The Legend
Series Overview
This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given birth to Hwanwoong's son. She takes the baby and throws him off a cliff. Saeoh, thinking that her son had died, is overcome with grief and turns into the black joojak to destroy the world. Hwanwoong is the only one who could stop her. Afterwards, Hwanwoong returns to the Heavens and prophecizes that 2000 years later, the true Joo Shin king will come to Earth. With the help of the four gods, he will rebuild Joo Shin.
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1 Season • 24 Episodes
60 min per episode
2007 – 2007
Premiered: Tue, Sep 11, 2007
Yoon Sang-ho
Kim Jong-hakLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 24: “Episode 24”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Bae Yong-jun
Damdeok
Moon So-ri
Seo Kiha
Lee Ji-ah
Sujini
Oh Kwang-rok
Hyeon-go
Park Sung-woong
Jumuchi
Lee Philip
Cheoro
Park Sang-won
Yeon Garyo
Yoon Tae-young
Yeon Hogae
Kim Sun-kyung
Hogae's stepmother
Choi Min-soo
Daejangro
Park Sung-min
Saryang
Dokgo Young-jae
King Gogugyang
Lee Da-hee
Gakdan
Park Jeong-hak
General Go Woo-cheung
Jang Hang-seon
Heukgae
Kim Mi-kyung
Bason
Shin Eun-jung
Dalbi
Yoo Seung-ho
Damdeok (young)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoon Sang-ho, Kim Jong-hak
Park Kyung-soo, Song Ji-na
Joe Hisaishi
Department Leadership Roster
Park Kyung-soo
Writer
Yoon Sang-ho
Director
Kim Jong-hak
Director
Song Ji-na
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend
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What is The Legend about?
This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo, Hwanwoong, who was sent from the heavens to make the world a better place. He falls in love with Saeoh and gives her the joojak necklace; however, Kajin becomes jealous since Saeoh has given birth to Hwanwoong's son. She takes the baby and throws him off a cliff. Saeoh, thinking that her son had died, is overcome with grief and turns into the black joojak to destroy the world. Hwanwoong is the only one who could stop her. Afterwards, Hwanwoong returns to the Heavens and prophecizes that 2000 years later, the true Joo Shin king will come to Earth. With the help of the four gods, he will rebuild Joo Shin.
How many seasons does The Legend have?
The Legend comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Legend?
Key cast members in The Legend include Bae Yong-jun, Moon So-ri, Lee Ji-ah, Oh Kwang-rok, Park Sung-woong.
Who created or directed The Legend?
The Legend was developed and directed by Yoon Sang-ho, Kim Jong-hak.