Lee Hyun-wook to Play Kim Beom-min in KBS2 Drama Mummu
Lee Hyun-wook takes the role of Silla's 30th king in Mummu, premiering November 14; he says playing the young king was the hardest part.
Lee Hyun-wook will play Kim Beom-min, the 30th king of Silla who achieved the unification of the Three Kingdoms, in KBS2's new series Mummu, according to cinemacafe.net. The drama begins broadcasting on November 14 at 21:20.
In an interview, the actor said the role is his first challenge in a historical drama series. He also said that finding the right approach to the young Kim Beom-min was the most difficult part of the role.
Mummu centres on Kim Beom-min and the unification of the Three Kingdoms of Silla, as the drama title refers to the king known historically by that name.
Prior experience
Lee Hyun-wook has appeared in historical dramas before and says he has felt the genre's appeal. That experience now sits alongside what he describes as his first leading challenge in a historical drama series.
Quick answers
When does Mummu premiere?
Mummu begins broadcasting on November 14 at 21:20 on KBS2.
Who does Lee Hyun-wook play in Mummu?
He plays Kim Beom-min, the 30th king of Silla who achieved the unification of the Three Kingdoms.