Emperor of the Sea (2004) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options
Emperor of the Sea (2004) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo, and Park Young-kyu, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.9/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Emperor of the Sea (2004)
Also known as: امپراتور دریا, 海神, Hae Shin, Haeshin, Hae-sin, Sea God, God of the Sea
First aired: November 24, 2004
Runtime: 70 min
Networks: KBS2
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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