# JTBC historical drama Sacred Jewel production

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jtbc-historical-drama-sacred-jewel-production
> Updated: 2026-11-09T20:35:26.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

The upcoming JTBC historical drama, Sacred Jewel, is set in 1258 during the Goryeo Dynasty. The narrative follows a kingdom facing potential defeat after 30 years of warfare with Mongolia. The plot centers on an expedition team tasked with locating the Avalokitesvara Bead, a sacred relic believed to possess divine powers capable of protecting the nation.

Cast details include Ahn Bo Hyun as Baek Gyeol, a young commander and former royal palace guard. New details specify his character as the son of the Vice Minister of Defense and a member of the elite Gyeonryonggun imperial guard. Ha Yun Kyung will portray Geol Seung, a former tavern keeper turned expedition guide. Yoon Kyun Sang will portray Wang Mu, a commander tasked with defending Wonju Fortress, while Claudia Kim plays Princess Wang Hee.

The series, produced by Prime Video and JTBC, features a forbidden romance between Baek Gyeol and Princess Wang Hee, a relationship complicated by social status and political turmoil. As Baek Gyeol leads his unit through dangerous territories, Princess Wang Hee attempts to join the mission to assist the warriors. The series is scheduled to premiere on December 5, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Ahn Bo Hyun and Claudia Kim to star in K-drama Sacred Jewel

Ahn Bo Hyun and Claudia Kim will lead the historical K-drama Sacred Jewel, set during the Goryeo Dynasty in 1258, premiering December 2026 on Prime Video.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahn-bo-hyun-and-claudia-kim-to-star-in-k-drama-sacred-jewel

### 2026-11-04: JTBC announces upcoming historical drama Sacred Jewel

JTBC’s new historical drama Sacred Jewel, set during the Goryeo Dynasty in 1258, follows an expedition to find a sacred relic to protect the nation from Mongolian forces.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jtbc-announces-upcoming-historical-drama-sacred-jewel

### 2026-10-27: Ahn Bo Hyun to star in historical drama Sacred Jewel

Ahn Bo Hyun stars as a young commander in the upcoming Goryeo Dynasty historical drama “Sacred Jewel,” set to premiere in December.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahn-bo-hyun-to-star-in-historical-drama-sacred-jewel

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