Empire of Lust
순수의 시대
“A bloody history behind the throne.”
Synopsis
In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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EMPIRE OF LUST - Official Int'l Teaser TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-03
Top Cast
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Jang Hyuk
Prince Yi Bang-won
Kang Han-na
Ga-hee
Shin Ha-kyun
Kim Min-jae
Kang Ha-neul
Jin
Son Byung-ho
King Taejo
Lee Jae-yong
Jung Do-jeon
Choi Mu-sung
Jo Yeong-gyoo
Kang Kyung-hun
Mr. Jeong's wife
Kim Da-ye
Princess Gyeongsun
Kim Koo-taek
Ha Ryoon
Ki Joo-bong
Jo Jun (uncredited)
Ji Sung-won
Mae-hyang
Kim Sa-hee
Mr. Min's wife
Lee So-yoon
Soon-boon
Oh Yeon-Jae
Downtown Unmarried Woman
Jung Ji-woo
Maid
Kim Won-jung
Subordinate
Choi Ji-hyeon
Courtesan
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ahn Sang-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Se-hee
- Original Score
- Park Ki-heon
- Original Title
- 순수의 시대
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Fineworks, CJ Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ahn Sang-hoon
Kim Se-hee, Kim Yoon-sin
Park Ki-heon
Sohn Won-ho
Kim Yeon-ho
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Yeon-ho
Producer
Sohn Won-ho
Director of Photography
Kim Seong-gyu
Production Design
Ahn Sang-hoon
Director
Shim Hyun-seob
Costume Design
Park Ki-heon
Original Music Composer
Kim Se-hee
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire of Lust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire of Lust about?
In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.
Who directed Empire of Lust?
Empire of Lust was directed by Ahn Sang-hoon.
Who stars in Empire of Lust?
The principal cast of Empire of Lust includes Jang Hyuk, Kang Han-na, Shin Ha-kyun, Kang Ha-neul, Son Byung-ho.
When was Empire of Lust released and how long is it?
Empire of Lust was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
How much did Empire of Lust make at the box office?
Empire of Lust grossed $3.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Empire of Lust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire of Lust was composed by Park Ki-heon.