Taejo Wang Geon (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Taejo Wang Geon was a 200-episode Korean
drama starring Choi Soo Jong
in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
drama starring Choi Soo Jong
Choi Soo Jong
Choi Soo Jong is a South Korean actor. Choi made his debut in 1987 as a young actor in the TV soap opera ‘Love Tree’. He has appeared in movies, television and as an MC on various award shows. He has received worldwide recognition for his leading roles in several highly successful shows...
in the title role. It became very successful, reaching very high ratings, around 60%.
Facts
- Director: Kim Jong Sun
- Writer: Lee Hwan Kyung
- Genre: Historical Drama
- Episodes: 200
- Broadcast network: KBS 2TV
- Broadcast period: April 1, 2000 to February 24, 2002
- Air time: 9:45 PM on Saturday and Sunday
Primary Cast
- Choi Soo JongChoi Soo JongChoi Soo Jong is a South Korean actor. Choi made his debut in 1987 as a young actor in the TV soap opera ‘Love Tree’. He has appeared in movies, television and as an MC on various award shows. He has received worldwide recognition for his leading roles in several highly successful shows...
as Emperor TaejoTaejo of GoryeoTaejo of Goryeo was the founder of the Goryeo Dynasty, which ruled Korea from the 10th to the 14th century. Taejo ruled from 918 to 943.-Background:... - Kim Yeong-cheolKim Yeong-cheolKim Yeong-cheol is a South Korean actor. One of his earliest appearances was in White Smile . Other notable film roles include playing an underworld boss in A Bittersweet Life .-Television:-Film:...
as Gung YeGung YeGung Ye was the king of the short-lived Hugoguryeo on the Korean peninsula. Although he was a member of the Silla royal family, he became a victim of the power struggle among the royal family members during the late 9th century... - Kim Hyeo Ri as Gang Bi - Yun Hwa
- Suh In Suk as Gyeon HwonGyeon HwonGyeon Hwon was the king and founder of Hubaekje, one of the Later Three Kingdoms of Korea. Some records render his name as "Jin Hwon" . He was also the progenitor of the Hwanggan Gyeon clan...
Awards
- 2001 KBS: Highest Award (Choi Soo Jong)
- 2001 KBS: Top Excellence in Acting (Suh In Suk)
- 2001 KBS: Excellence in Acting (Kim Kab Su)
- 2001 KBS: Excellence in Acting (Kim Hyeo Ri)
- 2001 KBS: Best Supporting Actor (Jung Tae Woo)
- 2001 KBS: Best New Actor (Lee Kwang Ki)
- 2001 KBS: Special Award (Taejo Wang Gun Martial Arts: Korean Art)