# Disney+ Sets Premiere For Korean Drama Series ‘The Remarried Empress’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/disney-sets-premiere-for-korean-drama-series-the-remarried-empress/
- Published: 2026-08-26T00:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-26T00:45:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/08/disney-plus-shin-mina-ju-jihoon-remarried-empress-busan-1237050148/
- Topics: Asia, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film, TV, World

## Key points

- 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

## Summary

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.

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