Shutong Yao

Author: Kim Yong-ae (Korean)
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: A king who falls among the common people and deeply understands their suffering, a king who does not seize the throne through power struggles, and a king who ultimately achieves success through arduous efforts. On the path to a beautiful and magnificent dream, it is not only the glint of swords and palace intrigue that await him—he also wins the love of Princess Seon-hwa. The novel portrays Seo-dong's beautiful dreams and the tumultuous yet heart-wrenching life of King Gwanggaeto the Great of Baekje. Seo-dong's Melody is a historical masterpiece once again created by the Korean golden scriptwriter Kim Yong-ae and director Lee Byung-hoon, following the success of Dae Jang-geum.
Seo-dong's Melody is a historical masterpiece once again brought to life by the scriptwriter Kim Yong-ae and director Lee Byung-hoon, following the success of Dae Jang-geum. Amidst the palace conspiracies, Seo-dong is exiled to the common people, but despite his humble status, he never ceases to strive and ultimately wins the love of Princess Seon-hwa of Silla, becoming the king of Baekje in the end. As always, the novel triumphs not only with its intricate plot and sincere emotions but also carries the rich cultural and historical essence of that nation. Seo-dong's journey to the throne is not solely marked by the glint of swords and power struggles.
If Dae Jang-geum portrayed the food and medicine of the Joseon era, then Seo-dong's Melody encompasses the culture and science of the Baekje period.