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Jumong Vol.1 of 4 (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)
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MBC's hugely popular Jumong is the first of a wave of Korean historical dramas dealing with the Goguryeo Dynasty (approximately 37 BC-AD 668). Written by veteran Choi Wan Gyu (Hur Jun, Sang Do, and All In) and Jung Hyung Soo (Damo), Jumong is one of Korea's most impressive and popular historical dramas. It dominated television screens during its broadcast, attracting viewership ratings of over 40% in Korea.

Jumong is the name of the legendary founder of Goguryeo, King Dongmyeongseong. The story starts with the conflict between Gojoseon, an ancient Korean kingdom, and Han Chinese forces, eventually leading to a fragmented Korean Peninsula. Hero-in-the-making Jumong (Song Il Kook, Emperor of the Sea) is born in this time of chaos and struggle in the little independent state of Buyeo. He quickly finds himself the most unlikely of princes and the victim of a rivalry with his brother Dae So (Kim Seung Soo, A Million Roses). He is forced to choose between the boyish charm of young merchant So Seo No (Han Hye Jin; Be Strong, Geum Soon!) and the innocent smile of Bu Yeong (Im So Young), a servant he's known for years. Other than chronicling Jumong's slow coming-of-age path, the first part of Jumong also deals with the touchy relationship between Buyeo and the Han, with King Geum Wa (Chun Kwang Ryul, Hur Jun) torn between loyalty to his rebel friend Hae Mo Su (Hur Jun Ho, Silmido) and the fate of his nation.

This volume comes with a 28-page full-color Reference Guide (Part 1) containing cast and character profiles, Jumong glossary, and a short guide to Korean history.

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    Product Title: Jumong Vol.1 of 4 (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) Jumong Vol.1 of 4 (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) Jumong Vol.1 of 4 (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version) 朱蒙 Vol. 1(続)(英語字幕付き)(US版)(MBC TV Series) 주몽 Vol. 1 (MBC TV 시리즈) (미국판)
    Artist Name(s): Hur Jun Ho | Chun Kwang Ryul | Oh Yeon Soo | Song Il Kook | Han Hye Jin 許俊浩 | 全光烈 | 吳延秀 | 宋 一國 | 韓惠珍 许俊浩 | 全光烈 | 吴延秀 | 宋 一国 | Han Hye Jin ホ・ジュノ | チョン・クァンリュル | オ・ヨンス | ソン・イルグク | ハン・ヘジン 허 준호 | 전 광렬 | 오연수 | 송일국 | 한혜진
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    Release Date: 2007-05-08
    Language: Korean
    Subtitles: English
    Country of Origin: South Korea
    Picture Format: NTSC What is it?
    Disc Format(s): DVD
    Region Code: 1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
    Publisher: YA Entertainment
    Other Information: 7 DVDs (Ep. 1-20)
    Package Weight: 700 (g)
    Shipment Unit: 4 What is it?
    YesAsia Catalog No.: 1004687125

    Product Information

    * Screen Format : Anamorphic Widescreen
    * Sound Mix : Dolby 2.0
    * Extras :
    - Jumong Reference Guide Part 1
    - Dae Jang Geum (60 min)
    * Episodes : 1 - 20

    * Director : 이주환, 김근홍

    목숨보다 더 사랑했지만 전부가 될 수 없었던 역사보다 거대한 사랑 역사가 되어버린 단 하나의 사랑이 부활한다
    “내 운명을 왕자님께 걸겠습니다.” 당신의 여왕 소서노 -

    운명에 맞서 싸운 신화보다 위대한 영웅 주몽- 고구려의 하늘을 연 승리의 이야기
    “나 또한 아가씨에게 내 운명을 걸겠습니다.” 당신의 왕 주몽-

    MBC 특별기획 드라마 '주몽'이 고구려 건국신화인 주몽신화를 인간의 역사로 극화해 시선을 모은다. 고구려의 시조인 '주몽'의 일대기를 다루는 이 사극은 신화로만 남아있던 '주몽'의 일대기를 작가의 상상력을 바탕으로 인간의 이야기로 다시 쓰게 된다.

    주몽 신화에서는 주몽이 인간 유화부인과 천신의 아들 해모수의 사이에서 태어나, 알에서 깨어나는 신과 인간의 중간적 존재로 상정한다. 드라마 '주몽'에서는 해모수(허준호)를 고조선의 유민이자 영웅으로 부여 국왕인 금와왕(전광렬)과 유화부인(오연수)를 두고 삼각관계를 이루는 인물로 설정했다. 또한 주몽 신화에서 부여의 왕자들에게 질시를 받거나, 하늘의 도움으로 강을 건너는 등 신화적이며 비현실적인 부분들은 제거되며, 주몽을 도와 고구려를 건국한 여걸 소서노(한혜진)의 역할이 신화보다 더욱 명확하게 대두될 예정이다. 그러나 고조선에서 고구려로 이행하는 당시 시기에 대한 사료가 극단적으로 부족하기 때문에, 당대 문화나 인물 고증에서 작가적 상상력이 많이 개입될 것으로 알려졌다.

    기존 사극이 사료에 기반을 두고 신화를 만들어가는 과정이라면, '주몽'의 경우 신화를 현대적 리얼리티로 기반하고 해체하는 작업이라, 이 새로운 시도가 어떤 형태의 사극으로 나타날지 눈길이 쏠리고 있다.

    기원전 108년, 2100년 동안 대제국을 영유했던 고조선은 한나라와 1년여에 걸친 전쟁 끝에 멸망하고, 고조선의 영토에 낙랑, 진번, 임둔, 현토군을 설치한다. 고조선의 유민들은 들불같은 저항을 시작하고, 그 중심에 해모수가 있었다. 부여의 왕 해부루는 해모수의 활약으로 고조선 유민들이 부여에 정착하게 된 사실에 여느 때처럼 기뻐하지만, 이번에는 한나라 황제가 총애하는 자가 죽었기 때문에 유민들을 보호했다간 큰 화를 면치 못할 것이라는 부득불의 충언에 근심이 쌓인다. 한편, 부여의 운명을 점치는 신녀 여미을은 부여의 해 속에 세 개의 다리를 가진 삼족오가 떠올랐다 사라졌는데 두 개의 다리는 해부루와 금와가 명백한데 나머지가 어떤 존재인지 가늠키 어렵다는 알 수 없는 말을 하고... 현토성 태수가 각 부족 수장들을 소환하자 금와는 아버지를 대신해 현토성에 가게 되는데 그 곳에서 하백의 딸 유화를 만난다. 태수는 해모수를 돕거나 숨긴 자를 처단할 것이라 선포하더니 부족 수장들 앞에서 철기군을 내세워 무자비하게 고조선 유민들을 처단한다. 이를 지켜보던 금와는 분노가 끓어오르지만 후환이 두려워 이도 저도 하지 못하고 있는데, 갑자기 나타난 유화가 살육을 멈추라 소리치고...
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    Average Customer Rating for this Edition: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.9 out of 10 (14)
    Average Customer Rating for All Editions of this Product: Customer Review Rated Bad 9 - 9.4 out of 10 (30)

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    April 27, 2008

    jumong Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    I really love this movie If you love song IL Kook in emperor of the sea as the villian you will .diffinately love him as a hero lots of action from the beginning to the end it was extremely sad for me at the end because his wife left which is understandably because his first wife came back with his son when everyone thought that they were dead. this is a must buy must see movie if you love action this is the one to watch and buy
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    January 14, 2008

    This customer review refers to Jumong: Complete Series Gift Set (US Version)
    Great Storyline of Growth Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    This has to be the best korean drama i have ever seen. This kingdom days style of drama is comparable or even better than some of the chinese dramas i have seen. I really enjoy watching the characters grow into who they are. How they start and come to be. To enjoy how or possibly korean history or kingdoms once lived. even the special features is awesome. it comes with english subtitles too!!! if you love the ancient days. this is a must watch!
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    September 4, 2007

    This customer review refers to Jumong Vol.4 of 4 (End) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)
    3 people found the following helpful

    I have completed all 4 volumes Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    First of all, Jumong volume 4 has been shipped out ahead of schedule in August. You don't need to wait until September 17 to place your order. I just finished watching Volume 4, and I'm sad that the end has finally come to a conclusion to a great series. Don't forget to watch the Special 1 hour interview with the main cast with English subtitle. It was hilarious! I wish a lot of Special come with English subtitle from other Korean drama series. Thank you Jumong and crew for providing myself and family with great entertainment.
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    September 2, 2007

    This customer review refers to Jumong: Complete Series Gift Set (US Version)
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    Jumong (4 volumes) Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    I really enjoyed this fascinating drama. Everything in perfect harmony: the music, the actors, the landscape and the story. Also what I really liked about Jumong was that the imagination had a limit. The episodes have only a touch of magic which adds to the drama. The plot twists and turns and when a problem is solved another comes up. I understand all the different personalities but this is the first time I've understood what personal greed is all about. The strong will touches all and the drama is unending. The expression of the actors told what the character was thinking without having them open their mouth. It must have been emotionally stressing for the actors. However I don't understand why you haven't continued. I look forward to watching the next series.
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    August 29, 2007

    This customer review refers to Jumong Vol.4 of 4 (End) (English Subtitled) (MBC TV Drama) (US Version)
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    what makes it even better Customer Review Rated Bad 10 - 10 out of 10
    There's really nothing I can add to all the great positive reviews on this drama. Everything about it is so excellent! I will, however, mention some things important to me as a customer, that this YA edition featured.

    First of all, widescreen! It makes me so happy to buy a drama in widescreen or with a widescreen option. I think now that big screen TVs are selling more in the U.S., it's better to offer this more often. Second, special features such as specials, NGs, interviews and other extras. Third, SUBTITLED special features! I can't tell you how delighted I was to be able to understand what everyone was saying and what was happening in the special features. I really hope to see more and more of all three of these things in future YA issues of Korean dramas.
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