Emperor of the Sea (2004): Cast

Emperor of the Sea is a Korean drama directed by Kang Il‑soo and Kang Byung‑taek, starring Choi Soo‑jong, Chae Shi‑ra, Song Il‑gook and Soo Ae. It aired from 24 Nov 2004 to 25 May 2005 for 51 episodes. Adapted from Choi In‑ho’s novel, it follows Jang Bogo’s rise from slave to maritime power in Silla. The series topped ratings, sold to eight countries, earning $1.8 million; its Wando County set became a tourist spot.

• KI Co-director Kang Il-soo
• KB Co-director Kang Byung Taek

• LW Lee Won-jong as Choi Moo-chang
• SA Soo Ae as Lady Jung-hwa
• SI Song Il-gook as Yeom Moon/Yeom Jang
• CS Choi Soo-jong as Jang Bogo/Gungbok

Also known as

• امپراتور دریا
• 해신
• Владыка морей
• Dengiz hukumdori
• A tenger császára
• 海神
• امپراطور دریا