Emperor of The Sea
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Introduction
Choi Su-jong and Song Il-kuk have attained one of the loftiest goals in television: the viewer ratings of KBS TV2’s drama “Emperor of the Sea�? have surpassed 30 percent, the hallmark of a top-rated drama, on Jan. 12. The drama was found to be evenly popular nationwide, with the viewer ratings in Seoul recording 32.1 percent.
First Broadcast
KBS - 2005
Title
- Korean:해 신
- Chinese:
- Cantonese: Hoi San
- English: Emperor of The Sea AKA Sea God or Jangbogo
Episodes
50
Cast
- Choi Soo-Jong
- Chae Si-Ra
- Soo Ae
- Song Il-Gook
Theme Songs
Genre
Summaries
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 Bo Go, 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 (Chae Si Ra), 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 (Soo-ae)...
Emperor of the Sea is an epic television series in every sense of the word. Besides totaling 50 episodes, the series possesses a budget of 15 billion won, and features many stunning sets and locations. The battle sequences are given epic scope, and computer graphics are used to enhance their scale. But the ultimate focus of Emperor of the Sea is on a single man, Jang Bo Go, and the realization of his destiny: to control the East Asian Sea!
�?Emperor of the Sea�? has generated much viewer interest by featuring movie-like fighting scenes filmed in China and the escalating conflict between Jang Bogo (Choi Su-jong) and Yeom-jang (Song Il-kuk).
Tired of trendy and superficial dramas that are rampant these days, viewers highly credit this epic drama with its intense and profound storyline. The breathtaking action scenes of climbing rugged precipices and being buried alive seem to be holding viewers in thrall, especially since the news that Choi Su-jong got injured on Dec. 23 while shooting another action scene was reported.
With his superb acting, Choi Su-jong dispelled fears that he is not the right actor to play Jangbogo. The fans of this drama have even made up a nickname for Choi, who plays a gladiator, dubbing him “Gladi Choi.�?
The legend of Jang Bogo comes alive in Emperor of the Sea.One of Korea's least known heroes from the Three Kingdom period,Emperor of the Sea chronicles the life of Jang Bogo from his slave days to his successful merchant prince days. Full of exciting and spectacular battle scenes and heart-wrenching love stories, find out why this is now the number one show in Korea. Credits DVDAsian.com
