

Action · Adventure · History
Overview
During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
Top Cast


Jung Jae-young
Jung Jae-young
Seol-joo
Jung Jae-young
Seol-joo


Han Da-gam
Han Da-gam
Hong-ri
Han Da-gam
Hong-ri


Huh Joon-ho
Huh Joon-ho
Chang-gang
Huh Joon-ho
Chang-gang


Ahn Sung-ki
Ahn Sung-ki
King Se-jong
Ahn Sung-ki
King Se-jong


Shin Jung-keun
Shin Jung-keun
Pan-soo
Shin Jung-keun
Pan-soo


In Gyo-jin
In Gyo-jin
In-ha
In Gyo-jin
In-ha


Lee Do-gyeong
Lee Do-gyeong
Hong-man
Lee Do-gyeong
Hong-man


Cho Won-hee
Cho Won-hee
Yu-bong
Cho Won-hee
Yu-bong


Jeong Seong-mo
Jeong Seong-mo
Sa Ma-seon
Jeong Seong-mo
Sa Ma-seon


Kim Myung-soo
Kim Myung-soo
Kkya Oh-ryung
Kim Myung-soo
Kkya Oh-ryung
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