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The Great Queen Seondeok

Season 1

2009 · 62 episodes

The story of a beautiful queen, who has to give up her love to save the people. A biopic of Queen Seondeok, who was born a princess and later became the ruler of Silla, leaving behind many brilliant achievements.

  1. 1. Episode 1

    2009-05-25 · 63m

    Court Lady Mishil seduces the kings of Shilla to gain enormous power and influence over the royal court, but a prophecy regarding twins promises her eventual downfall.

  2. 2. Episode 2

    2009-05-26 · 66m

    King Jinpyeong and Lady Maya have twin daughters, forcing the king to send the younger daughter away with the maid Sohwa before Mishil can get her hands on the girl.

  3. 3. Episode 3

    2009-06-01 · 64m

    Fifteen years later, Deokman lives a life of a merchant with her mother Sohwa. King Jinpyeong's line of male heirs comes to an end.

  4. 4. Episode 4

    2009-06-02 · 64m

    Deokman displays her wits against a Chinese official. Lady Mishil's personal guard Chilsuk finally tracks down Deokman as the twin, and attempts to kill her and Sohwa.

  5. 5. Episode 5

    2009-06-08 · 64m

    After her husband's death, Princess Chunmyung leaves for the countryside to give birth to her son and keep him far from the reaches of Mishil.

  6. 6. Episode 6

    2009-06-09 · 64m

    Chunmyung encounters Deokman and mistakes her for a boy. Deokman believes Chunmyung is a nun and saves her life.

  7. 7. Episode 7

    2009-06-15 · 64m

    Saved by Princess Cheonmyeong, Deokman feels somewhat intimate with her. Yusin saves Princess Cheonmyeong.

  8. 8. Episode 8

    2009-06-16 · 64m

    Deokman is arrested and brought to the palace, but Chunmyung intervenes and assigns her to be part of the Hwarang.

  9. 9. Episode 9

    2009-06-22 · 63m

    Yusin and The Followers of Maitreya return from the battle, only to face disdain from The Ten Elite Hwarang.

  10. 10. Episode 10

    2009-06-23 · 63m

    Yusin is being called to be under the command of Seolwon while Deokman stays in Amagseong Fortress.

  11. 11. Episode 11

    2009-06-29 · 63m

    Deokman survives an attack, but for Silla to win, Yushin's battered troops are forced to face the enemy once again, alone.

  12. 12. Episode 12

    2009-06-30 · 63m

    The Hwarang are rewarded for their achievements in battle. Deokman is arrested under suspicion of trying to assassinate Yushin's father.

  13. 13. Episode 13

    2009-07-06 · 63m

    Deokman discovers Chunmyung's true identity. Mishil's background is revealed and the source of her power is suspected to arrive at the palace through a foreign trading delegation.

  14. 14. Episode 14

    2009-07-07 · 63m

    The Sadaham Plum Blossom turns out to be an almanac. As Deokman tries to spy on Mishil, she discovers the true fate of Chilsuk.

  15. 15. Episode 15

    2009-07-13 · 64m

    Mishil attempts to discredit Deokman in front of Yushin and Chunmyung, but is thwarted. Instead, Deokman manages to get close to Mishil and spy on her for Chunmyung.

  16. 16. Episode 16

    2009-07-14 · 63m

    Using the almanac to her advantage, Mishil makes a prediction to manipulate the royal court. She attempts to bring Yushin over to her side.

  17. 17. Episode 17

    2009-07-20 · 64m

    Through Mishil, Deokman is one step closer to finding out her true identity. She attempts to meet with the king to answer her questions.

  18. 18. Episode 18

    2009-07-21 · 64m

    A theft among the Hwarang nearly forces Deokman to reveal her true gender, but Chunmyung's own questions and investigations lead her to learning the truth.

  19. 19. Episode 19

    2009-07-27 · 64m

    Chunmyung tries to send Deokman far from the palace and away from Mishil. Though unable to meet with the king, Deokman pursues a meeting with Queen Maya.

  20. 20. Episode 20

    2009-07-28 · 64m

    Princess Cheonmyeong tells Queen Maya that Deokman is her lost twin sister. Deokman tries to sort things out.

  21. 21. Episode 21

    2009-08-03 · 64m

    Yushin and Deokman go on the run as everyone in the palace realizes who Deokman is. Bidam, Mishil's secret son, appears.

  22. 22. Episode 22

    2009-08-04 · 63m

    Deokman and Yusin sneak into Yangjigol Village. Mishil and Jinpyeong are at odds with each other.

  23. 23. Episode 23

    2009-08-10 · 64m

    Yushin, Deokman, and Bidam form an unlikely alliance against Mishil's soldiers. Chunmyung searches for Deokman with Alchun and other Hwarang guards.

  24. 24. Episode 24

    2009-08-11 · 63m

    Hwarang Daenambo is sent to kill Deokman, but a case of mistaken identity leads to the wrong person getting killed.

  25. 25. Episode 25

    2009-08-17 · 64m

    With the death of Chunmyung, Deokman plans to take revenge and earn her rightful place in the royal family.

  26. 26. Episode 26

    2009-08-18 · 64m

    A public announcement is made that threatens the position of Queen Maya and King Jinpyeong. Meanwhile, Yusin must deal with a threat against his family from his own people.

  27. 27. Episode 27

    2009-08-24 · 64m

    Ill omens begin to appear around the palace. Deokman tries to extract information from a mystical monk that can help her return to the palace.

  28. 28. Episode 28

    2009-08-25 · 64m

    Deokman confuses Mishil with Bidam. When Mishil tries to burn Bidam, something unexpected happens.

  29. 29. Episode 29

    2009-08-31 · 64m

    The royal house acknowledges Deokman as the lost daughter and crowns her as princess, and heir to the throne. Immediately, she makes her first decree as a princess - to build an astronomy tower.

  30. 30. Episode 30

    2009-09-01 · 63m

    Deokman's decision to release the almanac to the public is met with some consternation even among her supporters.

  31. 31. Episode 31

    2009-09-07 · 63m

    Deokman brings Sohwa back to the palace with her. Mishil promotes Chilsook as the teacher of the Hwarang.

  32. 32. Episode 32

    2009-09-08 · 63m

    The Grand Marshal tournament begins, and the second question leads Deokman to discover a secret about the royal kings and Mishil.

  33. 33. Episode 33

    2009-09-14 · 64m

    Bidam learns about his identity while Yushin prepares to win the tournament and become Grand Marshal.

  34. 34. Episode 34

    2009-09-15 · 63m

    Yusin, Bidam, and Alcheon prepare for the upcoming third challenge duel and strengthen their determination.

  35. 35. Episode 35

    2009-09-21 · 64m

    Chilsook finds it hard to accept the results of the final duel between Bidam and Yusin, where Bidam loses.

  36. 36. Episode 36

    2009-09-22 · 63m

    Misil finds evidence against Yushin that could prevent him from becoming a Grand Marshal, and affect his loyalties.

  37. 37. Episode 37

    2009-09-28 · 64m

    Yusin tells Deokman how difficult it is to keep the trust between the sovereign and its subject.

  38. 38. Episode 38

    2009-09-29 · 64m

    The country turns into confusion with murders taking place as the price of grains skyrockets.

  39. 39. Episode 39

    2009-10-05 · 64m

    Deokman comes up with an idea to distribute the military rice to the people against the greedy nobles.

  40. 40. Episode 40

    2009-10-06 · 64m

    Despite the king's frail condition, Deokman does not want to marry, but expresses a desire to rule alone. She is not the only one who wants the throne.

  41. 41. Episode 41

    2009-10-12 · 64m

    Chunchu brings Boryang to his secret house. Seolwon suspects Sejong regarding Boryang's disappearance.

  42. 42. Episode 42

    2009-10-13 · 63m

    Misil takes a vacation, despite the turmoil within her camp, and returns with a stronger resolve to become queen.

  43. 43. Episode 43

    2009-10-19 · 64m

    Deokman proceeds with tax reform to weaken and divide the power of nobles, including Mishil.

  44. 44. Episode 44

    2009-10-20 · 63m

    Mishil finds out about Deokman's plan and tries to scuttle it by getting in touch with officials in advance.

  45. 45. Episode 45

    2009-10-26 · 64m

    Seohyeon and Yongchun tell Seolwon that they won't budge an inch unless they get the King's arrest approval.

  46. 46. Episode 46

    2009-10-27 · 64m

    Mishil orders a state of martial law and for Deokman to be captured and killed. Deokman's supporters are tortured into revealing her location.

  47. 47. Episode 47

    2009-11-02 · 64m

    An attack on Deokman's hideout brings tragic consequences for both sides, compelling Deokman to return to the palace.

  48. 48. Episode 48

    2009-11-03 · 64m

    Deokman visits Mishil at the palace and tells her that she will be interrogated in front of all the officials.

  49. 49. Episode 49

    2009-11-09 · 64m

    With every intent on having Silla for herself, Mishil escapes with her loyal band of soldiers and starts a civil war.

  50. 50. Episode 50

    2009-11-10 · 64m

    Deokman offers a peaceful alliance, testing Mishil's will to continue fighting for her dream.

  51. 51. Episode 51

    2009-11-16 · 64m

    Following Mishil's death, Deokman must regain the loyalties of her followers, but Bidam also has plans of his own.

  52. 52. Episode 52

    2009-11-17 · 63m

    Years into Deokman's reign, the Internal Affairs under Bidam begin arresting suspected traitors that are linked to Yushin.

  53. 53. Episode 53

    2009-11-23 · 64m

    Bidam tells Deokman about Yusin's involvement in Secret Society Bokya to make her order an investigation.

  54. 54. Episode 54

    2009-11-24 · 63m

    While Bidam tracks down the Bokya, Yushin is sent on a private mission to spy on the enemy kingdom of Baekje.

  55. 55. Episode 55

    2009-11-30 · 64m

    Yushin's information is deemed faulty and that places greater pressure on Deokman to execute him. Meanwhile Bidam tries to secure Deokman's heart.

  56. 56. Episode 56

    2009-12-01 · 64m

    Seolwon asks Deokman to entrust him with full powers over Silla's military if he wins the war against Baekje.

  57. 57. Episode 57

    2009-12-07 · 64m

    With Wolya's surrender, Yusin becomes a major general again. Bidam shows how sincere his love for Deokman is.

  58. 58. Episode 58

    2009-12-08 · 64m

    Deokman orders Bidam's private soldiers to join the national military, and Bidam is glad about it.

  59. 59. Episode 59

    2009-12-14 · 64m

    Bidam's supporters betray him in the hopes that he will break his engagement off with Deokman and claim the throne for himself.

  60. 60. Episode 60

    2009-12-15 · 64m

    Conspiracies surround Bidam, prompting Deokman to send Bidam far from the capital until the furor dies down.

  61. 61. Episode 61

    2009-12-21 · 63m

    A misunderstanding breaks the fragile trust between Deokman and Bidam, and the palace undergoes a second military coup.

  62. 62. Episode 62

    2009-12-22 · 64m

    Bidam lays siege upon the capital, but when he learns the truth of Deokman's betrayal, he seals his doomed fate.

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