This is the genius of Jumong . Unlike typical heroes born with a sword in hand, Jumong is an underdog. He is a prince who lives in a hut, not a palace. He spends his days hunting (poorly) and dreaming of a mother he barely knows.
But the king harbors a secret. He has a third son, born to Lady Yuhwa (Song Ji-hyo), a woman he took in after she fled the fallen Gojoseon. This child is a half-breed in the eyes of the court—the son of a refugee. The king names him (Song Il-gook).
Geumwa's father, who is caught between helping his people and fearing the Han Empire. Historical and Mythological Context
The story begins with the falling under the brutal Han Dynasty.
