Jumong Episode 1

The story of Jumong started in the year 108 B.C.  when refugees and  believed to be militants of the GoJoseon nation revolted and waged war in their bid to rebuild their nation across the HanBan island and Liao Dong Plain against the mighty cavalry of Han nation.  The revolt was led by General Hae Mo-su.  But, after a year-long battle, the GoJoseon nation was annihilated by the Han and set up Nak-Rang, Jin-Beon, Lim-Doon and Hyeon-to-Goon out of the former lands of the GoJoseon nation.

The intensified pursuit and oppression against the citizens of  the Gojoseon nation led them to escape the tyranny and migrate to other countries.

Buyeo, an ancient tribal kingdom ruled by then King Hae Buru and father of the then Crown Prince Geumwa remained an ally state of the Hyeon-to-Goon state group by the Han.

In a festivity hosted by Hyeon-to city, Crown Prince Geumwa participated in a warrior game to show his might over the lowly refugee captives which the governor of Hyeon-to enjoyed watching in delight. After the game, Prince Geumwa was awarded  the Imperial Warrior Sword brought by Hae Mo-su disguised as the mysterious sword master who came late.  To show off, Prince Geumwa requested the governor to punish the late sword master with a duel fight to death with him.

The spectators got excited and demanded the warriors exhibit their skills and fight for everyone to see who was a better warrior.  And the duel begin to the delight of everyone.  But unknown to many in the arena, Prince Geumwa and Hae Mo-su were buddies and comrades in fighting against the Han.  The duel in the arena was just an act in order to safely get the refugees out of prison.

During the fight, Prince Geumwa's spear broke into two parts and Hae Mo-su swiftly kick the arrow head part to struck the watching Han ambassador right into his chest.  The entire arena has gone into chaos as assassins belonging to the Damul army swamped the place in rebellion.  Some of the army got  to the prison cells and free the refugees out.

During the commotion, Prince Geumwa was struck by an arrow in his arm.  Hae mo-su was quick to aid  rescue him as he blow a horn to signal retreat on his comrades. Hae Mo-su and the Damul army assassins got out of the arena quickly bringing along Prince Geumwa with them.

But since they carry no medicine to treat the injury of the prince, Hae-Mo-su decided and instructed his comrades in the Damul army to escort Prince Geumwa back to the Buyeo palace.

In Buyeo palace, King Hae Buru talked it out with the Prime Minister about how Buyeo have benefited from the attack of Hae Mo-su's  Damul assassins that freed the refugees  detained by the Han.  King Hae Buru view the happening as something beneficial to Buyeo for the refugees to settle in his kingdom and form part of his citizenry which could later on form part of his army in fighting against the Hans.  Later, King Hae Buru visited the divination palace for some consultation.

Priestess Eu Mi Eul reported her vision about the three legged bird that appeared in Buyeo's sun and vanished.  Although she cannot foresee if the bird was an ominous sign or not.  She said a two-legged bird represents him and the crown prince as successions to the throne.  King Hae Buru asked the priestess if that will be a sign that a 3rd contender was up for the throne?  The Prime Minister told his speculation that the 3rd leg could be Hae Mo-su who he thinks has plans to be an emperor.

The Han governor invited and summon all the tribe clan leaders including Buyeo for a meeting in Hyeon-to-Goon city.  Prince Geumwa assisted by the Prime Minister attended on behalf of King Hae Buru for Buyeo.  The meeting was also attended by the chiefs of the different clans like Lady Yoo Hwa  who came in stead of his father, the chief of the Ha-baek clan.

As entertainment, the Han ambassador was treated with an arena fight between the Han emperor's vanguard army and the captive GoJoseon refugees.  The refugees was mercilessly massacred in front of the visiting spectators.  Prince Geumwa tried to conceal his anger and emotions towards the helpless refugees. He was restrained by the Prime Minister in showing off his rage towards the killing of the refugees.

But Lady Yoo Hwa rushed to the ambassador and plead to stop the massacre.  She was immediately detained for her action. Prince Geumwa plead to the Jeong Yang who was a  former family friend and was then an officer of the Han royal army to help Lady Yoo Hwa be released from prison and went back to her tribe.      

As the Han continued to relentlessly pursue the Joseon people, militants and supporters following General Hae Mo-su grew in numbers.  The Damul army which General Hae Mo-su trained becomes the hope of the refugees that will sometime be able to rebuild their fallen nation.  General Hae Mo-su inspired many including Lady Yoo Hwa from the Ha-baek tribe  who fell in love with him though they haven't actually meet in person.

In one of Hae-Mo-su's encounter with the Han, he was wounded and fell unconcious on the river.  His body was swept away down the stream into the waterways near the Ha-baek village where Lady Yoo Hwa fortunately saw her drifting.  Unknown to her, she dressed his wound and cared for him in secret despite the risk that her tribe might suffer from the Han once they discovered his whereabouts.

The relationship between Lady Yoo Hwa and General Hae Mo-su blossomed and grew intimate.
But, true enough, when the Han discovered what she did and her tribe including her father, the chief has been massacred as the consequence of protecting General Hae Mo-su.

Watch in full episode 1 of Jumong through the Youtube video below.