Jumong is the very first Korean historical drama that depicts Goguryeo period (BC37~668) and the production costs approximately 3 billion won, and is loved by many viewers. The program rating has shot up, making it quite popular which can be accredited to the actors’ excellent performances. The drama’s film location attracts more than 5000 tourists daily. Jumong is a collaborative piece, written by Jung Hyung-Su of “Damo” Choi Wan-Gyu of “Heojun” and “Sangdo” attracting much interest from the very beginning of its production. These two writers are known as the ‘dream team’ of historical dramas in Korea. Also, the cast appeals to all ages. Song Il-Kook and Han Hye-Jin are popular among the younger generation, and Jeon Gwang-Ryeol and Oh Yeon-Su are loved by the older generation. This well-mixed cast allows Jumong to reach a wide range of viewers.
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Jumong - Played by Song Il-KookSon of Haemosu and Yuhwa, Jumong grows up believing he is the son of Geumwa, his real father’s betrayer. When he finds out of the secret truth, he longs to meet his father but little does he know that his teacher is his father. He falls in love with Soseono, who he meets by chance, but he must marry someone else. However, with courage and strong determination, Jumung faces his destiny.
Soseono－Played by Han Hye-JinShe is wise and can predict the future, but because she is a female, she is not allowed to reach her full potential. However, she is strong even in the face of death, and she is warmhearted. She is looked down upon because she comes from a weaker nation, but she deals with all her hardships wisely. Though Jumong is the one and only love of her life, she cannot be his wife, so instead she chooses to be his strongest ally in establishing Goguryeo.
Daeso – Played by Kim Seung-SuAlthough the oldest son of Buyeogung Palace, Daeso always came second in the eyes of his parents during childhood and it left an emotional scar. He detests Jumong for being the favored child, and even Soseono, his love chooses Jumong. Feeling like Daeso has lost against Jumong in everything, he cunningly and intentionally puts Jumong in danger. He causes Jumong’s birth father Haemosu to die as well as tries to put Jumong, Yuhwa, and Soseono’s lives in jeopardy, even going as far as collaborating with the enemy country for this purpose. He is a very intelligent and crafty character who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
Geumwa – Played by Jeon Gwang-RyeolGeumwa fights together with Haemosu against China, and the two were once best friends, but Geumwa eventually surrenders to China and betrays Haemosu. Geumwa was secretly in love with Yuhwa, Haemosu’s lover and when Haemosu disappears, Geumwa takes her as his wife. He raises Jumong with mixed feelings of love and hate as he watches Jumong grow up in which he resembles more and more his birth father.
Yuhwa – Played by Oh Yeon-SuYuhwa is sought after by many men because of her beauty, and is the daughter of the Habaek Tribe. She saves Haemosu’s life when she finds him fatally wounded. But all of her tribesmen are killed for hiding Haemosu by the Chinese army. She also becomes pregnant with Haemosu’s child, but marries Geumwa out of protection after Haemosu disappears.
