The Goryeo-Khitan War (2023)

Queen Dowager Cheonchu wishes her own son to become the next crown prince. However, Mokjong is not happy with how Kim Chi Yang, the Right Senior Executive, and Queen Dowager are trying… read more

Court Lady Choi threatens Prince Daeryangwon to take the food Queen Dawager has prepared for him. Prince Daeryangwon quickly runs away from the temple and hides himself in Mount Samgak.… read more

Kang Jo, Northwest Temporary Government Officer, sets off for Gaegyeong with a crucial mission. However, deep within his thoughts, he grapples with the realization that Goryeo's very… read more

Caught in the crossfire between those gearing up for war and those working to prevent it, the puppet king, Wang Sun, and Kang Gam Chan form the front line of those seeking to avert… read more

The Khitan emperor is about to lead a large army and cross the Yalu River to attack Goryeo. (Source: TVDb)

The battle between Goryeo and Khitan begins in the middle of the night, and the people of Goryeo shiver with fear. With 400,000 soldiers, Khitan attacks Heunghwajin for seven days… read more

The Emperor of Khitan is infuriated as he loses the first conquest expedition he is leading. He starts advancing south with his army towards Samsuchae to destroy Goryeo's main force.… read more

The spearhead commander of the Khitan army launches an attack and captures Kang Jo. The emperor of Khitan threatens Kang Jo and the captured generals to become vassals of Khitan. Meanwhile,… read more

Hyeonjong sends Deputy Minister Kang to Khitan's camp as an envoy to relay his message. However, the commander of Khitan's army does not trust his words and decides to hold him back… read more

Deputy Minister Kang successfully deceives the Emperor of Khitan and returns to Gaegyeong to relay the news to Hyeonjong. However, the chancellors are not pleased as they believe he… read more

Despite Kang Gam Chan's plea, Wang Sun stands firm, refusing to abandon the fortress and his people. (Source: TVDb)

Alone in Gaegyeong, Kang Gam Chan makes the fateful decision to buy precious time for Wang Sun's escape. (Source: TVDb)

Wang Sun experiences emptiness upon realizing the hardships faced by those south of Gaegyeong. (Source: TVDb)

Seeing his people turn against him, Wang Sun feels shame for not being the emperor they needed. (Source: TVDb)

Wang Sun arrives at Gongju, where he is welcomed by its governor and one of his daughters. (Source: TVDb)

Yang Kyu, fully aware that this might be his final battle, throws himself into the Khitan army to rescue prisoners. (Source: TVDb)

Despite facing opposition, Wang Sun is determined to reform the fundamental issue that has plagued Goryeo. (Source: TVDb)

Despite facing fierce resistance, Wang Sun, alongside Kim Eun Boo, continues to pursue his plans. (Source: TVDb)

The queen consort seeks to punish Kim Eun Bu while the king is away from the palace. But guilt leads Kang Gam Chan to attempt to spare the commander. (Source: TVDb)

With Kang Gam Chan's help, Wang Sun succeeds in launching reforms. However, the local governance is unhappy, and Kang Gam Chan faces the consequences. (Source: TVDb)

Wang Sun successfully pursues and apprehends Park Jin, but he is constrained by his own lack of authority. He subsequently seeks to persuade Kim Hoon, who is engaged in a dispute with… read more