Empire of Lust

19
1h 53m
2015
6.939 /10 (49)

A bloody history behind the throne.

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.

Country : South Korea
Languages : 한국어/조선말
Released Date: 2015-03-05

Top Billed Cast

Jang Hyuk

Prince Yi Bang-won

Kang Hanna

Ga-hee

Shin Ha-kyun

Kim Min-jae

Kang Ha-neul

Jin

Son Byung-ho

King Taejo

Lee Jae-yong

Jung Do-jeon

Choi Moo-seong

Jo Yeong-gyoo

Kang Kyung-hun

Mr. Jeong's wife

Kim Da-ye

Princess Gyeongsun

Kim Koo-taek

Ha Ryoon

Ki Joo-bong

Jo Jun (uncredited)

Ji Sung-won

Mae-hyang

Kim Sa-hee

Mr. Min's wife

Lee So-yoon

Soon-boon

Oh Yeon-Jae

Downtown Unmarried Woman

Jung Ji-woo

Maid

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