Series synopsis
Empress Ki, also known as 기황후 is a South Korean drama war & politics television series that premiered on MBC on October 28, 2013. It ended on April 29, 2014. It was created by Han Hee. It stars Ha Ji-won, Ju Jin-mo, Ji Chang-wook and Jin Yi-han.
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
Premise
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ha Ji-won as Ki Seung Nyang (Empress Ki)
- Ju Jin-mo as Wang Yoo (King Choong Hye of Goryeo)
- Ji Chang-wook as Ta Hwan (Emperor Huizong of Yuan)
- Jin Yi-han as Tal Tal
- Baek Jin-hee as Tanashiri (Empress Tanashiri)
- Jeon Kuk-hwan as El Temur
- Im Joo-eun as Bayan Khutugh
- Lee Won-jong as Dokman
Supporting cast
- Han Hye-rin as Lady Park
- Kim Young-ho as Bayan
- Kim Seo-hyung as Budashiri (Empress Dowager)
- Yoo In-young as Yeon Bisu
- Kim Jeong-hyeon as Tangqishi
- Seo Yi-sook as Lady Seo
- Lee Jae-yong as Wang Go
- Kwon Oh-joong as Choi Moo-song
- Jung Woong-in as Yeom Byung-soo
- Jo Jae-yun as Kolta
- Choi Mu-sung as Park Bul-hwa
- Jung Zi-so as Ki Seung Nyang (young)
Guest cast
- Han Seo-yeon as [Gisaeng]
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | May 4, 2014 | May 4, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 51 | October 28, 2013 | April 29, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alternative Finale | May 4, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Jackal and the Prince Sungnyang disguises herself as a man and works to free women who were sent to be Yuan concubines. King Wang Ko orders Sungnyang to get close to Wang Yu to lure him into an ambush. |
October 28, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Timid Prince Sungnyang reveals to the Crown Prince that there is a spy among them. Prince Togon is exiled to Koryo. |
October 29, 2013 |
| 3 |
Protecting the Future Crown Prince Sungnyang mistakes the Yuan Prince for a Yuan soldier. For the prince's protection, the Koryo King barricades the prince within the Koryo palace. |
November 4, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 28, 2013 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2014 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 22:00:00 |