Empire of Gold

Empire of Gold (2013)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance, Thriller

A power struggle between three people in one chaebol empire for 20 years from the turbulent era of Korean finance in the early 1990s to 2010s. Jang Tae Joo is a young man who fights to build up his so-called empire of gold from nothing after his father dies. In order to achieve his dream he marries Choi Seo Yoon, the chaebol heiress of Sung Jin Group. Sung Jin Group battle over ensures between Jang Tae Joo, Choi Seo Yoon and her older cousin Choi Min Jae.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 22:00 (70 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E24Episode 24Sept. 17, 2013
S01E23Episode 23Sept. 16, 2013
S01E22Episode 22Sept. 10, 2013
S01E21Episode 21Sept. 9, 2013
S01E20Episode 20Sept. 3, 2013
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Empire of Gold premiere?

Empire of Gold premiered on July 1, 2013.

Who are the main characters in Empire of Gold?

The main characters in Empire of Gold are Choi Seok-bong, Choi Min-jae, Seo Yoon-hee, Jang Tae-joo, and Go Jae-suk.

What is the plot of Empire of Gold?

Empire of Gold tells the story of a wealthy and powerful family fighting for control of Korea's biggest conglomerate.

Who directed Empire of Gold?

Empire of Gold was directed by Jo Nam-gook.

Who wrote the screenplay for Empire of Gold?

Park Kyung-Soo wrote the screenplay for Empire of Gold.

What is the genre of Empire of Gold?

The genre of Empire of Gold is a political drama.

Where was Empire of Gold filmed?

Empire of Gold was filmed in various locations in South Korea, including Seoul and Gyeonggi Province.

What is the main conflict in Empire of Gold?

The main conflict in Empire of Gold is the power struggle between the family members of the conglomerate.

Who are the actors who play Choi Min-jae and Seo Yoon-hee in Empire of Gold?

Jang Shin-young plays Choi Min-jae and Lee Yo-won plays Seo Yoon-hee in Empire of Gold.

What is the English translation of the Korean title of Empire of Gold?

The English translation of the Korean title of Empire of Gold is "Golden Empire".

Who produced Empire of Gold?

Empire of Gold was produced by SBS Production.

How many episodes are there in Empire of Gold?

There are 24 episodes in Empire of Gold.

Who are the actors who play Jang Tae-joo and Go Jae-suk in Empire of Gold?

Go Soo plays Jang Tae-joo and Son Hyun-joo plays Go Jae-suk in Empire of Gold.

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Also known as

  • The Golden Empire
  • 황금의 제국 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Wanggeum-ui Jegook (Korea, Republic of)

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