The Great Queen Seondeok (2009)
Can an exiled princess overcome an evil nemesis to claim her rightful place on the throne?
A royal prophecy warns that the birth of twins will end the male line of succession. To protect the kingdom, one twin sister is exiled to a distant desert, growing up unaware of her royal heritage. Years later, she returns disguised as a man, joining an elite order of warriors. Alongside loyal allies and an outcast warrior, she fights to reclaim her identity and overthrow a corrupt rival faction threatening the throne.
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Episodes
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1. Episode 12009-05-25 · 1h 3mCourt Lady Mishil seduces the kings of Shilla to gain enormous power and influence over the royal court, but a prophecy regarding twins promises her eventual downfall.
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2. Episode 22009-05-26 · 1h 6mKing Jinpyeong and Lady Maya have twin daughters, forcing the king to send the younger daughter away with the maid Sohwa before Mishil can get her hands on the girl.
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3. Episode 32009-06-01 · 1h 4mFifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.
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4. Episode 42009-06-02 · 1h 4mDeokman displays her wits against a Chinese official. Lady Mishil's personal guard Chilsuk finally tracks down Deokman as the twin, and attempts to kill her and Sohwa.
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5. Episode 52009-06-08 · 1h 4mAfter her husband's death, Princess Chunmyung leaves for the countryside to give birth to her son and keep him far from the reaches of Mishil.
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6. Episode 62009-06-09 · 1h 4mChunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.
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7. Episode 72009-06-15 · 1h 4mSaved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.
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8. Episode 82009-06-16 · 1h 4mDeokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.
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9. Episode 92009-06-22 · 1h 3mYusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.
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10. Episode 102009-06-23 · 1h 3mYusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.
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11. Episode 112009-06-29 · 1h 3mDeokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.
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12. Episode 122009-06-30 · 1h 3mThe Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.
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13. Episode 132009-07-06 · 1h 3mDeokman discovers Chunmyung's true identity. Mishil's background is revealed and the source of her power is suspected to arrive at the palace through a foreign trading delegation.
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14. Episode 142009-07-07 · 1h 3mThe Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.
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15. Episode 152009-07-13 · 1h 4mMishil attempts to discredit Deokman in front of Yushin and Chunmyung, but is thwarted. Instead, Deokman manages to get close to Mishil and spy on her for Chunmyung.
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16. Episode 162009-07-14 · 1h 3mUsing the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.
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17. Episode 172009-07-20 · 1h 4mThrough Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.
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18. Episode 182009-07-21 · 1h 4mA theft among the Hwarang nearly forces Deokman to reveal her true gender, but Chunmyung's own questions and investigations lead her to learning the truth.
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19. Episode 192009-07-27 · 1h 4mChunmyung tries to send Deokman far from the palace and away from Mishil. Though unable to meet with the king, Deokman pursues a meeting with Queen Maya.
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20. Episode 202009-07-28 · 1h 4mPrincess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.
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21. Episode 212009-08-03 · 1h 4mYushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.
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22. Episode 222009-08-04 · 1h 3mDeokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.
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23. Episode 232009-08-10 · 1h 4mYushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.
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24. Episode 242009-08-11 · 1h 3mHwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.
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25. Episode 252009-08-17 · 1h 4mWith the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.
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26. Episode 262009-08-18 · 1h 4mA public announcement is made that threatens the position of Queen Maya and King Jinpyeong. Meanwhile, Yusin must deal with a threat against his family from his own people.
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27. Episode 272009-08-24 · 1h 4mIll omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.
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28. Episode 282009-08-25 · 1h 4mDeokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.
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29. Episode 292009-08-31 · 1h 4mThe royal house acknowledges Deokman as the lost daughter and crowns her as princess, and heir to the throne. Immediately, she makes her first decree as a princess - to build an as
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30. Episode 302009-09-01 · 1h 3mDeokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.
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31. Episode 312009-09-07 · 1h 3mDeokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.
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32. Episode 322009-09-08 · 1h 3mThe Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.
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33. Episode 332009-09-14 · 1h 4mBidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.
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34. Episode 342009-09-15 · 1h 3mYusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.
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35. Episode 352009-09-21 · 1h 4mChilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.
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36. Episode 362009-09-22 · 1h 3mMisil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.
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37. Episode 372009-09-28 · 1h 4mYusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.
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38. Episode 382009-09-29 · 1h 4mThe country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.
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39. Episode 392009-10-05 · 1h 4mDeokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.
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40. Episode 402009-10-06 · 1h 4mDespite the king's frail condition, Deokman does not want to marry, but expresses a desire to rule alone. She is not the only one who wants the throne.
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41. Episode 412009-10-12 · 1h 4mChunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.
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42. Episode 422009-10-13 · 1h 3mMisil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.
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43. Episode 432009-10-19 · 1h 4mDeokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.
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44. Episode 442009-10-20 · 1h 3mMishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.
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45. Episode 452009-10-26 · 1h 4mSeohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.
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46. Episode 462009-10-27 · 1h 4mMishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.
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47. Episode 472009-11-02 · 1h 4mAn attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.
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48. Episode 482009-11-03 · 1h 4mDeokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.
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49. Episode 492009-11-09 · 1h 4mWith every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.
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50. Episode 502009-11-10 · 1h 4mDeokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.
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51. Episode 512009-11-16 · 1h 4mFollowing Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.
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52. Episode 522009-11-17 · 1h 3mYears into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.
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53. Episode 532009-11-23 · 1h 4mBidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.
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54. Episode 542009-11-24 · 1h 3mWhile Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.
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55. Episode 552009-11-30 · 1h 4mYushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.
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56. Episode 562009-12-01 · 1h 4mSeolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.
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57. Episode 572009-12-07 · 1h 4mWith Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.
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58. Episode 582009-12-08 · 1h 4mDeokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.
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59. Episode 592009-12-14 · 1h 4mBidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.
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60. Episode 602009-12-15 · 1h 4mConspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.
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61. Episode 612009-12-21 · 1h 3mA misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.
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62. Episode 622009-12-22 · 1h 4mBidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.
Cast
Lee Yo-wonPrincess Deokman
Nam Ji-hyunyoung Princess Deokman
Kim Nam-gilBidam
Go Hyun-jungLady Mishil
Uhm Tae-woongKim Yushin
Lee Hyun-wooyoung Kim Yushin
Park Ye-jinPrincess Cheonmyeong
Shin Sae-kyeongYoung Princess Cheonmyeong
Yoo Seung-hoKim Chunchu
QriYoung Mo
Park Eun-binPrincess Boryang
Jeon No-minSeolwon
Kwak Jung-wookyoung Bojong
Choi Won-youngGeneral GyebaekImages
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