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The cast of the historical drama Munmu (or Great King Munmu), scheduled for 2026, has just been made official and features an impressive cast of actors: Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang-woo, Park Sung-woong, Jung Woong-in and Cho Seong-ha. Directed by Kim Yeong-jo, already acclaimed for Hwarang, this project promises an ambitious fresco on one of the most decisive chapters in Korean history: the unification of the Three Kingdoms.
An epic battle at the heart of the Silla dynasty
Munmu traces how the small kingdom of Silla achieved the impossible: overcoming the might of rival states Goguryeo and Baekje, while challenging the influence of the Tang dynasty in China. At the heart of this epic, Lee Hyun-wook plays Kim Pom-min, eldest son of Kim Chun-chu and nephew of Kim Yu-sin. A fearsome strategist, proud and sometimes icy, he's ready to humble himself if it serves his people. In a world ravaged by war, he will become the king who leads Silla towards unification.
Facing him, Jang Hyuk takes on the role of the legendary Yeon Gaesomun, military leader of Goguryeo. Terrifying, brilliant and ruthless, he leads his kingdom to victory while plunging his subjects into the shadows of a dictatorial regime.
Kim Kang-woo lends his features to Kim Chun-chu, future king of Silla and father of Kim Pom-min. Beneath his eloquence and confident smile lie ambition and doubts. An unrivalled diplomat, he always walks a delicate line between political survival and legitimacy.
Complex and powerful historical figures
Park Sung-woong is Kim Yu-sin, Silla's military icon. A respected commander, he is the man who, sword in hand, changes the fate of the kingdom. Despite the harshness of the times, he remains attentive to the suffering of the people and stands as a pillar for Kim Chun-chu and Kim Pom-min.
At court, Jung Woong-in plays Kim Jin-ju, a formidable tactician and key rival to the father-son duo. Realistic, sometimes calculating or disturbing, he represents that gray area of political conflict where survival takes precedence over ideals.
Finally, Cho Seong-ha plays Go Geon-mu, Goguryeo hero turned king. Exhausted by war, he seeks peace to preserve his people, but ultimately falls victim to a military coup preceding the assassination of Yeon Gaesomun.
Carried by a solid cast and a story rich in political tension, Munmu promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited sageuk of 2026. More information to follow shortly.
