emperor of the sea is a South Korea drama released in 2004 rated 7.8/10 with 51 episodes. This action series has been watched by 1,850 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ActionHistoricalDramaWar |
| Year | 2004 |
| Episodes | 51 |
| Duration | 01:05:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Kang Il Soo, Kang Byeong Taek |
| Main Cast | Choi Soo Jong, Song Il Gook, Park Soo Ae, Chae Shi Ra |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Jang Bo Go was a slave from Shilla (a Korean dynasty that lasted from 57 B.C. until 935 A.D.) He was sold in China during the Tang Dynasty, where he was trained as a gladiator-slave. Through hard work and perseverance, he made it back to Shilla and became a successful sea merchant. The sea passage at the time was plagued by pirates and Jang Bo Go went head to head with them in battles and managed to keep the pirates at bay. This epic drama tells the story of a historical figure blending it with intrigue and battle of wit to make it into a successful drama of all times.
Critical Reception
emperor of the sea has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 874 ratings. It is ranked #3,406 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of emperor of the sea?
emperor of the sea has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 874 ratings.
How many episodes does emperor of the sea have?
emperor of the sea has 51 episodes, each approximately 01:05:00 long.
What genre is emperor of the sea?
emperor of the sea is a Action, Historical, Drama, War drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in emperor of the sea?
The main cast of emperor of the sea includes Choi Soo Jong, Song Il Gook, Park Soo Ae, Chae Shi Ra.
When was emperor of the sea released?
emperor of the sea was released in 2004 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.