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The Great Queen Seondeok

Original title: Seondeok yeowang
  • TV Series
  • 2009
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.7K
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The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
Costume DramaKorean DramaPolitical DramaBiographyDramaHistoryRomance

Story of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.Story of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.Story of Queen Seondeok who was born a princess, brought up among commoners and overcame many trials to become the ruler of Silla.

  • Stars
    • Lee Joong-moon
    • Jeong Woong-in
    • Kim Jung-hyun
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lee Joong-moon
      • Jeong Woong-in
      • Kim Jung-hyun
    • 20User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes62

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    Lee Joong-moon
    • Goo-dong
    • 2009
    Jeong Woong-in
    Jeong Woong-in
    • Mi-Saeng
    • 2009
    Kim Jung-hyun
    Kim Jung-hyun
    • Ha-Jong
    • 2009
    Ryu Dam
    Ryu Dam
    • Go-do
    • 2009
    Lee Yo-won
    Lee Yo-won
    • Deokman…
    • 2009
    Jeon No-min
    Jeon No-min
    • Seol-won
    • 2009
    Lee Mun-shik
    Lee Mun-shik
    • Jukbang
    • 2009
    In Gyo-jin
    In Gyo-jin
    • Kim Yong-choon
    • 2009
    Uhm Tae-woong
    Uhm Tae-woong
    • Kim Yusin
    • 2009
    Jung Sung-mo
    Jung Sung-mo
    • Kim Seo-Hyeon
    • 2009
    Lee Seung-hyo
    Lee Seung-hyo
    • Al-cheon
    • 2009
    Baek Do-bin
    Baek Do-bin
    • Bo-jong
    • 2009
    Go Hyun-jung
    Go Hyun-jung
    • Misil
    • 2009
    Dok-Go Young-jae
    Dok-Go Young-jae
    • Se-jong
    • 2009
    Young-Bin Jeon
    • Gok Sa-Hoon
    • 2009
    Young-Seo Park
    • Dae-Poong
    • 2009
    Jo Min-ki
    Jo Min-ki
    • King Jinpyeong
    • 2009
    Im Ye-jin
    Im Ye-jin
    • Man-myeong
    • 2009
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews20

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    Vincentiu

    Wise seductive movie

    It is one of most intelligent movies. Delicate, profound, labyrinth with walls from Borges world, lush, silky, sharp, hidden, full of light, wise, nuances of good and evil, map for power force, seductive, mixture of romance and fight, hope and crumbs of desire.Dictionary of strange definitions for common words. Sea of gold and night. Scene for gorgeous Hyun-jung Go in the role of Misil.She is the axis, heart and soul of entire movie. As picture of evil and its masks. As ambiguous limit between victim and killer. As a kind of haiku. A unique film for its beauty and subtle recipes of life as shadow collection. A parable about present in skin of past facts. A play in which the public is just actor. A smoke column in a late autumn evening.
    10ramighasanov

    Such A Masterpiece Drama with unique chemistry of actors

    It is more realistic, about the great power of evil like Coup d'etat, declaring martial law, justification of bad action done, deception and etc.

    This is more mind battle than any other dramas. A battle in everyday real life struggle.

    The actors have better and more realistic performance of acting

    It is also not about politics, government and military but also I see some portion of battle on economy in the market crises. Which is real happening around the world about those hoarding of goods, abuse of less intellect people and slavery because cannot pay of the taxes.

    The military battle has better performance not only in tactical combat but also in planning and strategy

    There is also battle between Knowledge of Science that was used in politics during Eclipse and Mandate of Heaven mystery

    You learn a lot like values, military, political tactics, governance, laws, science and etc.

    It is a very deep context of stories and the characters are deep and complex in nature which is a more realistic.
    10mazannazanin

    Who wins people wins the world n becomes the master of the era.

    I've seen so many movies, and recently some cool K-dramas, but never has a couple or story stayed in my mind this way. Proibably because this drama is so complex as it transmits so many feelings and gives you reasons to think about....about destiny, circumstances, love, life and death. About how the story begins and how it ends. After I've seen the ending I thought about it again and again...

    I don't regret having spent my time watching this masterpiece for 60 hours: The actors were beyond great. The lines, the romance scenes, the villains especially Mishil, the bit of wisdom and slight action, and that tragic ending... Everything was done right. I did not skip a single scene considering that it was a really long series. Every single episode was impressive.
    9asiachifonlove

    Overlapping of Languages ...

    I'm enjoying the show, but the overlapping of languages on TV screen is quite annoying. The blending makes it difficult to follow the lines of actors. I wish there was a way to choose the language to read. The costumes are spectacular! The props are unbelievable! The makeup and hair is incredible! Writers are magnanimous! To have the ability to reenact a story which you were not a party of...that is amazing talent!! These background people that put this story together in its glory should be more than commended...amazing talents, just amazing!! I'm looking forward to the upcoming episodes, despite the difficulty of reading.
    10hanarhiwa-47870

    best series ever!!

    I love this series because they don't waste a second there is not single scene that not feel belonged or not need and the acting is amazing every thing is amazing yes there is a lot of myths in first episode but later in the show they show you how they faked it

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    • Trivia
      Due to extremely high television ratings the drama has been expanded from 50 to 62 episodes.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Six Flying Dragons (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Come, People Of God
      Performed by Lee So Jung

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2009 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Queen Seon Deok
    • Filming locations
      • South Korea
    • Production companies
      • MBC
      • Timebox Entertinment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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