Actor Kim Dong-jun was cast as Hyeonjong, the main character in KBS2's new epic drama 'Goryeo Khitan War'.
On the 26th, his agency Major Nine announced, “Kim Dong-jun has confirmed his appearance in ‘Goryeo Khitan War’.”
'Goryeo Khitan War' is a work that tells the story of Emperor Hyeonjong of Goryeo, who united Goryeo with tolerant leadership and led the war against the Khitan to victory, and Gang Gam-chan, his political mentor and commander-in-chief of the Goryeo army.
Kim Dong-jun plays the role of Hyeonjong, the 8th king of Goryeo and a monarch who greatly contributed to laying the foundation of the Goryeo dynasty. Hyeonjong became emperor at the age of nineteen and suffered difficulties, including the Khitan invasion, from the beginning of his reign, but he was the king who repelled the Khitan invasion and achieved prosperity for Goryeo.
Expectations are also high on what kind of acting he will show with Choi Soo-jong, who plays the role of Kang Gam-chan, the political mentor who shares the fate of Goryeo.
Since his debut with ZE:A (Children of Empire) in 2010, Kim Dong-jun has appeared in the dramas 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', 'Shine Eun-su', 'Black', 'Aide' Seasons 1 and 2, 'Number of Cases', and the movie 'Office Worker'. ', 'Simplified Station', etc., and built a solid filmography as an actor.
In particular, after his recent discharge from the military, he continued to show his presence by receiving love calls from dramas, movies, entertainment shows, and various advertising industries. There is growing curiosity about what kind of acting transformation Kim Dong-jun, who is attempting his first epic drama as a comeback, will show.
'Goryeo Khitan War' is a special epic drama commemorating the 50th anniversary of KBS public broadcasting and is scheduled to be broadcast in the second half of this year.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr