Series synopsis
The Elegant Empire, also known as 우아한 제국 is a South Korean drama mystery television series that premiered on KBS2 on August 7, 2023. It ended on January 19, 2024. It stars Kim Jin-woo, Han Ji-Wan, Kang Yul and Son Sung-yoon.
A man and a woman take revenge desperately yet elegantly after being trampled on by enormous power.
Premise
A man and a woman take revenge desperately yet elegantly after being trampled on by enormous power.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Jin-woo as Jang Ki-yoon
- Han Ji-Wan as Shin Ju-kyung / Seo Hee-jae
- Kang Yul as Jung Woo-hyuk
- Son Sung-yoon as Jacqueline Taylor (Choi Min-ha)
- Lee Sang-bo as Na Seung-phil
- Nam Kyung-eup as Jang Chang-sung
- Kim Seo-ra as Hong Hye-rim
- Yoon Chae-na as Jang Soo-ah
Supporting cast
- Kim Mi-ra as Jung Joon-hee
- Lee Mi-young as Woo Young-ran
- Bang Hyung-joo as Yang Hee-chan
- Kim Sol-bi as Hyunta (Yang Bit-na)
- Kim Ga-ran as Oh Na-hee
- Kim Young as Yoon Ji-tae
- Yoo Jang-young as Jo Moon-chang
- Jung Hee-wook as Ji Ho-seok
- Lee Gyu-young as Tak Sung-goo
- Kwon Oh-hyun as Hwang Sung-il
- Lee Jeong-bin as Shin Ye-kyung
- Mi So-yun as Bong Mi-rae
Guest cast
- Choi Hyoung-Uk as (Detective)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 105 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 105 | August 7, 2023 | January 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Let Me Borrow You For A Moment During the commemoration of Jang Chang Sung's first anniversary memorial service, Jang Gi Yun embarks on the expansion strategy for the company he inherited. This move involves E promoting the two-billion-dollar business centered around VK Media Culture Valley. At this juncture, Seo Hee Jae emerges at WJ Entertainment, sparking Gi Yun's curiosity. |
August 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
Look Who's Here Two imposing men are pursuing Hee Jae, and it's at this moment that she crosses paths E with Gi Yun. Her demeanor and conversation immediately capture Gi Yun's attention. Back at NA Entertainment, Hee Jae has personal justifications for her decision to stay and engage. The team at NA Entertainment insists on her showcasing her skills. With no hesitation, she storms into WJ Entertainment to resolve matters promptly. |
August 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
A Photo of Gi Yun and Hee Jae Seung Pil takes a picture of Gi Yun and Hee Jae together at a bar and sends it to Jacklyn to get her infuriated. Jacklyn recognizes Hee Jae right away as she looks exactly like Ju Kyung. Woo Hyuk advises Hee Jae to stay away from Gi Yun, while Jacklyn visits Gi Yun at his office the next day and runs into Hee Jae again. |
August 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 19, 2024 |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Status | ended |