Making an appearance in the first two episodes, Gil Tae Mi appears deceptively feminine (Yes, check out that eye shadow!). The gender-bending swordsman, Gil Tae Mi, played by Park Hyuk Kwon, deserves a mention. Gil Tae Mi, the Gender-bending Swordsman.In Six Flying Dragons, however, the cast of child actors hold their own among the more experienced actors, adding emotional weight as their characters struggle to survive in a world ruled by political uncertainty and greed. At worst, they are viewed as a necessary evil. While we might have been anticipating the drama for the younger stars such as Yoo Ah In, Shin Se Kyung and Byun Yo Han, we are won over now by the powerful performance of actors such as Kim Myung Min! We got serious goosebumps when Jung Do Jeon, played by the veteran actor Kim Myung Min, roused the crowd at the end of episode two. Is Lee Bang Won as vicious as history has portrayed him to be? We certainly are keen to see the writers’ fictional take on this piece of historical canon! In the drama, however, we are introduced to a young Lee Bang Won, played by child actor Nam Da Reum, who is crushed to learn the truth behind his beloved father, Lee Seong Gye (later known as King Taejo). Historically, Lee Bang Won is known to engage in bloody battles with his rivals in order to claim the throne as the third Joseon king (posthumously known as King Taejong). The first two episodes of Six Flying Dragons effectively sets up the dramatic tension for the lead character of Lee Bang Won, played by Yoo Ah In.

Teaming up with Shin Kyung Soo, director of A Tree with Deep Roots, we are indeed in for a treat. With highly-acclaimed period dramas such as A Tree with Deep Roots under their belts, Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon lead the pack of Korean writers of this genre. No other production team can boast as much talent as Six Flying Dragons. If the first few episodes are a sign of things to come, here are six reasons we feel this period drama, or sageuk, will set your heart racing: We have a new obsession this week and that’s Six Flying Dragons! With a strong lead over its competitors, garnering just over 12 percent of the national viewership according to AGB Nielsen Korea, Six Flying Dragons promises to conquer more hearts and soar higher in the ratings in the coming weeks.

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