The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
Synopsis
A royal prophecy warns that the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is exiled to a distant desert, growing up unaware of her royal heritage. Years later, she returns disguised as a man, joining an elite order of warriors. Alongside loyal allies and an outcast warrior, she fights to reclaim her identity and overthrow a corrupt rival faction threatening the throne.
First Air Date: 2009-05-25
Last Air Date: 2009-12-22
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 62
Networks: MBC
Top Cast
- Lee Yo-won as Princess Deokman
- Nam Ji-hyun as young Princess Deokman
- Kim Nam-gil as Bidam
- Go Hyun-jung as Lady Mishil
- Uhm Tae-woong as Kim Yushin
- Lee Hyun-woo as young Kim Yushin
- Park Ye-jin as Princess Cheonmyeong
- Shin Sae-kyeong as Young Princess Cheonmyeong
- Yoo Seung-ho as Kim Chunchu
- Qri as Young Mo
Seasons
Season 1 (2009)
The story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people. A biopic of Queen Seondeok, who was born a princess and later became the ruler of Silla, leaving behind many brilliant achievements.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
Court Lady Mishil seduces the kings of Shilla to gain enormous power and influence over the royal court, but a prophecy regarding twins promises her eventual downfall.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
King Jinpyeong and Lady Maya have twin daughters, forcing the king to send the younger daughter away with the maid Sohwa before Mishil can get her hands on the girl.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Fifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Deokman displays her wits against a Chinese official. Lady Mishil's personal guard Chilsuk finally tracks down Deokman as the twin, and attempts to kill her and Sohwa.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
After her husband's death, Princess Chunmyung leaves for the countryside to give birth to her son and keep him far from the reaches of Mishil.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
Chunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
Saved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
Deokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Yusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.
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Ep. 10: Episode 10
Yusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
Deokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.
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Ep. 12: Episode 12
The Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.
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Ep. 13: Episode 13
Deokman discovers Chunmyung's true identity. Mishil's background is revealed and the source of her power is suspected to arrive at the palace through a foreign trading delegation.
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Ep. 14: Episode 14
The Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.
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Ep. 15: Episode 15
Mishil attempts to discredit Deokman in front of Yushin and Chunmyung, but is thwarted. Instead, Deokman manages to get close to Mishil and spy on her for Chunmyung.
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Ep. 16: Episode 16
Using the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.
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Ep. 17: Episode 17
Through Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.
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Ep. 18: Episode 18
A theft among the Hwarang nearly forces Deokman to reveal her true gender, but Chunmyung's own questions and investigations lead her to learning the truth.
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Ep. 19: Episode 19
Chunmyung tries to send Deokman far from the palace and away from Mishil. Though unable to meet with the king, Deokman pursues a meeting with Queen Maya.
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Ep. 20: Episode 20
Princess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.
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Ep. 21: Episode 21
Yushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.
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Ep. 22: Episode 22
Deokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.
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Ep. 23: Episode 23
Yushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.
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Ep. 24: Episode 24
Hwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.
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Ep. 25: Episode 25
With the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.
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Ep. 26: Episode 26
A public announcement is made that threatens the position of Queen Maya and King Jinpyeong. Meanwhile, Yusin must deal with a threat against his family from his own people.
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Ep. 27: Episode 27
Ill omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.
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Ep. 28: Episode 28
Deokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.
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Ep. 29: Episode 29
The royal house acknowledges Deokman as the lost daughter and crowns her as princess, and heir to the throne. Immediately, she makes her first decree as a princess - to build an astronomy tower.
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Ep. 30: Episode 30
Deokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.
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Ep. 31: Episode 31
Deokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.
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Ep. 32: Episode 32
The Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.
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Ep. 33: Episode 33
Bidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.
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Ep. 34: Episode 34
Yusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.
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Ep. 35: Episode 35
Chilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.
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Ep. 36: Episode 36
Misil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.
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Ep. 37: Episode 37
Yusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.
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Ep. 38: Episode 38
The country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.
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Ep. 39: Episode 39
Deokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.
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Ep. 40: Episode 40
Despite the king's frail condition, Deokman does not want to marry, but expresses a desire to rule alone. She is not the only one who wants the throne.
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Ep. 41: Episode 41
Chunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.
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Ep. 42: Episode 42
Misil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.
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Ep. 43: Episode 43
Deokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.
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Ep. 44: Episode 44
Mishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.
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Ep. 45: Episode 45
Seohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.
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Ep. 46: Episode 46
Mishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.
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Ep. 47: Episode 47
An attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.
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Ep. 48: Episode 48
Deokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.
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Ep. 49: Episode 49
With every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.
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Ep. 50: Episode 50
Deokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.
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Ep. 51: Episode 51
Following Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.
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Ep. 52: Episode 52
Years into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.
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Ep. 53: Episode 53
Bidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.
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Ep. 54: Episode 54
While Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.
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Ep. 55: Episode 55
Yushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.
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Ep. 56: Episode 56
Seolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.
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Ep. 57: Episode 57
With Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.
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Ep. 58: Episode 58
Deokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.
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Ep. 59: Episode 59
Bidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.
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Ep. 60: Episode 60
Conspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.
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Ep. 61: Episode 61
A misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.
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Ep. 62: Episode 62
Bidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.
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