Emperor of the Sea
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 51 Episodes
70 min per episode
2004 – 2005
Premiered: Wed, Nov 24, 2004
Choi In-hoLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 51: “Emperor of the Sea Episode 51”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Emperor of the Sea trailer English
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-30
Cast & Creators
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Song Il-gook
Yeom Moon/Yeom Jang
Kim Kap-soo
Lee Do-hyeong
Park Young-kyu
Seol-pyeong
Chae Jung-an
Lady Chae-ryeong
Choi Soo-jong
Jang Bogo/Gungbok
Soo Ae
Lady Jung-hwa
Bae Soo-bin
Kim Yang
Kim A-joong
Baek Ha-jin
Seo Do-young
Moo Jin
Baek Sung-hyun
young Gungbok
Lee Jae-yong
Master Jo Sang-gil
Park In-hwan
Bogo's father
Lee Won-jong
Choi Moo-chang
Chae Shi-ra
Madam Jami
Kil Yong-woo
Kim Dong-seok
Cheonghaejin Garrison 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Il-soo, Kang Byung Taek
Hwang Ju-ha, Choi In-ho
Lee Pil-ho
김승환
Lee Duk Gun
Department Leadership Roster
Hwang Ju-ha
Writer
Kang Il-soo
Director
김승환
Director of Photography
Hwang Ju-ha
Screenplay
Kang Byung Taek
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emperor of the Sea
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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.
How many seasons does Emperor of the Sea have?
Emperor of the Sea comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Emperor of the Sea?
Key cast members in Emperor of the Sea include Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo, Park Young-kyu, Chae Jung-an, Choi Soo-jong.
Who created or directed Emperor of the Sea?
Emperor of the Sea was developed and directed by Kang Il-soo, Kang Byung Taek.