About this season
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.
Episodes (51)
1. Emperor of the Sea Episode 1
Aired 24 November 2004 • 70 min
2. Emperor of the Sea Episode 2
Aired 25 November 2004 • 70 min
3. Emperor of the Sea Episode 3
Aired 1 December 2004 • 70 min
4. Emperor of the Sea Episode 4
Aired 2 December 2004 • 70 min
5. Emperor of the Sea Episode 5
Aired 8 December 2004 • 70 min
6. Emperor of the Sea Episode 6
Aired 9 December 2004 • 70 min
7. Emperor of the Sea Episode 7
Aired 15 December 2004 • 70 min
8. Emperor of the Sea Episode 8
Aired 16 December 2004 • 70 min
9. Emperor of the Sea Episode 9
Aired 22 December 2004 • 70 min
10. Emperor of the Sea Episode 10
Aired 23 December 2004 • 70 min
11. Emperor of the Sea Episode 11
Aired 29 December 2004 • 70 min
12. Emperor of the Sea Episode 12
Aired 30 December 2004 • 70 min
13. Emperor of the Sea Episode 13
Aired 5 January 2005 • 70 min
14. Emperor of the Sea Episode 14
Aired 6 January 2005 • 70 min
15. Emperor of the Sea Episode 15
Aired 12 January 2005 • 70 min
16. Emperor of the Sea Episode 16
Aired 13 January 2005 • 70 min
17. Emperor of the Sea Episode 17
Aired 19 January 2005 • 70 min
18. Emperor of the Sea Episode 18
Aired 20 January 2005 • 70 min
19. Emperor of the Sea Episode 19
Aired 26 January 2005 • 70 min
20. Emperor of the Sea Episode 20
Aired 27 January 2005 • 70 min
21. Emperor of the Sea Episode 21
Aired 2 February 2005 • 70 min
22. Emperor of the Sea Episode 22
Aired 3 February 2005 • 70 min
23. Emperor of the Sea Episode 23
Aired 9 February 2005 • 70 min
24. Emperor of the Sea Episode 24
Aired 10 February 2005 • 70 min
25. Emperor of the Sea Episode 25
Aired 16 February 2005 • 70 min
26. Emperor of the Sea Episode 26
Aired 17 February 2005 • 70 min
27. Emperor of the Sea Episode 27
Aired 23 February 2005 • 70 min
28. Emperor of the Sea Episode 28
Aired 24 February 2005 • 70 min
29. Emperor of the Sea Episode 29
Aired 2 March 2005 • 70 min
30. Emperor of the Sea Episode 30
Aired 3 March 2005 • 70 min
31. Emperor of the Sea Episode 31
Aired 9 March 2005 • 70 min
32. Emperor of the Sea Episode 32
Aired 10 March 2005 • 70 min
33. Emperor of the Sea Episode 33
Aired 16 March 2005 • 70 min
34. Emperor of the Sea Episode 34
Aired 17 March 2005 • 70 min
35. Emperor of the Sea Episode 35
Aired 23 March 2005 • 70 min
36. Emperor of the Sea Episode 36
Aired 24 March 2005 • 70 min
37. Emperor of the Sea Episode 37
Aired 30 March 2005 • 70 min
38. Emperor of the Sea Episode 38
Aired 31 March 2005 • 70 min
39. Emperor of the Sea Episode 39
Aired 6 April 2005 • 70 min
40. Emperor of the Sea Episode 40
Aired 7 April 2005 • 70 min
41. Emperor of the Sea Episode 41
Aired 13 April 2005 • 70 min
42. Emperor of the Sea Episode 42
Aired 14 April 2005 • 70 min
43. Emperor of the Sea Episode 43
Aired 20 April 2005 • 70 min
44. Emperor of the Sea Episode 44
Aired 21 April 2005 • 70 min
45. Emperor of the Sea Episode 45
Aired 27 April 2005 • 70 min
46. Emperor of the Sea Episode 46
Aired 28 April 2005 • 70 min
47. Emperor of the Sea Episode 47
Aired 4 May 2005 • 70 min
48. Emperor of the Sea Episode 48
Aired 5 May 2005 • 70 min
49. Emperor of the Sea Episode 49
Aired 11 May 2005 • 70 min
50. Emperor of the Sea Episode 50
Aired 12 May 2005 • 70 min
51. Emperor of the Sea Episode 51
Aired 18 May 2005 • 70 min