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'Korea-Khitan War': A Historical Drama Review
Explore the riveting tale of courage, strategy, and sacrifice in the Korean historical drama, ‘Korea-Khitan War’. Our in-depth review covers everything you need to know about this must-watch series. If you have already watched this drama and would like a full review, please click the link below.
General Information
All You Need to Know About 'Korea-Khitan War'
Air Date: 11/11/23 – 3/10/24
Episodes: 32
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Historical Military Drama
Starring: Kim Dong Jun and Choi Soo Jong
Plot Summary
A Tale of Valor and Strategy
A young man rises from humble beginnings to become the King of Goryeo during a tumultuous time of war with the Khitans of the Liao Dynasty. With the help of one honest and out-spoken official, he will try to find a way to free his country from foreign rule and protect his people at the same time. But the price of war will sit heavily on his conscious and he will learn the difficulties of leadership and the burden of sacrifice. Together, the King and his military commander will devise a strategy in the hopes of bringing peace to their tired nation and ending a 26 year old war.
Personal Insights and Rating
‘Korea-Khitan War’ is a historical drama created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of KBS Network. It is based off a novel by Gil Seung Soo called “Goryeo-Khitan War: Sweet Rain in The Winter”. It focuses on the King and his close relationship with his military commander. These anniversary dramas are known for their large budgets, epic style, and all-star cast, and this one is no exception. With 32 total episodes, the characters and the story are well-developed and engaging, and the battle scenes are impressive in scale and cinematic style. The drama not only showcases the strategic military maneuvers but also delves into the personal lives and struggles of the characters. This duality makes the series both entertaining and thought-provoking.
But the warning at the beginning of the drama should be a red flag for all history buffs. While based on historical fact, there is plenty of artistic license taken. The author himself has expressed adamant concern that, especially in the second half of this drama, the departure from both the historical facts and the original text are glaring. But if you don’t mind your historical entertainment laced with a considerable amount of “fiction”, this one is a touching story about love, friendship, and the price of leadership. I give ‘Korea Khitan War’ an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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Meet the Leads
Meet the Stars of 'Korea-Khitan War'
Kim Dong Jun and Choi Soo Jong did an amazing job in this drama. If you are interested in seeing other dramas that they have performed in, check out the links below!
Kim Dong Jun debuted as a member of the K-Pop group ZE:A in 2010 and began his acting career later that same year with a guest role in the drama ‘Prosecutor Princess’. His first starring role came in 2011 with the drama ‘The Clinic for Married Couples: Love and War 2’. Other popular dramas he has appeared in include the sci-fi thriller ‘Black’ and the family drama ‘Still Loving You’.
Choi Soo Jong debuted in 1987 in the Koran soap opera ‘Love Tree’. His first starring role came a year later in the historical drama ‘The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong’. He is best known for his role in the 2004 historical drama ‘Emperor of the Sea’. Other popular dramas he has starred in include the historical documentary ‘Three Kingdom Wars: Imjin War 1592′ and the family drama “My Only One’.
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