Queen Seon Duk
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Title: 선덕여왕 / Queen Seon Duk
Chinese Title : 善德女王
Genre: Historical, period
Episodes: 62
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2009-May-25 to to 2009-Dec-22
Air time: Monday & Tuesdays 21:55
Synopsis
King Jinpyeong did not have any sons to name as a successor to his throne. Thus he named his eldest daughter, Princess Duk Man, to be his successor. The drama will be about the life of Princess Duk Man who was later known as Queen Seon Duk, the first Queen of Silla.
Cast
Lee Yo Won as Princess Duk Man, later Queen Seon Duk
- Nam Ji Hyun as Princess Duk Man (15 year old)
Ko Hyun Jung as Lady Mi Shil
- UEE as Mi Shil (18 year old)
Uhm Tae Woong as Kim Yoo Shin
- Lee Hyun Woo as Kim Yoo Shin (young)
Park Ye Jin as Princess Chun Myung
- Shin Se Kyung as Princess Chun Myung (15 year old)
- Kim Yoo Jung as Princess Chun Myung (10 year old)
Yoo Seung Ho as Kim Chun Chu (Chun Myung and Kim Yong Soo’s son, ep34~)
Kim Nam Gil as Bi Dam (King Jinji and Mi Shil’s son, ep21~)
- Park Ji Bin as Bi Dam (young)
Lee Seung Hyo as Alcheon
- Ho Hyo Hoon (호효훈) as Alcheon (young)
Jung Ho Bin as Moon No (the 8th leader of Hwarang Warriors)
Jo Min Ki as King Jinpyeong (Duk Man and Chun Myung’s father)
- Baek Jong Min as Jinpyeong (young)
- Kang San as Jinpyeong (child)
Yoon Yoo Sun as lady Ma Ya (King Jinyeong’s wife)
- Park Soo Jin as Ma Ya (young)
Seo Young Hee as So Hwa
Im Ye Jin as Lady Man Myeong (Jipyeong’s sister; Kim Yoo Shin’s mother)
Jung Sung Mo as Kim Seo Hyun (Man Myeong’s husband; Kim Yoo Shin’s father)
Park Jung Chul as Kim Yong Soo (King Jinji’s eldest son; Princess Chun Myung’s husband)
Do Yi Sung as Kim Yong Choon (King Jinji’s 2nd son)
Shin Goo as Eul Je
Lee Soon Jae as King Jin Heung (ep1)
Im Ho as King Jinji (ep1)
Jung Woong In as Mi Saeng (Mi Shil’s younger brother; the 10th leader of Hwarang Warriors)
Dok Go Young Jae as Se Jong (Mi Shil’s husband; the 6th leader of Hwarang Warriors)
Jun Noh Min as Seol Won (Mi Shil’s lover; the 7th leader of Hwarang Warriors)
Kim Jung Hyun as Ha Jong (Mi Shil and Se Jong’s son; the 11th leader of Hwarang Warriors)
Baek Do Bin as Bo Jong (Mi Shil and Seol Won’s son)
- Kwak Jung Wook as Bo Jong (young)
Song Ok Sook as Seo Ri
Ahn Kil Kang as Chil Sook
Lee Moon Shik as Jook Bang
Ryu Dam as Go Do
Kang Sung Pil as San Tak
Joo Sang Wook as Wol Ya
Jung Ho Geun as Seol Ji
Jun Young Bin as Gok Sa Heun
- Jung Hyung Min as Gok Sa Heun (young)
Park Young Seo as Dae Pung
- Lee Suk Min (이석민) as Dae Pung (young)
Go Yoon Hoo as Ho Jae (the 14th leader of Hwarang Warriors)
Hong Kyung In as Seok Pum
- No Young Hak as Seok Pum (young)
Kang Ji Hoo as Im Jong
- Kim Suk as Im Jong (young)
Suh Dong Won as Deok Chung
- Lee Do Hyun as Deok Chung (young)
Jang Hee Woong as Bakui
- Seo Sang Won as Bakui (young)
Lee Sang Hyun as Pil Tan
- Kim Tae Jin (김태진) as Pil Tan (young)
Kim Dong Hee as Wang Yoon
- Choi Woo Sung (최우성) as Wang Yoon (young)
Ryu Sang Wook as Dae Nam Bo
- Kim Sang Bin (김상빈) as Dae Nam Bo (young)
Kim Dong Soo as Hyeop Seong
Moon Ji Yoon as Si Yeol
- Shin Tae Hoon as Si Yeol (young)
Choi Sung Jo as Seon Yeol
- Oh Eun Suk (오은석) as Seon Yeol (young)
Jung Hye Sun as Lady Man Ho (Jinpyeong and Man Myeong’s mother)
Park Eun Bin as Bo Rang (Bo Jong’s daughter; Kim Chun Chu’s wife)
Qri as Young Mo (Ha Jong’s daughter; Kim Yoo Shin’s wife)
Seo Bum Shik as General Ga Baek
Park Jae Jung as Sa Da Ham (Mi Shil’s first love; cameo, ep13)
Mametkulovs Mansur as Mr. Cartan
Production Credits
Director: Park Hong Kyun (박홍균) & Kim Geun Hong (김근홍)
Screenwriter: Kim Young Hyun & Park Sang Yun (박상연)
Awards
2010 46th Baeksang Arts Awards: Daesang (Grand Prize) (Ko Hyun Jung)
2010 46th Baeksang Arts Awards: Best New Actor Award (Kim Nam Gil)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Daesang (Grand Prize) (Ko Hyun Jung)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award – Actress (Lee Yo Won)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award – Actor (Uhm Tae Woong)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award – Actor (Kim Nam Gil)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Best New Actor Award (Yoo Seung Ho and Lee Seung Hyo)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Drama of the Year Award
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Best Couple Award (Kim Nam Gil and Lee Yo Won)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: PD Award (Shin Goo)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Special Child Actor Award (Nam Ji Hyun)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award (Ahn Kil Kang)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Golden Acting Award (Seo Young Hee)
2009 MBC Drama Awards: Writer of the Year Award (Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yun)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-25 | 1 | 16.0 (2nd) | 17.1 (2nd) |
| 2009-05-26 | 2 | 16.6 (2nd) | 17.8 (2nd) |
| 2009-06-01 | 3 | 21.3 (1st) | 23.3 (1st) |
| 2009-06-02 | 4 | 22.3 (1st) | 23.8 (1st) |
| 2009-06-08 | 5 | 21.6 (1st) | 23.7 (1st) |
| 2009-06-09 | 6 | 25.2 (1st) | 27.1 (1st) |
| 2009-06-15 | 7 | 27.9 (1st) | 30.0 (1st) |
| 2009-06-16 | 8 | 29.7 (1st) | 32.0 (1st) |
| 2009-06-22 | 9 | 28.1 (1st) | 30.0 (1st) |
| 2009-06-23 | 10 | 27.9 (1st) | 29.4 (1st) |
| 2009-06-29 | 11 | 29.4 (1st) | 30.8 (1st) |
| 2009-06-30 | 12 | 29.2 (1st) | 30.5 (1st) |
| 2009-07-06 | 13 | 29.9 (1st) | 31.6 (1st) |
| 2009-07-07 | 14 | 31.0 (1st) | 31.9 (1st) |
| 2009-07-13 | 15 | 31.6 (1st) | 32.8 (1st) |
| 2009-07-14 | 16 | 31.7 (1st) | 33.5 (1st) |
| 2009-07-20 | 17 | 30.7 (1st) | 32.0 (1st) |
| 2009-07-21 | 18 | 32.8 (1st) | 34.4 (1st) |
| 2009-07-27 | 19 | 32.7 (1st) | 34.1 (1st) |
| 2009-07-28 | 20 | 34.9 (1st) | 36.0 (1st) |
| 2009-08-03 | 21 | 31.9 (1st) | 33.2 (1st) |
| 2009-08-04 | 22 | 35.4 (1st) | 36.4 (1st) |
| 2009-08-10 | 23 | 37.5 (1st) | 39.6 (1st) |
| 2009-08-11 | 24 | 39.5 (1st) | 41.7 (1st) |
| 2009-08-17 | 25 | 39.0 (1st) | 40.4 (1st) |
| 2009-08-18 | 26 | 42.0 (1st) | 44.3 (1st) |
| 2009-08-24 | 27 | 40.3 (1st) | 41.7 (1st) |
| 2009-08-25 | 28 | 42.0 (1st) | 43.6 (1st) |
| 2009-08-31 | 29 | 42.2 (1st) | 44.7 (1st) |
| 2009-09-01 | 30 | 42.1 (1st) | 44.4 (1st) |
| 2009-09-07 | 31 | 43.5 (1st) | 45.4 (1st) |
| 2009-09-08 | 32 | 40.6 (1st) | 42.9 (1st) |
| 2009-09-14 | 33 | 40.6 (1st) | 42.1 (1st) |
| 2009-09-15 | 34 | 42.3 (1st) | 43.9 (1st) |
| 2009-09-21 | 35 | 41.6 (1st) | 44.6 (1st) |
| 2009-09-22 | 36 | 39.6 (1st) | 41.1 (1st) |
| 2009-09-28 | 37 | 39.1 (1st) | 40.3 (1st) |
| 2009-09-29 | 38 | 39.5 (1st) | 40.4 (1st) |
| 2009-10-05 | 39 | 39.3 (1st) | 40.6 (1st) |
| 2009-10-06 | 40 | 39.6 (1st) | 40.6 (1st) |
| 2009-10-12 | 41 | 38.1 (1st) | 39.9 (1st) |
| 2009-10-13 | 42 | 38.0 (1st) | 38.8 (1st) |
| 2009-10-19 | 43 | 38.3 (1st) | 38.8 (1st) |
| 2009-10-20 | 44 | 37.6 (1st) | 38.7 (1st) |
| 2009-10-26 | 45 | 39.3 (1st) | 41.5 (1st) |
| 2009-10-27 | 46 | 40.8 (1st) | 43.0 (1st) |
| 2009-11-02 | 47 | 41.7 (1st) | 43.7 (1st) |
| 2009-11-03 | 48 | 42.4 (1st) | 44.1 (1st) |
| 2009-11-09 | 49 | 44.9 (1st) | 46.7 (1st) |
| 2009-11-10 | 50 | 44.4 (1st) | 46.1 (1st) |
| 2009-11-16 | 51 | 42.3 (1st) | 44.4 (1st) |
| 2009-11-17 | 52 | 37.7 (1st) | 39.1 (1st) |
| 2009-11-23 | 53 | 35.0 (1st) | 36.1 (1st) |
| 2009-11-24 | 54 | 36.5 (1st) | 38.3 (1st) |
| 2009-11-30 | 55 | 35.3 (1st) | 36.0 (1st) |
| 2009-12-01 | 56 | 36.9 (1st) | 38.0 (1st) |
| 2009-12-07 | 57 | 38.0 (1st) | 39.1 (1st) |
| 2009-12-08 | 58 | 36.2 (1st) | 37.9 (1st) |
| 2009-12-14 | 59 | 35.8 (1st) | 36.4 (1st) |
| 2009-12-15 | 60 | 35.8 (1st) | 37.4 (1st) |
| 2009-12-21 | 61 | 35.1 (1st) | 37.1 (1st) |
| 2009-12-22 | 62 | 37.7 (1st) | 39.7 (1st) |
Source: TNS Media Korea
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August 27th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
oh gosh I forgot to mention that bidam helped dukman without knowing who she was in the first place and left his favorites books just to save his teacher. ahhhh such a nice guy. how can you even say that he was like mishil? if you like yushin just say you like yushin. why do you insult bidam? my dear bidam.
September 8th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
How disrepectful it is to the enlightened of our past, and hold to the view that they were ignorant. To imply that the science of our modern age dissipates ignorance. For that is a subtext prevalent in this drama.
I’ve always believed “ignorance” cares not for which period in history, ones color, gender or the university degree. It smugly sits on the shoulders of arrogance, pride and conceit. And there’s no scientific cure for it.
I would prefer my drama to be entertaining and informative if need be, free of such propaganda.
October 20th, 2011 at 1:05 am
This is without a doubt, one of the top ten mini-series of all time, world wide. The acting is superb, the direction, stunning and the camera work is some of the best ever seen. It belongs in a class with films like “Jumong” (MBC), “I Claudius” (BBC), “Miyamoto Musashi ” (NHK).
The cast is absolutely great. Of course Ko Hyun-Jung is a veteran actress who never fails to impress you. “Woman on the Beach”, “Sandglass” and more current “HIT” are all showcase pieces for this amazing talent. This is the first time I have seen her in a period or historical drama. She fills the role to perfection. It is also the first time I have seen her as a villain type role. Absolutely fantastic.
More surprising yet is the work of Lee Yo-Won as Queen Seondeok.I have only see this actress in modern roles. This role of Deokman would be a challenge for anyone and she is magnificent. Historical roles demand much from an actor and she gives it her all.
Among the male actors I really liked the performance of Ahn Kil-Kang as Chil-Sook. The combination of Lee Mun- Shik as Juk-bang and Ryu Dam as Ko-Do is hilarious as well as memorable. They are reminiscent of the characters, Tahei and Matashichi, in Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress” and give a lightening up effect to the otherwise very serious atmosphere of the film. I should also mention the role of the young Deokman played by a very young and talented actress, Nam Ji-Hyn whom I am sure we shall soon hear more of.
It certainly would be nice to see Ko Hyun-Jung be featured in some international productions. She certaily has the talent. And as to her beauty there few in Hollywood or in Europe who can match hers. It is not far fetched to see East Asian movie stars in Hollywood or in European productions. A perfect example is Liu Yi-Fei (Return of the Condor Heroes) who stared in the American production “The Forbidden Kingdom”.
As far as the historical content of the film is concerned it is a matter of record that Bi-Dam was, in real life, a far bigger threat to Deokman than was Misil. As a matter of fact Misil was probably already dead before the onset of Doekman’s reign. Bi-Dam lead an insurrection against Deokman under the banner of :”Women rulers cannot rule the country”. He and his followers were put down and executed however Deokman died a few weeks before the excecution took place.
October 31st, 2011 at 11:54 pm
the best korean drama!!!
November 3rd, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Though this drama end in sadness way but i still love to watch it.. Bidam and Deokman, the lovers that cannot be together.. so sad and so appealing in the same time.. :”)
what a great historical drama..
November 13th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
Hate Bidam, an asshole ! How could he treat Yushin like that especially in Episode 53,54. A person like Bidam (if he exist on earth) deserve not death, but 50years of hideous suffering on earth. So i totally disagree with sara and other viewers that Bidam is a good guy. Sad to say, such character do exists on earth, and thats why life sucks !
November 27th, 2011 at 3:01 pm
i like this movie!!!100000X
November 30th, 2011 at 2:30 pm
seeing your comments here i think i’m really convinced this is worth watching, i’ve been hearing about this but the long dramas sometimes is a set off for me but i luv kim nam gil too & the osts in this drama are good!
January 1st, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Oh until now i can’t move on in the Tragic love story of Bidam and deokman..
January 2nd, 2012 at 3:14 pm
I Love Queen Seon Duk and i can’t say this movies and be a good drama in korea.
January 7th, 2012 at 9:18 am
I just like it.
I never like korean drama before because it’s usually long.
I prefer deokman with yooshin and it’s so disappointing that they didn’t.
They have through a lot together.
January 17th, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Hi Admin
Can you please put Kim Nam Gil name who acted as Bidam (a very important role in Queen SeonDuk) in the blue link – main cast please.
I am sure he gain many fans after this drama and more people would love to know more about his profile. Kamsa Hamnida – Fans from Singapore.
I started to like him since he acted in the drama THE LOVERS
January 17th, 2012 at 7:32 pm
@OK OK OK,
Thanks for inform us. we just update the list. Please take a look.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:03 am
Bidam was abandoned by his mother Misil when he was a baby. We cannot blame Bidam how he behaves because the man who raise him up did not teach him what is right & what is wrong.
What we know is he is very true to Duk Man and he was being “SET UP” by other people that leads to his downfall…
January 18th, 2012 at 11:04 am
@388
Thank you Admin
January 27th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
**Speechless** Who knew this drama would be THAT GOOD?!?! Wow Queen Seon Duk had a very traumatic and lonesome life…
Also I REALLY WISH THAT THE LOVE OF HER AND YUSHIN LANG PREVAILED!!! I didn’t hate Bidam, but I could never fully trust him and I was a die hard for Yushin…
I will say that after watching it I see why it was #1 the entire time it aired…I have never been so indulged in a drama to where 62 episodes seem like NOTHING. HAHA.
No words can say how good this drama was if you’re wondering if you will like it…just drop the “historical” part off and see it as a regular AMAZING drama. (historical usually deters me from wanting to watch these types)
YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!
January 27th, 2012 at 3:25 pm
This drama is very powerful. I wish I wasn’t done with it. I felt like I was living back in that time with them I got so involved.
But about Bidam…I dont believe he was like Mishil I just believe that the lack of love he received made him uneasy to believing someone would never abandon him. Quite sad. However, I don’t have as strong of remourse because he did not have to let the people under him set him on that type of path in the first place.
With that said I wish the Queen and Yushin could have made it.
February 2nd, 2012 at 11:09 am
If the life of real life bidam just like in the drama(queen seon duk), I pity him.
April 20th, 2012 at 11:34 pm
oh God it’s been 3 years. I miss this drama so much:((( i miss all the casts esp bidam who is still in military. This drama is the best drama i’ve ever watched!!
April 26th, 2012 at 4:18 am
Hi OK OK OK this is sangjhoon — i’m gonna hv a JSW marathon watch these coming days & hope this is a good one – see u later!
May 3rd, 2012 at 4:40 am
I love Bidam but he ws never trustworthy. Yusin believed in Dukman Bt he was married they cld never b.
May 9th, 2012 at 1:03 am
I will never forger this one!
May 14th, 2012 at 2:43 am
great rating for the great one
May 20th, 2012 at 1:14 am
I just have some words about drama qsd.all the actors and actresseshad done and sucessful in their characters.i love kim nam gil character as bidam.laugh,cry,sad and love all of
these from this role,with me,i think drama is boring if no bidam,just serious,order,scheme and killing.
May 24th, 2012 at 9:56 am
i just finish watching this drama, and it was so really great. each scene is very heartwarming, because of i became emotionally healthy, every time there is a main character who dies i cant stop crying. i will always remember this sageuk drama.