The desires and grudges of all became a flame, starting to push the Three Kingdoms into the abyss.
About
In 642, King Uija of Baekje, after consolidating internal control, launched a continuous offensive against Silla. Daeya Fortress, guarded by Kim Chunchu's son-in-law Kim Pumseok and daughter Gotaso, fell to the Baekje general Yun Chung. As the Silla capital of Seorabeol faced an immediate threat and blame was being shifted toward Kim Chunchu, Kim Beopmin made a fateful decision...
Characters
The Dae-mangniji of Goguryeo. A cold-blooded, cruel killer and a self-centered dictator who often appears borderline insane, yet he is undeniably a man of fearless valor and mountain-like presence. He possesses extraordinary talent for warfare. Born into a family that held military power for three generations, he was a staunch hardliner against the Tang Dynasty. When King Yeongnyu and the moderate nobles attempted to eliminate him as a threat, he struck first, purging them and installing King Bojang as a puppet to seize absolute power over Goguryeo.
The Minister of Military Affairs of Silla and father of Kim Beopmin. He is in constant conflict over the throne with fellow Jingol nobles, including Bidam. Behind his eloquent speech and captivating appearance lie a lonely ambition and fierce internal struggle that he reveals to no one. A politician dedicated to Silla, he offers genuine smiles and friendship even to enemies, yet possesses the cold judgment to keep his true intentions hidden from even his closest allies.
Kim Beopmin's maternal uncle. The greatest general in Silla's history. Due to his Gaya lineage, he was despised by the Jingol nobility; to overcome this, he formed a political alliance with Kim Chunchu. A living legend and symbol of the Silla army, known for his unwavering decisiveness even in the face of death. However, the weight of being a hero demands constant solitude and solemnity, a fate he accepts with quiet stoicism.
A general of Jingol noble rank. Commanding a large private army, he is a hidden power player in the Silla court and a thorough realist. He has expanded his influence through a shrewd survival instinct, always coolly reading the situation to stand on the winning side. He is known to place great faith in shamanic divinations. While his methods of survival may seem cold and cowardly—far removed from patriotism or justice—he is, for that very reason, the most realistic and relatable figure. He maintains a strained relationship with Kim Chunchu and Kim Yushin.
The Sangdaedeung of Silla. A Jingol noble. Standing at the center of Silla's power as the elite of the elite, he possesses striking looks, natural charisma, and immense wealth. He has expanded his power by owning shops, taverns, and even moneylending businesses throughout Seorabeol.
A Silla general of the Yukdupum (Six Head-Rank) class. Though he possesses unmatched valor and tactical brilliance within the Silla army, his path is blocked by the inherent limits of his birth and the stigma of his father's defection to the Tang Dynasty. Despite bringing countless victories through his innate skill, the credit is always monopolized by the Jingol nobles. Rather than submitting to Silla's unfair Bone Rank system and corrupt power, he chose the life of a rebel, proudly standing against and mocking the status quo.
The second son of Kim Chunchu and younger brother of Kim Beopmin. He possesses both the cold patience of his father and the fiery courage of his brother. As he assists his father closely, he resembles Kim Chunchu much more than Beopmin does, both in appearance and personality.
The second Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. A cold monarch who seized power by eliminating his own brothers, yet a leader who accepts talented individuals regardless of their origin or past. He considers the conquest of Goguryeo his life's mission and pushes for large-scale expeditions. A brave conqueror who has traversed countless battlefields and a ruthless political strategist. He maintains an extremely hostile stance toward Yeon Gaesomun. Obsessed with conquering Goguryeo—a feat no one else achieved—he harbors the dream of a perfect unification of the world.
The 27th monarch of Silla. As Silla's first queen, she faced contempt from Goguryeo, Baekje, and Tang, as well as from the Jingol nobles within her own court. She empowers Kim Chunchu and Kim Yushin to keep the Bidam-Kim Jinju faction in check. She is known to have a very deep faith in Buddhism.
The daughter of Kim Seonpum, who controlled Silla's shipping industry, and the wife of Kim Beopmin. She recognized Beopmin's extraordinary nature early on. She struggles between her role as a daughter of a Jingol noble family and her position as a supporter of Beopmin, who dreams of a new integration, navigating the space between love and family, and between revolution and order.
Intro
In the past, at Kim Chunchu's house, the conversation between father and son continues. Are you just going to watch while the Jingol nobles eat away at this country to increase their own power? Shouldn't you set Silla right, even if it means seizing that bloodstained power for yourself?!
Just say you want to be King instead!
Time passes, and in the year 642, Yeon Gaesomun seizes control of Goguryeo after killing King Yeongnyu and over 100 nobles who opposed him, installing King Bojang as the new monarch.
The Tang Dynasty, which had been watching for an opportunity to strike Goguryeo, refuses to recognize Yeon Gaesomun and his hardline anti-Tang stance, marking the beginning of the conflict between Goguryeo and Tang.
King Uija of Baekje launches a continuous offensive against Silla, crushing its key strongholds one by one. Notably, Daeya Fortress—the gateway to the Silla capital Seorabeol, guarded by Kim Chunchu's son-in-law Kim Pumseok and daughter Gotaso—falls. Both Kim Pumseok and Gotaso lose their lives at the hands of King Uija.
Beopmin visits the site of the defeat. Silla's people wail as they look upon the burning corpses of their families, and Beopmin falls into deep thought. At that moment, Kim Yushin approaches Beopmin.
That is the tragedy of war. Every dying soldier and every dying citizen is someone's child, someone's husband, and someone's parent.
He looks directly into Beopmin's conflicted eyes.
Beopmin, where does your will lead you?
As Kim Yushin turns away, Beopmin carves a piece of wood and reaches a decision. Yes, I will protect it. I will surely do so.
Release Date 2026.11.06 / Last Updated 2026.11.06
