Series synopsis
Kim Soo Ro, also known as 김수로 is a South Korean drama action & adventure television series that premiered on MBC on May 29, 2010. It ended on September 18, 2010. It stars Ji Sung, Park Gun-tae, Bae Jong-ok and Yu Oh-seong.
This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in the extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi, his former friend Suk Tal Hae, and the dangerous ambitions of Shin Kwi Gan.
Premise
This drama charts the life of Kim Soo Ro, legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, the ruling city-state of the Gaya confederacy, which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms Period. Kim Soo Ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in the extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi, his former friend Suk Tal Hae, and the dangerous ambitions of Shin Kwi Gan.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ji Sung as Kim Su-ro
- Park Gun-tae as Su-ro (young)
- Bae Jong-ok as Jeong Kyeon-bi
- Yu Oh-seong as Shingwi Ghan / Tae-gang
- Seo Ji-hye as Heo Hwang-ok
- Go Joo-won as Ijinashi
- Lee Pil-mo as Seok Tal-hae
- Wang Bit-na as Ah-ro
Supporting cast
- Lee Won-jong as Yeom Sa-chi
- Lee Jong-won as Jo Bang
- Kang Byul as Ah-hyo/Ah-ni
- Han Min-chae as So-hwa
- Yang Joo-ho as Suk Chil
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 32 | May 29, 2010 | September 18, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 29, 2010 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 30, 2010 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 5, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2010 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2010 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:45:00 |