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.
Is Emperor of the Sea on Netflix? Unfortunately this serie is not yet available on Netflix.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | Episode 1 | 2004-11-24 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 2 | 2004-11-25 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Episode 3 | 2004-12-01 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | Episode 4 | 2004-12-02 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Episode 5 | 2004-12-08 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | Episode 6 | 2004-12-09 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Episode 7 | 2004-12-15 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | Episode 8 | 2004-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | Episode 9 | 2004-12-22 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | Episode 10 | 2004-12-23 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | Episode 11 | 2004-12-29 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | Episode 12 | 2004-12-30 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 13 | Episode 13 | 2005-01-05 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 14 | Episode 14 | 2005-01-06 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 15 | Episode 15 | 2005-01-12 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 16 | Episode 16 | 2005-01-13 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 17 | Episode 17 | 2005-01-19 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 18 | Episode 18 | 2005-01-20 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 19 | Episode 19 | 2005-01-26 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 20 | Episode 20 | 2005-01-27 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 21 | Episode 21 | 2005-02-02 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 22 | Episode 22 | 2005-02-03 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 23 | Episode 23 | 2005-02-09 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 24 | Episode 24 | 2005-02-10 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 25 | Episode 25 | 2005-02-16 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 26 | Episode 26 | 2005-02-17 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 27 | Episode 27 | 2005-02-23 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 28 | Episode 28 | 2005-02-24 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 29 | Episode 29 | 2005-03-02 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 30 | Episode 30 | 2005-03-03 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 31 | Episode 31 | 2005-03-09 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 32 | Episode 32 | 2005-03-10 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 33 | Episode 33 | 2005-03-16 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 34 | Episode 34 | 2005-03-17 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 35 | Episode 35 | 2005-03-23 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 36 | Episode 36 | 2005-03-24 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 37 | Episode 37 | 2005-03-30 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 38 | Episode 38 | 2005-03-31 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 39 | Episode 39 | 2005-04-06 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 40 | Episode 40 | 2005-04-07 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 41 | Episode 41 | 2005-04-13 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 42 | Episode 42 | 2005-04-14 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 43 | Episode 43 | 2005-04-20 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 44 | Episode 44 | 2005-04-21 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 45 | Episode 45 | 2005-04-27 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 46 | Episode 46 | 2005-04-28 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 47 | Episode 47 | 2005-05-04 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 48 | Episode 48 | 2005-05-05 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 49 | Episode 49 | 2005-05-11 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 50 | Episode 50 | 2005-05-18 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 51 | Episode 51 | 2005-05-25 | 60 min |
| Writing | Hwang Ju-ha | Writer |
| Writing | Choi In-ho | Novel |
| Directing | Kang Il-soo | Director |
| Camera | 김승환 | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Hwang Ju-ha | Screenplay |
| Production | Lee Duk Gun | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Kang Byung Taek | Director |
| Sound | Lee Pil-ho | Music |
