Empire of Lust

Empire of Lust

A bloody history behind the throne.

2015•1h 53m•6.8/10

RomanceDramaHistory

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🎬TMDb

6.8/10(53)

In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.

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Production

Fineworks, CJ Entertainment

Language

KO

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Jang Hyuk

Jang Hyuk

Prince Yi Bang-won

Kang Hanna

Kang Hanna

Ga-hee

Shin Ha-kyun

Shin Ha-kyun

Kim Min-jae

Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul

Jin

Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

King Taejo

Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yong

Jung Do-jeon

Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Jo Yeong-gyoo

Kang Kyung-hun

Kang Kyung-hun

Mr. Jeong's wife

Kim Da-ye

Kim Da-ye

Princess Gyeongsun

Kim Koo-taek

Kim Koo-taek

Ha Ryoon

Ki Joo-bong

Ki Joo-bong

Jo Jun (uncredited)

Ji Sung-won

Ji Sung-won

Mae-hyang

Kim Sa-hee

Kim Sa-hee

Mr. Min's wife

Lee So-yoon

Lee So-yoon

Soon-boon

Oh Yeon-Jae

Oh Yeon-Jae

Downtown Unmarried Woman

Jung Ji-woo

Jung Ji-woo

Maid

Kim Won-jung

Kim Won-jung

Subordinate

Choi Ji-hyeon

Choi Ji-hyeon

Courtesan

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