S01E01 Episode 1
Queen Dowager Cheonchu wishes her own son to become the next crown prince. However, Mokjong is not happy with how Kim Chi Yang, the Right Senior Executive, and Queen Dowager are trying to take over...
Korea-Khitan War
Peace achieved through victory.
S01E16: Episode 16
Yang Kyu throws himself into the Khitan army to rescue prisoners, fully aware that this might be his last battle. As expected, he and the remnants of his forces find themselves pitted against the Khitan army in overwhelming numbers. Meanwhile, Wang Sun receives news of the Khitan army's retreat and hurries back to Gaegyeong. Witnessing the state of Gaegyeong, he falls to his knees in despair.
Overview
King Hyeonjong and Kang Kam-chan led the 8-year-long 2nd and 3rd Goryeo-Khitan Wars to victory and began an era of peace in East Asia and prosperity in Goryeo.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Court Lady Choi threatens Prince Daeryangwon to take the food Queen Dawager has prepared for him. Prince Daeryangwon quickly runs away from the temple and hides himself in Mount Samgak. Court Lady Choi orders the...
S01E03 Episode 3
Kang Jo, Northwest Temporary Government Officer, sets off for Gaegyeong with a crucial mission. However, deep within his thoughts, he grapples with the realization that Goryeo's very existence is at stake if the current state...
S01E04 Episode 4
Caught in the crossfire between those gearing up for war and those working to prevent it, the puppet king, Wang Sun, and Kang Gam Chan form the front line of those seeking to avert conflict....
S01E05 Episode 5
The ministers struggle to dissuade the Khitan envoys as Prince Daeryangwon expected. He believes that Khitan is using the Palace Head Secretary's treason to justify the war. Therefore, Prince Daeryangwon summons Kang Jo alone to...
S01E06 Episode 6
Details The battle between Goryeo and Khitan begins in the middle of the night, and the people of Goryeo shiver with fear. With 400,000 soldiers, Khitan attacks Heunghwajin for seven days straight, but they are...
S01E07 Episode 7
The Emperor of Khitan is infuriated as he loses the first conquest expedition he is leading. He starts advancing south with his army towards Samsuchae to destroy Goryeo's main force. Therefore, even though Officer Yang...
S01E08 Episode 8
The spearhead commander of the Khitan army launches an attack and captures Kang Jo. The emperor of Khitan threatens Kang Jo and the captured generals to become vassals of Khitan. Meanwhile, Hyeonjong receives the news...
S01E09 Episode 9
Hyeonjong sends Deputy Minister Kang to Khitan's camp as an envoy to relay his message. However, the commander of Khitan's army does not trust his words and decides to hold him back in their camp....
S01E10 Episode 10
S01E11 Episode 11
As the Khitans advance southward, Kang Gam Chan urges Wang Sun to consider a strategic withdrawal for a greater purpose. Wang Sun's unwavering loyalty to his people clashes with the stark reality of limited options....
S01E12 Episode 12
Kang Gam Chan makes a critical decision to stay back in Gaegyeong, sacrificing himself to create a window for Wang Sun's escape. Despite Kang Gam Chan's noble sacrifice, Wang Sun encounters unforeseen dangers at every...
S01E13 Episode 13
The realization of the hardships encountered by those south of Gaegyeong leaves Wang Sun with a sense of emptiness. The difficulties they face highlight his shortcomings as a king, evoking a deep sense of disappointment...
S01E14 Episode 14
As his people turn against him, Wang Sun bears the weight of shame for not living up to their expectations as their emperor. Entrusting them with his fate, he seeks to ease the suffering of...
S01E15 Episode 15
Upon reaching Gongju, Wang Sun receives a warm welcome from Kim Eun Boo, the governor, and one of his daughters. Wang Sun discerns a hidden agenda in the daughter's intentions but soon recognizes her potential...
S01E16 Episode 16
Yang Kyu throws himself into the Khitan army to rescue prisoners, fully aware that this might be his last battle. As expected, he and the remnants of his forces find themselves pitted against the Khitan...
S01E17 Episode 17
In the face of opposition, Wang Sun remains unwavering in his commitment to overhaul the core issues haunting Goryeo, aiming to fortify the nation and spare his people from the ravages of war. Nevertheless, dissenters...
S01E18 Episode 18
In the face of strong opposition, Wang Sun persists in pursuing his goals, alongside Kim Eun Boo. Kang Gam Chan, while sharing Wang Sun's ultimate objective, disagrees with his approach and goes to great lengths...
S01E19 Episode 19
The queen consort seeks to punish Kim Eun-bu while the king is away from the palace. But guilt leads Kang Gam-chan to attempt to spare the commander.
S01E20 Episode 20
With Kang Gam-chan's help, Wang Sun succeeds in launching reforms. However, the local governance is unhappy, and Kang Gam-chan faces the consequences.
S01E21 Episode 21
Wang Sun puts his life on the line during an intense confrontation with regional lords to bring about reform in Goryeo's regional domain. With Kang Gam Chan's return to the royal court, Wang Sun secures...
S01E22 Episode 22
The Khitans demand that Goryeo cede its territories to prevent another war, turning a tribute issue into a crucial decision for Goryeo. With time running out, conflicting opinions emerge, and amidst this urgency, Kim Eun...
S01E23 Episode 23
Wang Sun prepares for battle while Kim Eun Boo, risking his life, attempts to provide Wang Sun with updates on the Khitans' situation. Meanwhile, during this critical moment, military officials in Goryeo decide to oppose...
S01E24 Episode 24
On the edge of the northeastern border and lacking battlefield expertise, Kang Gam Chan encounters a looming confrontation with the unyielding Jurchens. Meanwhile, Wang Sun overlooks the insubordination displayed by military officials, while the brewing...
S01E25 Episode 25
Amidst Goryeo's financial struggles, Kim Hoon and Choi Jil launch a rebellion, citing the seizure of military officers’ properties as their justification. Wang Sun, lacking sufficient guards for protection, finds himself surrounded by his own...
S01E26 Episode 26
Kim Hoon and Choi Jil threaten the lives of Wang Sun's vassals, compelling him to order the soldiers heading to Gaegyeong to retreat. With circumstances turning against Wang Sun, he faces a dilemma, torn between...
S01E27 Episode 27
Wang Sun successfully pursues and apprehends Park Jin, but he is constrained by his own lack of authority. He subsequently seeks to persuade Kim Hoon, who is engaged in a dispute with Choi Jil, to...
S01E28 Episode 28
The vassals, having received Wang Sun's directives, ready themselves to suppress the rebels at Seogyeong. Although Wang Sun, accompanied by the rebels, eventually reaches Seogyeong, those expected to execute his commands are conspicuously absent. Nevertheless,...
S01E29 Episode 29
Wang Sun eradicates the rebel faction and prepares for war against the Khitans. In 1018, the final and decisive battle between Goryeo and the Khitans draws near. With Kang Gam Chan leading the Goryeo army...
S01E30 Episode 30
The Khitan Army's maneuvers raise suspicion as they actively evade engaging with the Goryeo forces and persistently advance solely southward. Recognizing their strategic intent, Kang Gam Chan advises Wang Sun to consider seeking refuge, but...
S01E31 Episode 31
Accompanied by his remaining soldiers, vassals, and the people of Goryeo, Wang Sun ventures beyond the fortress boundaries with the intention of minimizing the suffering of his people. Meanwhile, Kang Gam Chan clashes with the...
S01E32 Episode 32
The culmination of the war sees Goryeo emerging triumphant over the Khitans. Kang Gam Chan's return is a scene of jubilation, with the citizens of Gaegyeong celebrating his victory. Yet, Wang Sun, undeterred by the...
Cast
Kim Dong-jun
King Hyeonjong
Choi Soo-jong
Kang Kam-chan
Ji Seung-hyun
Yang Gyu
Lee Xia
Queen Wonjeong
Baek Sung-hyun
King Mokjong
Lee Won-jong
Kang Jo
Kim Hyuk
Yelü Longxu
Lee Min-young
Queen Heonae
Kim Jae-min
Yi Hyeon-un
Han Jae-yeong
Ji Chae-moon
Lee Ji-hoon
Jang Yeon-woo
Jang In-sub
Hwangbo Yu-ui
