Tense Romance K-dramas & movies: War and history

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Theme: War and history

The Legend

Completed11 Sept 2007

Long ago, Hwan-woong steps in to end a deadly war between the fire-wielding Tiger Tribe and the Bear Tribe, taking the power of fire from the Tiger Tribe's leader, Kajin, and sealing it in an artifact called the Heart of Jujak. Loosely inspired by the legends of Dangun and Goguryeo's King Gwanggaeto, the story weaves in four mythical guardians who serve a destined king.

River Where the Moon Rises

Completed15 Feb 2021

This retelling of a classic Goguryeo folktale follows Princess Pyeonggang, born royal but raised as an assassin, and On Dal, a gentle, peace-loving man who is her complete opposite. Once she learns where she truly came from, she sets out to fight for her country and her rightful throne.