The drama chronicles the life of King Gwanggaeto the Great, the nineteenth ruler of Goguryeo. It focuses on his journey from a young prince facing internal political strife to becoming one of the most powerful conquerors in Korean history. The series depicts his military campaigns against neighboring powers (like Yan and Wa) and his efforts to unify the people under a strong centralized rule.
If KBS or a streaming giant ever remasters and licenses Gwanggaeto the Great in HD with proper subtitles, I’ll pay for it day one. Until then, Dramacool is our time machine to 2011 K-drama history.