Emperor of the Sea (2004)
Emperor of the Sea is a 2004 Korean-language drama series created by Choi In-ho. It stars Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo and Park Young-kyu.
Emperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series directed by Kang Il-soo and Kang Byung-taek and starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook and Soo Ae. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same title, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asia seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for majority of the weeks it aired. It was also exported to eight countries earning approximately US$1.8 million in profits. The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.
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What is Emperor of the Sea about?
Emperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series directed by Kang Il-soo and Kang Byung-taek and starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook and Soo Ae. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same title, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asia seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for majority of the weeks it aired. It was also exported to eight countries earning approximately US$1.8 million in profits. The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.
When was Emperor of the Sea released?
Emperor of the Sea was released on 24 November 2004.
How many episodes does Emperor of the Sea have?
Emperor of the Sea has 51 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Emperor of the Sea?
Emperor of the Sea was created by Choi In-ho.
Where can I watch Emperor of the Sea?
Emperor of the Sea is available on Kocowa and Kocowa Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Emperor of the Sea
Stream: Kocowa, Kocowa Amazon Channel
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Cast
- Song Il-gook as Yeom Moon/Yeom Jang
- Kim Kap-soo as Lee Do-hyeong
- Park Young-kyu as Seol-pyeong
- Chae Jung-an as Lady Chae-ryeong
- Choi Soo-jong as Jang Bogo/Gungbok
- Soo Ae as Lady Jung-hwa
- Bae Soo-bin as Kim Yang
- Kim A-joong as Baek Ha-jin
- Seo Do-young as Moo Jin
- Baek Sung-hyun as young Gungbok
- Lee Jae-yong as Master Jo Sang-gil
- Park In-hwan as Bogo's father
