The Dawn of the Empire explained

Genre:Historical
Narrated:Im Jong-gook
Composer:Kim Dong-sung
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:94
Producer:Jung Young-chul
Editor:Min Byung-ho
Cinematography:Kim Yong-joon
Runtime:50–60 minutes
Channel:KBS1
Hanja:의 아침
Rr:Jegug-ui achim
Mr:Chegugŭi ach'im

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's KBS' second histocal series set in Goryeo after Taejo Wang Geon and revolves around the reigns of the second, third and fourth king of Goryeo, particularly on the latter, Gwangjong's.[1]

Written by Lee Hwan-kyung, it was the first South Korean drama to be filmed in North Korea, particularly in Pyongyang and Mount Baekdu. Open sets built in Andong, Mungyeong and Jecheon for Taejo Wang Geon were also used.[2]

The drama debuted with a viewership rating of 31.9%,[3] then settled on an average of 19.6%, lower than expected.[4] Eventually, the production decided to shorten the series.[5]

Cast

Main

4th ruler of Goryeo

Gwangjong's primary wife, formerly half-sister

3rd ruler of Goryeo

Jeongjong's 1st wife

Gwangjong and Daemok's son

Supporting

Royal household

Around Taejo

Taejo's 2nd wife and Hyejong's mother

Taejo's 3rd wife, Jeongjong and Gwangjong's mother

Taejo's 4th wife, Daejong and Daemok's mother

Daemok's older brother

Kim Bu's 2nd wife and Taejo's oldest daughter

Around Hyejong

2nd ruler of Goryeo

Hyejong's primary wife

Hyejong and Uihwa's daughter who become Gwangjong's 2nd wife.

Hyejong and Uihwa's son

Around Jeongjong

Mungong's younger sister

Cheongjuwon's younger sister

Jeongjong and Munseong's only son

People in Silla

The last ruler of Silla

Officials and nobles

People in Goguryeo

Buddhist monk

People in Huju

People in Eastern Jurchen

People in Tang dynasty

Extended cast

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jin . Sung-ho . February 19, 2002 . [대중문화] 왕건후속 ‘제국의 아침’…정종·광종대의 이야기 ]. February 10, 2024 . ko.
  2. Web site: Kim . Ho-il . Bae . Dong-jin . KBS '제국의 아침' 북한서 촬영 . February 10, 2024 . ko.
  3. Web site: Lee . Gyu-hyun . March 3, 2002 . [방송·연예] KBS ‘제국의 아침’ 극작가 이환경씨 ]. February 10, 2024 . ko.
  4. Web site: Moon . Hyang-ran . August 6, 2002 . '제국의 아침' 밝히겠습니다/드디어 왕위오르는 광종 김상중 . February 10, 2024 . ko-KR.
  5. Web site: July 24, 2002 . '제국의 아침' 12월 조기종영…시청률 낮아 . February 10, 2024 . ko.

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