The episode ends with Jumong standing on a hill, looking out at the kingdom of Gojoseon. He is approached by a mysterious old man, who reveals to him that he is the prophecy of the eagle, destined to unite the tribes of Korea and bring peace to the land.
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
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. The episode ends with Jumong standing on a
Meanwhile, Jumong's mother, Yuhwa, is shown to be struggling with her own destiny. As a goddess, she is torn between her love for her son and her duty to the heavens. We see a young boy, Jumong (played by