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KBS Epic Drama ‘Munmu’ Coming in 2026 – Korea’s Unification Saga
I’ve got some exciting news to share with you. KBS will premiere a new epic historical drama ‘Munmu’ (문무) in 2026. This project follows ‘King Taejong Yi Bang-won’ and ‘Goryeo-Khitan War’ as KBS’s third major historical drama. What’s the Story? ‘Munmu’ depicts the epic saga of how Silla, once a small nation, overcame the powerful kingdoms of Goguryeo and Baekje, and even Tang China, to ultimately unite the Three Kingdoms. This drama will focus on a period that hasn’t been properly explored in Korean historical dramas before – particularly the Silla-Tang War. Star-Studded Cast The official casting announcement was made in November 2025: Lee Hyun-wook as Kim Beop-min (King Munmu)The…
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Trump’s Golden Crown: The 1,500-Year-Old Korean Treasure You’ve Seen in K-Dramas
When President Donald Trump received a gleaming golden crown from South Korea in October 2025, the internet went wild. But for K-drama fans around the world, this wasn’t their first encounter with this magnificent artifact. The crown Trump received was a replica of the ancient Silla Kingdom’s gold crown, the same royal treasure that has graced Korean screens in hit historical dramas for years. The Crown That Broke the Internet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung presented Trump with a large golden crown replica during their meeting at the Gyeongju National Museum on Wednesday, where the president was also awarded the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, South Korea’s highest honor. The…
