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Disney+ Officially Has a New ‘Bridgerton’ Rival With Its Lavish Romance Series
Disney+ and Hulu’s new live-action K-drama *The Remarried Empress* has reached No. 2 on Disney+’s worldwide Top 10 TV chart, giving fans of royal romance a series to watch while they wait for *Bridgerton* to return. Adapted from a popular webtoon, it centres on an empress whose marriage collapses and whose proposed divorce comes with a condition that reshapes her future.
Empress Navier, played by Shin Min-a, accepts Emperor Sovieshu’s divorce on the condition that she can marry Prince Heinrey of the Western Empire. The first four episodes have aired, with six more due and the finale scheduled for 25 November. *Bridgerton* Season 5 has finished filming and is expected in 2027, but Netflix has not announced a release date; it is set to follow the romance between Michaela and Francesca Stirling.
In short
- *The Remarried Empress* ranks No. 2 on Disney+ worldwide.
- The K-drama adapts a webtoon about an empress’s divorce and new marriage.
- Its finale is scheduled for 25 November, with *Bridgerton* Season 5 due in 2027.
Explained simply
The Remarried Empress is a Korean romantic drama adapted from a popular online comic, or webtoon. It follows Navier, an empress whose marriage to Emperor Sovieshu breaks down and whose decision to leave him affects her position and future.
The story involves two rival empires and a proposed marriage between Navier and Prince Heinrey, heir to the Western Empire. Its royal setting and focus on courtship may appeal to viewers of period romance dramas such as Bridgerton, a Netflix series based on Julia Quinn’s novels.