The drama tells the story of the life of Dae Jo-yeong, also known as the founder of the kingdom of Balhae, from birth to his death.
AWARDS
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient |
| 2006 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor | Kim Jin-tae |
| 2007 | KBS Drama Awards | Grand Prize/Daesang | Choi Soo-jong |
| 2007 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Lee Deok-hwa |
| 2007 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Im Hyuk |
| 2007 | KBS Drama Awards | Best Writer | Jang Young-chul |
| 2007 | KBS Drama Awards | Popularity Award | Jeong Bo-seok |
| 2007 | KBS Drama Awards | Netizen Award | Choi Soo-jong |
| 2008 | Korea Drama Awards | Talent Award | Choi Soo-jong |
| 2008 | Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Choi Soo-jong |
