Yeon - Gaesomun Dramacool

This is the dramatic peak. Frustrated by the king’s pro-peace policies with the Tang Dynasty, Yeon Gaesomun stages a bloody coup. The scene of him killing King Yeongnyu is one of the most shocking in K-drama history—a violent, rain-soaked betrayal. He then installs King Bojang as a puppet ruler.

: It follows Yeon Gaesomun’s rise to power, including the 642 coup where he killed King Yeongnyu to install King Bojang as a puppet ruler. The drama covers his defense against major Chinese invasions and his eventual repression of Buddhism in favour of Taoism. Yeon Gaesomun Dramacool

The villagers would often gather around him, listening in awe as he recounted tales of the legendary general's bravery, wisdom, and compassion. And as they listened, they knew that Yeon Gaesomun's legacy lived on, not just in history books, but in the hearts and minds of those who continued to strive for greatness. This is the dramatic peak

The 2006 K-drama tells the epic story of a legendary Seventh-century general who became a military dictator to protect the kingdom of Goguryeo. You can find this 100-episode historical saga on platforms like Viki or Dramacool . Plot Overview He then installs King Bojang as a puppet ruler