Now you must watch it if you haven’t. The KBS2 historical drama “Korea-Khitan War,” which began airing on the 11th as a special project for the 50th anniversary, showcases the power of traditional historical dramas through a fast-paced plot, spectacular war scenes, and the stellar performances of the actors.
A work written by Lee Jung Woo and directed by Jeon Woo Sung and Kim Han Sol, ‘Korea-Khitan War,’ tells the story of Emperor Hyeonjong (Kim Dong Jun), who united Goryeo with his leadership, and his political mentor and the supreme commander of the Goryeo army, General Gang Gam Chan (Choi Soo Jong), leading Goryeo to victory in the war against the Khitans.
“Korea-Khitan War” which has garnered attention with the return of historical drama king Choi Soo Jong, started with a viewership rating of 5.5% for the first episode (Nielsen Korea nationwide standard) and continued its upward trend, recording 7.8% in the sixth episode broadcast on the 26th. Not only this, the “Korea-Khitan War” claimed the top spot in ‘Today’s Top 10 Series in South Korea’ on Netflix.
How Many Episodes is “Korea-Khitan War”
The 32-episode series “Korea-Khitan War” is building up excitement with its fast-paced development, enhancing the sense of immersion. The addition of spectacular war scenes makes it impossible to look away. In the recent episode, the drama vividly portrayed the intense and fierce war between the Khitans, who led a 400,000-strong army, and the Goryeo army as they invaded Heungwajin. The depiction of the brutal battle, with the Khitan army using Goryeo civilian prisoners as shields, to storm the walls of Heungwajin, and the ending where Yang Gyu (Ji Seung Hyun), the wolf of Heungwajin, pulls the bowstring with tears in his eyes, directly reveals the harsh reality of war, eliciting tears from viewers.
Who Are the Actors?
The performances of the actors are also noteworthy. Choi Soo Jong, known as the ‘king of historical dramas,’ is anchoring the central role by taking on the character of Gang Gam-chan. He adds weight to the role with stable historical drama vocalization and acting skills. Lee Won Jong, portraying Kang Jo, who incited a rebellion by beheading the traitorous monk, shone with his emphasis on sincere loyalty toward Goryeo. His performance, where he kneels before Hyeon Jong shedding tears before the war with the Khitans, exudes a formidable presence.
Ji Seung Hyun, who left a strong impression with his role as Yang Gyu in the 6th episode, is receiving praise for creating a character that leaves a lasting impact. He skillfully portrays the complex emotions of Yang Gyu amid the intense struggles, captivating the viewers into the story. Kim Dong Jun, who faced early controversies regarding his acting skills, is finding stability amid the outstanding performances of senior actors.
Where Can You Watch “Korea Khitan War” in English Subtitles?
You can watch the series with English subtitles on KOCOWA+. With a total production cost of 270 billion Korean won, the series showcases authentic historical K-Drama with a high level of completion and the viewers are highly anticipating what is to come in future episodes.
