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Movie: Empire of Lust (English Title) / The Age of Innocence (literal title)
Revised romanization: Soonsooui Sidae
Hangul: 순수의 시대
Director: Ahn Sang-Hoon
Writer: Kim Se-Hee
Producer: Kim Min-Gi, Kim Min-Guk, Nam Hwa-Jung, Kim Yeon-Ho
Cinematographer: Son Won-Ho, Yoo Eok, Joo Sung-Rim
Release Date: March 5, 2015
Runtime: 113 min.
Genre: Period-14th Century / Royal Family
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Set in 1398. Kim Min-Jae (Shin Ha-Kyun) is the supreme commander of the Joseon Dynasty. He falls in love for the first time and for that woman he takes risks.

Yi Bang-Won (Jang Hyuk) is the King’s son. He helped his father setup the Joseon Dynasty era, but he was not picked as the Crown Prince. He still holds ambitions of becoming the King one day.

Jin (Kang Ha-Neul) is Kim Min-Jae’s son and the King’s son-in-law. Due to his position as the King's son-in-law, he is unable to take part in politics and only seeks out pleasure.

Notes

Filming began April 1, 2014 and finished July 15, 2014.

Cast



Shin Ha-Kyun	Jang Hyuk	Kang Han-Na	Kang Ha-Neul	Son Byung-Ho
Kim Min-Jae	Prince Yi Bang-Won	Ka-Hee	Jin	King Taejo



Lee Jae-Yong	Choi Moo-Sung	Kim Da-Ye	Ki Joo-Bong
Jung Do-Jeon	Jo Young-Gyu	Princess Gyeong	Jo Joon

Additional Cast Members:

Kang Kyung-Hun - Madam Jung (Min-Jae's wife)
Kim Ku-Taek - Ha Ryoon
Kim Seung-Gi - Lee Je
Hwang Geum-Hee - Mae-Hyang
Kim Sa-Hee - Madam Min
Lee So-Yoon - Soon-Boon
Yang Young-Jo - Sim Hyo-Saeng
Han Min - Jin's friend 3
Hyun Suk-Joon - Crown Prince
Sung Yoo-Bin - Kim Min-Jae (young)
Kim Young - Kim Min-Jae's grandfather
Oh Yeon-Jae - young girl on the street
Park Jeong-Yun - gisaeng
Roh Haeng-Ha - gisaeng
Choi Ji-Hyeon - gisaeng
Jung Joo-Hee - maid at Min-Jae's house
Jung Ji-Woo - maid at Min-Jae's house
Kim Ji-Young - dancer
Oh Ha-Nee - gisaeng at Chihangroo
Ha Ji-Eun - madam
Yoo Seung-Yong - boy thief
Yoon Jong-Goo - Jurchen leader
Park Sang-Hyun - Jurchen soldier
Lim Young-Woo - Ha Ryoon's soldier
Lee Taek-Geun - Ha Ryoon's soldier
Jung A-Mi - Ka-Hee's mother
Kim Wang-Geun - eunuch
Kim Young-Joo - Prince Jungan's subordinate 1
Kim Won-Jung

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2015 (14th) New York Asian Film Festival - June 26-July 18, 2015 - Centerpiece Presentation *International Premiere

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HannaLover Nov 17 2022 6:31 pm It may be the second or third time I watched this movie. It is so good and remakable. Jang Hyuk laugh never fade in my mind and so does Hanna face. Shin Ha Kyung is so lucky to be paired with Hanna in so many hot scenes. Hanna is like a treasure in my eyes, it hurts to see she gave out her body in the making of this movie. Her elegantal gorgeous beauty is enough to make her outstanding. If there is a rewritten version by me, I would crowned her to be the queen, for all burdens she bears.

Kagura Yato Oct 13 2022 8:21 am This movie was so good

Cherry Sep 02 2021 2:14 pm So in the end, it's hinted that Jang Hyuk still regarded Shin Ha Kyun as a friend. As a skilled user of arrow, I think that he intentionally missed his aim. He also removed the lovers name and their families in history as a move to protect those left as any ancestor will automatically be considered a traitor. The lovers could have really died in the river and their bodies just didn't show up but Jang Hyuk despite all the manipulation he made still gave his final respects to his old friend.

CV Dec 26 2020 1:41 pm I'm shook.

Scarlet Mar 22 2020 9:14 pm I watched it because I needed more of Jang Hyuk as Yi Bang Won after My Country, and he didn't disappoint! I liked his character in drama more, but here as well he was captivating ( and so hard to hate), so if you're here because of him, watch it! Movie itself was interesting - great balance of politics, revenge and love story! Yes, there're some sex scenes, but so what? Lol I'm surprised seeing people critisizing it, as if every second Western movie doesn't have it! :) And actors doesn't lose of their value for doing such scenes - it's part of acting job! Plus movie name, plus tag "mature" is kinda preparing us for this :)

ABC Jan 08 2020 5:48 am If you wonder if you should watch it: 1. If you're here for Kang Ha Neul A- if you want the cute, super kind, belly laughing KHN, don't watch it.

B- if you're here for Kang Haneul's acting range, watch it. He really shows it here.

2. If you're here for Shin Ha Kyun, definitely watch it. He pulled another beautiful love story, an adult rated one.

Jang Hyukie Sep 09 2019 1:54 pm I have watched it because I am a big fan of Jang hyuk, the plot is good but it's a rated movie, if you don't like "those scenes", just skip them and enjoy the movie.

non Jun 30 2019 9:11 pm Great storyline. I think its a bit disappointing because the movie is too short. Need to remake to drama. It will be really great drama I think. Please remakee TTTTT

Anne May 28 2019 11:39 pm Its a great story

TeaZombie Dec 31 2018 6:44 pm Yall are bugging. Complaining about a movie called Empire of LUST having a bunch of sex scenes. Its not even that many and takes nothing away from the movie. Anyway, loved it. Would recommend.

Pamela Kay Nov 26 2017 1:59 am You have got to let your good looking men grow up a little. The character that had the most sex scenes was Kim Min-Jae with the woman that he loved dearly. As for your poor sweet innocent Kang Ha Neul you just seen his butt (if it was really his) and some boobs in this movie.. The movie itself was very hard for me to understand since the English subbing was so whacky.. What I understood the most was the love story between Kim Min-Jae and Ka-Hee. So many comments from people who got so bent out of shape over some tastefully done sex scenes is beyond me.

lyn Nov 19 2017 9:34 pm Yes..there are a lot of sex scenes..that's why its name Empire of Lust. I'm not focus on the bed scene...the strength of this movie is lays on actor Jang (he acted with excellent as a prince Yi Bang Won). I already repeat many times watched this movie because of Jang hyuk excellent face expression..you can see he is full of greed and ambitious for this role

lrt Jun 09 2017 12:46 pm This is a beautifully filmed love story that includes revenge jealousy and rivalry. The sex scenes were appropriate and not contrived.....that Shin Ha-Kyun has a body to die for!! I liked it and watched it twice. Tastefully done.

Nikola Jan 31 2017 3:36 am When I saw Ha Neul's sex scene....OMG why? No I wont watch the movie! I was looking forward to lovely cute Kang Ha Neul!

shock Nov 14 2016 9:09 pm i praised the actor who actually did such a challenge character, but i ended with lost interest when they're going to have some explicit sex scenes, it's just like a cheap person that actually come to my mind, how brilliant their acting because it didn't help, so now is korean really copycat a hollywood? i read kang ha neul was so frustrating because he has morality breakdown after doing that, but on top of that i was really shocked there is Kang Ha Na who played Yeon Hwa doing such this scene, i think whatever they done behind the camera in their real life, but i really hate when actors/actresses having sex scene on the screen..

farz Oct 13 2016 10:30 am yup.. There's Kang Haneul sex scene... Bye bye innocent Kang Haneul.. *gonna cried* but his acting is really excellent.. but it hurt my heart :'(

Maria Oct 05 2016 1:08 am Oh my virgins eyes! Too much sex scenes! I can't believe i've watched this movie and I'm traumatized for life! I can no longer see in Kang Ha Neul like a flower boy anymore!

Sarah lee Sep 15 2016 10:35 pm Ok so can anyone tell me if kang ha neul has any graphic sex scene in this movie? I want to maintain his boy next door innocent image in my mind so if he has one, im not gonna watch this. Kthxbye

Rostand63 Jul 10 2015 12:12 pm There is a familiarity to the film. However, there are disturbing scenes of lost innocence (hence the name, I suppose). The initial sex scene, with Jang Hyuk, is a surprising addition spliced with the bloodlust of a battle scene. It represents what is happening in the bed, in my eyes. There is no eye contact, at all. That may be that Hyuk was embarrassed or his acting method revealing that the encounter meant nothing to him emotionally, as the ambitious Prince. Either way, it is interesting. Jang Hyuk never disappoints, that I've found, so far and maintains his daringness and versatility.

There are certainly enough great bodies to appreciate in this movie but try to concentrate on the acting and story.

Other sex scenes, at least, show there is caring and love between the couple. Later, of course, there is stunning photography that makes you, almost, forget the rest.

Predictable story? Maybe. But still worth a watch if you are mature enough to deal with it.

TP Mar 31 2015 7:16 am Don't be biased in favor of one of these three men, they're equally amazing actors!

Tierzab Mar 17 2015 10:42 pm Jang Hyuk is just beautiful!!!!!! That is all...,

Panda Feb 19 2015 7:16 pm pheeeweee! those man liners are something!

Deeeeee Feb 02 2015 11:10 pm I'm gonna be watching this for Jang Hyuk. He looks smexy in period dramas/movies. While I'm currently loving his sloppy yet intelligent character in Shine or Go crazy, I think this would be a good change-up. He's always so good in everything he does. Hope this movie does really well!

shean Jan 23 2015 7:09 am I'll be in Korea by March. I hope that I'll have the chance to watch JH movie And able to see him on person

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