Disney+'s Korean original series The Remarried Empress, starring Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young, has achieved a major global milestone just three days after its release.

According to Disney+, The Remarried Empress recorded the biggest global premiere for a local original series in Disney+ and Hulu history, based on viewership during its first three days.

The achievement is particularly notable because only four of the drama's ten episodes had been released when the record was announced.

The series, which premiered on November 3, also reached No. 1 on Disney+'s Today’s Top 10 chart in South Korea just one day after its release.

According to streaming ranking platform FlixPatrol, The Remarried Empress ranked No. 1 in the Disney+ TV show category across 12 countries and reached No. 7 globally.

Disney+ further reported that the series became the most-watched Korean title released across more than 50 markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and Canada, based on its first three days.

The impressive numbers come as the drama continues to attract mixed reactions online, particularly over its costumes, visual presentation, and Ju Ji Hoon's appearance as Emperor Sovieshu.

Some viewers have turned scenes featuring Ju Ji Hoon into viral memes, sharing humorous comparisons and reactions on social media.

Despite the criticism and jokes, other viewers have praised the cast's performances and admitted that the series becomes more entertaining as the story develops.

One viewer commented, "It looks strange when you only see the clips, but the full story is surprisingly entertaining."

Another shared, "I didn't expect it, but it's actually fun to watch."

The fantasy romance follows Empress Navier, played by Shin Min Ah, whose life changes after Emperor Sovieshu, played by Ju Ji Hoon, seeks a divorce. The story also features Prince Heinrey, played by Lee Jong Suk, and Rashta, played by Lee Se Young.

International entertainment outlets have also responded positively to the series, with ScreenRant, Collider, and RIOTUS highlighting its fantasy setting and engaging story.

Following the record-breaking premiere, the production team expressed excitement about the achievement.

The team stated, "What makes this achievement even more meaningful is that only four episodes had been released at the time."

With six episodes still remaining, The Remarried Empress has already established itself as one of Disney+'s major Korean releases of 2026.

Attention is now turning to whether the series can maintain its global popularity and set additional streaming records as more episodes become available.

Disney+'s Korean original series The Remarried Empress, starring Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young, has achieved a major global milestone just three days after its release.

According to Disney+, The Remarried Empress recorded the biggest global premiere for a local original series in Disney+ and Hulu history, based on viewership during its first three days.

The achievement is particularly notable because only four of the drama's ten episodes had been released when the record was announced.

The series, which premiered on November 3, also reached No. 1 on Disney+'s Today’s Top 10 chart in South Korea just one day after its release.

According to streaming ranking platform FlixPatrol, The Remarried Empress ranked No. 1 in the Disney+ TV show category across 12 countries and reached No. 7 globally.

Disney+ further reported that the series became the most-watched Korean title released across more than 50 markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and Canada, based on its first three days.

The impressive numbers come as the drama continues to attract mixed reactions online, particularly over its costumes, visual presentation, and Ju Ji Hoon's appearance as Emperor Sovieshu.

Some viewers have turned scenes featuring Ju Ji Hoon into viral memes, sharing humorous comparisons and reactions on social media.

Despite the criticism and jokes, other viewers have praised the cast's performances and admitted that the series becomes more entertaining as the story develops.

One viewer commented, "It looks strange when you only see the clips, but the full story is surprisingly entertaining."

Another shared, "I didn't expect it, but it's actually fun to watch."

The fantasy romance follows Empress Navier, played by Shin Min Ah, whose life changes after Emperor Sovieshu, played by Ju Ji Hoon, seeks a divorce. The story also features Prince Heinrey, played by Lee Jong Suk, and Rashta, played by Lee Se Young.

International entertainment outlets have also responded positively to the series, with ScreenRant, Collider, and RIOTUS highlighting its fantasy setting and engaging story.

Following the record-breaking premiere, the production team expressed excitement about the achievement.

The team stated, "What makes this achievement even more meaningful is that only four episodes had been released at the time."

With six episodes still remaining, The Remarried Empress has already established itself as one of Disney+'s major Korean releases of 2026.

Attention is now turning to whether the series can maintain its global popularity and set additional streaming records as more episodes become available.