Jumong (2006)
Creator: Ju-hwan Lee, Kim Keun-Hong · Writers: Choi Wan-gyu, Jung Hyung-soo
Jumong examines the life of Jumong Taewang, founder of the kingdom of Goguryeo. Few details have been found in the historical record about Jumong, so much of the series is fictionalized.
Where to watch
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Kocowa
Creators
Ju-hwan Lee
Cast
Song Il-gook
Prince Ju-mong 
Jin Hee-kyung
Yeo Mi-eul 
Song Ji-hyo
Ye So-ya 
Han Hye-jin
Soh Seo-no 
Bae Soo-bin
Sa-yong 
Ahn Yong-jun
Prince Yu-ri 
Park Tam-hee
Yang Seo-ran 
Song Ok-suk
Bi Geum-seon 
Kim Yong-hee
Seol-tak 
Oh Yeon-soo
Yoo-hwa 
Kim Won-suk
Song-ju 
Huh Joon-ho
Hae Mo-su User Reviews (1)
If you're looking for a historical drama about the foundation Goguryeo then this drama is NOT it. This drama was mostly about the in palace melodrama and conflict. Furthermore, it's important to know that this drama included a handful of fantasy elements sprinkled around all over it, so don't expect it to be grounded to reality. Han Hye Jin who played the female lead as Soh Seo No was a poor cast choice. Soh Seo No needed a more rigid and stubborn looking actress to better fit the character. A weak incapable king, a greedy prince and an underdog illegitimate prince going aimlessly in circles. Wars, fights and action were surprisingly and disappointingly scarce for a never-ending 81 episodes historical drama about the founders of Goguryeo. Which is why we had little to no planning or strategy for these wars. That one big war at the end against another nation that we waited ages for, wa…
