Navier played by Shin Mina in The Remarried Empress

Royal Scandal Stars In The K-Drama Adaptation Of The Remarried Empress

9 October 2026

Discover the fantasy romance K-drama coming soon to Disney+, including its webtoon roots, cast, and episode release details

A new swoon-worthy romance show set in opulent palace halls is coming to Disney+. Betrayed by her husband, Empress Navier refuses to be sidelined, turning heartbreak into a chance to reclaim her destiny and find a new love that could alter her kingdom’s fate.

Whether you’ve been eagerly awaiting the adaptation of the rofan (romance fantasy) webtoon or are looking for a polished K-drama full of romance, scandal, imperial court intrigue, and fantasy, The Remarried Empress is set to become your next obsession. Watch the trailer, get the episode release schedule, and find out who’s in the cast of the live-action show.

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What is The Remarried Empress about?

Sovieshu played by Ju Jihoon in The Remarried Empress — The Remarried Empress, Disney+

Empress Navier is blindsided by her husband Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire, when he declares that he’s fallen in love with another woman and wants a divorce. Now, Navier has a choice to make. While her life as she knows it teeters, Navier resolves to turn deceit and pain into an opportunity and offers her husband a bold deal. She'll agree to the divorce, as long as she is granted permission to remarry. But the most shocking detail is who she hopes to make her new husband. Navier has Prince Heinrey of the rival Western Kingdom in her sights, believing he could be the key to her new life.

In true rofan fashion, the royals’ private relationships shape their kingdoms’ futures, and romantic gestures become entangled with political motivations. Though set in a lavish fantasy world, Navier’s journey, from an underestimated and scorned wife to a woman intent on coming out on top with her dignity intact, is a relatable tale about resilience and what it means to create your own destiny.

Is The Remarried Empress a live-action show?

Yes. The new show is a live-action K-drama based on the hit NAVER WEBTOON of the same name.

How does the show adapt the webtoon?

The show brings the webtoon’s palatial decadence to the screen with breathtaking settings and elaborate costumes. Set in a fantasy realm, it takes you on a journey marked by ambition, melodrama, and imperial intrigue.

Where can I watch The Remarried Empress in New Zealand?

The show will stream on Disney+.

When does The Remarried Empress come out in New Zealand?

The show kicks off with a 4-episode premiere on November 4. Before the series premieres, watch a Special Look on Disney+.

How many episodes will The Remarried Empress have?

There will be 10 episodes in total.

What is the episode release schedule?

After the 4-episode premiere, two new episodes arrive weekly until the finale on November 25.

Will an English-dubbed version of The Remarried Empress be available?

Yes, you can watch the show in the original Korean with English subtitles or a dubbed version with English audio.

Who are the characters and cast of The Remarried Empress?

Characters from The Remarried Empress — The Remarried Empress, Disney+

Find out who plays the webtoon’s key characters in the live-action adaptation of The Remarried Empress.

Navier played by Shin Min-a

Navier, the beloved Empress of the Eastern Empire, is at the centre of the story as she seeks to decide her own future after her husband’s infidelity and request for divorce.

Sovieshu played by Ju Ji-hoon

Emperor of the Eastern Empire, Sovieshu sets the story in motion when he announces that he’s fallen in love with another woman and wants to divorce his wife.

K-drama fans may recognise Ju Ji-hoon from his roles as Woo Chae-woon in the sci-fi thriller Blood Free and Jung Won-young in the webtoon adaptation Light Shop.