Casting is complete for all the major roles in the upcoming KBS drama, "Knife and Flower." The saeguk is scheduled to follow "Heaven's Order" in July.
The actor recently added to the cast is Lee Min Ho I, who played the young Yang Myung in the drama, "The Moon Embracing the Sun." Lee Min Ho I joins a cast that includes Kim Ok Bin, Park Soo Jin, CNBlue's Lee Jung Shin, Choi Min Soo, Eom Tae Woong and rookie actor Goo Won.
In the martial arts melodrama "Knife and Flower," Lee Min Ho I will play the crown prince, son of Yeong Gryu, the king of Goryeo. The historical King Yeong Gryu made powerful enemies when he submitted to the newly risen Tang Dynasty, even though his kingdom had already achieved so many military victories against them. As a result of this decision, his enemies assassinated him, temporarily ending the long reign of the Go Dynasty.
In "Knife and Flower," the king's daughter, Moo Yeong, played by Kim Ok Bin, falls in love with the man who assassinated her father. That man is Yeon Chung, played by Eom Tae Woong. As a result, she must struggle with conflicting feelings of love and the desire for revenge. Ultimately, she will give up everything to become a spy and avenge her father's death.
"Knife and Flower" is Kim Ok Bin's first drama in seven years as she has focused on movies, appearing in the films, "AM 11:00" and "Minor Views."
"I am happy to be playing in a drama after such a long time and will do my best to portray Moo Yeong's feelings of love and revenge," she said.
Yeon Chang is a man who initially wants revenge but will ultimately choose love and forgiveness. Eom Tae Woong, the popular actor, who is a well liked regular on "1 Night 2 Days," is currently filming the movie "Top Star."
Choi Min Soo will play the crown prince's rival, Yeon Gaesomun, a charismatic general. Rookie actor Goo Won also joins the cast as the warrior Ho Tae. He previously appeared in the film, "Fist of Legend" as the young Yoo Joon Sang. Lee Jung Shin plays Si Woo, the kingdom's greatest swordsman. Si Woo loves and lives to protect Moo Yeong. The CNBlue singer previously appeared in "My Daughter, Seo Young."
Actress Park Soo Jin, who appeared as Park Shin Hye's former best friend in "Flower Boy Next Door," will play the role of Mo Seol.
Kwon Min Soo wrote the drama.
