Series synopsis
Korea-Khitan War, also known as 고려 거란 전쟁 is a South Korean drama war & politics television series that premiered on KBS2 on November 11, 2023. It ended on March 10, 2024. It stars Kim Dong-jun, Choi Soo-jong, Ji Seung-hyun and Lee Shi-a.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Peace achieved through victory.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Dong-jun as King Hyeonjong
- Choi Soo-jong as Kang Kam-chan
- Ji Seung-hyun as Yang Gyu
- Lee Shi-a as Queen Wonjeong
- Baek Sung-hyun as King Mokjong
- Lee Won-jong as Kang Jo
- Kim Hyuk as Yelü Longxu
- Lee Min-young as Queen Heonae
Supporting cast
- Kim Jae-min as Yi Hyeon-un
- Han Jae-yeong as Ji Chae-moon
- Lee Ji-hoon as Jang Yeon-woo
- Jang In-sub as Hwangbo Yu-ui
- Ju Seok-tae as Choe Jil
- Kim Sun-bin as Choe Chung
- Ryu Sung-hyun as Kim Hoon
- Lee Cheol-min as Kang Min-cheom
- Kim San-ho as Jeong Seong
- Joo Yeon-woo as Kim Suk-heung
- Seo Jae-woo as Kim Jong-hyeon
- Jung Ho-bin as Yu Bang
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | March 17, 2024 | March 17, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 32 | November 11, 2023 | March 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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 his place as he is determined to succeed the throne to King Taejo's descendant. Therefore, Mokjong is about to summon Prince Daeryangwon back to the palace, while Kim Chi Yang and Queen Dowager secretly send assassins to murder him. |
November 11, 2023 |
| 2 |
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 men to burn down the mountain to find him. Meanwhile, Mokjong holds a banquet for his people, and Kim Chi Yang plots a crime for the night. |
November 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
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 of ruling persists. Meanwhile, in another part of the kingdom, Prince Daeryangwon anxiously awaits assistance from His Majesty. To his surprise, he finds himself confronted with an entirely new chapter of life, carefully orchestrated for him. |
November 18, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 11, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:25:00 |