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Emperor of the Sea
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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.
The turbulent waters of the Joseon era provide a brutal backdrop for a sweeping saga of maritime ambition and survival. This epic captures the relentless struggle for naval supremacy through a lens of fierce loyalty and political maneuvering.
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Kang Il-soo, Kang Byung Taek
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Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo, Park Young-kyu, Chae Jung-an, Choi Soo-jong, Soo Ae, Bae Soo-bin, Kim A-joong, Seo Do-young, Baek Sung-hyun
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Emperor of the Sea
1 Season • 51 Episodes
You can stream Emperor of the Sea (2004) on Kocowa with a subscription.
Directors
Kang Il-soo, Kang Byung Taek
Cast
Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo, Park Young-kyu, Chae Jung-an, Choi Soo-jong, Soo Ae, Bae Soo-bin, Kim A-joong, Seo Do-young, Baek Sung-hyun
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