Actors Shin Min Ah, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young come together for 'The remarried empress.'
On the 14th, production company Studio N announced in an official press release the confirmation of the series production of 'The remarried empress,' which has recorded global cumulative views of approximately 2.6 billion (as of December 2024) and boasts worldwide popularity. It was confirmed that Shin Min Ah, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young will participate.
'The remarried empress,' based on the web novel and webtoon, is a romantic fantasy epic about the empress Navier of the Eastern Empire, who is notified of divorce by Emperor Sobiesu and asks to be allowed to remarry Prince Hein Lee of the Western Kingdom in exchange for accepting the divorce.
The background of the divorce ignites a full-fledged conflict when the runaway slave Rasta enters Sobiesu's harem. Since the web novel's serialization in 2018, it has enjoyed record popularity, expanding into a webtoon, and has been translated into 10 languages since 2019, establishing itself as a global intellectual property that captivates readers worldwide.
Shin Min Ah is confirmed to play the role of the empress Navier, praised for her brilliant mind and innate elegance; Ju Jihoon is confirmed to play the role of Emperor Sobiesu, the symbol of absolute power and Navier's husband; Lee Jong Suk is cast as Prince Hein Lee of the Western Kingdom, who is hiding secrets; and Lee Se Young takes on the role of Rasta, a runaway slave vying for the empress's position.
The direction is in the hands of director Jo Soo Won, known for his delicate emotional depiction and aesthetic presentation in works such as 'I Can Hear Your Voice,' 'Pinocchio,' and 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay,' while the script is being penned by Yeo Ji Na and Hyeon Chung Yeol, who recorded the highest ratings for OCN with 'The Uncanny Counter,' raising expectations. Production is handled by Studio N, known for showcasing significant intellectual property projects such as 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' and 'The End of the World,' adding to its credibility.
'The remarried empress' aims to faithfully embody the world view of the original work that fans around the globe are enthusiastic about. It is expected to set a new standard in the genre as a full-scale romantic fantasy with mise-en-scène, scale, and narrative completeness, captivating viewers. The airing schedule for 'The remarried empress' is undecided.
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