Emperor of the Sea
*Emperor of the Sea* is a South Korean television drama 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, consisting of 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same name, which portrays the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asian seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty. The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for the 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.
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