Emperor of the Sea


Emperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook، Soo Ae and Chae Jung-an It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 51 episodes. The period drama is based on Choi In-ho's 2003 novel Hae-sin, 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 series 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 in profits.
Ratings : 28.5% / 30.0%
The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.

Plot

rises from a lowly slave to the military commander of the sea during the Unified Silla Dynasty. Along the way, he battles pirates, and engages in a heated rivalry with Madam Jami, a Silla noble who squares off against Jang Bogo for trade rights in the South Sea. Yeom Jang, Jang Bogo's charismatic comrade, supports Jang in his ascension to become the "Emperor of the Sea." But Yeom Jang competes with Jang Bogo for the love of Lady Jung-hwa.

Cast

;2005 International Emmy Awards
;2005 KBS Drama Awards
;2006 1st Seoul International Drama Awards