Empire of Lust

Empire of Lust

Empire of Lust

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Empire of Lust

"A bloody history behind the throne."

2015

1h 53m

6.9(52 votes)

Romance

Drama

History

Overview

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 Companies

CJ Entertainment

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

장혁

Prince Yi Bang-won

Acting

강한나

Ga-hee

강한나

Acting

신하균

Kim Min-jae

신하균

Acting

강하늘

Jin

강하늘

Acting

손병호

King Taejo

손병호

Acting

이재용

Jung Do-jeon

이재용

Acting

최무성

Jo Yeong-gyoo

최무성

Acting

강경헌

Mr. Jeong's wife

강경헌

Acting

김다예

Princess Gyeongsun

김다예

Acting

Kim Koo-taek

Ha Ryoon

Kim Koo-taek

Acting

기주봉

Jo Jun (uncredited)

기주봉

Acting

지성원

Mae-hyang

지성원

Acting

Kim Sa-hee

Mr. Min's wife

Kim Sa-hee

Acting

이소윤

Soon-boon

이소윤

Acting

Oh Yeon-Jae

Downtown Unmarried Woman

Oh Yeon-Jae

Acting

정지우

Maid

정지우

Acting

Kim Won-jung

Subordinate

Kim Won-jung

Acting

최지현

Courtesan

최지현

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