Depiction in Arts and Media
Recently a new fantasy historical drama Taewang Sasingi finished broadcasting in Korea based on the life of Gwanggaeto the Great, with Bae Yong-Joon playing the title role. This drama became a huge success in Korea due to its high-profile lead actor, Bae Yong-Joon, and its amazing CGI effects that incorporated Korean legend with the history. The drama spanned the time period from the birth of Gwanggaeto the Great, to the midpoint of his reign at the end of the 4th century AD. The drama, which was aired on TV stations all over Asia, was specifically banned in the People's Republic of China based on its view of Chinese and Korean history which deviates from the "one China" idea promoted by the PRC.
The further legacy of Gwanggaeto is his immortalisation as the eponymous ITF Taekwondo Tul (pattern) created by General Choi Hong-Hi along with the creative influence of his right hand-man, Nam Tae-Hi.
In 2011, a drama based on his life was aired on KBS, with the title Gwanggaeto,The Great Conqueror.
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