Yeon Gae Somun (2006)

Other name: 연개소문

Description:

"Yeon Gae Somun" plunges into a tumultuous era for Goguryeo, a kingdom teetering on the brink. Facing immense pressure from Shilla and plagued by profound internal political confusion, the stage is set for drastic change. General Yeon Gae Somun, a man of fierce ambition, orchestrates a brutal coup in 642, eliminating the penultimate King Yeongnyu and seizing control. He places Yeongnyu's nephew, Bojang, on the throne as a mere puppet, solidifying his power.

However, Yeon's newfound authority is far from stable. He struggles fruitlessly to calm the escalating power struggles between his own two sons, whose relentless ambitions threaten to unravel his regime. Further compounding the unrest, Yeon initiates a radical religious shift, actively repressing Buddhism, the kingdom's official religion, in favor of Taoism. This gripping narrative explores a period where one man's iron will attempts to reshape a crumbling empire, facing relentless threats from both without and within.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2006

Genre:Historical