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Disney+ sets November release and Busan debut for Korean drama 'The Remarried Empress'
The 10-part fantasy romance series based on a popular webtoon will debut three episodes at the Busan International Film Festival before its streaming launch.
The short version
- Disney+ will premiere its 10-part Korean series 'The Remarried Empress' on November 4, following an early October festival screening.
- Three episodes of the series will have their world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival's On Screen section.
- The show stars Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young, and is based on a Naver Webtoon.
Key facts
- Disney+ scheduled 'The Remarried Empress' for release on November 4, launching with four episodes before transitioning to weekly releases through November 25.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Three episodes totaling 151 minutes will premiere in the On Screen section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, which runs October 6-15.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The series stars Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young, with Cho Su-won directing and scripts by Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choong-yeol.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Disney previously identified the project as its most expensive Korean drama production to date, featuring European location shoots and palace sets.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The show adapts a Naver Webtoon that Disney reports has gathered almost 3 billion global views.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Disney’s Lavish K-Drama ‘The Remarried Empress’ Sets Busan Premiere Ahead of Streaming LaunchThe Hollywood Reporter metered