With a global cumulative view count of approximately 2.6 billion (as of December 2024), the webtoon that sparked a worldwide phenomenon is now confirmed for a 2026 release as a Disney+ original series 'The Remarried Empress', completing an epic casting lineup that has ignited excitement among global fans.
'The Remarried Empress' is a romantic fantasy epic that unfolds as the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, 'Navier' (Shin Mina), receives a divorce notice from Emperor 'Sovieshu' (Ju Ji-hoon), who has fallen for the runaway slave 'Rashta' (Lee Se-young). In response, Navier demands permission to remarry Prince 'Heinley' (Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom. The story, which began as a web novel in 2018 and quickly gained explosive popularity before being adapted into a webtoon, has captivated readers worldwide after being translated into ten languages. Now, it is generating buzz as it's being produced as a series.
The direction of 'The Remarried Empress' is led by director Jo Soo-won, who has been acclaimed for his delicate portrayal of emotions and elegant directing style in works such as 'I Can Hear Your Voice,' 'Pinocchio,' and Still 17.
The script is penned by Yeo Ji-na and Hyun Choong-yeol, who achieved OCN's highest viewership ratings with 'The Uncanny Counter', and the production is handled by Studio N, known for presenting significant IP works like 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call', 'Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born', and 'Vigilante', ensuring high expectations for the series.
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(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)