Disney says The Remarried Empress is now the most viewed local original premiere of all time on Disney+ and Hulu globally, based on its first three days of streaming.
The Korean fantasy romance launched Nov. 3, a day ahead of schedule, as a thank-you to fans for their support.
(The Remarried Empress via Disney+)
- Premiere: Nov. 3 (four episodes)
- New episodes: Two every Wednesday starting Nov. 11
- Finale: Nov. 25
- Where to watch: Disney+ and Hulu
- Cast: Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, Lee Se-young
What Is The Remarried Empress About?
Empress Navier is the perfect ruler of the Eastern Empire, so she is stunned when her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, asks for a divorce so he can marry his mistress, Rashta.
Refusing to accept defeat, Navier allies with Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom, risking everything to reclaim her power amid palace intrigue and romance.
Who Is in the Cast?
Shin Min-a plays Navier, Ju Ji-hoon plays Emperor Sovieshu and Lee Jong-suk plays Prince Heinrey.
Lee Se-young plays Rashta, the runaway slave who rises to a position of power after catching the emperor’s eye.
The supporting cast includes Lee Bong-ryun, Choi Dae-hoon, Park Ho-san, Jung Young-joo, Nam Yoon-ho, Lee Joon-hyuk and Kang Han-na.
When Do New Episodes of The Remarried Empress Come Out?
The first four episodes are streaming now, and two new episodes arrive every Wednesday, with the 10-episode series ending Nov. 25.
That means episodes 5 and 6 arrive Nov. 11, episodes 7 and 8 follow Nov. 18 and the final two close out the story Nov. 25.
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Where Does the Story Come From?
The Remarried Empress began as a web novel by Alphatart and became a hugely popular webtoon illustrated by SUMPUL, which has reportedly passed 3 billion global views.
The English webtoon is available on WEBTOON, so fans who can’t wait for Wednesday can read ahead.
Who Is Behind the Series?
Cho Suwon, who directed Still 17 and Pinocchio, leads the series, which Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol adapted for the screen.
The production filmed its palace settings across Korea, the Czech Republic and Germany, and it has been described as the most expensive Korean drama Disney has ever made.
Based on that record-setting start, we’re expecting The Remarried Empress to be a big part of the conversation until the finale on Nov. 25.
Looking for more K-drama? Check out Lee Jae Wook’s Dead-End Job Is Now Streaming on Netflix.
