It has so many elements. For instance, ten episodes of Spartacus equates 2 episodes of Emperor of the Sea, because the theme "slavery" was used for the said 2 episodes beautifully. It was a fresh storytelling. I was so shocked when Goong-bok didn't shake his head ! His owner wasn't a devilishly evil person, he treated him well. He was a person that wasn't ruled by his emotions, unlike his best pal. There was an agreeable love triangle. Everyone likes the bad guy here, Jang. I dislike him. He caused the death of a pregnant woman! Okay, no more spoilers. Just watch it and decide if he's really despicable... but he's played by a good actor, I must agree. I cried when he died...the ending was Hamlet-ish. Everyone,except for the minor roles died, almost. I like it so much. It's historical, about trade and about love...
Review of Emperor of the Sea
Emperor of the Sea
(2004–2005)
this drama has so outgrown the korean dramas that no one can come close to it.
24 August 2021
Warning: Spoilers