Disney+ Confirms November 4 Premiere for K-drama The Remarried Empress
✨ KpopAngel Original🗓️ Aug 27, 2026, 8:25 PM UTC⏱️ 2 min read👀 116 views💬 0
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Quick summary- 1The Remarried Empress will premiere on Disney+ on November 4.
- 2Based on a webtoon with over 2.97 billion views worldwide, the show stars Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young.
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Disney+ is set to release the fantasy-romance drama The Remarried Empress on November 4. The 10-part series will star Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk and Lee Se Young in the lead roles. The show is adapted from the Naver webtoon which garnered over 2.97 billion views worldwide. It is directed by Jo Soo Won, known for Still 17 and Pinocchio. The series will be released on Disney+ internationally and on Hulu in the United States. The teaser trailer, along with the character posters has also been unveiled, giving fans a glimpse into the world.
What Is The Remarried Empress About? The story follows Empress Navier whose marriage falls apart after her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, falls in love with Rashta, a runaway slave. When asked for a divorce, the Empress agrees under one condition: permission to remarry Heinrey, the charismatic and mysterious Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom. The collapse of the royal marriage, and the power struggle and ambitions which follow, form the crux of the story. Shin Min Ah, who gained international fame through shows such as Hometown Cha Cha Cha and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho plays the elegant and beautiful Empress Navier, while Ju Ji Hoon, who starred in Trauma Code: Heroes on Call plays her husband and childhood best friend, Emperor Sovieshu. Lee Se Young, known for her roles in The Red Sleeve and The Law Cafe will be seen as Rashta, the Emperor's mistress. Meanwhile Lee Jong Suk, who previously worked with the director on Pinocchio and I Can Hear Your Voice, takes on the role of Crown Prince Heinrey.
When and Where to Watch The Remarried Empress? Disney+ has officially confirmed the release date as November 4, streaming internationally on Disney+ and in the United States via Hulu. The first four episodes will premiere on the same day, with two new episodes released every Wednesday, leading up to the finale on November 25. Ahead of the official release, the Busan International Film Festival, as part of its On Screen selection, will screen the first three episodes of the drama.
What Is The Remarried Empress About? The story follows Empress Navier whose marriage falls apart after her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, falls in love with Rashta, a runaway slave. When asked for a divorce, the Empress agrees under one condition: permission to remarry Heinrey, the charismatic and mysterious Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom. The collapse of the royal marriage, and the power struggle and ambitions which follow, form the crux of the story. Shin Min Ah, who gained international fame through shows such as Hometown Cha Cha Cha and My Girlfriend is a Gumiho plays the elegant and beautiful Empress Navier, while Ju Ji Hoon, who starred in Trauma Code: Heroes on Call plays her husband and childhood best friend, Emperor Sovieshu. Lee Se Young, known for her roles in The Red Sleeve and The Law Cafe will be seen as Rashta, the Emperor's mistress. Meanwhile Lee Jong Suk, who previously worked with the director on Pinocchio and I Can Hear Your Voice, takes on the role of Crown Prince Heinrey.
When and Where to Watch The Remarried Empress? Disney+ has officially confirmed the release date as November 4, streaming internationally on Disney+ and in the United States via Hulu. The first four episodes will premiere on the same day, with two new episodes released every Wednesday, leading up to the finale on November 25. Ahead of the official release, the Busan International Film Festival, as part of its On Screen selection, will screen the first three episodes of the drama.
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