Kim Soo Ro(2010)

Kim Soo Ro is a historical drama following the legendary founder of Geumgwan Gaya, a powerful city-state within the Gaya confederacy during Korea's Three Kingdoms Period. As a young leader, Kim Soo Ro must navigate treacherous political waters using his intelligence, charisma, and fierce determination to secure his throne. His path is blocked by formidable rivals: his half-brother Ijinashi, a lifelong adversary; his former ally Suk Tal Hae; and the ambitious schemer Shin Kwi Gan. Set against a backdrop of sea trade dominance and iron working mastery, the series chronicles Kim Soo Ro's rise to power and the personal conflicts that define his reign. Ambition, loyalty, and betrayal collide as he fights to establish his dynasty and protect Geumgwan Gaya's influence across the peninsula.