Dream of the Emperor 2012
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 8, 2012
- Last Aired
- June 9, 2013
- Format
- 1 season · 70 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~58.3 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Yu Dong-Yun, Kim Seon-deok
- Network
- KBS1
- Where to Stream
- Channel K Amazon Channel
What is Dream of the Emperor?
Topic: Television series "Dream of the Emperor" (2012). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 8, 2012
- Last aired
- Jun 9, 2013
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- KBS1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 11 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 70 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- KBS1
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Title: Dream of the Emperor (Korean: Daewangui kkum).
Type: South Korean television series.
Network: KBS1.
Air dates: September 8, 2012, to June 9, 2013.
Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40.
Episode count: 70 episodes.
Genre: Drama.
Plot: Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji. When his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He meets Kim Yushin, and they form a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch, and leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms: Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.
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Dream of the Emperor is a South
Should you watch it?
“Kim Chunchu rises from a denied successor to become the monarch who unifies three ancient kingdoms.”
- Depicts the unification of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla
- Follows the historical journey of King Muyeol
- Explores the friendship between Kim Chunchu and Kim Yushin
- The series spans 70 episodes
Watch it if you are interested in the history of the 29th Korean monarch and the unification of ancient kingdoms.
This drama follows the life of Kim Chunchu as he navigates political shifts and historical unification.
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Season 1 · 70 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Fateful Meeting Mytharc Sep 8, 2012
- E2 Father's Tears Core Sep 9, 2012
- E3 Blood Ties Core Sep 15, 2012
- E4 Gajam Fort's Last Core Sep 16, 2012
- E5 The Royal Palace Burns Core Sep 22, 2012
- E6 Vow to Unite the Three Kingdoms Core Sep 23, 2012
- E7 Royal Wedding Core Sep 29, 2012
- E8 Separation in Life and Death Core Sep 30, 2012
- E9 Entering Government Office Core Oct 6, 2012
- E10 Impeachment Core Oct 7, 2012
- E11 Selection Core Oct 13, 2012
- E12 The Queen Consort's Regency Core Oct 14, 2012
- E13 Birth of the Royal Progeny Core Oct 20, 2012
- E14 Rendezvous Core Oct 21, 2012
- E15 To Battle Core Oct 27, 2012
- E16 Critical Alliance Core Oct 28, 2012
- E17 Victory Core Nov 3, 2012
- E18 Investiture of the Crown Prince Core Nov 4, 2012
- E19 The Queen's Secret Message Core Dec 8, 2012
- E20 Treason Core Dec 9, 2012
- E21 The King's Blood Vow Core Dec 15, 2012
- E22 Two Thrones Core Dec 16, 2012
- E23 Hwabaek Council Core Dec 22, 2012
- E24 Negotiation at Hwangryong Temple Core Dec 23, 2012
- E25 Desperate Resistance Core Dec 29, 2012
- E26 Uprising Core Dec 30, 2012
- E27 Decisive Battle Core Jan 12, 2013
- E28 The Queen's Tears Core Jan 13, 2013
- E29 Ascension of the Queen Regnant Core Jan 19, 2013
- E30 Queen Regnant's Dream Core Jan 20, 2013
- E31 Peace is Broken Core Jan 26, 2013
- E32 The Hwarang's Crisis Core Jan 27, 2013
- E33 Reunion Core Feb 2, 2013
- E34 Conspiracy at Daeya Fort Core Feb 3, 2013
- E35 A Father's Love Core Feb 9, 2013
- E36 Decisive Battle (2) Core Feb 10, 2013
- E37 Sacrificing Family for the Greater Good Core Feb 16, 2013
- E38 Escape Core Feb 17, 2013
- E39 Betrayal Core Feb 23, 2013
- E40 Asylum Core Feb 24, 2013
- E41 Asuka's Politicians Core Mar 2, 2013
- E42 The Pagoda's Light and Darkness Core Mar 3, 2013
- E43 Return Core Mar 9, 2013
- E44 Political Upheaval Core Mar 10, 2013
- E45 The Right to Rule Core Mar 16, 2013
- E46 A Star Falls Core Mar 17, 2013
- E47 Death of a Royal Core Mar 23, 2013
- E48 Counterattack Core Mar 24, 2013
- E49 The Last of Treason Core Mar 30, 2013
- E50 The Silla-Tang Alliance Core Mar 31, 2013
- E51 Broken Faith Core Apr 6, 2013
- E52 King Taejong Muyeol Core Apr 7, 2013
- E53 United in the Great Cause Core Apr 13, 2013
- E54 To Battle (2) Core Apr 14, 2013
- E55 Hwangsanbeol Core Apr 20, 2013
- E56 Diamond Cuts Diamond Core Apr 21, 2013
- E57 The Hwarang's Resolution Core Apr 27, 2013
- E58 Beyond Hwangsanbeol Core Apr 28, 2013
- E59 Sabi Fort Falls Core May 4, 2013
- E60 Baekje's Tears Core May 5, 2013
- E61 The Great Cause is Divided Core May 11, 2013
- E62 Between Loyalty and Treason Core May 12, 2013
- E63 Silla-Tang Alliance in Crisis Core May 18, 2013
- E64 The Crown Prince's Rebellion Core May 19, 2013
- E65 Domestic Dispute Core May 25, 2013
- E66 End of the Schism Core May 26, 2013
- E67 The Golden Dragon Ascends to Heaven Core Jun 1, 2013
- E68 Bloody Battle at Baek River Core Jun 2, 2013
- E69 The Final Enemy Mytharc Jun 8, 2013
- E70 Uniting the Three Kingdoms Mytharc Jun 9, 2013
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Is Dream of the Emperor worth watching?
The series depicts the historical unification of three ancient kingdoms and the rise of King Muyeol.
How long is the binge duration?
The series consists of 70 episodes.
What are the essential episodes to watch?
The series aired from September 8, 2012, to June 9, 2013, and contains 70 episodes in total.
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