Empress Ki (Drama - 2013)

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  Ha Ji-won
  하지원
  As
  Gi Seung-nyang
  (기승냥)
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  Joo Jin-mo
  주진모
  As
  Wang Yu
  (왕유)
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  Ji Chang-wook
  지창욱
  As
  Ta-hwan
  (타환)
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  Baek Jin-hee
  백진희
  As
  Tanasili
  (타나실리)
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  Kim Seo-hyung
  김서형
  As
  Queen Hwang
  (황태후)
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  Lim Ju-eun
  임주은
  As
  Bayan Hutug
  (바얀 후투그)

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  Korean Drama of the Week "Empress Ki"
  2020/12/17, Source
  Korean drama of the week "Empress Ki" (2013) Directed by Han Heui, Lee Seong-joon Written by Jang Yeong-cheol, Jeong Kyeong-soon-I Network: MBC With Ha Ji-won, Joo Jin-mo, Ji Chang-wook, Baek Jin-hee, Kim Seo-hyung, Lim Ju-eun,... 51 Episodes - Mon, Tue 21:55 Formerly known as "Hwatu" (화투, hwa-too) Synopsis The series revolves around Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo-born woman who ascends to power despite the restrictions of the era's class system, and later marries Ta-hwan to become an empress of the Yuan dynasty, instead of her first love, Wang Yu. The series depicts her loves and political ambitions,...More

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  Lim Ju-eun to Star in "Lies of Lies"
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  Actress Ha Ji-won Explores Her Lighter Side in New Rom-Com
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  Moviegoers will get to see another side of actress Ha Ji-won in the romantic comedy "Life Risking Romance". Ha plays a clumsy novelist on the trail of a serial killer,...More

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  "The K2" Ji Chang-wook turning thirty this year, becoming a man
  2016/11/30, Source
  Actor Ji Chang-wook came back with action and mellow. He recently starred in the tvN drama "The K2" as Kim Je-ha, a former mercenary and bodyguard specialist. Ji Chang-wook debuted in 2008 with the movie "Sleeping Beauty" and moved onto dramas and movies such as "My Too Perfect Sons", "Smile, Dong-hae", "Empress ki", "Healer" and more,...More

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  [Interview] Actor Ji Chang-wook's sight on #thirties #KimJeHa #military #twoyoonas
  2016/11/14, Source
  Actor Ji Chang-wook came back with the tvN drama "The K2" as Kim Je-ha. He debuted in the year 2008 with a drama and continued to go uphill with "My Too Perfect Sons", "Smile, Dong-hae", "Empress ki" and more. He is also a musical actor and recently starred in the musical, "The Days". He's been going back and forth China and Korea and he's soon turning thirty. "What's going to change is that I'm turning thirty and becoming a real man. A real grown-up. This is the second chapter of my life. I experienced a young life and started working in my 20s. Now in my 30s, I know much about society but I'm not tainted by it. Some may say I'm experienced but some may say otherwise",...More

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  [Interview] Yoo In-young, "I would do anything new, even if I'm not the star"
  2016/06/06, Source
  Yoo In-young is so likeable. She usually takes up the 'bad girl' roles but everyone still loves her. This time on the MBC drama "Goodbye, Mr. Black", she tried out a new role. "I was so happy that I was between two guys but that was short lived. Still, I am happy that I got both of their attention. It was wrong, but it's not easy to come across something like that",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Death and Taxes
  2016/03/05
  Welcome back to weekly drama news with writer and community manager Orion. During this week I keep piling on the upcoming drama goodies and speak about my followed shows, both of which will be regular categories here. I also address the elephant in the room (no, not me, the other one) called "Cheese in the Trap", which you will be able to read more about in my review next week,...More

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  Kang Ji-hwan to headline MBC's 'Monster - 2016'
  2016/01/21, Source
  Actor Kang Ji-hwan will headline MBC's new Monday & Tuesday drama, "Monster - 2016". On January 21st, an official in broadcasting circle has said that he will play the leading role Kang Ki-tan in MBC's "Monster - 2016". His role, Kang Ki-tan's original name was Lee Gook-cheol, but he lives under the new name to take revenge to those who took away his parents' lives when he was little,...More

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  Seo Kang-joon in talks for MBC's new drama 'Monster - 2016'
  2016/01/15, Source
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  "Fabricated City" Ji Chang-wook game VS reality
  2016/01/11, Source
  Director Bae Jong's newest "Fabricated City" completed filming in Seoul on the 29th of December. The movie is about a man whose life in completely changed after he is framed for murder and he goes about bringing the truth to the surface. The movie is directed by Bae Jong and stars Ji Chang-wook, Shim Eun-kyung, Oh Jung-se, Kim Sang-ho, Kim Ki-cheon, Ahn Jae-hong, Kim Min-kyo and others,...More

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  [Photos] Baek Jin-hee, "I want to be Tanasili in "Empress ki" one more time"
  2015/12/20, Source
  Actress Baek Jin-hee, from the drama "My Daughter, Geum Sa-Wol", appeared in black and white. Her fair skin and cute features make her look adorable. However, she's bolder than she looks and she said, "I think I am close to white. So I want to show them the stronger side of me. I want to try the role of Tanasili from "Empress ki" again or even a wild Lolita",...More

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  Kwon Oh-jung returns to small screen in two years
  2015/12/18, Source
  Kwon Oh-jung takes a break from his parenting duty temporarily to return to the small screen in two years. Kwon Oh-jung's agency Sugar Town Entertainment said on December 18th, "Kwon Oh-jung has been cast as Yoon In-cheol, a man who married a second time, for KBS 2TV's new weekend drama, "Five Children"". Kwon Oh-jung's drama comeback is in two years since his appearance in MBC's "Empress ki",...More

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  [Photos] Ha Ji-won appointed as honorary ambassador for Hanbok
  2015/10/21, Source
  In the afternoon on October 21st, Ha Ji-won is giving an acceptance speech after she has been appointed as a honorary ambassador for Hanbok Day 2015, at the appointment ceremony in the Hongryemoon plaza of Gyeongbokgung. The Hanbok Day event has been held in the Hongryemoon plaza, which was a center of the founding of Joseon and is currently located in the center of Seoul. The place was chosen so that more people can be exposed to the beautiful aspects of Hanbok outside the limited space of indoors. The theme of the event is 'Moonlight Hanbok Fashion Show in Gyeongbokgung',...More

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  Actor Ji Chang-wook and model Han Hyejin grace the cover of Seoul City Book by magazine Grazia
  2015/09/18, Source
  Fashion magazine Grazia chose actor Ji Chang-wook and model Han Hyejin as their cover models for Seoul City Book, a separate volume to be published in Korean and Chinese. An associate with Grazia said that Ji Chang-wook, who fascinated China with his roles in dramas such as "Empress ki" and "Healer", and model Han Hyejin has been showing brilliant performances in entertainment shows recently, were the excellent choice as models representing Korea on the cover of the Seoul City Book,...More

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  Shim Yi-young joins Ahn Sung-ki and Kwon Yool in movie 'The Hunt'
  2015/09/11, Source
  Actress Shim Yi-young will join movie "The Hunt". According to an insider of film industry on September 9th, Shim Yi-young has confirmed to appear in movie "The Hunt",...More

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  Ji Chang-wook, "Thanks to 'Empress ki' and 'Healer'"
  2015/09/02, Source
  Rising Hallyu star Ji Chang-wook is grateful for his characters. Ji Chang-wook is currently rising as one of the hottest stars after Bae Yong-joon and Kim Soo-hyeon according to a Chinese media. He was interviewed by the magazine Grazia recently,...More

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  [Interview] Ha Ji-won isn't bothered by the percentage or scandal
  2015/08/19, Source
  Ha Ji-won says her effect has worn off. She's been mostly successful with "Secret Garden" and "The King 2 Hearts" but she didn't make it big with "The Time We Were Not in Love",...More

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  Joo Sang-wook and Choi Kang-hee may lead MBC's new drama, 'Glamorous Temptation'
  2015/08/17, Source
  MBC's new drama, "Glamorous Temptation" has been decided to begin after the completion of "Splendid Politics". Joo Sang-wook and Choi Kang-hee are currently in talks for the leading roles of the drama. On August 17th, an associate with MBC said, "We have decided to air "Glamorous Temptation" after the completion of "Splendid Politics" and "It is scheduled to begin on October 5th. Casting main and supporting actors is in the final stage and we're also in the wrap-up stage to be ready for the first filming scheduled in the end of this month",...More

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  'Scholar Who Walks the Night' has unveiled a set of four posters, romantic, sad and intense
  2015/07/02, Source
  MBC's new Wednesday & Thursday drama, 'Scholar Who Walks the Night' has unveiled their four posters. One of the posters features the night scholar, Song-yeol (Lee Joon-gi)'s distress under the copy, 'The one who lives on human blood... I'm a heup-hyeol-gwi (vampire)',...More

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  Ha Ji-won and Lee Jin-wook to star in "The Time We Were Not in Love, 7000 Days"
  2015/03/31, Source
  Ha Ji-won and Lee Jin-wook are starring in the newest by producer Jo Soo-won, called "The Time We Were Not in Love, 7000 Days". Ha Ji-won is returning a year after "Empress ki". Expectations are high as she is the so called 'guarantee ticket'. Lee Jin-wook comes back to ground-wave for the first time in 4 years since "Spy" in 2011. He takes on the role of a man who is popular amongst women but fails to succeed in anything with them because of Ha Ji-won,...More

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  Yoo In-young, a lovable bad girl
  2015/03/25, Source
  Actress Yoo In-young is coming back with the new SBS drama "Mask". Yoo In-young takes on the role of Mi-yeon, step sister to Min-woo (Ju Ji-hoon) and Seok-hoon's (Yeon Jung-hoon) wife,...More

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  Ji Chang-wook, "It's been five years since I started living without computer"
  2015/03/17, Source
  Actor Ji Chang-wook, who emerged as a new Hallyu star in Asia, made his appearance on the cover of 'The Celebrity' April issue. Life style magazine, 'The Celebrity' revealed its cover page featuring actor Ji Chang-wook, whose popularity skyrocketed through the dramas, "Healer" and "Empress ki" in Asia, as well as his interview. The images were taken on the set in a botanical garden,...More

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  Jo Jae-yun's wedding photo invitation
  2015/02/03, Source
  Actor Jo Jae-yun's wedding invitation is out. Sports Today obtained the wedding invitation which states the date and location of the wedding,...More

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  New upcoming drama 'Scholar Who Walks the Night' may star Kim Soo-hyun?
  2015/02/02, Source
  While MBC completed the planning to produce 'Scholar Who Walks the Night', an adaptation of web-toon with the same title, the production company said, "There is nothing decided for casting",...More

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  'Healer' Ji Chang-wook, his acting performance and the look to bring him golden time
  2015/01/30, Source
  Actor Ji Chang-wook's golden time is here. People are buzzing about Ji Chang-wook's great acting performance he has been showing in the KBS 2TV drama, "Healer",...More

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  Actress Ha Ji-won says Ha Jung-woo moved her
  2015/01/09, Source
  Ha Ji-won attended the press conference for the movie, Chronicle of a Blood Merchant, which took place in Wangsip-ri CGV, Seoul on January 9th. Ha Ji-won said "Although I had fun reading the scenario, I doubted if I would be able to act a mother with children. I was half-decided to reject the offer and met Ha Jung-woo on Christmas Eve to reject,...More

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  Hardworking actresses, Kang So-ra, Baek Jin-hee and Hwang Jung-eum
  2015/01/08, Source
  There are actresses who beat the cold weather and never stop working hard to deliver great performances with their endless passion this winter. These actresses include Hwang Jung-eum, the leading actress for MBC's new drama, 'Kill Me, Heal Me', Baek Jin-hee for MBC's ongoing drama, "Pride and Prejudice", and Kang So-ra from the tvN's popular drama, "Incomplete Life" that has recently completed,...More

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  MBC Drama Awards 2014 Nominees
  2014/12/21
  MBC Drama Awards 2014 Nominees for 2014/12/30 ceremonies presented by Shin Dong-yup and Choi Soo-young,...More

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  Actor Ji Chang-wook advances with "Healer"
  2014/11/20, Source
  Ji Chang-wook is evolving with "Healer". Ji Chang-wook acts out Seo Jeong-hoo, a messenger who will do anything in secrecy for money in the new KBS 2TV drama "Healer",...More

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  "The King's Face" Jo Yoon-hee, will she continue the myth?
  2014/11/17, Source
  Jo Yoon-hee is starring in the KBS 2TV drama "The King's Face" which is being broadcasted for the first time on the 19th. Jo Yoon-hee takes on the role of Kim Ga-hee, a woman who developed her own destiny and lives a 21-century life in the Joseon times,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Me Secret Hotel" Jin Yi-han becomes a loser
  2014/10/06, Source
  Actor Jin Yi-han became a sore loser. He won't forget his ex-wife and is continuously clinging onto her even though she has a new boyfriend. On the thirteenth episode of the tvN drama, "My Secret Hotel", Goo Hae-yeong begged Nam Sang-hyo to stay with him for a week,...More

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  Choi Jin-hyuk and Baek Jin-hee in "Pride and Prejudice"
  2014/09/18, Source
  Actor Choi Jin-hyuk and Baek Jin-hee are starring in the new MBC drama "Pride and Prejudice". "Pride and Prejudice" is based in the public prosecutor's office about the love, passion and battles of legal professionals. Choi Jin-hyuk is Goo Dong-chi, the top prosecutor in the Incheon District Office and Baek Jin-hee is Han Yeol-moo, junior examiner,...More

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  Yeo Jin-goo and Baek Jin-hee named promotional ambassadors for Seoul International Youth Film Festival
  2014/07/13, Source
  Actor Yeo Jin-goo and actress Baek Jin-hee have been announced as ambassadors for the Seoul International Youth Film Festival (SIYFF), which is the largest children's film festival in Asia. The SYIFF officials claimed the two were chosen because of their positive influence to children and which kids could easily relate to them. It's expected that Yeo Jin-goo and Baek Jin-hee could lead the children in the right direction by becoming their role models,...More

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  [Photos] Ha Ji-won's stunning legs
  2014/06/29, Source
  Ha Ji-won returned to Korea from her "Empress ki" promotions in Japan. She's leaving the arrivals hall,...More

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  [Photos] Ha Ji-won departs
  2014/06/26, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won is leaving for Tokyo, Japan for the "Empress ki" fan meeting and promotions,...More

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  Seo Yi-sook, Lee Jae-yong-I and Hwang Suk-jung joins "The Night Watchman"
  2014/06/23, Source
  Actors Seo Yi-sook, Lee Jae-yong-I and Hwang Suk-jung are joining the new MBC drama "The Night Watchman". According to sources, Seo Yi-sook from "Empress ki" will take on the role of Lee Rin's (Jung Il-woo) grandmother Queen Chungsoo,...More

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  Ji Chang-wook returns with new drama "Mr. Baek"
  2014/06/17, Source
  Ji Chang-wook is coming back as a 70-year old man. He is starring in the drama "Mr. Baek" which is a drama about Baek Ho, a 70-year old hotel president, who is oblivious to everything else except himself and money. Once upon a time Baek Ho became the lowest ranking employee of a housekeeping department in his 30s. And after 70 years of his life, he discovers love,...More

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  Ha Ji-won's single "I Am Right Here"
  2014/06/12, Source
  Ha Ji-won is releasing a single titled "I Am Right Here". According to Sun and Moon Entertainment, Ha Ji-won is releasing a digital single titled, "I Am Right Here" on various music sites on the 13th,...More

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  Yoo In-young in "The Three Musketeers - Drama"
  2014/06/11, Source
  Actress Yoo In-young is starring in the tvN drama "The Three Musketeers - Drama". She takes on the role of Jo Mi-ryung, Prince So Hyeon's first love and she stands on the other side, deciding to take revenge,...More

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  Ha Ji-won at the airport
  2014/06/10, Source
  Ha Ji-won is coming back from Taiwan after a promotional tour for "Empress ki" on the 10th,...More

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  Ha Ji-won, "Is this a real crown?"
  2014/06/09, Source
  Ha Ji-won is surprised to see a golden crown at the "Empress ki" press conference in Taipei on the 9th,...More

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  2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards Winners in Dramas
  2014/05/27
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  Ha Ji-won to go to Hollywood
  2014/05/21, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won is discussing Hollywood with Jeffrey Godsick, the director of FOX, a major studio in America. Ha Ji-won's sources say, "We met with FOX director Jeffrey Godsick and he has waited a long time for her",...More

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  Ji Chang-wook, "Ha Ji-won is quiet and afraid of strangers"
  2014/05/15, Source
  Actor Ji Chang-wook spoke about actress Ha Ji-won whom he co-starred in the MBC drama "Empress ki" with. He starred in the drama as Ta Hwan and had an interview with TV Daily,...More

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  2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards : Most Popular Actor in a Drama Nominees List
  2014/05/09, Source
  2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards : most popular actor in a drama nominees list,...More

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  2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards : Most Popular Actress in a Drama Nominees List
  2014/05/09
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  2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards : Dramas Nominees List
  2014/05/09, Source
  2014 50th Baeksang Arts Awards : Dramas Nominees List,...More

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  "Triangle - Drama" heats up competition, sitting in first place
  2014/05/05, Source
  The competition between "Triangle - Drama" and "Doctor Stranger" has begun. According to Nielsen Korea, MBC "Triangle - Drama" topped the ratings in its first broadcast at 8.9%,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Preview] "Triangle - Drama"
  2014/05/03
  It is three men against a "Big Man" for the Monday and Tuesday 21:55 slot this spring, as 'Triangle - Drama' is bringing its share of male angst, separation and quite possibly revenge to the table. Facing some tough competition, even more so with 'Doctor Stranger' starting at the same time, and being the follow-up to this past half year's top drama ("Empress ki"), the series has a lot to prove,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 51 (Final)
  2014/05/01
  After fifty-one episodes, "Empress ki" has come to an end. It was a massive work that boasted of brilliant acting, stunning costumes and sets, and ended with tragedy, betrayal, and ultimately, loneliness. "Empress ki" was defined by the struggles that innately lie between what is right and the temptation of power,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 51 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/05/01, Source
  Added episode 51 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 50
  2014/04/30
  The extension has made "Empress ki" struggle for material. It has introduced a new character and is playing out a scheme that should've been given much more time. What this penultimate episode has done is fleshed out the emotional ranges of Wang Yoo and Seung-nyang, both of whom have been tightly bound for the majority of the show's run. There has been a new plot twist as of late. Golta, Ta-hwan's trusted eunuch, is the head of an illegal financial operation that works selfishly and often against the betterment of the Yuan people. Golta is interested in power and money, and intends to use Ta-hwan (via slow poisoning) as a mean to an end,...More

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  Ha Ji-won's 'Seung-nyang cake'
  2014/04/30, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won blew out the candles to her ending cake. She posted a picture on her Instagram saying, "Thank you for being with me. I love you",...More

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  Ji Chang-wook follows Lee Min-ho and Kim Soo-hyun in Hallyu
  2014/04/30, Source
  Actor Ji Chang-wook is about to step the stones to become the next Hallyu star. The successful 28.7% end of the recent MBC drama "Empress ki" led to Ji Chang-wook's departure to foreign countries,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 50 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/30, Source
  Added episode 50 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki", Ha Ji-won indeed
  2014/04/29, Source
  Ha Ji-won's "Empress ki" ended in fifty-one episodes. MBC special drama "Empress ki" started in August last year and ended on the 29th of April, after 6 months. Everyone shared tears and laughter after having spent so many months together throughout the drama. The main star was Ha Ji-won who has a history of successful dramas but it wasn't easy for her to play a role in such a long-term drama,...More

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  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won cries over the end of the drama
  2014/04/29, Source
  Ha Ji-won posted on her Facebook, "I am grateful for those who watched "Empress ki"". Ki Seung-nyang cried over the dead body of her lover Ta Hwan in the final episode. Ha Ji-won said, "We finished filming this morning and I returned to the dressing room to put down my costume and crown. Facing the staff I've worked with for 9 months made me cry. We just cried without saying anything",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook and Jin Yi-han die, Ha Ji-won lives
  2014/04/29, Source
  Everyone besides Ha Ji-won died. On the final episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" which ended on the 29th, Ji Chang-wook (Ta Hwan) struggled to protect Ha Ji-won (Ki Seung-nyang) when he found out the truth about Golta (Jo Jae-yun). The Queen Mother (Kim Seo-hyung), Yeom Byeong-soo (Jung Woong-in) and Tal Tal (Jin Yi-han) were brutally killed,...More

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  "Empress ki" ends before reaching 30%
  2014/04/29, Source
  "Empress ki" ended without going through 30% but in first place. According to Nielsen Korea, the fifty-first episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", rated 28.7%. This is 2.5% higher than the previous episode,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 49
  2014/04/28
  There was a very strange tone shift in "Empress ki" 's penultimate episode. While the episode was heavy in subject matter, there was an incongruent levity in the comportments of the main characters. Seung-nyang seems to have rid herself of the hunger for power she'd acquired and makes amends with Ta-hwan, smiling and getting along as though she'd never kept secrets from him. The change in her demeanor was so sudden and strange that it may belie ulterior motives. Her intentions as a leader of the Yuan people was always to help the commoners, but her way of achieving it involved deception. It required her to make difficult decision, to take lives, to lie to Ta-hwan. Because of that, it is just plain bizarre to see her laughing and smiling with Ta-hwan as if nothing had happened. They never addressed her deceptions,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 48
  2014/04/28
  Power games are in heated play as key players are removed from the board. "Empress ki" is almost ready to crown Seung-nyang empress. It is busy setting up, but it still allowed time for one of the most poignant moments of the series - Tal Tal's decision to turn again Bayan. It's Tal Tal and Seung-nyang's friendship has always been a highlight of the drama,...More

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  "Empress ki", Day 1 to today with Ha Ji-won
  2014/04/28, Source
  A roughneck, a mother, an empress. These are some of the faces shown by actress Ha Ji-won in the last 7 months. She has become the kind of actress who can change her face to however the situation needs. All issues about her acting have been wiped off in this drama. Acting is the only thing that makes sense to her. MBC drama "Empress ki" ends on the fifty-first episode. Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) stands on the top of authority as she becomes the lawful empress of Emperor Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook). However, it's not over until it really is. Enemies are always after their necks,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo, his last stand
  2014/04/28, Source
  Joo Jin-mo was stabbed to death. On the fiftieth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) who was headed back to Koryeo for restoration, met his demise from Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook),...More

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  "Big Man" ends the bad luck chain, starts off at 2nd place
  2014/04/28, Source
  "Big Man" started off well. According to Nielsen Korea, the new KBS 2TV drama "Big Man" started off with 6.0%. This is 3.3% higher than the previous drama "The Full Sun" which rated 2.7% on its final episode,...More

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  Ha Ji-won on set
  2014/04/27, Source
  Ha Ji-won revealed pictures of the "Empress ki" set. She posted on her Twitter and Instagram on the 27th,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 47
  2014/04/24
  Power corrupts. It quietly slips into the most steadfast of hearts and makes them yearn for more. Not one character in "Empress ki" has been untouched by power's temptations and they, and the nations they affect, are suffering because of it. Ta-hwan believes that power will bring the acceptance and love he's always desired,...More

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  Ha Ji-won reveals "Empress ki" filming set
  2014/04/24, Source
  Ha Ji-won showed around the set of "Empress ki". She posted several pictures of the set on Facebook,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 49 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/24, Source
  Added episode 49 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 48 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/23, Source
  Added episode 48 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook discovers Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo's son
  2014/04/22, Source
  Ji Chang-wook is about to get aggressive after learning about Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo's son. On the forty-ninth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) found out that Maha (Kim Jin-sung-I) was Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) and Wang Yoo's (Joo Jin-mo) son,...More

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  "Empress ki" increases again
  2014/04/22, Source
  According Nielsen Media research, the forty-ninth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 26.6%. This is 3.7% higher than the forty eighth episode, bringing it to the front of the line. The majority of TV shows and programs are being cancelled and replaced with breaking news due to the Sewol ferry tragedy. However, "Empress ki" and some other dramas have been broadcasted on their regular times since this week,...More

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  Ha Ji-won donates 100 million won to Sewol ferry crisis
  2014/04/21, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won donated 100 million won to the Sewol crisis. According to Ha Ji-won, mourned for the victims of the Sewol ferry tragedy and donated 100 million won,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Why did Jin Yi-han betray Kim Young-ho?
  2014/04/21, Source
  On the forty-eighth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 21st, Tal-tal (Jin Yi-han) betrayed his uncle Baek Ahn (Kim Young-ho) and stood by Ki Seung-nyang's (Ha Ji-won) side. Baek Ahn and Ki Seung-nyang asked Tal-tal to discretely exchange means of killing each other. Tal-tal decided to hold hands with Ki Seung-nyang and not Baek Ahn who was overcome with greed for authority,...More

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  "Empress ki" drops in percentage
  2014/04/21, Source
  "Empress ki" remained in the lead despite a drop in percentage. According Nielsen Korea, MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 22.9% which is 3.2% lower than the previous episode,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 46
  2014/04/20
  "Empress ki" is throwing everything it has at us, but it fails to be truly compelling. There are tears, and death, and convoluted political plots, but none of those things carry any weight. The buildup towards the events in this episode was sorely lacking and made the biggest reveal seem anticlimactic. This drama has struggled with uneven development since the beginning. Seung-nyang and Wang Yoo's romance was choppily pieced together. The same can be said for Yon Feisu's strange relationship with Wang Yoo. While her romantic feelings were made obvious, his connection to her seemed to end with business. That is, until the show kills Yon Feisu off (in a scene that was absurdly forced and overly dramatic) and has Wang Yoo weep platonic tears for a woman he never seemed to care about before,...More

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  MBC "Empress ki" on schedule
  2014/04/20, Source
  While all dramas and shows have been put on hold due to the Sewol ferry tragedy, the regular track is slowly coming back. MBC drama "Empress ki" will resume broadcast on the 21st. MBC claimed that regular shows will slowly find their regular places soon. "Shining Romance" and "Mother's Garden" will also go on air as usual,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 47 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/17, Source
  Added episode 47 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 45
  2014/04/16
  "Empress ki" is pulling out all the stops as it nears the end of its run. It flails it's arms as it grabs for some logical purchase, but finds none. Characters grapple with stability, who they want to be and what they've become. The biggest issue lies with Ta-hwan,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 46 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/16, Source
  Added episode 46 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won has all authority
  2014/04/15, Source
  Ji Chang-wook fainted and Ha Ji-won had all power. On the firty-seventh episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) ruled as regent as Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) fainted and lay sick in bed,...More

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  "Empress ki" stands strong
  2014/04/15, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" came in 1st. According to Nielsen Korea, the forty-seventh episode of the drama rated 26.1%. SBS "God's Gift" rated 8.7% and KBS 2TV "Drama Special - Their Perfect Day" rated 2.7%,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Lim Ju-eun gets dethroned
  2014/04/14, Source
  Evil Lim Ju-eun was dethroned. On the forty-sixth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Bayan (Lim Ju-eun) was revealed of her evil deed to try and murder Ma-ha (Kim Jin-sung-I), the imperial prince,...More

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  "Empress ki" declines in rating
  2014/04/14, Source
  "Empress ki" is still in first place after the drop last night. According to Nielsen Korea, MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 25.3%. This is 0.2% lower than the previous episode,...More

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  "Big Man" vs. "Doctor Stranger"
  2014/04/10, Source
  New SBS drama "Doctor Stranger" has decided to push its release date to the 5th of May and not the 28th of April. This decision has everything to do with its competing drama "Big Man" which is planned to be released on the same date as "Doctor Stranger",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 45 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/10, Source
  Added episode 45 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 44
  2014/04/09
  Episode 44 of "Empress ki" was very inconsistent. It focused on Ta-hwan and his fears of inadequacy. Those fears make him easily manipulated by everyone. While this is a solid focus, the execution was messy. Empress Hudu only appears once in the entire episode despite the fact that she's supposed to be a power hungry woman who will do anything to attain it,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 44 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/09, Source
  Added episode 44 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won finds out about her real son
  2014/04/08, Source
  Ha Ji-won realized that Kim Jin-sung-I was her real son. On forty-fifth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Bang Sin-woo (Lee Moon-sik) told Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) about Ma Ha (Kim Jin-sung-I),...More

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  "Empress ki" remains in the lead
  2014/04/08, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" remained in the lead. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" on the 8th made a daily record of 25.5%,...More

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  "Empress ki" Lim Ju-eun with a 'V'
  2014/04/07, Source
  Lim Ju-eun seemed cuter than her character in the MBC drama "Empress ki". In the picture, she's wearing a pink and yellow Hanbok, looking elegant,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won turns pale at news of Joo Jin-mo's death
  2014/04/07, Source
  On the forty-fourth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) was struck with shock to hear that Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) was dead. Baek Ahn (Kim Young-ho) planned to lead Wang Yoo's parade himself and then kill him. Baek Ahn and Wang Yoo had a struggle and Dag Ki-se (Kim Jung-hyun-I) who was aiming for Wang Yoo, attacked. Baek Ahn was hurt with his arrow and Wang Yoo was hit with his arrow and sword,...More

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  "Empress ki" stands still in 1st place
  2014/04/07, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" remained in the lead despite the drop in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" rated 24.3%. This is 0.7% lower than the previous episode but still in the lead,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 43
  2014/04/06
  The difference in story quality between the Monday and Tuesday episodes is startling. Monday episodes tend to be awkward and hackneyed while Tuesday episodes infuse "Empress ki" with energy. The development of young prince Maha brought this episode to life. The young actor is exceptionally strong as the revenge-filled youth who is confused by his strange connection with Seung-nyang and Wang Yoo, the two people he was raised to despise - his real parents,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 42
  2014/04/06
  "Empress ki" is fishing for material and for ratings. This episode included yet another person going insane and a completely jarring time jump. The show is now going for shock value rather than for quality. The few issues that were begun earlier in the drama played out smoothly, but anything introduced in recent episodes developed haphazardly,...More

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  What's the forty-fourth episode of "Empress ki" going to be like?
  2014/04/06, Source
  "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook's expressions is tense. The forty-fourth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" will show conflict between Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) and administrators,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 43 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/03, Source
  Added episode 43 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 42 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/04/02, Source
  Added episode 42 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 41
  2014/04/01
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  Baek Jin-hee in "Triangle - Drama" with Kim Jae-joong and Im Si-wan
  2014/04/01, Source
  Baek Jin-hee is starring in "Triangle - Drama". She stars as Oh Jeong-hee who is loved by Jang Dong-cheol (Kim Jae-joong) and Jang Dong-joon (Im Si-wan),...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook draws his sword against Joo Jin-mo
  2014/04/01, Source
  Ji Chang-wook attempted to kill Joo Jin-mo. On the forty-third episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) tried to kill Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) who was in his way,...More

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  "Empress ki" strong in the lead
  2014/04/01, Source
  According to Nielsen Korea on the 2nd, "Empress ki" on the 1st rated 25.0%. This is the same as the last episode and puts the drama in the lead. "Empress ki" has been way ahead of competing SBS drama "God's Gift - 14 Days" although it's close yet, far from reaching 30%,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 40
  2014/03/31
  "Empress ki" is adept at throwing in plot twists and maneuvering characters and their desires into places that will have the most dramatic impact. What it lacks is the ability to fully develop characters and make their sincerity clear. Seung-nyang is in a difficult place. Her loyalties are divided between her child, her caring for Ta-hwan, and her Goryeo heritage,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki", Ji Chang-wook goes crazy
  2014/03/31, Source
  The news of defeat caused Ji Chang-wook to be deranged. On the forty-second episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) lost his mind after the defeat in the war,...More

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  "Empress ki" drops in percentage
  2014/03/31, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" stayed in first place. According to Nielsen Korea, the forty-second episode of "Empress ki" rated 25%,...More

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  "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo monitors himself
  2014/03/30, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" showed Joo Jin-mo and his passionate side of being an actor. Pictures revealed Joo Jin-mo reviewing himself at every chance he gets, even during his breaks. His passion for the drama is clearly huge,...More

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  Baek Jin-hee Hits Right Note as Villain in TV Soap
  2014/03/27, Source
  Playing the role of the main antagonist in a popular TV drama or movie can be a double-edged sword for young actresses: It can launch them to stardom, but also pigeonhole them as villains for the rest of their career. However, the gambit seems to have paid dividends for Baek Jin-hee, who recently appeared as the vicious Tanasili in the MBC soap "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 41 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/27, Source
  Added episode 41 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 40 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/26, Source
  Added episode 40 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won cries at Yoo In-young's words
  2014/03/25, Source
  On the forty-first episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) recalled the past when she heard that Yeon Bi-su (Yoo In-young) had been in love with Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo). Ki Seung-nyang met with Yeon Bi-su to talk about the secret funds, as Yeon Bi-su said, "Is Wang Yoo just the helper? I adore him". Ki Seung-nyang hesitated before saying, "I am the empress of this country, don't you think that question of yours is rude?" Yeon Bi-su replied, "You are hurting him still. He hasn't forgotten you. I can't stand his pain - that's why I'm telling you",...More

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  "Empress ki" percentage goes up
  2014/03/25, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" stayed in first place. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" rated 26.0% on the 25th,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 39
  2014/03/24
  "Empress ki" is settling into it's newest groove. Seung-nyang is doing a lot of growing while other characters react to those changes. Bayan Hudu (Lim Ju-eun) was crowned empress, and she is not narcissistic like Tanisiri was. In fact, she's calmer than a lamb,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won stabs Kim Jung-hyun-I with a hairpin
  2014/03/24, Source
  Kim Jung-hyun-I was stabbed in the eye with a hair pin. On the fortieth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) stabbed Dang Ki-se (Kim Jung-hyun-I) in the eye with her hairpin as she was cornered,...More

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  "Empress ki" drops again
  2014/03/24, Source
  Although "Empress ki" dropped in percentage once again MBC drama "Empress ki" remained in first place. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" rated 24.4% which is 2.1% less than the previous episode on the 18th,...More

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  "Empress ki" Kim Seo-hyung in love with her script
  2014/03/23, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" showed Kim Seo-hyung's love for the drama. Behind the scene shots were revealed on the 24th. While Kim Seo-hyung wears Queen Hwang's costume, she can be seen holding her script during a break or whenever else she has the chance,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 38
  2014/03/23
  On the heels of change is opportunity and when there is opportunity there is greed. In the wake of El Temur's death, only his memory, wealth and power are left for the living to fight over. This is when differences in goals come to light and allies divide to become foes. Seung-nyang has been clever, powerful, and at the head of the pack because she was the leader of a revolution everyone supported,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 39 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/20, Source
  Added episode 39 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 38 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/19, Source
  Added episode 38 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" stays in the lead
  2014/03/18, Source
  MBC "Empress ki" dropped in percentage but still came in the lead. According to Nielsen Korea on the 19th, "Empress ki" on the 18th rated 26.5%. This is 1.2% lower than the previous episode but still in first place,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Lim Ju-eun's existence
  2014/03/18, Source
  Lim Ju-eun foresaw an intense conflict with Ha Ji-won. She made a short but impressive appearance in the MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 17th of March,...More

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  "Empress ki" falls slightly to 27.2%
  2014/03/17, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" stumbled slightly. According to Nielsen Korea, the thirty-eighth episode of the drama rated 27.2%, a 2% decrease from the previous 29.2%,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama First Look] "God's Gift - 14 Days"
  2014/03/15
  The Big Three of Korean terrestrial television (MBC, KBS, SBS) might all have their unique projects from time to time, but it is safe to say that SBS seems to be more daring in terms of choosing fresh stories and going for more high quality works. "God's Gift - 14 Days" is well on its way to becoming one of its top quality experiences. The question now is, are they able to make an airtight series from start to finish, or is it just too soon to see the cracks?,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 37
  2014/03/15
  The end of a major enemy in "Empress ki" has arrived. The journey and the battle to achieve this end were both epic and full of excitement. It made this episode a fun watch, but in retrospect, there was a lot of waiting around for pieces to line up. What I mean by that is that too many plot threads took such a long time to unravel and climax that it made this final battle with El Temur and his allies stale in hindsight,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 36
  2014/03/13
  Political tensions have finally peaked and "Empress ki" is on the brink of war. The good guys have mustered enough strength to combat the tenacious El Temur and his minions. There are still quite a few questions left to answer going into this war that will remain after the battle ensues. What of Seung-nyang's first born,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 37 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/13, Source
  Added episode 37 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 36 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/12, Source
  Added episode 36 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 35
  2014/03/11
  The mythological elements continue as "Empress ki" focuses on Shamanism to further the story, which is an awkward turn because those elements are unclear. What saves the episode from being awkward is the focus on relationships: father to child, mother to child, leader to men, man to woman. It looked at many relationships that had been left undefined and examined how they have changed over the past thirty-five episodes.  The biggest relationship looked at was that of father to son. Ta-hwan feels nothing for Maha, the son he supposedly had through Tanasiri and the son who is supposedly El Temur's bloodline,...More

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  Lim Ju-eun in "Empress ki" as Kim Young-ho's niece
  2014/03/11, Source
  Actor Lim Ju-eun is joining the MBC drama "Empress ki". Lim Ju-eun stars as Bayan Khutugh, a real existing character in history,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Jeon Gook-hwan's last moments
  2014/03/11, Source
  Yeon Cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan) cursed Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) until his final moment in the MBC drama "Empress ki". Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) ordered Yeon Cheol's death as he had committed treason. Yeon Cheol said, "I would like to advise you before I go. You should keep away from the girl who you adore so much",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" preview
  2014/03/11, Source
  The preview of the thirty eighth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" was revealed. Yeon Cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan) and his army were destroyed on the thirty-seventh episode,...More

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  "Empress ki" close to 30%
  2014/03/11, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" is close to 30%. According to Nielsen Korea, the thirty-seventh episode of the drama rated 29.2%. This is 2.3% higher than the previous episode and the best record yet,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook embraces Ha Ji-won
  2014/03/10, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" showed Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) being sent away to a castle where queens and empresses stayed. Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) and Ki Seung-nyang plotted a scheme to bring down Yeon-cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan). They wanted him to know that Baek Ahn (Kim Young-ho) was trying to attack him and make him raise an army,...More

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  "Empress ki" in the lead
  2014/03/10, Source
  "Empress ki" came in first despite the drop in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea on the 11th, MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 10th rated 26.9% which is 1.4% less than the previous,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 34
  2014/03/10
  "Empress ki" has decided to take the mythical route and the move was jarring and strange. It feels like a ploy for ratings rather than genuine plot stuffs. This shift comes along with newly defined relationships between Seung-nyang and Ta-hwan, and Seung-nyang and Wang Yoo, both of which are developed very well. As for the mythology, it's used to show just how far Tanisiri is willing to go for revenge and power. It paints her desperation for Ta-hwan's love and her crown's power in a very stark, terrifying light,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 35 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/06, Source
  Added episode 35 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 33
  2014/03/05
  "Empress ki" is at its strongest on Tuesdays. Episode 33 was exciting, grand, and chock full of great material. It came together as a piece of art, a well-wrought story, and was one of the most entertaining episodes to date. The characters see a lot of growth because they are vulnerable physically and emotionally. Wang Yoo finally makes a mistake, which forces him to make choice that is not readily understood - it made him incredibly intriguing in the way that he was only in the earliest episodes,...More

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  Lim Ju-eun in "Empress ki"
  2014/03/05, Source
  Actress Lim Ju-eun is starring in the MBC drama "Empress ki" to conflict with Ha Ji-won, in the shoes of Baek Jin-hee. She starts appearing in the drama mid-March,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 34 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/03/05, Source
  Added episode 34 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 32
  2014/03/04
  "Empress ki" is going strong and that strength is due to the show's ability to draw interest. It puts each character through innumerable highs and lows each week and keeps the action rolling. Whether or not this action follows a logical progression is dependent on the situation. Sometimes situations are contrived for the shock factor rather than to logically fit into the story, but they are all eventually integrated into the overall texture. This episode addressed a few issues that have been on the backburner, which amped up the excitement level,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won gives birth
  2014/03/04, Source
  Ha Ji-won gave birth to a son and added wings to her power. On the thirty-fifth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) and Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) had a son,...More

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  "Empress ki", will it reach 30%?
  2014/03/04, Source
  "Empress ki" increased in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea on the 5th, the MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 28.3% on the 4th. This is 2.1% more than the episode on the 3rd,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won sleeps with Ji Chang-wook
  2014/03/03, Source
  Ha Ji-won slept with Ji Chang-wook, misunderstanding Joo Jin-mo. On the thirty-fourth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) opened up to Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook),...More

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  Lee Bo-young's "God's Gift - 14 Days" ratings
  2014/03/03, Source
  The new SBS drama "God's Gift - 14 Days" rated 6.9% according to Nielsen Korea on the 4th. This is 1.8% lower than the final episode of the drama "Kind Words",...More

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  The drama world of women vs. men
  2014/02/27, Source
  It's going to get interesting next week. The actresses will be in the Monday to Tuesday dramas and the actors on Wednesday and Thursdays. Ha Ji-won vs. Han Ji-hye vs. Lee Bo-young,...More

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  Lee Bo-young returns
  2014/02/27, Source
  Lee Bo-young has an air of composure. The press conference for the new SBS drama "God's Gift - 14 Days" was held on the 27th in Seoul,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 33 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/27, Source
  Added episode 33 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 31
  2014/02/26
  "Empress ki" was much more exciting this episode because of an increased pace and because of constant power shifts. This power tug-of-war that breathes much needed life into the storyline. It has given the actors more material to work with because the drama gears towards being very plot heavy and skimps on the character development. The only good character development seen is with Tanisiri and Ta-hwan because they show the most weakness and are therefore easiest to change. Tanisiri has stronger constitution, but she has been prone to hysterics as of late,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 32 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/26, Source
  Added episode 32 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" and Ha Ji-won shatters record
  2014/02/25, Source
  "Empress ki" just came short of 30%, but still broke a record. According to Nielsen Korea, the 33rd episode of MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 28.6%,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won saves Ji Chang-wook with a kiss
  2014/02/25, Source
  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won kissed Ji Chang-wook alive. On the thirty-third episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Yeon-cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan) and his men tried to kill Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) and Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) during the hunting competition,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Baek Jin-hee glares at Ha Ji-won with death in her eyes
  2014/02/25, Source
  Ha Ji-won and Ji Chang-wook are in danger. On the 33rd episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) and Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) are going to be in danger because of Yeon Cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan) and his family,...More

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  "Empress ki" slightly drops after Sochi
  2014/02/24, Source
  "Empress ki" leads the competition after the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. According to Nielsen Korea, MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 25.3% on the 24th,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 30
  2014/02/22
  It's difficult to try and forcefully change a tide, but that's what Seung-nyang, Wang Yoo, Ta-hwan and their team of trusty sidekicks are attempting to do. El Temur, Tanisiri and their band of nasty friends are fighting back, making the power struggle huge, but a stagnating affair. While the politics are growing a bit stale, there are a few markedly wonderful performances by the actors,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 31 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/20, Source
  Added episode 31 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" supports the Winter Olympics
  2014/02/19, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" and the crew sends a message of support to the national athletes in Sochi. Actor Kim Moo-young posted on his Twitter, "There's not much of Sochi left and I'm cheering for our national athletes!" along with a picture,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 30 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/19, Source
  Added episode 30 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 29
  2014/02/18
  Political tides are changing in the Yuan palace and the star crossed couple is on the cusp of being reunited because of it. The fun of "Empress ki" now rests solely with the action and the continued beauty of the show (the scenery, the costumes). Character growth has stagnated. Ta-hwan and Tanisiri are the most interesting characters because they are the most flawed and struggle against themselves and the odds to persevere. First we have Ta-hwan who's love for Seung-nyang drives him and keeping him fighting for his own strength. Everything he learns about her changes him and forces him to reckon with himself,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won goes into the tiger's cave
  2014/02/18, Source
  Ha Ji-won had a private session with Jeon Gook-hwan. On the thirty-first episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) planned to catch Yeon Cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan) personally,...More

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  "Empress ki" sets record even during the Olympics
  2014/02/18, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" set a record. According to Nielsen Korea on the 19th, "Empress ki" on the 18th rated 26.6%. this is 0.1% more than the previous episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo secretly helps Ha Ji-won
  2014/02/17, Source
  Joo Jin-mo decided to help Ji Chang-wook and Ha Ji-won in secret of Jeon Gook-hwan. On the thirtieth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) became Gi seung-nyang's (Ha Ji-won) supporter,...More

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  "The Full Sun" starts off in disappointment
  2014/02/17, Source
  The new KBS 2TV drama "The Full Sun" started off with a low percentage. According to Nielsen Korea on the 18th, the first episode of "The Full Sun" rated 3.7%. The second episode rated 5.1% but still fell behind the SBS TV show "Healing Camp" which rated 10.6%,...More

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  Han Tae-rin stars in movie "Mourning Grave"
  2014/02/16, Source
  Actress Han Tae-rin is a high school student. She's taken off the traditional costume of the Yuan Dynasty from the MBC drama "Empress ki" and is putting on a high school uniform,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 28
  2014/02/13
  Even episodes in "Empress ki" tend to be much stronger than their odd counterparts, as though the odds are just set up while the evens get to have all of the glory. That glory is found mostly in action and suspense rather than organic storytelling. This episode found Seung-nyang making calculated moves against Tanisiri who has been impulsive because of her jealousy of Seung-nyang and the other consorts. Jealousy as a writing tool is wearisome in the odd episodes, like yesterday's, and much more engaging in today's even episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 29 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/12, Source
  Added episode 29 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "The Full Sun" first and second episodes in a row
  2014/02/11, Source
  The new KBS 2TV drama "The Full Sun" is broadcasting two episodes in a row. According to the KBS Drama Department, "The Full Sun" will be played back-to-back on the 17th. The results are highly anticipated in its first battle against "Empress ki" and "Kind Words",...More

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  "Empress ki", "My Love from the Star", and "Inspiring Generation" postponed
  2014/02/11, Source
  All the three ground wave stations' dramas have been postponed due to the Olympics. On the 11th, the three broadcasting stations showed the women's 500m speed skating and women's curling event in the Winter Olympics in Sochi,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 27
  2014/02/10
  "Empress ki" fluctuates in quality from week to week. Whenever it starts a new idea, it's strong, smartly-paced and is full of wonderful character development. As each new idea wears on, it becomes ragged, belabored and quickly dulled. This is purely a writing issue. There needs to be some follow-through on the writing. Focus can't be only drawn to novelty of change. It makes "Empress ki" only enjoy true development in its characters and many interweaving plot threads,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Baek Jin-hee driven out by Ha Ji-won
  2014/02/10, Source
  Baek Jin-hee was driven out to the side palace. On the twenty-ninth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Tanasili (Baek Jin-hee) was confined to the side palace,...More

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  "Empress ki" stays strong during Sochi Olympics
  2014/02/10, Source
  "Empress ki" came in first despite the drop in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea, MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 13.3% which is 2.6% lower than the previous episode,...More

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  Will Han Ji-hye and Lee Bo-young catch up with Ha Ji-won?
  2014/02/09, Source
  It's the battle of the aces. While Ha Ji-won's "Empress ki" is currently in the lead, Han Ji-hye and Lee Bo-young, also known as the 'hit makers' are coming back,...More

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  "Empress ki" Jeon Se-hyun is Jeon Se-hyun
  2014/02/06, Source
  It turns out Jeon Se-hyun in the role of Oh Jae-in in the drama "Empress ki" is actually Jeon Se-hyun. Jeon Se-hyun starred in her first drama starting with the twenty-forth episode of "Empress ki". She was a competitor of Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) in the concubine contest as Seol-hwa,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 28 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/06, Source
  Added episode 28 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 27 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/02/05, Source
  Added episode 27 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" sets new record
  2014/02/04, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" set another record. According to Nielsen Korea on the 5th, "Empress ki" on the 4th rated 25.3%. This is 1.4% more than the previous episode,...More

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  Actress Jeon Se-hyun changes name to Jeon Se-hyun and stars in "Empress ki"
  2014/02/04, Source
  Actress Jeon Se-hyun is starring in a drama for the first time since she changed her name to Jeon Se-hyun. She starred in the episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 21st,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won strikes back
  2014/02/04, Source
  Tanasili fell for Gi Seung-nyang's trap. On the twenty-eighth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 4th, Gi Seung-nyang started to strike back on Tanasili,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won locked up
  2014/02/03, Source
  Ha Ji-won lost consciousness but was saved. On the twenty-seventh episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Tanasili (Baek Jin-hee) found every reason she could to lock up Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won),...More

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  "Empress ki" takes the throne
  2014/02/03, Source
  MBC "Empress ki" came in first despite the slight fall in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea on the 4th, "Empress ki" on the 3rd rated 23.9% which is 1.0% lower than the previous episode,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 26
  2014/02/01
  Power games are the bulk of this episode of "Empress ki". Seung-nyang has become a consort and has to establish her place in the palace. Her opponent is Tanisiri who has political power and the backing of her father, El Temur. Under her are greedy and ambitious maids. The war waged between the two women has no rules: it is dirty, bloody, and someone is bound to get hurt. With stakes like those "Empress ki" is a show worth watching,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 25
  2014/02/01
  "Empress ki" has gone back to what it does best: focusing on smaller events and milking them for the most plot and character development that can possibly be had. At its halfway mark, that is exactly what this drama needed to do. This show does not do well with change or with overly dramatic elements. It's grandeur is best shown in the quieter moments. This episode saw Seung-nyang competing amongst eleven other women to become Ta-hwan's consort, which gets her where she needs to be to become the titular "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 26 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/30, Source
  Added episode 26 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 25 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/29, Source
  Added episode 25 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" continues to rise
  2014/01/28, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" keeps on raising the bar. According to Nielsen Korea, the twenty-sixth episode of the drama "Empress ki" rated 24.9%. This is 2.1% higher than the previous record,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 24
  2014/01/27
  Big decisions have been made and characters that were flat have filled out some. "Empress ki" has finally shown us how it will put Seung-nyang on the path to becoming The Iron Empress. It is a bit incongruous with logic, but I'll go with it. This was the episode that saw Seung-nyang facing her painful past, the loss of her loved ones, and making a decision about her future. She teams up with Bayan and Tal Tal. I haven't mentioned much of Tal Tal because he was merely Bayan's smart sidekick until now. Jin Yi-han plays the quiet, wary man who hasn't really had much of a role to play in the drama until now,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 23
  2014/01/27
  "Empress ki" is a beautiful show and that is its biggest draw. The people are beautiful. The sets are glorious. The costumes are grandiose. The music is grand. What it is starting to lose, however, is logic. Time frames don't make sense, such as the length of time Lady Park and Seung-nyang were pregnant. Park was long overdue and Seung-nyang was definitely not even close nine months when she delivered. But the pregnancies were paralleled to forward the plotline and to allow for further plot mechanizations,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Yoo In-young takes off her manly makeup
  2014/01/27, Source
  Yoo In-young took off her manly disguise and appeared in a beautiful Hanbok. On the MBC drama "Empress ki", Yeon Bi-soo (Yoo In-young) took off her shabby clothes and dressed up nicely,...More

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  "Empress ki" starts taking revenge
  2014/01/27, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" set another record. According to Nielsen Korea, the twenty-fifth episode of the drama "Empress ki" rated 22.8%. This is 0.2% higher than the previous record,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 24 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/23, Source
  Added episode 24 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 22
  2014/01/22
  Death makes it mark in this episode of "Empress ki". It reminds the main characters of their own mortality and how quickly the tides may change. It is countered by life and what it fosters in people: hope. The two opposite forces battle as fiercely as the players of the political game do to win the upper hand. The women deal with pregnancy and the hope it brings. It clearly defines social status within the palace and the moods of Tanisiri, the dowager empress and those surrounding them depend heavily upon it,...More

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  Ha Ji-won steams herself in sawdust
  2014/01/22, Source
  Ha Ji-won took a picture while steaming herself in sawdust. She took an Instagram picture saying, "I am in sawdust, just like the way they did it in the Chosun times",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 23 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/22, Source
  Added episode 23 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 21
  2014/01/21
  "Empress ki" has always been about power plays and who the characters know and who they can influence. Ta-hwan is starting to really learn what it takes to play the game and while he has gone from being a primarily reactionary character to an instigator, the other main characters have fallen into trying to fight the tide. Shifting loyalties of those in power comprise the strongest part of the political tide. The dowager empress is a big component of that and she shows how women gather, keep and use power in the Goryeo period,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won decides to take revenge
  2014/01/21, Source
  Ha Ji-won decided to become Ji Chang-wook's queen for her revenge. On the MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 21st, Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) started bridal lessons to join the queen election,...More

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  "Empress ki" sets record of 22.6%
  2014/01/21, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" set yet another record. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" on the 21st rated 22.6% which is 1.8% higher than the previous episode,...More

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  Sol Kyung-gu and Ji Chang-wook in "Two Cops Zero: Two Constables"
  2014/01/20, Source
  Ji Chang-wook has been chosen for the remaining role in director Kang Woo-seok's new movie "Two Cops Zero: Two Constables" with Sol Kyung-gu. Kang Woo-seok said, "I expect a collision like the one in "Two Cops". Another combination in following the greatest actor Ahn Sung-ki and Park Joong-hoon's combination during the time can be expected. Ji Chang-wook does not only have publicity but his various appeal suits the movie very well",...More

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  "Empress ki" runs the game
  2014/01/20, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 20.8% on the 20th according to Nielsen Korea. This is 0.5% higher than the record of 20.3% set on the 14th. SBS drama "Kind Words" rated 10.8% and increased 0.6%,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won finds missing pledge
  2014/01/20, Source
  Ha Ji-won found the secret pledge on the twenty-third episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki". Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) fell off a cliff hit by an arrow while being chased by Yeom Byeong-soo (Jung Woong-in) and his men after giving birth. The arrow was meant for her heart but the mirror she had embraced in her chest blocked in from the arrow hitting her and she lived,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 22 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/16, Source
  Added episode 22 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 20
  2014/01/15
  As if the plot wasn't already thick enough, the plot of "Empress ki" thickens even further as more schemers are added with hidden agendas fueled by greed. Old schemers become more ambitious and our main players struggle to stay on top. This episode dealt with the attempt to poison El Temur and the aftermath, which is a very complicated, tangled web of misinformation and shifting alliances. Most of the characters believe him to have passed and the resulting chaos is a well-written and filmed chorus of power-hungry people trying to achieve more power,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 21 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/15, Source
  Added episode 21 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 19
  2014/01/14
  The tides of fate are shifting again in "Empress ki" and this time Ta-hwan actually has a hand in all of the change instead of merely being a frightened puppet. He's finally coming to stand against Wang Yoo and his political opponents using his own strength and it makes for a much more interesting game. Love is the motivation for Ta-hwan's newfound bravery. He had plenty of reasons to act in the past: the murder of his father, the state of the imperial family. But it is his love for Seung-nyang that is the catalyst for him to step up and take charge,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Han Tae-rin and Lee Eung-kyung died
  2014/01/14, Source
  Han Tae-rin and Lee Eung-kyung died. On the twenty-second episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) tried escaping the palace in Park's (Han Tae-rin) cart but Dang Gi-se (Kim Jung-hyun-I) had sent his men to attack them,...More

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  "Empress ki" recovers 20%
  2014/01/14, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" recovered the 20% percentage rate. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" on the 14th rated 20.3%. This is 0.7% higher than the previous episode,...More

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  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won and Ji Chang-wook's underwater kiss
  2014/01/13, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" almost reached 20%. According to Nielsen Korea, the twenty-first episode of the drama rated 19.6% on the 13th,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook kisses Ha Ji-won in the water
  2014/01/13, Source
  Ji Chang-wook and Ha Ji-won kissed in the water. On the twenty-first episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) saved Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won),...More

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  [HanCinema's Blog Reel] December 2013
  2014/01/11
  Did you miss us? Catch up on all of HanCinema's drama and film reviews, previews, features, and box office reports for the month of December right here and now!,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 20 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/09, Source
  Added episode 20 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  MBC confirms "Dae Jang Geum 2"
  2014/01/08, Source
  New MBC drama "Dae Jang Geum 2" has been drawn up for fall. "Pacheon-hwang" has been indefinitely postponed. MBC claims, "Dae Jang Geum 2" hasn't decided on directors and writers yet but the lineup will come through followed by the casting,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 19 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2014/01/08, Source
  Added episode 19 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Joo Jin-mo and Ha Ji-won kiss and promise marriage
  2014/01/07, Source
  Ha Ji-won accepted Joo Jin-mo's proposal. On the twentieth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) accepted Joo Jin-mo's proposal and spent the night with him,...More

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  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo's kiss scene jumps record
  2014/01/07, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" jumped in percentage and stood firm in its throne. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" rated 19.1% which is 1.2% higher than the previous day's 17.9%,...More

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  MBC "Empress ki" takes the lead
  2014/01/06, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" is currently in the sole lead. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" on the 6th rated 17.9% which is more than the previous record and still in the top list,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo enters Ji Chang-wook's trap
  2014/01/06, Source
  Joo Jin-mo fell for Ji Chang-wook's trap and took the blame for murder. On the nineteenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) fell for Ta Hwan's (Ji Chang-wook) trap,...More

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  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo?
  2014/01/05, Source
  Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo were seen in the streets on a date. Still cuts of Ha Ji-won, Joo Jin-mo, Lee Moon-sik, Kwon Oh-jung, Yoon Yong-hyun and Choi Moo-sung on the streets were revealed,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 18
  2014/01/02
  What makes "Empress ki" such a fantastic drama is the fact that despite its weaknesses, the overly quality of the show allows we viewers to bypass those weaknesses and simply enjoy the show. As a reviewer, I have a few things to nitpick, but that's all those things are: nitpicky details. The first nitpicky detail that jumped out was the fact that El Temur, resident antagonist is losing his scary edge. He was a good villain because he was brilliant and he flaunted that brilliance and his immense power in the face of his enemies (our good guys!),...More

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  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won gets the MBC Grand Prize
  2013/12/30, Source
  Ha Ji-won became the winner of the MBC Grand Prize. Ha Ji-won received the highlight of the 2013 MBC Acting Awards that was held in Yeouido on the 30th,...More

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  MBC Drama Awards 2013 Winners
  2013/12/30
  MBC Drama Awards 2013 winners list,...More

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  MBC Drama Awards VS SBS Entertainment Awards
  2013/12/30, Source
  The MBC Acting Awards and SBS Entertainment Awards scored similar viewing percentages. According to Nielsen Korea, the first and second parts of MBC Entertainment Awards rated 11.3% and 12.5%,...More

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  "Empress ki", watch it all on the 1st
  2013/12/30, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" is cancelled for a whole week because of the 2013 MBC Drama Awards and the 2013 MBC Gayo Daejun Festival. MBC said, "We will be airing all the episodes of "Empress ki" so far on the 1st of January for 120 minutes starting at 2:15 PM",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 17
  2013/12/30
  My wishes were fulfilled in this episode. The love entanglements are further knotted, Ta-hwan grows up a scoach, and the political game now hinges on a very delicate balance of power. Seventeen episodes in, Ta-hwan has finally decided to step up to the plate. He may be inexperienced and weak, but he has the motivation and wherewithal to fiercely battle El Temur for power. It took a lot of hardship and suffering to break through his insecurity, but Ta-hwan has decided to be no one's pawn; not El Temur's; not the dowager empress',...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 16
  2013/12/29
  "Empress ki" saw a huge jump in character development while the plot's progression slowed considerably. It isn't a bad thing through, to minimize one element to highlight another. Suspicions were cast on on major characters last episode and now those suspicions are being developed, allowing characters to learn and grow under duress. The conflicts in the story have gone from political and physical, to purely political. Battles are fought in the palace rather than over the Silk Road using intelligence and intrigue rather than strategy and swords,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 15
  2013/12/28
  "Empress ki" is finally bringing the main love contenders together with the major political storylines under one very expensive palatial roof. There are childish antics of men in love and cutthroat political dealings all in one hour and both are melded in a way that is singularly appealing. Because Ji Chang-wook plays Ta-hwan with such finesse, he can make Ta-hwan a very immature emperor who spends his time obsessing over Seung-nyang rather than fighting to put power behind his crown,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 18 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/26, Source
  Added episode 18 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 17 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/25, Source
  Added episode 17 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  MBC Drama Awards 2013 Nominees
  2013/12/24, Source
  MBC Drama Awards 2013 Nominees for 2013/12/30 ceremonies presented by Lee Seung-gi and Han Ji-hye,...More

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  "Empress ki" still in first place
  2013/12/23, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" remained in top place even with the drop of numbers. According Nielsen Korea, the seventeenth episode rated 1.5% less than the previous episode,...More

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  Kim Hye-soo, Hwang Jung-eum, Ha Ji-won and Lee Bo-young, who's more likely to win?
  2013/12/19, Source
  Everyone is curious, who will win the award of the year? One thing is for sure and it's going to be a party for the actresses for sure. The "2013 KBS Awards" is looking at Kim Hye-soo as a strong candidate. If she wins the Grand Award this year, it'll be her first in 10 years,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 15 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/18, Source
  Added episode 15 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 14
  2013/12/17
  "Empress ki" has all of its major pieces on the playing board and it's moving through the plot, romantic development and character development at a nice clip. It is easy to engage in all of the story elements, even the politics, which normally tend to be too heavy-handed in dramas. The players of "Empress ki" have been moved to Ta-hwan's palace and both romance and politics sizzle. El Temur, the show's major villain, has been foiled by the dowager empress and Seung-nyang and must seek out other methods to retain his political power,...More

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  Lee Sun-kyun VS Kim Soo-hyun VS Jang Keun-suk
  2013/12/17, Source
    Actors Lee Sun-kyun, Kim Soo-hyun and Jang Keun-suk are appearing in the Wednesday and Thursday dramas on KBS, SBS and MBC. Queen maker, Lee Sun-kyun,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo gets jealous
  2013/12/17, Source
  On the sixteenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) witnessed Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) and Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) being cozy and felt jealousy. Wang Yoo planned to bring down Yeon Cheol (Jeon Gook-hwan) and use the dead Emperor Myeong-jong's blood pledge to bring himself to the throne once again. The pledge contained details about Yeon Cheol's treason,...More

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  "Empress ki", unrivaled lead
  2013/12/17, Source
  There's no match for "Empress ki". According to Nielsen Korea, the sixteenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 18.8%. This is the same percentage as the fifteenth episode,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 13
  2013/12/16
  "Empress ki" focuses on its romances in earnest, which shines light on one of its most glaring weaknesses: Seung-nyang and Wang Yoo's love. In fact, it is love and its guiding presence in the lives of the main characters that moves to the forefront this episode. Love means different things to each character in this show. For Seung-nyang and Wang Yoo, love is their  tether to sanity as they try to survive in exile,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Kim Jung-hyun-I tries to kiss Ha Ji-won
  2013/12/16, Source
  Kim Jung-hyun-I tried to kiss Ha Ji-won. On the fifteenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Dang Gi-se (Kim Jung-hyun-I) strived as he watched Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won),...More

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  "The Prime Minister and I" sees Yoona effect
  2013/12/16, Source
  KBS drama "The Prime Minister and I" increased in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea, "The Prime Minister and I" rated 7.3% which is 1.9% higher than the previous episode and coming in second place,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 14 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/12, Source
  Added episode 14 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 13 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/11, Source
  Added episode 13 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 12
  2013/12/10
  The battles inside and outside of Ta-hwan's palace rage on and both come to a head. This means "Empress ki" is on the brink of another plot shift that will show us what these characters are made of and send them along the next stage of their fifty episode journey. Inside the palace, dealings are foul between Empress Tanisiri, the empress dowager and the poor concubine who had the misfortune of getting pregnant. Seung-nyang is at the center of Tanisiri's plans and struggles to stop them without losing her life or losing Tanisiri's trust,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 11
  2013/12/10
  The parallels in "Empress ki" are clever, fun to follow and enhance the rest of the drama. The big parallel this episode was the political battle between the royal Yuan women and the physical battle on the Silk Road between Wang Yoo, Bayan and the Turks. The battle over the Silk Road allows Wang Yoo and his men to shine and prove their mettle. It also allows for some great character development to happen,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo and Ha Ji-won reunite
  2013/12/10, Source
  Joo Jin-mo and Ha Ji-won reunited away from Ji Chang-wook. On the fourteenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) and Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) met without Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) knowing,...More

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  "The Prime Minister and I" drops in percentage
  2013/12/10, Source
  The new KBS 2TV drama "The Prime Minister and I" dropped in percentage. According to Nielson Korea, the second episode of "The Prime Minister and I" rated 5.4% which is 0.5% lower than the previous night,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo comes back and the tri-love relationship begins
  2013/12/09, Source
  Joo Jin-mo came back alive. Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) heard that Wang Yoo (Joo Jin-mo) had come back alive on the thirteenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "The Prime Minister and I" starts off with 5.9%
  2013/12/09, Source
  "The Prime Minister and I" came in third with 5.9%. According to Nielson Korea, the new KBS 2TV drama "The Prime Minister and I" rated 5.9%,...More

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  Ha Ji-won takes photo with brother, Jeon Tae-soo
  2013/12/05, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won took a picture with her brother Jeon Tae-soo. Ha Ji-won posted a picture on her Chinese SNS titled, "Brother and Sister",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 12 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/05, Source
  Added episode 12 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 10
  2013/12/04
  "Empress ki" continues to amaze with its physical beauty and the seemingly effortless way that it pieces all the story elements together. There is never a dull moment in this show because the characters are constantly pushed into action and towards realization. What is wonderful about it is that none of the events or behavior in the show seem contrived or badly timed,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 11 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/12/04, Source
  Added episode 11 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Yoo In-young reveals skin
  2013/12/03, Source
  Yoo In-young took a bath in the twelfth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki". Previously, Yeon Bi-soo (Yoo In-young) moved according to Bang Sin-woo's (Lee Moon-sik) orders and was able to catch Baek An (Kim Young-ho) alive. Bang Sin-woo had moved Yeon Bi-soo so that the army could move however they liked,...More

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  "Empress ki" about to break through 20%
  2013/12/03, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" set another record. According to Nielsen Korea, the twelfth episode of MBC "Empress ki" rated 19% and increased 1.2% higher than the day before. This is 0.9% higher than the previous record,...More

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  "Empress ki" Kim Seo-hyung kneels in the cold
  2013/12/02, Source
  Kim Seo-hyung filmed a scene where she knelt in forgiveness for three hours, outside. Kim Seo-hyung is going to appear to be begging for forgiveness on tonight's episode. She isn't wearing her royal outfit and is kneeling outside with a pale face and resolute expression,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook finds out the truth at last
  2013/12/02, Source
  "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook finally found out about Ha Ji-won and was furious that she'd fooled him. On the eleventh episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook) found out Gi Seung-nyang's (Ha Ji-won) identity,...More

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  "Kind Words" starts at 6.8%
  2013/12/02, Source
  The first episode of "Kind Words" didn't even come close to expectations. According to Nielsen Korea, SBS drama "Kind Words" rated 6.8%. This is quite low considering that "Suspicious Housekeeper" rated 8.2%,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 9
  2013/12/01
  "Empress ki" has begun to explore the changes that will bring our characters to fulfill their destinies that were shown in the first scenes of the drama. What is beautiful about this episode is that this explorations happen alongside significant plot movement. Ha Ji-won as Seung-nyang was particularly poignant because she is so devastated by everything that has happened that she only sees one thing: revenge. It blinds her to everything else,...More

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  "Empress ki" Yoo In-young is the atmosphere maker
  2013/11/28, Source
  Actress Yoo In-young appeared in the recent episode of MBC drama "Empress ki" and her agency revealed behind cuts of her on set. Yoo In-young is making faces with her sword or is pointing at her script with her finger. She's also looking pouty with her finger on her lips and completely different from the charismatic character of Yeon Bi-soo,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 10 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/28, Source
  Added episode 10 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 9 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/27, Source
  Added episode 9 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 8
  2013/11/26
  Although this episode mainly focused on re-establishing the characters in their new environs, it did so without the clunky awkwardness of most dramas. All characters, major and minor, are in a state of flux due to shifting political situations and tensions. Even those in power must contend with the restrictions of the existing political structures. The beauty of "Empress ki" is how clearly it depicts such complex ideas while still keeping an air of mystery about how things will happen,...More

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  Yoo In-young joins "Empress ki"
  2013/11/26, Source
  Actress Yoo In-young is joining the world of historical drama. The character who appeared on the ninth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" with a mask on the whole time was Yoo In-young,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook notices Ha Ji-won's identity
  2013/11/26, Source
  Ji Chang-wook noticed Ha Ji-won's identity. On the tenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta-hwan (Ji Chang-wook) started to suspect Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won),...More

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  There's no match for "Empress ki"
  2013/11/26, Source
  "Empress ki" made another record. According to Nielsen Korea, the tenth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 18.1%. This is 0.9% more than the previous episode of 17.2%,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 7
  2013/11/25
  It's official. I love this drama. It,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won gives up killing Ji Chang-wook
  2013/11/25, Source
  Ha Ji-won gave up killing Ji Chang-wook to save the Koryeo people's lives. On the ninth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) gave up killing Ta-hwan (Ji Chang-wook) according to Park's (Han Tae-rin) advice,...More

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  "Empress ki" breaks own record
  2013/11/25, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" made another record. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" rated 17.2% on the 25th and came in first place. This is 0.3% more than the previous episode and is the only drama that increased in percentage,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Salaryman"
  2013/11/23
  Korean drama is not the medium for surprises, it has to be said. Predictable plots, character stereotypes and even similar dialogues are a large part of what gives it its identity. But every once in a while, a series will come out that will, in smaller or bigger ways, break the drama mold. "Salaryman", which is helmed by director Yoo In-sik and written by Jang Yeong-cheol and Jeong Kyeong-soon-I is mostly definitely such a drama. The trio behind hit melodrama "Giant" and 'Incarnation of Money' (with the two writers also currently working on "Empress ki") is all about using a similar central idea in different ways,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 8 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/21, Source
  Added episode 8 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 7 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/20, Source
  Added episode 7 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 6
  2013/11/19
  Ta-hwan had a chance to act like a leader (rather than a coward) in this episode despite the fact that his decisions were less than favorable. The Catch-22 presented to him was one that affected not only his life, but the lives of everyone in Yuan and Goryeo. Seung-nyang, Wang Yoo and the other major players are left to deal with the brutal fallout,...More

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  [Spoiler] Ji Chang-wook recognizes Ha Ji-won
  2013/11/19, Source
  "Empress ki" Ji Chang-wook was shocked at how different Ha Ji-won was. On the eighth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ta-hwan (Ji Chang-wook) recognized Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) who'd become a court lady,...More

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  "Empress ki" sweeps the ratings
  2013/11/19, Source
  "Empress ki" made a record. According to Nielsen Korea, the episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" on the 19th rated 16.9% which is 1.4% more than the previous episode and a record breaker,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 5
  2013/11/18
  "Empress ki" episode 5 had very unusual pacing. It spent a lot of time on interpersonal relationships and yet still found time to make things happen with the government. The moments between Seung-nyang and Ta-hwan were pure gold,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won dresses as a woman
  2013/11/18, Source
  Ha Ji-won became a woman. On the seventh episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) took off her mescaline clothing and became a woman,...More

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  "Empress ki" drops but stays on top
  2013/11/18, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" stayed firmly in first place despite the drop in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea, "Empress ki" on the 19th of November rated 15.5%. This is 0.8% less than the previous episode but still in first place,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 6 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/14, Source
  Added episode 6 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  Ji Chang-wook playing with a snake
  2013/11/13, Source
  Ji Chang-wook took pictures with a snake. Still cuts from the MBC drama "Empress ki" were released online. Ji Chang-wook plays the role of Ta-hwan,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 5 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/13, Source
  Added episode 5 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" joined by Min Ji-ah
  2013/11/12, Source
  Actress Min Ji-ah will be joining the MBC drama "Empress ki" as Lady Park, a Goryeo woman who was chosen by the Queen Mother (Kim Seo-hyung) to come into the palace. Park is an unfortunate soul who has a warm heart and accepts her destiny,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won caught impersonating
  2013/11/12, Source
  Ha Ji-won was caught lying. On the sixth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Dang Gi-se (Kim Jung-hyun-I) found out that Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) was a woman,...More

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  "Empress ki" breaks record
  2013/11/12, Source
  "Empress ki" sat on the throne of Monday and Tuesday while it also set a record. According to Nielsen Korea, MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 16.3% which is 1.8% higher than the previous score,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won saves Ji Chang-wook
  2013/11/11, Source
  "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won took off her clothes to save Ha Ji-won. Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) took off her clothes to use her body heat to save Ta-hwan (Ji Chang-wook) on the fifth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki" leads the night
  2013/11/11, Source
  "Empress ki" is mesmerizing the viewers. According to Nielsen Korea, the fifth episode of MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 14.5%. This is the same as the fourth episode,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 4
  2013/11/09
  This episode was very wisely planned. The story of "Empress ki" is long and complex. Developing the overarching plot, weaving smaller plot threads into it and developing the huge number of characters necessary is and will continue to be very difficult. But this episode was clever. It focused most of the major development around one situation: the safety of the Yuan prince Ta-hwan on a Goryeo Island. This is a very wise strategic move so early in the drama,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 3
  2013/11/07
  This show is stunningly beautiful. The special effects and the fight scene choreography are finely done and match the lavish costumes, shoot locations and sets. Despite the show's grandeur, the stakes and the characters still feel very real. Another strong point of the show is that the introductions to the world and the characters don't feel like introductions. Rather, it seems like the viewer was made privy to a private world. This quality was especially important for this episode because there was a lot of character development and backstory,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 4 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/07, Source
  Added episode 4 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 3 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/11/06, Source
  Added episode 3 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  Ha Ji-won on a sad but beautiful journey
  2013/11/05, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won posted a picture of making a scene for the drama "Empress ki". She posted saying, "It's been a while. I am time travelling right now. It's sad yet so beautiful. I'm glad that I have the people around me on this one". The picture is of Ha Ji-won's co-actors in the middle of the shoot. The boom mic from the top hovered behind them as they were shooting a sad scene,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Joo Jin-mo deeply thinks about Ha Ji-won
  2013/11/05, Source
  Joo Jin-mo felt something for Ha Ji-won. On the fourth episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang-yoo (Joo Jin-mo) made Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) as a servant and found himself thinking about her,...More

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  "Suspicious Housekeeper" Choi Ji-woo and Song Jong-ho's love line?
  2013/11/05, Source
  "Suspicious Housekeeper" regained two digits. According to Nielsen Korea, the fourth episode of the SBS drama "Suspicious Housekeeper" rated 10.3%. This is 1.0% higher than the previous episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] Joo Jin-mo and Ha Ji-won reunite
  2013/11/04, Source
  Joo Jin-mo reunited with Ha Ji-won. On the third episode of the MBC drama, "Empress ki" showed Wang Yu (Joo Jin-mo) giving Gi Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) a special mission,...More

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  "Empress ki" stays in first place
  2013/11/04, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" remained in first place despite the drop. According to Nielsen Korea, the third episode of the MBC drama rated 12.8%. KBS 1TV "Gayo Stage" rated 10.5%, SBS "Suspicious Housekeeper" rated 9.3% and KBS 2TV "Marry Him If You Dare" rated 6.5%,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 2
  2013/11/03
  All major players are on the board now with the formal introduction of the banished Yuan prince, Ta-hwan. An array of important Yuan figures appear such as the General El Temur and the General Bayan to eliminate Ta-hwan and seize complete control over Goryeo. Wang Yoo is crowned king over his uncle and it is his responsibility to deal with this strife,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 2 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/10/31, Source
  Added episode 2 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Empress ki" Episode 1
  2013/10/30
  MBC's fifty episode drama "Empress ki" had an absolutely beautiful first episode penned by reunited writers Jang Yeong-cheol and Jeong Kyeong-soon-I. The pair wrote the well-received dramas "Incarnation of Money" and "Salaryman". In addition to stellar writing, the directing was tight, the camerawork was fluid, the costumes were magnificent and the intrigue was captivating. It bodes well for the rest of the drama if it follows suit,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 1 captures for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/10/30, Source
  Added episode 1 captures for the Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won meets Ji Chang-wook for the first time
  2013/10/29, Source
  Ha Ji-won met Ji Chang-wook for the first time at sword's end. On the second episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki", Ki Seung-nyang (Ha Ji-won) met Ta-hwan (Ji Chang-wook),...More

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  "Empress ki" increases in percentage
  2013/10/29, Source
  "Empress ki" showed an obvious increase in percentage. According to Nielsen Korea, the second episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 13.6%. This is 2.5% more than the first episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Empress ki" Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo
  2013/10/28, Source
  Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo displayed a heart-thumping back hug. On the first episode of the new MBC drama "Empress ki", Wang Yu (Joo Jin-mo), the prince of Koryeo visited Simyang where Wang Go (Lee Jae-yong-I) was in control of to investigate salt smuggling,...More

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  "Empress ki" comes in first despite issue of distortion
  2013/10/28, Source
  "Empress ki" recorded two digits. According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode of the MBC drama "Empress ki" rated 11.1%. This is 1.5% more than the final episode of the drama "Goddess Of Fire Jeongi",...More

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  Korean drama starting today 2013/10/28 in Korea
  2013/10/28, Source
  "Empress ki",...More

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  "Empress ki", forget the distortion of history
  2013/10/27, Source
  MBC drama "Empress ki" is coming this 28th. Written by Jang Yeong-cheol and Jeong Kyeong-soon-I "Empress ki" is about a Koryeo woman who ruled the Yuan Dynasty and stars Ha Ji-won, Joo Jin-mo, Ji Chang-wook and Baek Jin-hee,...More

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  Updated cast for the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki"
  2013/10/25, Source
  Updated cast for the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  Today's Photo: October 25, 2013 [2]
  2013/10/25, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won poses at a press event for her new TV series "Empress ki" in Seoul on Thursday,...More

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  Added posters and stills for the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki"
  2013/10/22, Source
  Added posters and stills for the upcomi,...More

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  Movies, dramas and entertainment shows, 87's are taking over
  2013/10/21, Source
  It is the high peak of the 87's. The common thing about male stars who are taking over movies, dramas and entertainment shows is that they were born in the year 1987. Lee Min-ho, Jang Keun-suk, Lee Seung-gi, Choi Seung-hyun (TOP), Joo Won, Jung Il-woo, Ji Chang-wook are some of them. They were acknowledged of their talents since their debut and now they are some of the leading artists in Korea. Lee Min-ho is currently starring in the SBS drama "The Heirs". He is one of the most trusted actors and this drama has been pre-sold to countries like Japan, China, Hong Kong and other Asian countries just for his name,...More

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  Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo's date under the lamp post
  2013/10/21, Source
  Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo stood under the moon. Still cuts from the MBC drama "Empress ki" of the two, walking the streets and smiling happily were released on the 22nd of October,...More

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  [Video] Trailer released for the Korean drama 'Empress ki'
  2013/10/15, Source
  Trailer released for the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  Added first Ha Ji-won images for the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki"
  2013/10/14, Source
  Added first Ha Ji-won images for the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki",...More

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  Ha Ji-won back at BIFF in 4 years
  2013/10/01, Source
  Ha Ji-won who is in the middle of the new MBC drama "Empress ki" will be on the Red Carpet of the 18th Busan International Film Festival. Ha Ji-won shows special attachment to the event according to her agency,...More

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  Kim Min-jung, last to go on board
  2013/09/10, Source
  Kim Min-jung has been cast for the new MBC drama "Empress ki". She takes on the role of a character who doesn't get along with Ha Ji-won in the role of "Empress ki",...More

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  Ji Chang-wook in MBC drama "Empress ki"
  2013/09/09, Source
  Ji Chang-wook has been cast for the MBC drama "Empress ki". He takes on the role of Emperor Shun, the 16th emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. He will form a three-way romance with Ha Ji-won and Joo Jin-mo,...More

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  Kim Young-ho joins "Empress ki"
  2013/09/02, Source
  Actor Kim Young-ho is starring in the new MBC drama "Empress ki". According to IMX, he'll be starring as Baek Ahn,...More

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  Kim Seo-hyung's tension with Ha Ji-won
  2013/08/27, Source
  Actress Kim Seo-hyung is attempting at her first historical drama. Kim Seo-hyung has taken on the role of Queen Hwang in the new MBC drama "Empress ki",...More

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  Upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki"
  2013/08/23, Source
  Added the upcoming Korean drama "Empress ki"'s page to HanCinema database,...More

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  Jin Yi-han joins MBC "Hwatu"
  2013/08/12, Source
  Actor Jin Yi-han has been cast for the MBC drama "Hwatu" and will co-starring with Ha Ji-won. "Hwatu" is about the Empress Ki who is actually from the Koryeo times but becomes the empress of Yuan in China and inflicts massive influence there,...More

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  Joo Jin-mo in "Hwatu" with Ha Ji-won
  2013/08/07, Source
  Actor Joo Jin-mo has been cast for the MBC drama "Hwatu". He takes on the role of the 28th king, Chung-hae. He is a king from the Koryo times and conflicts with the emperor of Yuan for Queen Ki (Ha Ji-won),...More

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  Ha Ji-won returns with MBC drama "Hwatu"
  2013/05/12, Source
  Actress Ha Ji-won is coming back as an empress in the MBC drama "Hwatu". According to MBC, "Hwatu" is a historical drama about Empress Gi who exists in real history,...More

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  Upcoming Korean drama "Hwatu"
  2013/01/11, Source
  Added the upcoming Korean drama "Hwatu"'s page to HanCinema database,...More