South Korea Synopsis
아테나: 전쟁의 여신
Athena: Goddess of War is a South Korean espionage television drama series broadcast by SBS in 2010 and a spin-off of 2009's Iris. Budgeted at ₩20 billion like its predecessor, the two series are among the most expensive Korean dramas ever produced.
Starring Jung Woo-sung, Cha Seung-won, Soo Ae, and Lee Ji-ah, the series premiered in December 2010 after filming in a number of overseas locations, including Italy, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. The series is set in the same universe as its predecessor, allowing for select characters from Iris to reprise their roles throughout the story.
The 2009–2011 South Korea Window
137 South Korea seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Athena: Goddess of War sits at position #114.
Other Titles From Taewon Entertainment
Also On SBS
Other series that aired on SBS.
The 2010s South Korea Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Athena: Goddess of War premiered. 719 total titles in this decade from South Korea.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,242 of 1,397 South Korea seriess indexed here (11th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.1 points below the South Korea average of 6.9/10.
Among South Korea Drama productions specifically: #799 of 868 (top 92%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Korean |
| Spoken Languages | 한국어/조선말, 日本語, English, Italiano |
| Production Companies | Taewon Entertainment |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 20 |
| Release Date | December 13, 2010 |
| Official Site | tv.sbs.co.kr |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did Athena: Goddess of War end?
Athena: Goddess of War finished its run with its final episode airing on February 21, 2011.
Where did Athena: Goddess of War air?
Athena: Goddess of War aired on SBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.