Disney+ Sets Premiere For Korean Drama Series ‘The Remarried Empress’
Disney+ has confirmed a 4 November premiere date for its Korean drama series "The Remarried Empress," a lavish historical adaptation starring Shin Mina and Ju Jihoon. The 10-episode series will first receive a world premiere at the Busan Film Festival before streaming globally, reflecting Disney's continued investment in high-profile Korean content for its platform.
The series is based on a Naver Webtoon that has drawn nearly 3 billion views, telling the story of Empress Navier and Emperor Sovieshu, whose marriage is tested when he falls for a runaway slave. The cast also includes Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung, with direction from Cho Suwon. Busan will screen the first three episodes during its 6-15 October festival run, while Disney+ releases the first four episodes on 4 November, followed by weekly instalments until the finale on 25 November.
In short
- Disney+ premieres "The Remarried Empress" globally on 4 November
- Busan Film Festival hosts world premiere of first three episodes in October
- Series adapts a webtoon with almost 3 billion views
Explained simply
The series is based on a Korean webtoon, a comic published online, about Empress Navier and Emperor Sovieshu. Their marriage is put under strain when Sovieshu falls for a woman who has escaped slavery.
Shin Mina and Ju Jihoon play the central couple, with Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung also in the cast. The story’s large online readership and Disney+’s investment in Korean dramas place the adaptation within the growing international reach of South Korean entertainment.
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