Great King Munmu
| Great King Munmu | |
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| Hangul | 문무 |
| Hanja | 文武 |
| RR | Munmu |
| MR | Munmu |
| Genre | Historical drama |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Budget | ₩30 billion |
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| Network | KBS2 |
Great King Munmu (Korean: 문무) is an upcoming South Korean historical drama television series written by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-yi, directed by Kim Young-jo and Koo Sung-joon, and starring Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Park Sung-woong, Kim Kang-woo, Jung Woong-in, and Jo Sung-ha. The series follows the triumphant story of Silla, a small nation that emerged victorious against Goguryeo, Baekje, and the Tang dynasty, ultimately achieving the unification of the three kingdoms. It is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 in November 2026.
Cast and characters
- Lee Hyun-wook as King Munmu / Kim Beop-min, the eldest son of Chun-chu and Yu-sin's maternal nephew[1]
- Jang Hyuk as Yeon Gaesomun, the ruthless dictator, known as the God of War, born from Goguryeo[1]
- Park Sung-woong as Kim Yu-sin[1]
- Kim Kang-woo as King Taejong Muyeol / Kim Chun-chu, Beop-min's father[1]
- Jung Woong-in as Kim Jin-ju[1]
- Jo Sung-ha as Koo Geun-mu[1]
Production
Development
Kim Young-jo, known for his work such as Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth (2016–2017) and Jang Yeong-sil (2016), was attached to co-direct with Koo Sung-joon, and the screenplay is written by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-yi. Produced by KeyEast and Monster Union, the series consists of 28 episodes and has a production cost of approximately ₩30 billion.[1][2][3][4] The first script reading was held on September 24, 2025.[5]
Casting
In September 2025, Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Park Sung-woong, and Kim Kang-woo were considering.[5] By November 2025, Lee, Jang, Park, Kim, Jung Woong-in and Jo Sung-ha were officially confirmed to lead the series.[1]
Filming
Principal photography was initially scheduled to begin in November 2025, but was moved to the next month, with location filming in Mongolia.[2][3] According to the KBS newsletter on February 9, 2026, the production had already concluded filming in Mongolia and commenced filming in South Korea in late January.[6]
Release
Great King Munmu is scheduled to premiere on KBS2 in the second half of 2026.[7][1] In February 2026, the series was reportedly slated to air in November 2026.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Yoo, Ji-hee (November 17, 2025). KBS 새 대하드라마 '문무', 이현욱X장혁→조성하 출연 확정 [공식] [Official: KBS's new historical drama "Munmu" stars Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, and Jo Sung-ha]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Na, Bo-hyeon (October 8, 2025). '제작비 300억' 정통 사극 돌아온다...'대왕문무' 장혁→김강우 출연 [A 30 billion won production budget returns with the return of the authentic historical drama 'Great King Munmu"]. TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved November 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Son, Byeong-gi (November 14, 2025). 대하사극 '문무(文武)', 한중관계에서 시사하는 바는? [What does the historical drama "Munmu" imply for Korea-China relations?]. Herald Corporation (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Jang, Woo-young (November 18, 2025). "역사 왜곡 없고, 제작비 늘었다"...수신료 통합 징수 후 첫 대하사극 '문무' [종합] ["No historical distortion, production costs increased"... First historical drama after integrated license fee collection, 'Munmu']. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Park, A-reum (September 24, 2025). 이현욱 장혁 박성웅 김강우 '대왕문무'로 의기투합하나 "캐스팅 조율 중"[공식] [Official: Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Park Sung-woong, and Kim Kang-woo to Join Forces for 'Great King Munmu']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (February 9, 2026). KBS2 대하 드라마 ‘문무’, 11월 첫 방송... 국내 촬영 돌입 [KBS2's historical drama Munmu premieres in November... Filming begins in Korea]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved February 9, 2026.
- ^ Lee, Kyung-ho (October 22, 2025). '수신료의 가치' KBS, '대왕문무' 시작...매년 대하 드라마 제작 [KBS Begins Munmu... To Produce Epic Historical Dramas Annually]. Asia Economy (in Korean). Retrieved January 22, 2026.