Disney+ will bring to life one of Korea’s most beloved webtoons The empress remarriedstarring Joo Ji Hoon, Shin Min Ah and Lee Se Young.
The cast participated in the Disney+ Originals 2025 Preview event held on November 13 at the Cinderella Ballroom at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, where upcoming APAC and global content for Disney+ was revealed.
Shin Min Ah will play the role of Navier, the “perfect empress” betrayed by her husband. “I play Empress Navier, who is considered impeccable but is in danger of divorcing her husband,” Shin explained. “After that, he asks for approval to remarry. I knew how much the original webtoon was loved and I was curious about how it would be adapted into a drama. That curiosity made me want to take part in it.”
Joo Ji Hoon, who plays Emperor Sovieshu, shared what attracted him to the project. “Since this webtoon has a huge global fan base, I was curious how it would be realized on screen,” he said. “Fantasy worlds are expanding in the East and the West, and I wanted to experience what it would be like to be a part of it.”
When asked if he felt similar to his character, Joo joked, “We share the same physical traits. Unfortunately, I do not have his power or wealth.”
Performing against the royal backdrop, he joked, “It was familiar after all. I debuted as crown prince,” referencing his starring role in Princess Hours (Goong).
Lee Se Young, who plays Rashta, the runaway slave who captures the emperor’s heart, said: “I’ve never done a fantasy project before. It’s a new type of role and I thought playing someone close to the government would be interesting. My character starts out pure but becomes more ambitious as he experiences things he’s never known before. It will be fascinating to portray this process.”
Based on the hit webtoon of the same name, Empress remarried follows Empress Navier (Shin Min Ah), who accepts her husband Emperor Sovieshu’s (Joo Ji Hoon) request for divorce after he falls in love with Rashta (Lee Se Young), but on the condition that she is allowed to remarry Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong Suk) of the Western Kingdom.
The story unfolds as a grand romantic fantasy saga full of betrayal, politics and emancipation.
The two days Disney+ Originals 2025 Preview The Hong Kong event showcases both APAC and global originals coming to the platform. Next to The empress remarriedDisney presented a series of Korean and Japanese productions, featuring top stars and creative partners from across the region.
The empress remarried will stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2026, promising a lavish visual adaptation of one of Korea’s most iconic fantasy novels.
Sources: Daum
