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Emperor of the Sea 해신

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Emperor of the Sea (Korean: 해신; lit. 'Sea God') is a South Korean period drama and epic television series starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-kook, Soo Ae, and Chae Jung-an. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004, to May 25, 2005, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55, spanning 51 episodes. The series is based on Choi In-ho's 2003 novel Hae-sin, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure dominating East Asian seas and international trade during the Unified Silla dynasty.

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Emperor of the Sea (해신) — verified Korean drama (TV series). On KBS 2TV. 4 verified cast.

Details

• Episodes: 51
• Genre: sageuk, action television series, romantic drama
• Original language: Korean
• Title: Emperor of the Sea
• Korean: 해신
• Network: KBS2
• Start Date: November 24, 2004
• End Date: May 25, 2005
• Broadcast Start: 2004년 11월 24일
• Broadcast End: 2005년 5월 26일
• Subject: 장보고

Cast (4)

• Choi Soo-jong
• Chae Shi-ra
• Song Il-kook
• Soo Ae

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