Queen Seon Duk (2009)

Other name: 선덕여왕, 善德女王, Seondeok Yeo Wang, Seondeok Yeowang, The Great Queen Seondeok, Queen Seon Deok

Description:

Queen Seon Duk is a captivating historical drama centered on Deokman, a princess born as a twin but abandoned as a baby. To protect her from Mishil, an influential royal court lady plotting to seize the throne, King Jinpyeong sends Deokman far away. Years later, Deokman returns to the Silla palace and unites with her twin sister, Princess Cheonmyong, to oppose the ambitious Mishil. However, Mishil schemes to exile the princesses, leading to a secretive battle where Princess Cheonmyong is tragically killed. Devastated but determined, Princess Deokman enlists the help of General Kim Yusin. Together, they successfully eliminate their archenemy Mishil. Deokman then ascends the throne as Queen Seon Deok, becoming the first female ruler of the Silla kingdom. This powerful series depicts the journey of a beautiful queen who sacrifices her own love to save her people, leaving behind a legacy of brilliant achievements.

Director: Park Hong Kyoon [박홍균] and Kim Keun Hong [김근홍]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2009

Genre:Drama; Historical; political; Romance; Tragedy; War