Kim Su-ro, The Iron King
2010 South Korean TV series or program
Kim Su-ro, The Iron King Promotional poster
Also known as Kim Soo-ro Genre Period drama Written by Directed by Choi Jong-soo Starring Country of origin South Korea Original language Korean No. of episodes32 Executive producer Jang Geun-soo Producer Hong Soon-gwan Production company Sangsang Networks Network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Release May 29 (2010-05-29 ) – (2010-09-18 )
Kim Su-ro, The Iron King Korean : 김수로 RR : Kim Su-ro South Korean television series on the life of Suro of Geumgwan Gaya , starring Ji Sung , Bae Jong-ok , Yu Oh-seong , Seo Ji-hye , Go Joo-won , Kang Byul and Lee Pil-mo .[ 1] MBC from May 29 to September 18, 2010, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 32 episodes.
Plot
The ₩20 billion-budget historical drama charts the life of Kim Su-ro , who unified 12 small countries to become the legendary founder and ruler of Geumgwan Gaya , the city-state of the Gaya confederacy which dominated sea trade and iron working during the Three Kingdoms period in the 5th century. Kim Su-ro's fiery temperament, charisma and intelligence are his only defense in an extended political struggle, with competition for the throne from his half-brother and lifelong rival, Ijinashi (first king of the state of Daegaya ), his former friend Seok Tal-hae , and the dangerous ambitions of Shingwi Ghan.
Cast
Main
Supporting
People around Kim Su-ro
Lee Jong-won as Jo-Bang, Su-ro's stepfatherJang Dong-jik as Yoo-Chun / Deuk-Sun, the Former Emperor Kwangmoo's nephew and Won-Su's son who is Su-ro's helper
Lee Duk-hee as Doctor Ah-jin (nickname: Uiseonhalmi [의선할미])
Kang Shin-il as Seon-Do,[ 6] Yoon Joo-sang as Mul-Soe, a BlacksmithChoi Soo-rin as Jo-Bang's wife and Su-ro's stepmotherJung Jae-gon as Sa-Bok, Jo-Bang's pawn
People in Gaya State
People in Silla
Kwon Sung-duk as Namhae-chachawoong
Wang Bit-na as Ah-Ro, Chachawoong's little sister and Park Hyeokgeose's daughterKim Shi-won as Ho-Gong
Other
Kim Ki-hyun as Heo Jang-sang, Heo Hwang-ok's father
Kim Hye-eun as Na Chal-nyeo, Goddess of Heaven who protects SodoBaek So-mi as Hae-rye, a Bridesmaid
Kim Hyung-beom as Chu-Kyung, Yeom Sa-chi's loyalman
Seo Sung-gwang as Yong-Bi
Chae Bin as Yeo-Ui, Shin Gwi-chon's slaveLee Ah-jin as Beo-Deul, a Long Prelude Mountain GirlJun Jin-gi as Ya-Chul
Joo Ho as Seok-chil
Kim Hyung-il as Kim-Yoong, Su-ro's biological father
Han Min-chae as So-Hwa
Shim Hoon-gi as No-Du
Joo Sung-min
Lawsuit
After she was fired in June 2010, writer Kim Mi-sook sued the production company for damages amounting to ₩576 million (or US$478,600 ).[ 7]
References
^ Kim, Lynn (March 5, 2010). "Ji Sung to star in new TV series Kim Su-ro " . Asiae . Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2013 . ^ Wee, Geun-woo (July 27, 2010). "INTERVIEW: Actor Ji Sung - Part 1" . 10Asia . Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2013 . ^ Wee, Geun-woo (July 27, 2010). "INTERVIEW: Actor Ji Sung - Part 2" . 10Asia . Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2013 . ^ "Lovers Su-ro and Hwang Ok!" . MBC Global Media . July 23, 2010. Archived from the original on June 14, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2013 .^ Yun, Tae-hui (April 19, 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won cast in upcoming series Kim Su-ro " . 10Asia . Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2013 . ^ "In Kim Su-ro, The Iron King , who will be the next kingmaker following in the steps of Yibiga, Jo Bang, and Deuk-seon?" . MBC Global Media . July 23, 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2013 .^ "Scriptwriter Sues Production Company Over TV Drama" . The Dong-a Ilbo . Retrieved August 25, 2013 .
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