Dream of the Emperor

The story, without spoilers

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

Cast & characters

Choi Soo-jong

Kim Chunchu

Chae Sang-woo

Chunchu (young)

Kim Yu-seok

Kim Yushin

Noh Young-hak

Yushin (young)

Lee Young-ah

Queen Jindeok

Park Joo-mi

Princess Deokman (episodes 1-18)