God of War(2012)

God of War is a Korean historical series following Kim Jun, a pacifist monk thrust into warfare during the Mongol invasions. Raised by monks after his mother escaped slavery, Kim Jun is torn from his sanctuary and forced to abandon his peaceful principles to survive a brutal competition orchestrated by the powerful Choe Chung-heon clan. His participation in this deadly game becomes his path to freedom. As conflict engulfs Goryeo, Kim Jun's military prowess emerges, propelling him through the ranks until he becomes the empire's supreme military leader. For six decades, he effectively rules the kingdom, wielding power that rivals the king himself. The series chronicles his transformation from spiritual seeker to warrior and statesman, exploring the cost of ambition and survival against the backdrop of medieval Korea's turbulent history.