# Where to watch Emperor of the Sea (2004) in the UK

> Emperor of the Sea (2004) is currently available to stream in the UK on Kocowa. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2004  
**Runtime:** 70 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 15 May 2026 (2026-05-15T07:16:36.032Z)  

## Synopsis

Emperor of the Sea is a South Korean television drama series directed by Kang Il-soo and Kang Byung-taek and starring Choi Soo-jong, Chae Shi-ra, Song Il-gook and Soo Ae. It aired on KBS2 from November 24, 2004 to May 25, 2005 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 51 episodes. The historical drama is based on Choi In-ho's novel of the same title, which depicts the life of Jang Bogo, who rises from a lowly slave to a powerful maritime figure who dominated the East Asia seas and international trade during the Unified Silla Dynasty.

The drama was received extremely well, holding the number one spot in the ratings for majority of the weeks it aired. It was also exported to eight countries earning approximately US$1.8 million in profits.

The filming set in Wando County, South Jeolla Province also became a tourist attraction.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Kocowa](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/14234/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Emperor of the Sea in the UK?**

Emperor of the Sea (2004) is currently included in subscriptions to Kocowa in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of Emperor of the Sea on the same service?**

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**Is Emperor of the Sea on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Emperor of the Sea is currently included with: Kocowa.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14234/emperor-of-the-sea-2004
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/bqXcK9bbR8jcY25eehi1cG0WnDi.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/14234/emperor-of-the-sea-2004.json

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