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Emperor of the Sea

  • TV Series
  • 2004–20052004–2005
  • 22m
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Emperor of the Sea (2004)
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Jang Bo Go (Choi Soo Jong) was a slave from Shilla (a Korean dynasty that lasted from 57 B.C. until 935 A.D.) He was sold in China during the Tang Dynasty, where he was trained as a gladiato... Read allJang Bo Go (Choi Soo Jong) was a slave from Shilla (a Korean dynasty that lasted from 57 B.C. until 935 A.D.) He was sold in China during the Tang Dynasty, where he was trained as a gladiator-slave. Through hard work and perseverance, he made it back to Shilla and became a succes... Read allJang Bo Go (Choi Soo Jong) was a slave from Shilla (a Korean dynasty that lasted from 57 B.C. until 935 A.D.) He was sold in China during the Tang Dynasty, where he was trained as a gladiator-slave. Through hard work and perseverance, he made it back to Shilla and became a successful sea merchant. The sea passage at the time was plagued by pirates and Jang Bo Go went ... Read all
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  • Stars
    • Soo-bin Bae
    • Kim Kap-su
    • Won-jong Lee
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    • Kim Kap-su
    • Won-jong Lee
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Soo-bin Bae
    Soo-bin Bae
    • Kim Yangas Kim Yang
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Kim Kap-su
    Kim Kap-su
    • Lee Do Hyeongas Lee Do Hyeong
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Won-jong Lee
    Won-jong Lee
    • Choi Moo Changas Choi Moo Chang
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Jae-yong Lee
    Jae-yong Lee
    • Master Jo Jang Gilas Master Jo Jang Gil
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Dal-hwan Jo
    • Lee Soon Jongas Lee Soon Jong
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Yeong-gyu Park
    Yeong-gyu Park
    • Seol Pyeongas Seol Pyeong
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Jeong-hak Park
    Jeong-hak Park
    • Neung Changas Neung Chang
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Seong-pil Kang
    Seong-pil Kang
    • Joong Dalas Joong Dal
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Hee-do Lee
    Hee-do Lee
    • Mak Bongas Mak Bong
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Ho-geun Jeong
    Ho-geun Jeong
    • Dae Chias Dae Chi
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Seo Do Young
    • Moo Jinas Moo Jin
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Ho-min Yeo
    • Baek Kyungas Baek Kyung
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Yong-woo Kil
    • Kim Woo Jingas Kim Woo Jing
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Seong-hwan Jeong
    • Chang Kyeomas Chang Kyeom
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Gi-seok Do
    • Jang Seong Pilas Jang Seong Pil
    51 episodes51 eps • 2004–2005
    Su-jong Choi
    Su-jong Choi
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    Il-guk Song
    Il-guk Song
    • Yeom-Jangas Yeom-Jang…
    49 episodes49 eps • 2004–2005
    Hyeong-beom Kim
    • Tae Bong (Lady Ja Mi's security officer)as Tae Bong (Lady Ja Mi's security officer)
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    Jang Bo Go (Choi Soo Jong) was a slave from Shilla (a Korean dynasty that lasted from 57 B.C. until 935 A.D.) He was sold in China during the Tang Dynasty, where he was trained as a gladiator-slave. Through hard work and perseverance, he made it back to Shilla and became a successful sea merchant. The sea passage at the time was plagued by pirates and Jang Bo Go went head to head with them in battles and managed to keep the pirates at bay. —Touya
    • 9th century
    • korean history
    • costume drama
    • battle
    • enslavement
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      You Leave Me
      written by Joshua Kadison

      performed by Kim Bum-Soo

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    8/10
    Very good Korean drama
    This will always be one of my favourite series. Mostly an admirer and fultoo fan of Hollywood TV series like Lost, Battlestar Galactica, 24, Prison Break, Smallville, etc., I've only watched and loved this non- English series.

    Awesome music, nice action, great drama, enthralling characters... all make it into a must-watch TV series for all. Although it's mostly an imaginative and fictional recount of a real historical figure, the production values are v.good, and the best part is the acting of lead actors, and the soulful music embedded in almost every episode. The drama is engaging, along with impressive action scenes between the two leading actors.
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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2004 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Dengiz hukmdori
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      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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