The Dawn of the Empire

The Dawn of the Empire (Korean: 제국의 아침; Hanja: 帝國의 아침; RR: Jegug-ui achim) is a South Korean historical television series. It aired on KBS1 from March 2, 2002 to January 26, 2003 for 94 episodes. It revolves around the reigns of the second, third and fourth king of Goryeo, particularly on the latter, Gwangjong's.

The Dawn of the Empire
Promotional poster
GenreHistorical
Written byLee Hwan-kyung
Directed by
  • Jun Sung-hong
  • Kim Hyung-il
  • Lee Won-ik
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes94
Release
Original networkKBS1
Original release2 March 2002 (2002-03-02) 
26 January 2003 (2003-01-26)
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
帝國의 아침
Revised RomanizationJegug-ui achim
McCune–ReischauerChegugŭi ach'im

Cast

Main characters

Recurring

  • Lee Hyo-jung as Shuang Ji
  • Jung Seung-ho as Kyunyeo
  • Ban Hyo-jung as Queen Janghwa, king Hyejong's mother
  • Jung Young-sook as Queen Sinmyeongsunseong, king Jeongjong's mother
  • Ahn Hae-sook as Queen Sinjeong, Taejo's wife
  • No Young-kook as King Hyejong, second king of Goryeo
  • Kim Hyun-joo as Queen Uihwa, Hyejong's wife
  • Oh Ji-young as Lady Cheongju, Hyejong's consort
  • Kim Min-kyung as Princess Gyeonghwa, Hyejong's daughter and Gwangjong's second wife
  • Seo Hyun-suk as Prince Heunghwa, Taejo's ninth son
  • Kim Heung-ki as Wang Sik-ryeom, Taejo's cousin and Jeongjong's supporter
  • Jo Kyung-hwan as Park Sul-hee, Hyejong's supporter
  • Kim Mu-saeng as Wang Gyu
  • Baek In-chul as Yeom Sang
  • Kim Sang-soon as Park Young-gyu
  • Jung Dong-hwan as Choi Ji-mong
  • Jung Wook as Tan Moon
  • Lee Dae-ro as Seo Pil
  • Im Chae-won as Choseon
  • Kim Ki-bok as Hwangbo Sung
  • Byun Hee-bong as Kim Geung-ryul

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2002 KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence in Acting Awards, Best Actor Kim Sang-joong Won
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