
Emperor of the Sea ·해신
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.
- Created By
Choi In-ho
- First Aired on
Nov 24, 2004
- Popularity: 4.5479
- 13 votes
- Networks
- (KR)
- Production
Kim Jong-hak Production (KR)KBS (KR)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
1 seaons till May 18, 2005
Last episode: Emperor of the Sea Episode 51
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 51 episodes

Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Emperor of the Sea Episode 170 min
Overview not available
Episode 2Emperor of the Sea Episode 270 min
Overview not available
Episode 3Emperor of the Sea Episode 370 min
Overview not available
Episode 4Emperor of the Sea Episode 470 min
Overview not available
Episode 5Emperor of the Sea Episode 570 min
Overview not available
Top Cast
Crew & Team

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Novel

Screenplay
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