76
Where to Watch
Region
Prices last updated October 3, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
powered by JustWatch
Seasons
All seasonsAbout
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.
First Aired
Nov 24, 2004
Last Aired
May 18, 2005
Seasons
1
Episodes
51
Network
KBS2
Studio
KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION, KBS
Original Title
해신
Original Language
Korean
Cast
Full credits →S
Song Il-gook
Yeom Moon/Yeom Jang
K
Kim Kap-soo
Lee Do-hyeong
P
Park Young-kyu
Seol-pyeong
C
Chae Jung-an
Lady Chae-ryeong
C
Choi Soo-jong
Jang Bogo/Gungbok
S
Soo Ae
Lady Jung-hwa
B
Bae Soo-bin
Kim Yang
K
Kim A-joong
Baek Ha-jin
S
Seo Do-young
Moo Jin
B
Baek Sung-hyun
young Gungbok
L
Lee Jae-yong
Master Jo Sang-gil
P
Park In-hwan
Bogo's father
L
Lee Won-jong
Choi Moo-chang
C
Chae Shi-ra
Madam Jami
K
Kil Yong-woo
K
Kim Dong-seok
Cheonghaejin Garrison 1
