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Empire of Lust
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Empire of Lust

2015-03-05 · 114 min · ★ 6.8

Romance · Drama · Action

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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Directors
Ahn Sang-hoon
Production companies
Fineworks, CJ Entertainment
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,191,168

Top Cast

Jang HyukJang HyukPrince Yi Bang-won
Kang Han-naKang Han-naGa-hee
Shin Ha-kyunShin Ha-kyunKim Min-jae
Kang Ha-neulKang Ha-neulJin
Son Byung-hoSon Byung-hoKing Taejo
Lee Jae-yongLee Jae-yongJung Do-jeon
Choi Mu-sungChoi Mu-sungJo Yeong-gyoo
Kang Kyung-hunKang Kyung-hunMr. Jeong's wife
Kim Da-yeKim Da-yePrincess Gyeongsun
Kim Koo-taekKim Koo-taekHa Ryoon
Ki Joo-bongKi Joo-bongJo Jun (uncredited)
Ji Sung-wonJi Sung-wonMae-hyang
Kim Sa-heeKim Sa-heeMr. Min's wife
Lee So-yoonLee So-yoonSoon-boon
Oh Yeon-JaeOh Yeon-JaeDowntown Unmarried Woman
Jung Ji-wooJung Ji-wooMaid
Kim Won-jungKim Won-jungSubordinate
Choi Ji-hyeonChoi Ji-hyeonCourtesan

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