The Remarried Empress Makes Disney+ History with Record-Breaking Global Premiere

November 10, 2026

The Korean fantasy romance starring Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk, and Lee Seyoung tops Korean title premieres in more than 50 markets.

MANILA, Philippines — Korean fantasy romance series The Remarried Empress has made Disney+ history, becoming the streaming platform's most-viewed local original premiere of all time globally, based on views recorded during its first three days following its November 3, 2026 debut.

The highly anticipated series has also claimed the top spot among Korean title premieres in more than 50 markets worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

The milestone follows considerable anticipation surrounding the series, which had already attracted international attention before its release. Preview screenings at the Busan International Film Festival sold out, while its official trailer generated 13 million views across YouTube and social media platforms within its first 48 hours.

The drama is adapted from the popular NAVER WEBTOON of the same name, which has accumulated nearly three billion views since its original publication.

Originally scheduled for a November 4 premiere, The Remarried Empress arrived on Disney+ a day earlier as a gesture of appreciation to fans for their overwhelming support.

Based on the hit webtoon, the series centers on Empress Navier, a respected royal whose marriage to Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire begins to unravel when he falls in love with Rashta, a runaway slave.

As tensions escalate within the imperial court, Sovieshu seeks to end his marriage to Navier. Rather than surrender her dignity and position, the empress agrees to the divorce on one condition: she must be allowed to marry Crown Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom.

What unfolds is an intricate story of romance, betrayal, political ambition, and a woman's determination to reclaim control of her destiny.

The series features an ensemble of prominent Korean stars, led by Shin Mina (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Karma) as Empress Navier, Ju Jihoon (Light Shop, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call) as Emperor Sovieshu, Lee Jongsuk (Big Mouth) as Crown Prince Heinrey, and Lee Seyoung (The Red Sleeve, The Crowned Clown) as Rashta.

Adapted for television by writers Yeoh Geena and Hyun Choongyeol, the series is directed by Cho Suwon, whose previous credits include Pinocchio and Still 17.

With its lavish imperial setting, complicated relationships, and themes of love, power, and self-respect, The Remarried Empress brings one of the most widely read Korean webtoons to live-action television.

Four episodes are currently available to stream on Disney+ Philippines, with two additional episodes scheduled for release every Wednesday beginning November 11, leading to the series finale on November 25, 2026.

The Remarried Empress streams exclusively on Disney+ Philippines through the new Disney+ app.

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