The Great Queen Seondeok 2009
“Can an exiled princess overcome an evil nemesis to claim her rightful place on the throne?”
What is The Great Queen Seondeok?
The Great Queen Seondeok is a Korean television series that premiered in 2009. The drama explores the life of a historical figure, with the lead role portrayed by actress Lee Yo-won.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 62
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- First aired
- May 25, 2009
- Last aired
- Dec 22, 2009
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- MBC
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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Overview
The Great Queen Seondeok is a Korean television series that premiered in 2009. The drama explores the life of a historical figure, with the lead role portrayed by actress Lee Yo-won. The narrative centers on a royal prophecy that warns the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is sent into exile in a distant desert, where she grows up without knowledge of her royal heritage. Years later, she returns to the kingdom disguised as a man and joins an elite order of warriors. Alongside loyal allies and an outcast warrior, she fights to reclaim her true identity and overthrow a corrupt rival faction that threatens the throne. The series combines elements of history and drama to depict the princess's struggle to overcome her nemesis and secure her rightful place as the ruler. Although only one painting of the historical Queen Seondeok remains, the 2009 production brought her story to life for television audiences.
Should you watch it?
“An exiled princess returns to her kingdom disguised as a warrior to reclaim her rightful throne.”
- compelling royal struggle
- strong lead performance
- complex political plot
- lengthy narrative
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on political intrigue and the fight for royal succession.
The series features intense political conflict and themes of power struggle suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 62 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 May 25, 2009
- E2 Episode 2 May 26, 2009
- E3 Episode 3 Jun 1, 2009
- E4 Episode 4 Jun 2, 2009
- E5 Episode 5 Jun 8, 2009
- E6 Episode 6 Jun 9, 2009
- E7 Episode 7 Jun 15, 2009
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 16, 2009
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 22, 2009
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 23, 2009
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 29, 2009
- E12 Episode 12 Jun 30, 2009
- E13 Episode 13 Jul 6, 2009
- E14 Episode 14 Jul 7, 2009
- E15 Episode 15 Jul 13, 2009
- E16 Episode 16 Jul 14, 2009
- E17 Episode 17 Jul 20, 2009
- E18 Episode 18 Jul 21, 2009
- E19 Episode 19 Jul 27, 2009
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 28, 2009
- E21 Episode 21 Aug 3, 2009
- E22 Episode 22 Aug 4, 2009
- E23 Episode 23 Aug 10, 2009
- E24 Episode 24 Aug 11, 2009
- E25 Episode 25 Aug 17, 2009
- E26 Episode 26 Aug 18, 2009
- E27 Episode 27 Aug 24, 2009
- E28 Episode 28 Aug 25, 2009
- E29 Episode 29 Aug 31, 2009
- E30 Episode 30 Sep 1, 2009
- E31 Episode 31 Sep 7, 2009
- E32 Episode 32 Sep 8, 2009
- E33 Episode 33 Sep 14, 2009
- E34 Episode 34 Sep 15, 2009
- E35 Episode 35 Sep 21, 2009
- E36 Episode 36 Sep 22, 2009
- E37 Episode 37 Sep 28, 2009
- E38 Episode 38 Sep 29, 2009
- E39 Episode 39 Oct 5, 2009
- E40 Episode 40 Oct 6, 2009
- E41 Episode 41 Oct 12, 2009
- E42 Episode 42 Oct 13, 2009
- E43 Episode 43 Oct 19, 2009
- E44 Episode 44 Oct 20, 2009
- E45 Episode 45 Oct 26, 2009
- E46 Episode 46 Oct 27, 2009
- E47 Episode 47 Nov 2, 2009
- E48 Episode 48 Nov 3, 2009
- E49 Episode 49 Nov 9, 2009
- E50 Episode 50 Nov 10, 2009
- E51 Episode 51 Nov 16, 2009
- E52 Episode 52 Nov 17, 2009
- E53 Episode 53 Nov 23, 2009
- E54 Episode 54 Nov 24, 2009
- E55 Episode 55 Nov 30, 2009
- E56 Episode 56 Dec 1, 2009
- E57 Episode 57 Dec 7, 2009
- E58 Episode 58 Dec 8, 2009
- E59 Episode 59 Dec 14, 2009
- E60 Episode 60 Dec 15, 2009
- E61 Episode 61 Dec 21, 2009
- E62 Episode 62 Dec 22, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
A princess exiled at birth returns to her kingdom to challenge a corrupt faction and reclaim her identity.
Who stars in the series?
The series stars Lee Yo-won.
What genre is the show?
The show is categorized as drama and history.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 2009.
Is the story based on history?
The series portrays the life of Queen Seondeok, though it is a dramatized television adaptation.