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Disney+ schedules Korean drama 'The Remarried Empress' for November release

The 10-part adaptation of the popular webtoon stars Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk, and Lee Seyoung.

The short version

  • Disney+ will premiere its 10-part Korean original drama 'The Remarried Empress' on November 4, concluding on November 25.
  • The series is adapted from a Naver Webtoon with nearly three billion views and stars Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk, and Lee Seyoung.
  • Before its streaming debut, the first three episodes will screen at the Busan International Film Festival in October.

Key facts

  • 'The Remarried Empress' will debut on Disney+ on November 4 with four episodes, releasing two episodes weekly until November 25.[Variety]
  • The 10-part series is an adaptation of a Naver Webtoon that has accumulated nearly three billion views.[Variety]
  • The main cast features Shin Mina as Empress Navier, Ju Jihoon as Emperor Sovieshu, Lee Jongsuk as Crown Prince Heinrey, and Lee Seyoung as Rashta.[Variety]
  • Cho Suwon directed the series, which was adapted for television by writers Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol.[Variety]
  • The show will world-premiere its initial three episodes at the Busan International Film Festival's On Screen section in October.[Variety]

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