Ahn Bo-hyun, SOOHYUN Fall in Love, Then Clash in 'God's Bead'

Actors Ahn Bo-hyun and SOOHYUN fall in love across a royal class line in JTBC's upcoming drama "God's Bead" (Sinui Guseul). However, they eventually find themselves on opposite sides.

The drama's team released new stills of the two actors on Nov. 9. Their characters are initially drawn to each other, but their relationship takes a turn as conflict begins to emerge.

"God's Bead" premieres Dec. 5. Set in 1258 during the Goryeo dynasty, the series follows a kingdom that had been at war with the Mongols for more than 30 years. As Goryeo nears defeat, an escort unit sets out to find the Gwaneum Boju, a sacred relic meant to protect the nation. A princess then steps in trying to save them.

Ahn plays Baek Gyeol, a young commander who once served in the Gyeonryonggun, the elite force responsible for protecting the emperor. He now leads the escort unit sent to find the relic. His life changes after he grows close to Wang Hee (played by SOOHYUN), the emperor's youngest daughter, who holds the title of Princess Gyeonghwa.

Wang Hee lost her husband young and lives alone at Gyeonghwa Palace. She is not one to open up to others easily. That changes when she meets Baek Gyeol, who is still serving as an officer in the royal guard at the time, and falls for him. He sees her for who she is, not for her rank. Their growing relationship soon becomes a topic of conversation among people both inside and outside the palace.

One of the new stills shows Baek Gyeol and Wang Hee facing each other in silk sleepwear. Their gazes hint at the intimacy that has developed between them. Another photo tells a different story. The two face off with a sharp, cold expressions, leaving open the question of what turned them against each other.

The series comes from director Jung Dae-yoon, whose credits include "Reborn Rich," "W" and "She Was Pretty." It is written by Jung Hyun-min, who wrote "Jeong Do-jeon," "The Nokdu Flower" and "Assembly."

"God's Bead" premieres Dec. 5 at 10:40 p.m. KST on JTBC. It will also stream on Amazon Prime Video, putting a story about love and loyalty in a kingdom at war in front of viewers well beyond South Korea.