

Empress Ki
2013-10-28 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.3
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
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Production details
- Creators
- Han Hee
- Production companies
- MBC, Victory Contents
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Ha Ji-wonKi Seung Nyang (Empress Ki)
Ju Jin-moWang Yoo (King Choong Hye of Goryeo)
Ji Chang-wookTa Hwan (Emperor Huizong of Yuan)
Jin Yi-hanTal Tal
Baek Jin-heeTanashiri (Empress Tanashiri)
Jeon Kuk-hwanEl Temur
Im Joo-eunBayan Khutugh
Lee Won-jongDokman
Han Hye-rinLady Park
Kim Young-hoBayan
Kim Seo-hyungBudashiri (Empress Dowager)
Yoo In-youngYeon Bisu
Kim Jeong-hyeonTangqishi
Seo Yi-sookLady Seo
Lee Jae-yongWang Go
Kwon Oh-joongChoi Moo-song
Jung Woong-inYeom Byung-soo
Jo Jae-yunKolta
Choi Mu-sungPark Bul-hwa
Jung Zi-soKi Seung Nyang (young)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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