Emperor of the Sea Episode 1
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Emperor of the Sea starring Choi Soo Jong, Song Il Gook, and Soo Ae
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Intrigue, heroics, and sea adventures fill this tale of a man who rises from slave to lord of the seas. Emperor of the Sea is a grand, explosive epic that tracks real-life historical figure Jang Bo Go who rose from unknown origins to become one of the most powerful men in Korea. The famous series dominated the ratings, holding the number-one spot in Korea for the majority of its 51 episodes, and launched Song Il Gook (A Man Called God, Jumong) and Soo Ae (9 End 2 Outs, Athena) on their careers.
Born a slave on the docks of Cheonghae, Jang Bo Go (Choi Soo Jong) loses his mother to pirates at a young age. Taken to China and sold as a gladiator-slave, he works his way upward through wits and daredevil cunning. Becoming best friends with the charismatic Yeom Jang (Song Il Gook), the two are trained in martial arts by an old master. Jang Bo Go becomes a military commander and then a sea merchant waging war with pirates for ultimate command of the seas. Possessed of his own private fleet, he is renowned and feared by the government, citizens, and pirates of East Asia. Meanwhile, he and Yeon compete for the love of the beautiful Jeong-hwa (Soo Ae).
Cast
Choi Soo Jong as
Goong Bok / Jang Bo Go
Baek Sung Hyun as
young Goong Bok / Jang Bo Go
Chae Si Ra as
Lady Ja Mi
Song Il Kuk as
Yeom Jang
Hong Hyun Ki as
young Yeom Jang
Park Soo Ae as
Jung Hwa
Lee Yeon Hee as
young Jung Hwa
Kim Heung Soo as
Jung Nyeon
Ahn Jae Hong as
young Jung Nyeon
Chae Jung Ahn as
Lady Chae Ryeong,
Drama Information
Native Name: 해신
# of Episodes: 51
Network: KBS
Year: 2004
Director: Kang Il Soo
Type: Korean drama
Genre:
Historical,
Melodrama,
Romance
Tags:
melodrama,
Song Il Gook,
historical,
romance,
love triangle,
epic,
war,
royalty,
rags to riches,
Choi Soo Jong,
Soo Ae
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What a shame that this drama was so very good up to about episode 45 when it was as if the original writers were replaced by clowns! Characters start doing things totally out of character, actions make no sense and then comes episode 51 which has to be the worst ending to anything I've ever seen. What were they thinking?
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After the very few episode that I watched I was about to give up because I was getting boring but when I decided to let's give it a couple of mre episodes that's when I said ok, now he exciting part has just begin. Song Il Gook was he reason why I watch this drama. No matter how the ending ended ( not so good), yet he has always been the best actor for me. I love you Song Il Gook!
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Most unsatisfying ending I have ever had the misfortune of witnessing. Too bad.......
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This is the saddest Tv series I have ever watched in my life.. and trust me I have watched a lot of Tv shows. I think i cried at least 4 times.
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You will enjoy the excellent acting by all characters. The cinematography is superb with outstanding colors. The choice of song for the theme vocal, playing in the background at certain times, was right on. It is not often that all the major characters are killed off by the end of the episodes, "save one". Who might that be? See and enjoy. With me it was like Lay's Potato Chips. One (episode) just would not do. Kindest Regards
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Some spoiler! Great story telling and very well written. This is an engrossing and interesting drama to watch. There is a lot more substance here than the other historical dramas I have watched so far. The characters good and bad are very enjoyable to watch. I am only sad that by episode 21 I am totally disgusted with Il Guk's character Yum Moon who is becoming too despicable. Watching his character look proud of kidnapping a woman because he isn't man enough to get his enemy otherwise is nauseating. Hopefully Yum Moon who started off with a sense of honour will redeem himself. Back to the drama.
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Powerhouse! Great story line, outstanding acting, incredible directing and plots. Ending could have been more imaginative but great movie.
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If you can get passed the unrequited love scenes,ridiculous facial expressions--meaningful gravitas of Jang Bo-Go,to the conniving smirks of madame Jami, The silly petulant outbursts from sidekick Kim Heung-Soo The good humored antic's of father son merchants and their evil pirate counterparts The clink clatter swish swash chop stab sword fight dervishes. The resurrections from death The telltale scwoosh of the stealthy assassins fantastic roof over flips . The stealthy fire arrows Beautiful hanbok,attractive settings.pretty women It is nice to get some historical perspectives I liked it
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