"Empire of Lust" is a compelling and controversial film that topped the box office in 2015. Shin Ha Kyun, Jang Hyuk, Kang Han Na and Kang Ha Neul's film also grossed a total of 2.9 million USD during its release.
Despite its periodical elements, the series remains as one of the best erotic films that is set in the Joseon dynasty. Here's what the cast has in store for viewers this 2022!
Shin Ha Kyun
In 2021, Shin Ha Kyun starred in the psychological thriller drama "Beyond Evil" with Yeo Jin Goo in which he portrayed the role of a fearless policeman who tries to uncover a secret while battling his own mental warfare.
Shin Ha Kyun's performance earned him a nod at the Baeksang Arts Awards as the Best Actor in the same year.
Recently, the actor teamed up with Chun Woo Hee and Lee Hye Young in the mystery film "Anchor."
At the moment, the actor gears up for his upcoming drama "Yonder" with Han Ji Min. It follows the story of a man who meets his dead wife once again through the unknown space called "yonder." It is scheduled to air sometime in 2022 on TVING.
Jang Hyuk
Jang Hyuk reunited with "Empire of Lust" co-star Kang Han Na in the KBS drama "Bloody Heart" in the early half of 2022.
He also returned to the silver screen with the action film "The Killer: A Girl Who Deserves to Die" where he played the titular role of a professional hitman.
Kang Han Na
Kang Han Na appeared in many popular works like "Record of Youth," "Start-Up" and "My Roommate Is a Gumiho."
"Bloody Heart" marks her most recent appearance in the small screen wherein she played the role of a free-spirited woman who falls in love with Lee Joon's character.
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In this drama, the actress reunited with her "Empire of Lust" co-star Jang Hyuk, who portrayed the role of a kingmaker opposite her.
Kang Ha Neul
Kang Ha Neul has been busy diversifying his filmography, jumping from one work to another.
The actor appeared in the award-winning dramas "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo," "When the Camellia Blooms" and most recently, the controversial drama "Insider."
He also dominated the silver screen with the back-to-back box office hits "A Year-End Medley" and "The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure."
Kang Ha Neul is currently in the middle of filming his upcoming drama "Curtain Call" with Ha Ji Won.
It depicts the story of a man who plays the role of a grandson to an old lady who has dementia. The drama is scheduled to air in the second half of 2022.
Meanwhile, Kang Ha Neul's forthcoming film "Dream" with Park Seo Joon and IU is also in the works at the moment, and it is expected to be released in 2023.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
