Actor Kim Dong-hee joins the cast of KBS 2TV’s upcoming historical drama “Sword & Silence” to play Tang Dynasty envoy Jin Daedeok, [OSEN] reported on the 13th.
Set to premiere on the 14th, the series explores the desperate struggles of leaders risking everything amid 600 years of war across the Three Kingdoms.
The drama features a cast that includes Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang-woo, and Park Sung-woong. Kim’s character Jin Daedeok highlights the delicate diplomatic and political relations between the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo, putting pressure on Goguryeo with a self-serving demeanor.
Kim prepares for the role of Jin Daedeok
Kim spent much time preparing for the role. “I invested significant effort in understanding the historical context and researching the character to deeply portray ‘Jin Daedeok,’” Kim said, according to [OSEN].
“I aim to delicately depict the era's dynamics between the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo, as well as the character's personality, to effectively convey the drama's tension to viewers,” Kim said.
The actor debuted in 2007 with the drama ‘The King and I’ and has since appeared in works such as ‘A Hundred Years’ Heritage,’ ‘Black,’ ‘Everyone is Kungttari,’ ‘Delusion,’ ‘My Daughter Seo-young’, ‘Han River’, and ‘A Shop for Killers 2’. He has also appeared in movies such as ‘The Punisher,’ ‘Glam Camping,’ ‘Coffee Mate,’ ‘Turner Street,’ and ‘Loan Shark Boy’.
Sword & Silence airs on KBS 2TV
“Sword & Silence” premieres on the 14th and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m. on KBS 2TV, [OSEN] stated. The production brings together a traditional historical saga format focused on internal upheaval and military conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sword & Silence premiere?
The historical drama premieres on the 14th on KBS 2TV, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m., according to [OSEN].
What role does Kim Dong-hee play in the drama?
Kim plays Jin Daedeok, a Tang Dynasty envoy who handles diplomatic relations and pressures Goguryeo with a self-serving demeanor, [OSEN] reported.
Who else stars in the KBS 2TV series?
The cast includes Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang-woo, and Park Sung-woong, as reported by [OSEN].