Kim Su-ro, The Iron King

Kim Su-ro, The Iron King
Promotional poster
Also known asKim Soo-ro
GenrePeriod drama
Written by
  • Kim Mi-sook
  • Jang Seon-ah
Directed byChoi Jong-soo
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes32
Production
Executive producerJang Geun-soo
ProducerHong Soon-gwan
Production companySangsang Networks
Original release
NetworkMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
ReleaseMay 29 (2010-05-29) –
September 18, 2010 (2010-09-18)

Kim Su-ro, The Iron King (Korean: 김수로; RR: Kim Su-ro) is a 2010 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] It aired on MBC from May 29 to September 18, 2010, on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:45 for 32 episodes.

Plot

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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

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Main

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Supporting

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People around Kim Su-ro

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  • Lee Jong-won as Jo-Bang, Su-ro's stepfather
  • Jang 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] a Godfather of international trade and Su-ro's teacher
  • Yoon Joo-sang as Mul-Soe, a Blacksmith
  • Choi Soo-rin as Jo-Bang's wife and Su-ro's stepmother
  • Jung Jae-gon as Sa-Bok, Jo-Bang's pawn

People in Gaya State

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People in Silla

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  • Kwon Sung-duk as Namhae-chachawoong
  • Wang Bit-na as Ah-Ro, Chachawoong's little sister and Park Hyeokgeose's daughter
  • Kim Shi-won as Ho-Gong

Other

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  • Kim Ki-hyun as Heo Jang-sang, Heo Hwang-ok's father
  • Kim Hye-eun as Na Chal-nyeo, Goddess of Heaven who protects Sodo
  • Baek 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 slave
  • Lee Ah-jin as Beo-Deul, a Long Prelude Mountain Girl
  • Jun 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

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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

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  1. ^ Kim, Lynn (March 5, 2010). "Ji Sung to star in new TV series Kim Su-ro". 10Asia. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  2. ^ Wee, Geun-woo (July 27, 2010). "INTERVIEW: Actor Ji Sung - Part 1". 10Asia. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  3. ^ Wee, Geun-woo (July 27, 2010). "INTERVIEW: Actor Ji Sung - Part 2". 10Asia. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  4. ^ "Lovers Su-ro and Hwang Ok!". MBC Global Media. July 23, 2010. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  5. ^ Yun, Tae-hui (April 19, 2010). "Actor Ko Joo-won cast in upcoming series Kim Su-ro". 10Asia. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  6. ^ "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. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  7. ^ "Scriptwriter Sues Production Company Over TV Drama". The Dong-a Ilbo. July 13, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
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