Empire of Lust

Mar 5, 2015

1h 53m

★ 6.9

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.

Genres

Romance

Drama

History

Production Companies

Fineworks

CJ Entertainment

Empire of Lust Trailers

Cast

Prince Yi Bang-won

Jang Hyuk

Ga-hee

Kang Hanna

Kim Min-jae

Shin Ha-kyun

Jin

Kang Ha-neul

King Taejo

Son Byung-ho

Jung Do-jeon

Lee Jae-yong

Jo Yeong-gyoo

Choi Moo-seong

Mr. Jeong's wife

Kang Kyung-hun

Princess Gyeongsun

Kim Da-ye

Ha Ryoon

Kim Koo-taek

Jo Jun (uncredited)

Ki Joo-bong

Mae-hyang

Ji Sung-won

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