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— Daren Wise, Tokyo

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Yang Hyun Min, Choi Ye Bin, Lee Ji Hoon, And More Play Key Tang Dynasty Figures In “Sword & Silence”

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KBS 2TV’s upcoming epic historical drama “Sword & Silence” has unveiled the key Tang dynasty figures who will play pivotal roles in the story.

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