KBS is making a major investment in historical dramas with its new series Sword & Silence, spending nearly 30 billion won on a large-scale production that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to recreate major battles from Korean history.

The KBS 2TV drama, which premieres on November 14, marks the broadcaster's return to epic historical productions nearly three years after Korea-Khitan War.

Starring Lee Hyun Wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang Woo, Park Sung Woong, and Jung Woong In, the 28-episode series follows the leaders who fought to unite Korea's Three Kingdoms while facing political conflicts and wars involving Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and China's Tang Dynasty.

One of the production's biggest highlights is its use of AI technology to recreate large-scale battle scenes.

The production team filmed on location in Mongolia and incorporated AI into major historical battles, including the Battle of Jupilsan, the Battle of Maesoseong, and the Battle of Gibeolpo.

According to the production team, AI was used to address challenges involving manpower and production costs while significantly reducing the risks associated with filming large battle sequences.

With a budget of approximately 30 billion won, Sword & Silence is among KBS's most ambitious historical productions.

During the November 12 press conference, KBS president Park Jang Beom explained that the drama aims to explore how Korea's ancestors achieved unification and defended their independence against the Tang Dynasty.

“We thought it would be meaningful to explore with viewers how our ancestors achieved unification and protected their independence and sovereignty against the Tang Dynasty,” he said.

Unlike previous historical dramas that focused on familiar figures such as Yeon Gaesomun and Kim Yu Shin, Sword & Silence places greater attention on King Sword & Silence, played by Lee Hyun Wook.

The actor portrays Kim Beop Min, a man whose journey takes him from a relatively carefree life to becoming a ruler determined to protect his country and its people.

The production also emphasized its efforts to maintain historical accuracy.

Following criticism of historical inaccuracies in the later episodes of Korea-Khitan War, the Sword & Silence team reportedly conducted more extensive research and worked closely with historical advisers.

Chief producer Lee Ho explained, “We held many discussions while creating each scene and consulted historical records. We also worked with more advisory professors than previous historical dramas and checked important details together during filming.”

Despite its large historical scope, the drama will tell its story in just 28 episodes, four fewer than Korea-Khitan War.

With its massive production budget, AI-assisted battle scenes, and experienced cast, Sword & Silence is expected to be an important test of whether KBS can bring renewed attention to traditional historical dramas.

Sword & Silence premieres on November 14 at 9:20 PM KST on KBS 2TV.

KBS is making a major investment in historical dramas with its new series Sword & Silence, spending nearly 30 billion won on a large-scale production that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to recreate major battles from Korean history.

The KBS 2TV drama, which premieres on November 14, marks the broadcaster's return to epic historical productions nearly three years after Korea-Khitan War.

Starring Lee Hyun Wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang Woo, Park Sung Woong, and Jung Woong In, the 28-episode series follows the leaders who fought to unite Korea's Three Kingdoms while facing political conflicts and wars involving Silla, Goguryeo, Baekje, and China's Tang Dynasty.

One of the production's biggest highlights is its use of AI technology to recreate large-scale battle scenes.

The production team filmed on location in Mongolia and incorporated AI into major historical battles, including the Battle of Jupilsan, the Battle of Maesoseong, and the Battle of Gibeolpo.

According to the production team, AI was used to address challenges involving manpower and production costs while significantly reducing the risks associated with filming large battle sequences.

With a budget of approximately 30 billion won, Sword & Silence is among KBS's most ambitious historical productions.

During the November 12 press conference, KBS president Park Jang Beom explained that the drama aims to explore how Korea's ancestors achieved unification and defended their independence against the Tang Dynasty.

“We thought it would be meaningful to explore with viewers how our ancestors achieved unification and protected their independence and sovereignty against the Tang Dynasty,” he said.

Unlike previous historical dramas that focused on familiar figures such as Yeon Gaesomun and Kim Yu Shin, Sword & Silence places greater attention on King Sword & Silence, played by Lee Hyun Wook.

The actor portrays Kim Beop Min, a man whose journey takes him from a relatively carefree life to becoming a ruler determined to protect his country and its people.

The production also emphasized its efforts to maintain historical accuracy.

Following criticism of historical inaccuracies in the later episodes of Korea-Khitan War, the Sword & Silence team reportedly conducted more extensive research and worked closely with historical advisers.

Chief producer Lee Ho explained, “We held many discussions while creating each scene and consulted historical records. We also worked with more advisory professors than previous historical dramas and checked important details together during filming.”

Despite its large historical scope, the drama will tell its story in just 28 episodes, four fewer than Korea-Khitan War.

With its massive production budget, AI-assisted battle scenes, and experienced cast, Sword & Silence is expected to be an important test of whether KBS can bring renewed attention to traditional historical dramas.

Sword & Silence premieres on November 14 at 9:20 PM KST on KBS 2TV.