Emperor of the Sea (2004)
Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2004 |
| Genre | Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics |
| Language | Korean |
| Seasons | 1 (51 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 61% (6.1/10, 14 votes) |
Emperor of the Sea — FAQ
Is Emperor of the Sea worth watching? Emperor of the Sea holds a 6.1/10 rating from 14 viewers. 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
Who is behind Emperor of the Sea? Created by Kang Il-soo.
Who is in the cast of Emperor of the Sea? It stars Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo, Park Young-kyu, Chae Jung-an, Choi Soo-jong, Soo Ae and more.
Where can I stream Emperor of the Sea? You can stream Emperor of the Sea on Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa. Availability may vary by region.
When did Emperor of the Sea release? It first aired in 2004.
