Monday, June 9, 2008
The Legend (Korean Period Drama)
~ The Legend 太王四神記 ~
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I've just finished watching this show and find it interesting. The characters are really good in their performances especially Bae Yong Jun. He looks great in this show and his smile is so charming! >.<
Synopsis: (from http://www.koreandrama.org/)
This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo and his Four Gods: Cheong-ryong (Blue Dragon), Baek-ho (White Tiger), Joo-jak (Phoenix), Hyeon-mu (symbolized as a turtle) and how the Four Gods look for their master, Gwang Gae Toh Dae Wang.
Who was Dam-deok (Gwang Gae Toh Dae Wang)?
- He was the 19th king of Goguryeo (lasted from 37 B.C. to 668 A.D.).
- During the time of Dam-deok, Goguryeo was the most powerful nation in East Asia (yes, even the Chinese dynasty couldn’t defeat Goguryeo).
- At age 11, he was made the Crown Prince and became King when he was 16.
- In 396, he attacked Baekje (a nation Southwest of Goguryeo) and took over the northern area above the Han River.
- He defeated the many invasions made by the Yeon Dynasty (China) after 400 A.D.
- During his reign, the number of castles he took over numbered in the hundreds and villages numbered in the thousands. However, he died at an untimely age of 39.
~ The Legend MV ~
> Thousand Year Love Song <
~ muack muack >.<
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