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Empress Ki

Empress Ki
★ 7.3/10•2013•1h 0m•TV-14•Drama•War & Politics
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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.

Jang Young-cheol · Writer

Jung Gyeong-sun · Writer

Han Hee · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageKO
First Air DateOct 28, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Jackal and the PrinceE159m

The Jackal and the Prince

Sungnyang disguises herself as a man and works to free women who were sent to be Yuan concubines. King Wang Ko orders Sungnyang to get close to Wang Yu to lure him into an ambush.

Oct 28, 2013

Episode 2 - The Timid PrinceE259m

The Timid Prince

Sungnyang reveals to the Crown Prince that there is a spy among them. Prince Togon is exiled to Koryo.

Oct 29, 2013

Episode 3 - Protecting the Future Crown PrinceE359m

Protecting the Future Crown Prince

Sungnyang mistakes the Yuan Prince for a Yuan soldier. For the prince's protection, the Koryo King barricades the prince within the Koryo palace.

Nov 4, 2013

Episode 4 - In Hot PursuitE459m

In Hot Pursuit

The Yaun Prince asks Sungnyang to teach him how to defend himself. El Temur plans a full-on attack on Daechong Island in order to kill the prince.

Nov 5, 2013

Episode 5 - Survival in the ForestE559m

Survival in the Forest

Sungnyang and Prince Togon continue their way to Kaegyong to find the Koryo King. Meanwhile, El Temur takes Koryo's palace under his command.

Nov 11, 2013

Episode 6 - Confrontation and a Sad GoodbyeE659m

Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye

Yom falls for Sungnyangs trick and brings in Prince Togon's body into the palace. Prince Togon becomes conflicted about choosing to tell the truth or becoming emperor of Yuan.

Nov 12, 2013

Episode 7 - Separation of LoversE759m

Separation of Lovers

The King of Koryo finds out that Sungnyang is a woman and tires to protect her from Tangqishi. Meanwhile, at the capital of Yuan, Tanasiri is taking lessons to be empress.

Nov 18, 2013

Episode 8 - The Life of a ServantE859m

The Life of a Servant

Sungnyang plots to take revenge on Emperor Togon during his wedding ceremony. The King of Koryo and Yom Byongsu are to duel to see who will be commander.

Nov 19, 2013

Episode 9 - Meeting the EmperorE959m

Meeting the Emperor

The Koryo King defeats Yom and takes command, but is given poor resources to prepare for battle. El Temur is enraged when he finds out that the Emperor has taken in a concubine.

Nov 25, 2013

Episode 10 - CuriousE1059m

Curious

The Koryo King leads his men to their first victory against the Turks. The Emperor makes Sungnyang a part of his retinue.

Nov 26, 2013

Episode 11 - Spies in the PalaceE1159m

Spies in the Palace

The Empress orders Sungnyang to feed Lady Pak a powder that will cause her a miscarriage. The Emperor further suspects Nyang of being Sungnyang.

Dec 2, 2013

Episode 12 - The Brilliant PlanE1259m

The Brilliant Plan

Nyang is ordered to spread rumors that Lady Pak is faking her pregnancy. General Bayan disguises himself as Batolu, but runs into unexpected trouble on the battlefield.

Dec 3, 2013

Episode 13 - Personal MaidE1359m

Personal Maid

Lady Pak is brought in front of the inquisition to be re-examined. Sungnyang receives a written promise to be let out of the palace, but gets caught by the Emperor.

Dec 9, 2013

Episode 14 - He ReturnsE1459m

He Returns

Wang Yu brings victory with him to the Yuan Palace. The previous Yuan Emperor is said to have written a blood vow before his death and all are scrambling to find it.

Dec 10, 2013

Episode 15 - The Fake Blood VowE1558m

The Fake Blood Vow

Wang Yu comes up with a plan to infuriate El Temur, but needs Sungnyang to accomplish it. The Emperor challenges Wang Yu to a soccer match.

Dec 16, 2013

Episode 16 - The Soluble VowsE1658m

The Soluble Vows

El Temur tries to find the one who sent the appeal. Wang Yu finds out that Sungnyang was the one to help and decides to not see her again.

Dec 17, 2013

Episode 17 - Curse Phase 2E1759m

Curse Phase 2

The Emperor and the Queen Dowager ask Wang Yu if he is interested in marrying one of the princesses. The Emperor opens a shadow play for Yang but uninvited guests decide to join them.

Dec 23, 2013

Episode 18 - Tangqishi's PlanE1859m

Tangqishi's Plan

The palace fills with rats and begin the curse of the late Khan. The emperor decides to actively search for the Blood Vow.

Dec 24, 2013

Episode 19 - Fake or RealE1959m

Fake or Real

Wangyu and Yeonchul comes up with a plan to fake Yeonchul's death to find out who are loyal to him. Nyang tell the emperor that she does not want him to speak to her again.

Jan 6, 2014

Episode 20 - Removing El TemurE2059m

Removing El Temur

Wangyu meets with the Dowager and wins her trust. Wangyu asks Nyang if she wants to be his Queen once he goes back to Koryo.

Jan 7, 2014

Episode 21 - The Truth About Jok HoE2159m

The Truth About Jok Ho

WangYu receives permission from the Regent to return to Koguryo to visit his "sick" father. Nyang and two others stay behind to look for Jukho to find the blood vow.

Jan 13, 2014

Episode 22 - Pregnant Sung NyangE2259m

Pregnant Sung Nyang

The emperor decides to hide injured Nyang in the pavilion so the regent's men cannot find her. Nyang's party is attacked by thieves while they were trying to help Nyang escape.

Jan 14, 2014

Episode 23 - Byul or MahaE2359m

Byul or Maha

Nyang gives birth to a son with a unique dot on his feet. The emperor and Wang yu finds out about Nyang and plans their revenge against the empress.

Jan 20, 2014

Episode 24 - Preparation for WarE2459m

Preparation for War

Nyang is found by Bayan in Liaoyang province while she is being sold as a slave. Nyang discovers the blood vow and shows it to Bayan.

Jan 21, 2014

Episode 25 - The Imperial ConsortE2561m

The Imperial Consort

Nyang begins the selection process for the consorts as she fights through the obstacles the empress sets up. Wang Yu continues to find who is behind the counterfeit money.

Jan 27, 2014

Episode 26 - Finally Meeting the Blood VowE2659m

Finally Meeting the Blood Vow

Nyang becomes a consort and begins to fight with the empress with the support of other people from Koryo. Wangyu is fighting to stop counterfeit money from entering Liaoyang.

Jan 28, 2014

Episode 27 - The Jealous EmpressE2759m

The Jealous Empress

Nyang begins to teach the Emperor how to read and write every night by disguising it as a party. The empress decides to lock Nyang in the archives and give her an impossible task to finish.

Feb 3, 2014

Episode 28 - Poisoned Sung NyangE2859m

Poisoned Sung Nyang

Nyang begins her plan to take the empress' power away from her. Wangyu meets with Hukso to get Musong back by telling Hukso that he is the husband of El Temur's niece.

Feb 4, 2014

Episode 29 - The Poisonous DatesE2959m

The Poisonous Dates

WangYu finds out about Nyang's situation from Tal Tal after they arrest Huksu. Nyang continues her revenge on the Empress.

Feb 10, 2014

Episode 30 - Abdication DecreeE3059m

Abdication Decree

Nyang and Wangyu finally meet together and go their own ways. Feisu finally completes deciphering the book they found in Huksu's house.

Feb 17, 2014

Episode 31 - A Win for the EmperorE3159m

A Win for the Emperor

The Emperor speaks in front of El Temur and also shows him that he can read. Tal Tal brings the spies from Eagle House in front of the governors.

Feb 18, 2014

Episode 32 - Out to KillE3258m

Out to Kill

Nyang avoids the bullet from El Temur and makes another governer the culprit of the attempted assassination of the Prince. The Empress calls in Wang Yu and Nyang together for a drink.

Feb 24, 2014

Episode 33 - The Dramatic Royal HuntE3358m

The Dramatic Royal Hunt

Nyang and the Emperor survive the coup but the Emperor is shot by a poison arrow. Wang Yu gets stabbed in the process of helping Nyang run away from the guards.

Feb 25, 2014

Episode 34 - The CurseE3459m

The Curse

The Emperor comes to save Nyang and her servants from being punished for the Emperor's injury. The Empress decides to use a curse to try and kill Nyang.

Mar 3, 2014

Episode 35 - AyushiridaraE3559m

Ayushiridara

After Nyang recovered the talisman and broke the curse, El Temur begins to have nightmares. Wangyu begins to train the bums Wongjin brought as new recruits.

Mar 4, 2014

Episode 36 - Eagle Group and the Blood VowE3659m

Eagle Group and the Blood Vow

Bayan begins his plan to go to war with El Temur and marches to the capitol. El Temur receives word from his men that his son is bringing Bayan and won the war.

Mar 10, 2014

Episode 37 - The DownfallE3759m

The Downfall

Nyang is in the Ice Palace and calls everyone in to start planning to defend the Emperor while Bayan takes the palace. Wangyu complete's his job by opening the gate for Bayan's soldiers to enter.

Mar 11, 2014

Episode 38 - A New Enemy RisingE3859m

A New Enemy Rising

The Dowager opposes Nayng becoming the empress and makes Bayan bring his niece to run Nyang out. The former empress was hanged from the square for the public to see.

Mar 17, 2014

Episode 39 - Bayan HuduE3959m

Bayan Hudu

Bayan Hudu becomes the new empress and Nyang continues the search for the secret funds. Wang Yu is also searching for the secret funds to help Nyang become the empress.

Mar 18, 2014

Episode 40 - Finding the Secret TreasureE4059m

Finding the Secret Treasure

Nyang finally finds out about the secret funds El Temur has been collecting. Bayan announces to the Emperor that he wants to go to war and conquer surrounding countries.

Mar 24, 2014

Episode 41 - Sung Nyang's VictoryE4159m

Sung Nyang's Victory

Nyang and Wangyu begins their plan to remove the money from El Temur's house. Tal Tal finds out that he has been tricked by Nyang and rushes back to see the secret room empty.

Mar 25, 2014

Episode 42 - Economic DownfallE4259m

Economic Downfall

Wang Yu returns to Koryo and takes command by refusing to provide for Yuan any longer. Bayan takes his men to war with surrounding countries and tries to take them over.

Mar 31, 2014

Episode 43 - Worse TimesE4359m

Worse Times

The Dowager and Bayan frames Wang Yu of selling explosives to enemy states of Yuan. Wang Yu is stripped of his title and dragged to Yuan by the prince and Tanguishi.

Apr 1, 2014

Episode 44 - Where Your Loyalties LieE4459m

Where Your Loyalties Lie

Kim Sunju comes right on time to save Wang Yu and his servants from being executed. The Emperor breaks the promise with Nyang and start to drink again.

Apr 7, 2014

Episode 45 - The Truth About MahaE4559m

The Truth About Maha

The Empress finds out about Maha's secret about his birth by threatening Yon Hwa. Nyang tells the Dowager and Maha that she will reveal all the secrets soon.

Apr 8, 2014

Episode 46 - The Princes' FateE4659m

The Princes' Fate

Nyang runs to save Maha's life after finding out that he is her real son. Maha's true identity is revealed and he is kicked out of the palace.

Apr 14, 2014

Episode 47 - The Eagle House LeaderE4759m

The Eagle House Leader

Wang Yu visits Maha and decides that he is going to take him to Koyro and tell him everything. The Eagle House wants Yom Byung Soo to go see Bayan.

Apr 15, 2014

Episode 48 - The Fake CoupE4858m

The Fake Coup

Nyang keeps the Emperor locked up in her room so that no one will know that he is awake. Bayan is sent to prison for trying to kill Nyang and her son Ayu.

Apr 21, 2014

Episode 49 - The Fall of TangqishiE4958m

The Fall of Tangqishi

Nyang is sent to the temple to repent for her sins and ask for forgiveness. Wang Yu sends all the grains he bought to the palace to distribute to the people.

Apr 22, 2014

Episode 50 - PoisonedE5058m

Poisoned

Nyang finally becomes the Empress of Yuan and Wang Yu gains his throne. Nyang is trying to find out about the Eagle House and confiscate their assets.

Apr 28, 2014

Episode 51 - A Not-So-Happy EndingE5158m

A Not-So-Happy Ending

The Emperor continues to drink Kolta's poison knowing that Kolta is the head of the Eagle House. The Dowager kills herself in front of Nyang by drinking poison.

Apr 29, 2014

Actors

Ha Ji-won

Ha Ji-won

Ki Seung Nyang (Empress Ki)

Joo Jin-mo

Joo Jin-mo

Wang Yoo (King Choong Hye of Goryeo)

Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

Ta Hwan (Emperor Huizong of Yuan)

Jin Yi-han

Jin Yi-han

Tal Tal

Baek Jin-hee

Baek Jin-hee

Tanashiri (Empress Tanashiri)

Jeon Kuk-hwan

Jeon Kuk-hwan

El Temur

Im Joo-eun

Im Joo-eun

Bayan Khutugh

Lee Won-jong

Lee Won-jong

Dokman

Han Hye-rin

Han Hye-rin

Lady Park

Kim Young-ho

Kim Young-ho

Bayan

Kim Seo-hyung

Kim Seo-hyung

Budashiri (Empress Dowager)

Yoo In-young

Yoo In-young

Yeon Bisu

Kim Jeong-hyeon

Kim Jeong-hyeon

Tangqishi

Seo Yi-sook

Seo Yi-sook

Lady Seo

Lee Jae-yong

Lee Jae-yong

Wang Go

Kwon Oh-joong

Kwon Oh-joong

Choi Moo-song

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