About this season
Kim Chunchu is the grandson of King Jinji, but when his grandfather is overthrown, Chunchu is denied the chance to become a successor to the throne of Silla. He later meets Kim Yushin, and the two men begin a friendship. Chunchu later becomes King Muyeol, the 29th Korean monarch who leads the unification of three ancient kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla, while Kim Yushin becomes one of the greatest generals in Korean history.
Episodes (70)
1. A Fateful Meeting
Aired 8 September 2012 • 50 min
2. Father's Tears
Aired 9 September 2012 • 50 min
3. Blood Ties
Aired 15 September 2012
4. Gajam Fort's Last
Aired 16 September 2012
5. The Royal Palace Burns
Aired 22 September 2012
6. Vow to Unite the Three Kingdoms
Aired 23 September 2012
7. Royal Wedding
Aired 29 September 2012
8. Separation in Life and Death
Aired 30 September 2012
9. Entering Government Office
Aired 6 October 2012
10. Impeachment
Aired 7 October 2012
11. Selection
Aired 13 October 2012
12. The Queen Consort's Regency
Aired 14 October 2012
13. Birth of the Royal Progeny
Aired 20 October 2012
14. Rendezvous
Aired 21 October 2012
15. To Battle
Aired 27 October 2012
16. Critical Alliance
Aired 28 October 2012
17. Victory
Aired 3 November 2012
18. Investiture of the Crown Prince
Aired 4 November 2012
19. The Queen's Secret Message
Aired 8 December 2012
20. Treason
Aired 9 December 2012
21. The King's Blood Vow
Aired 15 December 2012
22. Two Thrones
Aired 16 December 2012
23. Hwabaek Council
Aired 22 December 2012
24. Negotiation at Hwangryong Temple
Aired 23 December 2012
25. Desperate Resistance
Aired 29 December 2012
26. Uprising
Aired 30 December 2012
27. Decisive Battle
Aired 12 January 2013
28. The Queen's Tears
Aired 13 January 2013
29. Ascension of the Queen Regnant
Aired 19 January 2013
30. Queen Regnant's Dream
Aired 20 January 2013
31. Peace is Broken
Aired 26 January 2013
32. The Hwarang's Crisis
Aired 27 January 2013
33. Reunion
Aired 2 February 2013
34. Conspiracy at Daeya Fort
Aired 3 February 2013
35. A Father's Love
Aired 9 February 2013
36. Decisive Battle (2)
Aired 10 February 2013
37. Sacrificing Family for the Greater Good
Aired 16 February 2013
38. Escape
Aired 17 February 2013
39. Betrayal
Aired 23 February 2013
40. Asylum
Aired 24 February 2013
41. Asuka's Politicians
Aired 2 March 2013
42. The Pagoda's Light and Darkness
Aired 3 March 2013
43. Return
Aired 9 March 2013
44. Political Upheaval
Aired 10 March 2013
45. The Right to Rule
Aired 16 March 2013
46. A Star Falls
Aired 17 March 2013
47. Death of a Royal
Aired 23 March 2013
48. Counterattack
Aired 24 March 2013
49. The Last of Treason
Aired 30 March 2013
50. The Silla-Tang Alliance
Aired 31 March 2013
51. Broken Faith
Aired 6 April 2013
52. King Taejong Muyeol
Aired 7 April 2013
53. United in the Great Cause
Aired 13 April 2013
54. To Battle (2)
Aired 14 April 2013
55. Hwangsanbeol
Aired 20 April 2013
56. Diamond Cuts Diamond
Aired 21 April 2013
57. The Hwarang's Resolution
Aired 27 April 2013
58. Beyond Hwangsanbeol
Aired 28 April 2013
59. Sabi Fort Falls
Aired 4 May 2013
60. Baekje's Tears
Aired 5 May 2013
61. The Great Cause is Divided
Aired 11 May 2013
62. Between Loyalty and Treason
Aired 12 May 2013
63. Silla-Tang Alliance in Crisis
Aired 18 May 2013
64. The Crown Prince's Rebellion
Aired 19 May 2013
65. Domestic Dispute
Aired 25 May 2013
66. End of the Schism
Aired 26 May 2013
67. The Golden Dragon Ascends to Heaven
Aired 1 June 2013
68. Bloody Battle at Baek River
Aired 2 June 2013
69. The Final Enemy
Aired 8 June 2013
70. Uniting the Three Kingdoms
Aired 9 June 2013