Emperor of the Sea: Story, Cast and Where to Watch

Emperor of the Sea (2004) is a drama, action, adventure K-drama from KBS1. On TVMaze it holds a community rating of not yet rated.

What is Emperor of the Sea about?

Based on the life of a true historical figure, Emperor of the Sea is an epic Korean Drama based on a novel by author Choi In Ho. Choi Soo Jong stars as Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to the military commander of the sea during the Unified Shilla Dynasty (676~935). Along the way, he battles pirates, and engages in a heated rivalry with Madam Jami, a Shilla noble who squares off against Jang Bo Go for trade rights in the South Sea. Song Il Gook, winner of the 2002 KBS New Actor award, is Yeomjang, Jang Bo Go's charismatic comrade, who supports Jang in his ascension to The Emperor of the Sea. But Yeomjang competes with Jang for the love of Jeong-hwa.

Cast

• Choi Soo Jong
• Kim Heung Soo
• Chae Jeong An
• Song Il Gook
• Soo Ae

Where to watch Emperor of the Sea

Streaming and broadcast availability varies by region and changes over time; Emperor of the Sea originally aired on KBS1. Check your local listings and the major streaming platforms.