/https://breaknews.com/1004755. live.
- Web site: ko:60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개. 60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. Naver. JTBC News. ko. Hwang. So-young. April 8, 2024. April 16, 2024. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408063013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. live.
- Web site: ko:[2023 KBS 연기대상]최수종, 16년만 4번째 대상에 오열.."당연한 건 없었다"(종합). [2023 KBS Drama Awards] Choi Soo-jong wins the Grand Prize for the 4th time in 16 years.."Nothing was taken for granted" (Comprehensive). https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003673407. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Na-yul. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240101124345/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003673407. live.
- Web site: Winners of the 2023 KBS Drama Awards - Part 1. HanCinema. December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240101152502/https://www.hancinema.net/winners-of-the-2023-kbs-drama-awards-part-1-174360.html. live.
- Web site: Winners of the 2023 KBS Drama Awards - Part 2. HanCinema. December 31, 2023. January 1, 2024. January 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240101153231/https://www.hancinema.net/winners-of-the-2023-kbs-drama-awards-part-2-174361.html. live.