Sacred Jewel South Korean Television Series

Sacred Jewel, also known by its literal Korean title God's Beads (Korean: 신의 구슬; Revised Romanization: Shinui Gooseul), is a South Korean television drama series broadcast by JTBC. The production is directed by Jung Dae-Yoon and written by Jung Hyun-Min.

Production and Background

The series is developed for the JTBC network. The screenplay is written by Jung Hyun-Min, and the direction is led by Jung Dae-Yoon. The project is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative is set in 1258 during the historical period when Goryeo was engaged in a decades-long conflict against the Mongol Empire. The story follows Baek-Gyeol, a young commander in the Gyeonryong Army (the royal guard), who falls in love with Princess Kyeonghwa (Wang-Hee), the youngest daughter of the emperor. Princess Kyeonghwa lives in seclusion following a political marriage. Her relationship with Baek-Gyeol leads to his appointment as the special commander of a convoy tasked with locating a holy relic possessing miraculous powers.

Additional members of the convoy and surrounding story include Choi-Koo, a veteran warrior with battlefield experience, and Geol-Seung, a street restaurant operator in Ganghwado who joins the convoy as a guide at Baek-Gyeol's request.

Cast and Characters

• Ahn Bo-Hyun as Baek-Gyeol, a passionate young commander in the royal guard.
• Lee Sung-Min as Choi-Koo, a veteran warrior.
• Soo-Hyun as Princess Kyeonghwa (Wang-Hee), the emperor's youngest daughter.
• Ha Yoon-Kyung as Geol-Seung, a restaurant operator who acts as a guide.