Career
According to the Samguk Sagi, he was the younger brother of the previous king Taejo the Great. He was said to be brave but cruel. During his brother"s reign, Chadae successfully repelled attacks by Han Dynasty China, and gained power within the Goguryeo court.
Chadae continued to consolidate power even after rising to the throne.
Following several natural disasters and civil unrest, he was killed by his minister Myeongnim Dap-bu, according to the Samguk Sagi. According to the Samguk Yusa, the subsequent king Sindae killed both Chaedae and Taejo.
