The lead cast of The Remarried Empress, Shin Mina, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young, is drawing buzz for their striking resemblance to the iconic characters of the original webtoon.
Disney Plus Korea announced the series’ upcoming second-half release on November 13th and unveiled the first official stills of the four stars, immediately heightening anticipation among fans of the beloved IP.
The Remarried Empress follows Navier, the flawless empress of the Eastern Empire, who is blindsided when Emperor Sovieshu—longtime friend and companion since childhood—falls for the runaway slave Rashta and demands a divorce. Navier accepts the separation on one condition: that she be allowed to remarry Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom. What unfolds is a sweeping romance-fantasy epic.
The original webtoon, based on a 2018 web novel, has amassed approximately 2.6 billion global views (as of December 2024) and has been released in ten languages, cementing its global fanbase.
Shin Mina plays Navier, the brilliant and graceful empress loved by the people. Though devastated by Sovieshu’s sudden divorce demand, she turns the empire upside down by requesting permission to marry Heinrey.
Ju Ji Hoon steps into the role of Sovieshu, the all-powerful emperor of the Eastern Empire. Raised and educated alongside Navier, he becomes a formidable ruler, yet breaks his vow to never take a concubine and shocks the empire by pushing for divorce.
Lee Jong Suk portrays Heinrey, the mysterious crown prince of the Western Kingdom and keeper of hidden secrets. Known for attracting whispers and attention wherever he goes, Heinrey approaches Navier with concealed motives—only to find himself genuinely falling for her.
Lee Se Young plays Rashta, the runaway slave possessing striking beauty. After discovering the man who saved her is none other than the emperor, she begins to covet a life she never dreamed possible.
The series is directed by Cho Soo Won, known for I Can Hear Your Voice, Pinocchio, and Still 17. The screenplay is penned by Yeo Ji Na and Hyun Choong Yeol, the writing team behind The Uncanny Counter, which set OCN’s all-time ratings record. Production is handled by Studio N, known for Netflix’s The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call and tvN drama Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born.
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