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2013
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Empress Ki is a historical drama that aired from 2013 to 2014. The show is set in the 14th century and follows the story of Ki Seung Nyang, a Goryeo-born woman who rises to power and becomes the Empress of the Yuan dynasty in China. The show stars Ha Ji-won as Ki Seung Nyang, a strong and determined woman who is sold to the Yuan dynasty as a slave. She initially works as a palace maid, but her wit and strength soon catch the attention of the Emperor of China, Ta Hwan (Ji Chang-wook). Ta Hwan is a weak and indecisive ruler who is manipulated by the powerful Empress Dowager Tanashiri (Baek Jin-hee). As Ki Seung Nyang rises through the ranks of the palace, she becomes embroiled in the power struggles between the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. She also finds herself caught between her loyalty to the Yuan dynasty and her love for her homeland of Goryeo. Other notable characters in the show include El Temur (Joo Jin-mo), a powerful chancellor of the empire who opposes the Emperor and his supporters; Yeon Chul (Jeon Gook-hwan), a corrupt official who is allied with Empress Dowager Tanashiri; and Wang Yu (Joo Jin-mo), a prince from Goryeo who becomes a rival to Ta Hwan for Ki Seung Nyang's affections. Empress Ki is a sweeping epic that spans over 50 episodes. The show features intricate political intrigue, intense battle scenes, and romantic entanglements. It also explores themes of power, loyalty, and sacrifice. One of the standout aspects of the show is the incredible performances of the cast. Ha Ji-won delivers a fierce and captivating performance as Ki Seung Nyang, while Ji Chang-wook portrays the Emperor with both vulnerability and strength. Baek Jin-hee is also impressive as the conniving Empress Dowager. In addition to the exceptional acting, the show boasts stunning production design and cinematography. The sets and costumes transport viewers to the world of 14th century China, and the battle scenes are particularly impressive. Overall, Empress Ki is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas. The show is full of twists and turns, and the complex characters and relationships make for compelling viewing. While the show is certainly lengthy, it is well worth the investment of time for those who enjoy epic, sweeping stories.

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Seasons

51. Episode 51

April 29, 2014

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

50. Episode 50

April 28, 2014

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

49. Episode 49

April 20, 2014

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

48. Episode 48

April 21, 2014

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

47. Episode 47

April 15, 2014

Kijun admits his feelings to Yunju. Yunju's father comes unannounced to visit her at Jagyong's house.

46. Episode 46

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

45. Episode 45

April 8, 2014

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

44. Episode 44

April 7, 2014

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

43. Episode 43

April 1, 2014

The epic story of Empress Ki continues.

42. Episode 42

March 31, 2014

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

41. Episode 41

March 25, 2014

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

40. Episode 40

March 24, 2014

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

39. Episode 39

March 18, 2014

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

38. Episode 38

March 17, 2014

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

37. Episode 37

March 11, 2014

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

36. Episode 36

March 10, 2014

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

35. Episode 35

March 4, 2014

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

34. Episode 34

March 3, 2014

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

33. Episode 33

February 25, 2014

The Emperor is shot by a poison arrow. In the meantime Wang Yu gets stabbed in the process of helping Nyang run away from the guards.

32. Episode 32

February 24, 2014

Nyang avoids being accused of the attempted assassination of the Prince. The Empress calls in Wang Yu and Nyang together for a drink.

31. Episode 31

February 18, 2014

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

30. Episode 30

February 11, 2014

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

29. Episode 29

February 10, 2014

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

28. Episode 28

February 4, 2014

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

27. Episode 27

February 3, 2014

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

26. Episode 26

January 28, 2014

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

25. Episode 25

January 27, 2014

Nyang commences with the selection process for the consorts. Wang Yu continues to search for who is behind the counterfeit money.

24. Episode 24

January 21, 2014

Nyang is found by Bayan in Liaoyang province. Nyang ascertains the blood vow and shows it to Bayan.

23. Episode 23

January 20, 2014

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

22. Episode 22

January 14, 2014

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

21. Episode 21

January 13, 2014

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

20. Episode 20

December 31, 2013

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

19. Episode 19

December 30, 2013

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

18. Episode 18

December 24, 2013

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

17. Episode 17

December 23, 2013

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

16. Episode 16

December 17, 2013

El Temur attempts to discover who sent the appeal. Wang Yu finds out that Sungnyang was the one to help and chooses to not see her again.

15. Episode 15

December 16, 2013

Wang Yu figures out a way to infuriate El Temur, but needs Sungnyang to accomplish it. The Emperor challenges Wang Yu to a soccer match.

14. Episode 14

December 10, 2013

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

13. Episode 13

December 9, 2013

of the palace, but gets caught by the Emperor.

12. Episode 12

December 3, 2013

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

11. Episode 11

December 2, 2013

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

10. Episode 10

November 26, 2013

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

9. Episode 9

November 25, 2013

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

8. Episode 8

November 19, 2013

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

7. Episode 7

November 18, 2013

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

6. Episode 6

November 12, 2013

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

5. Episode 5

November 11, 2013

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

4. Episode 4

November 4, 2013

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

3. Episode 3

November 4, 2013

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

2. Episode 2

October 29, 2013

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

1. Episode 1

October 28, 2013

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

Description

As Ki Seung Nyang rises through the ranks of the palace, she becomes embroiled in the power struggles between the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. She also finds herself caught between her loyalty to the Yuan dynasty and her love for her homeland of Goryeo.

Other notable characters in the show include El Temur (Joo Jin-mo), a powerful chancellor of the empire who opposes the Emperor and his supporters; Yeon Chul (Jeon Gook-hwan), a corrupt official who is allied with Empress Dowager Tanashiri; and Wang Yu (Joo Jin-mo), a prince from Goryeo who becomes a rival to Ta Hwan for Ki Seung Nyang's affections.

Empress Ki is a sweeping epic that spans over 50 episodes. The show features intricate political intrigue, intense battle scenes, and romantic entanglements. It also explores themes of power, loyalty, and sacrifice.

One of the standout aspects of the show is the incredible performances of the cast. Ha Ji-won delivers a fierce and captivating performance as Ki Seung Nyang, while Ji Chang-wook portrays the Emperor with both vulnerability and strength. Baek Jin-hee is also impressive as the conniving Empress Dowager.

In addition to the exceptional acting, the show boasts stunning production design and cinematography. The sets and costumes transport viewers to the world of 14th century China, and the battle scenes are particularly impressive.

Overall, Empress Ki is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas. The show is full of twists and turns, and the complex characters and relationships make for compelling viewing. While the show is certainly lengthy, it is well worth the investment of time for those who enjoy epic, sweeping stories.