Hit Korean Webtoon “The Remarried Empress” Gets Star-Studded Live-Action Adaptation on Disney+ – kdramadiary

The globally adored Korean romantic fantasy webtoon and web novel, The Remarried Empress, with an astounding 2.6 billion views, is coming to life as an exclusive live-action series on Disney+!

This highly anticipated adaptation brings to the screen the captivating tale of Empress Navier, whose perfectly ordered life is shattered when her emperor husband demands a divorce to be with his new mistress. But Navier isn’t one to be cast aside. She agrees to the divorce, but with a twist: she’ll marry a rival prince from the Western Kingdom. What unfolds is a thrilling saga packed with political maneuvering, passionate romance, and Navier’s fierce quest to reclaim her rightful power.

The Remarried Empress boasts a stellar cast featuring Shin Min Ah (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha) embodies the beloved Empress Navier, while Ju Ji Hoon (Lightshop Keeper) steps into the shoes of Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire. Lee Jong Suk (Big Mouth) plays Heinrey, the enigmatic Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom, hiding a secret. And Lee Se Young (The Red Sleeve) portrays Rashta, the cunning former slave who rises to become Sovieshu’s concubine, with her sights set firmly on the empress’s throne. “The Remarried Empress” is adapted by the talented duo Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol (The Uncanny Counter) and helmed by director Cho Suwon (Still 17, Pinocchio).

The Remarried Empress is just one of several high-profile Korean originals joining Disney+’s growing lineup. Alongside returning favorites like A Shop for Killers and buzzworthy newcomers like Nine Puzzles, Low Life, and Tempest, Disney+ continues to raise the bar for K-drama lovers worldwide.

Prepare to re-enter the palace and witness a queen’s rise—The Remarried Empress is coming soon, only on Disney+.

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