Introduction:
Jumong was a fictionalized Korean historical epic drama TV
series about the life and adventures of Korea’s legendary hero Jumong. The drama series was aired in MBC from May
2006 until March 2007 as part of the network’s 45th anniversary
special.
Jumong as he was
popularly known was actually the birth name of Jumong Taewang or King
Dongmyeong, who lived between 58 BCE an 19 BCE as founder of the kingdom of
Goguryeo , the northernmost of the three Kingdoms of ancient Korea. Goguryeo was located in the northern and
central parts of the Korean Peninsula and the southern and central parts of
inner and outer Manchuria. Goguryeo was
also known as one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea.
Jumong which means ‘master archer’ was named by his mother,
Lady Yoo Hwa after his birth father General Hae Mo-su who was a great warrior
and skilled archer himself. Since the
original legend story was highly mythical, the TV series portrayed Jumong as a prince
raised by his foster father, King Geumwa of Buyeo who grew alongside his two half-brother
princes. Buyeo was a small tribal
kingdom north of the Korean peninsula and Manchuria.
The lead character role Jumong was played by Korean actor Song
Il-gook who won his Best TV Actor award from 14th Korean Culture and
Entertainment Awards for his portrayal in the TV series.
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