Empire of Gold
The series is a multi-generational saga that covers a twenty-year span from 1990 to 2010, and follows one chaebol family as it arises out of the ruins of the 1990s IMF financial crisis that wreaked havoc on the Korean economy, becoming one of the top conglomerates in the nation. Three people become locked in a power struggle for control of this chaebol empire.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Drama, Suspense
The series is a multi-generational saga that covers a twenty-year span from 1990 to 2010, and follows one chaebol family as it arises out of the ruins of the 1990s IMF financial crisis that wreaked havoc on the Korean economy, becoming one of the top conglomerates in the nation. Three people become locked in a power struggle for control of this chaebol empire.
Season 1 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
63 mins
Tae Joo is an ambitious law student determined to do anything to provide for his struggling family, even if it means breaking the law and getting his hands dirty.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
63 mins
Tae Joo's time in prison creates a fortunate circumstance for him to negotiate with Sung Jin Group.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
63 mins
With only two pyung, Tae Joo leverages the land space against Choi Seo Yoon and Choi Min Jae who are fighting for control over the company.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
63 mins
With the election for association chief looming, both Eden and Sunjin Construction submit candidates to vie for more power and wealth through real estate.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
63 mins
The looming results of the association chief election will determine the life and death of both Jang Tae Joo's Eden and Seo Yoon's Sung Jin Group.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
63 mins
Chairman Choi Sung Dong's illness is discovered by the other family members, who take advantage of it to claim more ownership in the company for themselves.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
63 mins
Chairman Choi Dong Sung and Seo Yoon pull a trump card to keep Sung Jin Group from falling into the greedy hands of their family members.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
63 mins
Jang Tae Joo schemes to snatch Han Sung Steel away from Sung Jin Group and have Eden take it over instead.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
63 mins
The Choi family is conflicted over whether they should have a private family funeral or a public state funeral for their late father.
Episode 10
Episode #1.10
63 mins
Both Sung Jin Group and Eden put everything on the line in a race to take over Han Sung Steel.
Episode 11
Episode #1.11
65 mins
The three-way battle ensues in full force between Choi Seo Yoon, Jang Tae Joo, and Choi Min Jae over future control of Sung Jin Group's wealth and affiliated companies.
Episode 12
Episode #1.12
66 mins
Jang Tae Joo uses the conflict within the Choi family to his advantage in negotiating a deal with them.
Episode 13
Episode #1.13
65 mins
Documents are leaked revealing Eden's illegal dealings with Congressman Kim, putting Jang Tae Joo's future plans for him and Seol Hee in immediate danger.
Episode 14
Episode #1.14
66 mins
Jang Tae Joo and Choi Seo Yoon use their marriage solely as a ploy to mutually benefit each other.
Episode 15
Episode #1.15
66 mins
Days before a crucial shareholders' meeting, Jang Tae Joo is charged with murder and summoned to the prosecutor's office.
Episode 16
Episode #1.16
66 mins
Han Jung Hee and Choi Min Jae conspire to combine their assets in hopes of winning the chairman's seat at Sung Jin Group's shareholders' meeting.
Episode 17
Episode #1.17
66 mins
Alliances shift with Choi Min Jae, Jang Tae Joo, Han Jung Hee, and Choi Seo Yoon all battling for control of Sung Jin Group.
Episode 18
Episode #1.18
67 mins
Jang Tae Joo threatens to leak incriminating documents on Sung Jin Group which can put Choi Min Jae and Choi Seo Yoon in danger.
Episode 19
Episode #1.19
66 mins
After discovering some life threatening news, assets are distributed and a shift in power is on the brink.
Episode 20
Episode #1.20
65 mins
Jang Tae Joo strategizes to become Chairman and divorce Choi Seo Yoon to take full control of Sung Jin Group.
Episode 21
Episode #1.21
65 mins
Jang Tae Joo becomes a common enemy that unites the Choi family.
Episode 22
Episode #1.22
64 mins
A bidding war for land occurs right on the cusp of a global financial collapse.
Episode 23
Episode #1.23
65 mins
Greed overtakes Jang Tae Joo as he resorts to horrible measures to regain control of Sung Jin Group.
Episode 24
Episode #1.24
64 mins
Yoon Seol Hee makes a last ditch effort to bring Jang Tae Joo back to his senses.