Empress Ki

Empress Ki is a historical drama with a fascinating plot, broadcast on MBC, about the life of Empress Ki Seung Nyang (played by Ha Ji Won). The girl Yang Yi with an unfortunate fate of disguising herself as a man, changing her name to Seung Nyang, becoming a tribute palace maid, getting caught up in the harem struggles, and fighting against the forces of treason. The love triangle between Seung Nyang, Ta Hwan (played by Ji Chang-wook), the king of the Yuan Dynasty, and Wang Yoo (Joo Jin Mo), the king of the Goryeo Dynasty, is another major plot point in the film. The film's most notable aspect is how it depicts the intense conflict between factions in the imperial court while also showcasing Seung Nyang's talent and intelligence.

Starting from an ordinary woman, when becoming the empress Ha Ji Won showed all the talent and beauty of the character Seung Nyang as a gentlewoman. She successfully transformed from the image of a maid with a witty, obedient appearance to the image of a noble concubine favored by the emperor. It also emphasizes the discreet, sharp, and extremely beautiful features.

Detailed Information:

Genre: History, Romance, Tragedy

Directed by: Han Hee

Release date: 2013

Episodes: 51