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KBS Epic Drama 'Munmu' to Premiere in November 2026… Starring Kim Kang-woo, Jang Hyuk, and Lee Hyun-wook, Foreshadowing Clashes Among Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Tang

KBS 2TV's epic drama 'Munmu (文武)' will premiere on the 14th at 9:20 p.m. 'Munmu' centers on the fierce confrontation among Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Tang, depicting leaders of each state risking everything for victory amid some 600 years of warfare and internal changes within the Three Kingdoms.

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter
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KBS Epic Drama 'Munmu' to Premiere in November 2026… Starring Kim Kang-woo, Jang Hyuk, and Lee Hyun-wook, Foreshadowing Clashes Among Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Tang
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KBS 2TV's epic drama 'Munmu (文武)' will premiere on the 14th at 9:20 p.m. 'Munmu' centers on the fierce confrontation among Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Tang, depicting leaders of each state risking everything for victory amid some 600 years of warfare and internal changes within the Three Kingdoms.

The screenplay was written by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-i, with directing by Kim Young-jo and Ku Sung-jun. Keyeast and Monster Union are participating in production.

The drama unfolds around the repeated conflicts, alliances, and betrayals among Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Tang over territory.

When Daeya Fortress comes under threat from a Baekje attack, Silla's Kim Chunchu (played by Kim Kang-woo) proposes an alliance with Goguryeo. However, Yeon Gaesomun (played by Jang Hyuk), who lost the Han River basin due to the past betrayal of Silla's King Jinheung, refuses. Yeon Gaesomun's anger deepens further as Silla shows signs of seeking cooperation with Tang, Goguryeo's enemy.

Baekje's King Uija (played by Ko Young-bin) seeks revenge for the death of his predecessor, King Seong, who was killed by Silla at the Battle of Gwansan Fortress, and attacks Silla to strengthen royal authority. In the process, the families of Kim Beopmin (played by Lee Hyun-wook) and Kim Chunchu are sacrificed.

Despite internal conflicts, Silla advances to the Battle of Hwangsanbeol led by the renowned general Kim Yu-sin (played by Park Sung-woong). Facing crisis from Baekje's attacks and deteriorating relations with Goguryeo, Silla forms an alliance with Tang's Emperor Taizong, Li Shimin (played by Yang Hyun-min). After Baekje and Goguryeo fall, Tang reveals its ambition to dominate the Korean Peninsula, and under Kim Beopmin's command, Silla launches a preemptive strike against Tang in a final battle for peace.

Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Kang-wook, Park Sung-woong, Jang Hyuk, Ko Young-bin, and Yang Hyun-min will appear as leaders of each state, portraying tension-filled conflicts. 'Munmu' is reported to focus on the complex relations among the Three Kingdoms, the wars, and the solitary choices of their leaders.

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter

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