the emperor: owner of the mask is a South Korea drama released in 2017 rated 8.0/10 with 40 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 20,727 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceDramaPolitical |
| Year | 2017 |
| Episodes | 40 |
| Duration | 00:30:00 |
| Rating | 8.0/10 |
| Director | Park Won Gook, Noh Do Cheol |
| Main Cast | Yoo Seung Ho, Kim So Hyun, Kim Myung Soo, Yoon So Hee, Heo Joon Ho, Park Chul Min |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The story of a crown prince named Lee Sun who fights the Pyeonsuhwe society that holds absolute power over the kingdom and also controls the water supply by privatizing it. The drama involves romance, action and court politics as the Crown prince, Lee Sun fights heroically on behalf of the people and Han Ga Eun finds herself falling in love with him instead of avenging the execution of her father at his hands. In “The Emperor: Owner of the Mask,” there is palace intrigue revolving around the true power behind the throne, and a plot twist when the prince switches identities with a commoner. But the overall theme of the show is love, which underlies the romance between a prince and his girl as well as the compassion for the country and people. (Source: MBC) ~~ Adapted from the novel "The Prince and the Pauper" by Mark Twain.
Critical Reception
the emperor: owner of the mask has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.0/10 based on 7,657 ratings. It is ranked #2,220 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the emperor: owner of the mask?
the emperor: owner of the mask has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 7,657 ratings.
How many episodes does the emperor: owner of the mask have?
the emperor: owner of the mask has 40 episodes, each approximately 00:30:00 long.
What genre is the emperor: owner of the mask?
the emperor: owner of the mask is a Historical, Romance, Drama, Political drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the emperor: owner of the mask?
The main cast of the emperor: owner of the mask includes Yoo Seung Ho, Kim So Hyun, Kim Myung Soo, Yoon So Hee, Heo Joon Ho, Park Chul Min.
When was the emperor: owner of the mask released?
the emperor: owner of the mask was released in 2017 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.