TV series
Emperor of the Sea
2004–2005, Korean, on KBS2. Created by Choi In-ho.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 51
- Episode length
- 70 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
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Emperor of the Sea is streaming on Kocowa in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E51: Emperor of the Sea Episode 51
Aired 18 May 2005
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Choi In-hoCreator
- Song Il-gookYeom Moon/Yeom Jang · 51 ep
- Kim Kap-sooLee Do-hyeong · 51 ep
- Park Young-kyuSeol-pyeong · 51 ep
- Chae Jung-anLady Chae-ryeong · 51 ep
- Choi Soo-jongJang Bogo/Gungbok · 51 ep
- Soo AeLady Jung-hwa · 51 ep
- Bae Soo-binKim Yang · 51 ep
- Kim Ah-jungBaek Ha-jin · 51 ep
- Seo Do-youngMoo Jin · 51 ep
- Baek Sung-hyunyoung Gungbok · 51 ep
- Lee Jae-yongMaster Jo Sang-gil · 51 ep
- Park In-hwanBogo's father · 51 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 November 2004
- Last aired
- 18 May 2005
- Network
- KBS2
- Original title
- 해신
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
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What Emperor of the Sea is based on
Emperor of the Sea is adapted from a novel.
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Emperor of the Sea: quick answers
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How many seasons of Emperor of the Sea are there?
Emperor of the Sea has 1 season and 51 episodes, about 70 minutes each.
Is Emperor of the Sea finished?
Yes. Emperor of the Sea ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Emperor of the Sea on?
Emperor of the Sea is streaming on Kocowa in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Emperor of the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Emperor of the Sea?
If you liked Emperor of the Sea, try The Last Kingdom, Shōgun, Vikings.
Who created Emperor of the Sea?
Emperor of the Sea was created by Choi In-ho and stars Song Il-gook, Kim Kap-soo, Park Young-kyu.
What is Emperor of the Sea based on?
Emperor of the Sea is adapted from a novel.