Shin Min Ah and Lee Jong Suk's new fantasy romance drama The Remarried Empress has made a strong debut, reaching No. 1 on Disney+ Korea just one day after its unexpected early release.
According to Disney+ on November 4, The Remarried Empress topped the platform's Today's Top 10 Series in Korea rankings, drawing attention after its first four episodes became available on November 3.
The drama was originally scheduled to premiere on November 4. However, during its production press conference on November 3, the team surprised fans by announcing that the release had been moved forward by one day.
Host Park Kyung Lim explained that the decision followed positive reactions to the drama's early screening at the Busan International Film Festival.
“There were many requests from people who wanted to watch it sooner, so Disney made the decision,” she said.
The unexpected release quickly brought the series into the spotlight, with viewers sharing mixed but increasingly positive reactions online.
Based on a popular webtoon with more than 2.9 billion cumulative views worldwide, The Remarried Empress stars Shin Min Ah as Empress Navier, Lee Jong Suk as Prince Heinrey, Ju Ji Hoon as Emperor Sovieshu, and Lee Se Young as Rashta.
The fantasy romance follows an empress whose life changes after her husband seeks a divorce, leading her toward a new relationship and a different future.
Before its premiere, the drama faced divided opinions over its casting, elaborate costumes, and the decision to bring a Western-inspired fantasy royal setting to life with Korean actors.
However, after the first episodes were released, some viewers said the series was more entertaining than they had expected.
One viewer commented, “I thought I couldn't watch overly dramatic shows anymore, but The Remarried Empress is actually fun.”
Another wrote, “I just finished watching all the available episodes, and it was more enjoyable than I expected.”
Other viewers praised the cast's performances, particularly Shin Min Ah's portrayal of Navier and Lee Jong Suk's appearance as Prince Heinrey.
The drama's costumes, music, and fairytale-like atmosphere also received positive comments, although some viewers continued to express reservations about its fantasy setting and production style.
Despite the mixed opinions, the drama's immediate rise to No. 1 on Disney+ Korea shows strong initial interest following its surprise premiere.
With a total of 10 episodes, The Remarried Empress released its first four episodes on November 3. Episodes 5 and 6 are scheduled to arrive on Disney+ on November 11.
Attention is now turning to whether the series can maintain its top ranking as new episodes are released.
Shin Min Ah and Lee Jong Suk's new fantasy romance drama The Remarried Empress has made a strong debut, reaching No. 1 on Disney+ Korea just one day after its unexpected early release.
According to Disney+ on November 4, The Remarried Empress topped the platform's Today's Top 10 Series in Korea rankings, drawing attention after its first four episodes became available on November 3.
The drama was originally scheduled to premiere on November 4. However, during its production press conference on November 3, the team surprised fans by announcing that the release had been moved forward by one day.
Host Park Kyung Lim explained that the decision followed positive reactions to the drama's early screening at the Busan International Film Festival.
“There were many requests from people who wanted to watch it sooner, so Disney made the decision,” she said.
The unexpected release quickly brought the series into the spotlight, with viewers sharing mixed but increasingly positive reactions online.
Based on a popular webtoon with more than 2.9 billion cumulative views worldwide, The Remarried Empress stars Shin Min Ah as Empress Navier, Lee Jong Suk as Prince Heinrey, Ju Ji Hoon as Emperor Sovieshu, and Lee Se Young as Rashta.
The fantasy romance follows an empress whose life changes after her husband seeks a divorce, leading her toward a new relationship and a different future.
Before its premiere, the drama faced divided opinions over its casting, elaborate costumes, and the decision to bring a Western-inspired fantasy royal setting to life with Korean actors.
However, after the first episodes were released, some viewers said the series was more entertaining than they had expected.
One viewer commented, “I thought I couldn't watch overly dramatic shows anymore, but The Remarried Empress is actually fun.”
Another wrote, “I just finished watching all the available episodes, and it was more enjoyable than I expected.”
Other viewers praised the cast's performances, particularly Shin Min Ah's portrayal of Navier and Lee Jong Suk's appearance as Prince Heinrey.
The drama's costumes, music, and fairytale-like atmosphere also received positive comments, although some viewers continued to express reservations about its fantasy setting and production style.
Despite the mixed opinions, the drama's immediate rise to No. 1 on Disney+ Korea shows strong initial interest following its surprise premiere.
With a total of 10 episodes, The Remarried Empress released its first four episodes on November 3. Episodes 5 and 6 are scheduled to arrive on Disney+ on November 11.
Attention is now turning to whether the series can maintain its top ranking as new episodes are released.
