The old man hands Jumong a bow and arrow, and tells him to use his gifts to protect his people and fulfill his destiny. Jumong, with a determined look on his face, sets off on his journey, ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.
The episode opens on a sweeping shot of the vast, rolling hills of ancient Korea. We see a young boy, Jumong (played by a talented young actor), running through the fields, his long black hair flowing behind him. He is being chased by a group of older boys, who are teasing him and calling him names. jumong ep 1
As Jumong runs, we see flashbacks of his mother, Yuhwa (played by a beautiful and talented actress), a goddess from the heavens who was sent to earth to give birth to a great hero. We learn that Jumong's father, Hong Jun-gi, was a mortal man who was chosen by the gods to be the father of this hero. The old man hands Jumong a bow and
The king, Taejo, becomes aware of Jumong's abilities and sees him as a potential threat to his power. He orders his soldiers to capture Jumong and bring him to the palace. We see a young boy, Jumong (played by
As Jumong grows older, he begins to exhibit extraordinary abilities. He shows incredible strength, agility, and wisdom, and is soon recognized as a leader among his peers.