Taejo Wang Geon (TV series)

Taejo Wang Geon (Hangul: 태조 왕건; lit. Emperor Wang Gun) was a 200-episode Korean drama starring Choi Soo-jong 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 1TV
• Broadcast period: April 1, 2000 to February 24, 2002
• Air time: 9:45 PM on Saturday and Sunday

Primary Cast

• Choi Soo-jong as King Taejo (Wang Geon)
• Kim Yeong-cheol as Gung Ye
• Kim Hye-ri as Queen Gang - Yun Hwa
• Seo In-seok as Gyeon Hwon

Awards

2000 KBS Drama Awards

• Grand Prize (Daesang): Kim Yeong-cheol

2001 KBS Drama Awards

• Grand Prize (Daesang): Choi Soo-jong
• Top Excellence Award, Actor: Seo In-seok
• Excellence Award, Actor: Kim Kap-soo
• Excellence Award, Actress: Kim Hye-ri
• Best Supporting Actor: Jung Tae-woo
• Best New Actor: Lee Kwang-ki
• Special Award: Taejo Wang Geon Martial Arts Team

See also

• Wang-geon, the Great

References

• "태조 왕건". KBS. Retrieved 2013-12-17.