Series synopsis
Ballad of Seo-dong, also known as 서동요 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on SBS on September 5, 2005. It ended on March 21, 2006. It stars Kim Young-ho, Lee Bo-young, Lee Chang-hoon and Jo Hyun-jae.
This drama is loosely based on one of Korea's oldest folk songs. Suh Dong was the illegitimate son of the Baekje king and with the help of Princess Sun Hwa, the daughter of the king of the Silla, he went on to become the king of Baekje against all odds.
Premise
This drama is loosely based on one of Korea's oldest folk songs. Suh Dong was the illegitimate son of the Baekje king and with the help of Princess Sun Hwa, the daughter of the king of the Silla, he went on to become the king of Baekje against all odds.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Young-ho as Buyeo Seon
- Lee Bo-young as Princess Seonhwa
- Lee Chang-hoon as Mok Ra-soo
- Jo Hyun-jae as Seo-dong
- Sulli as Princess Seonhwa (young)
- Ryu Jin as Sataek Gi-ru
- Kim Woo-seok as Tae Hak Sa's child
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 55 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 55 | September 5, 2005 | March 21, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 5, 2005 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 12, 2005 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 19, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 5, 2005 |
| Last aired | March 21, 2006 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |