DIRECTOR AHN Sang-hoon
CAST SHIN Ha-kyun, JANG Hyuk, KANG Hanna, KANG Ha-neul
RELEASE MARCH 5, 2015
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During the volatile period of the Joseon Dynasty’s founding, army commander Min-jae keeps careful watch on the ambitious Prince YI Bang-won, who is not satisfied with his title as the fifth in line to the throne.

Min-jae’s life becomes entwined with that of Ga-hee, a beautiful gisaeng (female entertainer), when he spends a bewitching night with her and soon takes her as his concubine. But there is more to Ga-hee than what meets the eye. Beneath her noble exterior lies a woman who insinuated herself into Min-jae’s life with a heartbent on vengeance.

An erotic period drama in the mould of Untold Scandal (2003) and The Concubine (2012), Empire of Lust is the third film by Blind (2011) filmmaker AHN Sang-hoon.

Charismatic star SHIN Ha-gyun and JANG Hyuk feature alongside relative newcomer KANG Ha-na. KANG Ha-neul also stars in the steamy thriller.