Empress Ki

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Drama: Empress Ki (literal title)
Revised romanization: Kihwanghoo
Hangul: 기황후
Director: Han Hee
Writer: Jang Young-Cheol, Jung Kyung-Soon
Network: MBC
Episodes: 51
Release Date: October 28, 2013 - April 29, 2014
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Depicts the loves and battles of Empress Ki who exercises her influence in the Yuan Dynasty. Empress Ki is from Goryeo.

Notes

"Empress Ki" takes over the MBC Mondays & Tuesdays 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Jung-Yi, The Goddess of Fire" and followed by "Triangle" May, 2014.
Early Korean working title was "Hwatu" (literally "flower cards").
First script reading took place on September 13 and September 14 at MBC Dream Centre in Ilsan, South Korea. Each session took about 4 hours.
Filming moves to Hengdian World Studios, located in Hengdian, China, from October 12-23, 2013.
Ep. 19 & 20 of "Empress Ki" originally scheduled to air December 30th and 31st did not air due to award shows and special programming. Ep.19 & 20 will air during the first week of January, 2014.
Ep.29 airs at 22:15 instead of 22:00 because of Winter Olympics. In addition, Ep.30 will not air on February 11, 2014 and instead air on February 17, 2014.

Cast



Ha Ji-Won	Joo Jin-Mo	Ji Chang-Wook
Ki Seung-Nyang / Empress Ki	Wang Yoo	Ta Hwan / Emperor Huizong of Yuan



Baek Jin-Hee	Kim Jung-Hyun	Cha Do-Jin	Kim Young-Ho	Choi Moo-Sung
Danashri	Dang Ki-Se	Top Ja-Hae	Baek An	Park Bool-Hwa



Lee Moon-Sik	Lee Jae-Yong	Kim Seo-Hyung	Lim Ju-Eun	Yoon Ah-Jung
Bang Shin-Woo	Wang Go	Empress Dowager	Bayan Khutugh	Yeon-Hwa



Jeon Kuk-Hwan	Kim Myeong-Kuk	Jin Yi-Han	Jung Woong-In	Kwon Oh-Jung
Yeon Chul	Jang Soon-Yong	Tal Tal	Yeom Byung-Soo	Choi Moo-Song



Yun Yong-Hyeon	Lee Won-Jong	Cha Kwang-Soo	Han Hye-Rin	Jeon Se-Hyun
Jeom-Bak yi	Dok Man	Ko Yong-Bo	Royal Concubine Park	Royal Concubine Oh

Kim Hyeong-Beom

Jo Cham

Additional Cast Members:

Jo Woo-Jin - Wang Go's solider
Kim Myung-Soo - Ki Ja-Oh
Yu In-Young - Yeon Bi-Soo
Jo Jae-Yun - Gol-Ta
Seo Yi-Sook - Court Lady Seo
Zuno - Ta Hwan's guard
Park Ha-Na - Woo-Hee
Lee Eung-Kyung - Court Lady No
Lee Ji-Hyun - Hong-Dan
Jung Sung-Yoon - Kook-Soo
Kim Ye-Ryeong - Ki Seung-Nyang's mother
Kwon Tae-Won - king of Goryeo
Kim Jin-Sung - Prince Ma-Ha
Kim Jin-Woo - Crown Prince A-Yoo
Choi Hyun - Balrachubmoka
Seol Woo-Hyung - Prince Maha
Kim Woo-Suk - boy
Lee Yang-Hee - Bang-Jin
Kim Min-Seo - Ha-Yool
Son Kwang-Eop - Assassin Mak-Son
Seo In-Woo - Soo-Ri
Kim Hyo-Myung - man
Jung Ji-So - Ki Seung-Nyang (young)
Ahn Do-Kyu - Wang Yoo (young)
Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung - Princess Kyunghwa (cameo)
Shin Seung-Hwan - Kkweo-Bo (cameo)
Oh Gwang-Rok - Heuk-Soo (cameo)
Shim Yi-Young - fortune teller (cameo)
Park Hae-Mi - magician (cameo)
Kim Jin-Ho - Injoo Governor
Kim Moo-Young
Song Boo-Gun
Choi Young

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	TNmS		AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide	Seoul
2013-10-28	1	10.1% (13th)	12.3% (8th)	11.1% (9th)	13.3% (4th)
2013-10-29	2	12.0% (6th)	14.6% (4th)	13.6% (4th)	15.8% (4th)
2013-11-04	3	11.7% (11th)	14.9% (4th)	12.8% (6th)	14.5% (5th)
2013-11-05	4	12.7% (6th)	15.4% (4th)	14.5% (4th)	16.6% (3rd)
2013-11-11	5	14.0% (5th)	17.3% (4th)	14.5% (5th)	16.1% (4th)
2013-11-12	6	14.6% (4th)	18.6% (4th)	16.3% (4th)	18.7% (3rd)
2013-11-18	7	15.2% (4th)	18.4% (4th)	15.5% (5th)	17.6% (3rd)
2013-11-19	8	16.5% (4th)	20.1% (3rd)	16.9% (4th)	18.6% (3rd)
2013-11-25	9	15.4% (4th)	19.1% (4th)	17.2% (4th)	19.5% (3rd)
2013-11-26	10	16.2% (4th)	19.5% (3rd)	18.1% (3rd)	19.6% (3rd)
2013-12-02	11	17.7% (4th)	20.8% (3rd)	17.8% (5th)	20.5% (2nd)
2013-12-03	12	18.4% (4th)	21.7% (3rd)	19.0% (4th)	21.0% (3rd)
2013-12-09	13	19.1% (4th)	23.6% (2nd)	20.2% (3rd)	23.5% (2nd)
2013-12-10	14	18.4% (4th)	23.3% (1st)	19.5% (3rd)	21.9% (2nd)
2013-12-16	15	17.7% (4th)	21.7% (4th)	18.8% (4th)	21.5% (3rd)
2013-12-17	16	18.1% (4th)	21.9% (2nd)	18.8% (3rd)	21.4% (3rd)
2013-12-23	17	17.3% (4th)	20.5% (2nd)	17.3% (4th)	20.1% (2nd)
2013-12-24	18	17.3% (3rd)	20.5% (2nd)	17.5% (3rd)	19.9% (2nd)
2014-01-06	19	17.0% (3rd)	21.8% (2nd)	17.9% (3rd)	20.4% (3rd)
2014-01-07	20	18.5% (3rd)	23.8% (2nd)	19.1% (3rd)	21.3% (2nd)
2014-01-13	21	18.2% (3rd)	23.7% (2nd)	19.6% (3rd)	22.9% (2nd)
2014-01-14	22	19.0% (3rd)	23.9% (2nd)	20.3% (3rd)	22.1% (2nd)
2014-01-20	23	19.5% (3rd)	23.6% (2nd)	20.8% (3rd)	23.6% (2nd)
2014-01-21	24	20.7% (3rd)	24.7% (2nd)	22.6% (2nd)	26.2% (2nd)
2014-01-27	25	21.4% (3rd)	27.0% (2nd)	22.8% (2nd)	26.8% (1st)
2014-01-28	26	22.0% (2nd)	26.3% (2nd)	24.9% (2nd)	28.6% (1st)
2014-02-03	27	24.2% (2nd)	29.8% (1st)	23.9% (2nd)	27.7% (1st)
2014-02-04	28	24.0% (2nd)	29.3% (1st)	25.3% (2nd)	29.1% (1st)
2014-02-10	29	20.8% (2nd)	25.3% (1st)	22.7% (2nd)	25.3% (1st)
2014-02-17	30	25.3% (3rd)	30.9% (2nd)	26.5% (2nd)	29.6% (1st)
2014-02-18	31	25.6% (2nd)	30.9% (1st)	26.6% (1st)	29.4% (1st)
2014-02-24	32	24.4% (2nd)	31.0% (1st)	25.3% (2nd)	28.8% (1st)
2014-02-25	33	27.9% (2nd)	33.6% (1st)	28.6% (1st)	31.3% (1st)
2014-03-03	34	26.1% (2nd)	32.4% (1st)	26.2% (2nd)	29.7% (1st)
2014-03-04	35	26.5% (2nd)	32.3% (1st)	28.3% (1st)	31.4% (1st)
2014-03-10	36	26.0% (2nd)	31.4% (1st)	26.9% (2nd)	30.8% (1st)
2014-03-11	37	27.1% (2nd)	32.4% (1st)	29.2% (1st)	32.4% (1st)
2014-03-17	38	25.6% (2nd)	30.7% (1st)	27.7% (2nd)	31.3% (1st)
2014-03-18	39	25.0% (2nd)	29.3% (1st)	26.5% (2nd)	29.7% (1st)
2014-03-24	40	22.4% (2nd)	27.5% (2nd)	24.4% (2nd)	27.9% (2nd)
2014-03-25	41	24.0% (2nd)	29.8% (1st)	26.0% (2nd)	28.8% (1st)
2014-03-31	42	23.5% (2nd)	27.2% (2nd)	25.0% (1st)	28.8% (1st)
2014-04-01	43	24.1% (2nd)	27.4% (2nd)	25.0% (2nd)	27.9% (1st)
2014-04-07	44	23.9% (3rd)	27.8% (2nd)	24.3% (2nd)	27.2% (1st)
2014-04-08	45	23.5% (2nd)	28.7% (2nd)	25.5% (2nd)	28.7% (1st)
2014-04-14	46	23.9% (2nd)	28.0% (2nd)	25.3% (2nd)	28.3% (1st)
2014-04-15	47	23.8% (2nd)	28.9% (1st)	26.1% (2nd)	28.8% (1st)
2014-04-21	48	22.7% (2nd)	25.6% (2nd)	22.9% (2nd)	24.9% (1st)
2014-04-22	49	23.9% (2nd)	27.2% (2nd)	26.6% (2nd)	29.4% (1st)
2014-04-28	50	25.7% (2nd)	30.6% (1st)	26.2% (2nd)	28.7% (1st)
2014-04-29	51	28.3% (2nd)	33.9% (1st)	28.7% (2nd)	31.7% (1st)

Source: TNS Media Korea& AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that day according to TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielson.

Awards

2014 (50th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 27, 2014
- Best New Actress (Baek Jin-Hee)
"2013 MBC Drama Awards" - December 30, 2013
- Grand Prize (Ha Ji-Won)
- Best Actor (special project) (Joo Jin-Mo)
- Excellent Actor (special project) (Ji Chang-Wook)
- Best New Actress (Baek Jin-Hee)
- Popularity Actress Award (Ha Ji-Won)
- Best Actor or Actress Selected by Directors (Ha Ji-Won)
- Best Screenplay (Jang Young-Cheol & Jung Kyung-Soon)

Comments

Ashake Mar 10 2023 6:39 pm Actually I would say ki nyang acted well but wang yu dying y should he die he his the only one dat remains dat knows the secret of maha y didn’t Togon kill the remaining people dat knows maha secret he doesn’t make sense jare but the acting was so good kudos to tanashiri she is so good in acting a very jealousy and lousy human being kaii ? I wish the movie would continue I wanted to know how ayu grow up and wat she did later on with her baby moreover maha should have died so assuming the court lady so didn’t kill maha would the emperor kill him also With his hands that is wen ki nyang wouid be annoyed at him I wished wen sung yang killed el femur he his suppose to leave the palace and continue is relationship with wangyu

Jane Jan 28 2023 6:23 am I thought the acting was excellent so l’m left with the director to blame for the lack of passion between Wang and Nyang. They are finally reunited and they stand and stare at each other!! Wang proposed on episode 21 and then they had the worst kiss ever filmed! Alchemy of Souls could definitely give them lessons how people who are supposedly in love respond to each other. The Emperor’s passion for Nyang leaves no doubt about his love and makes Wang appear wooden.

ui Jan 13 2023 10:03 am Without Wang Yu and Tal tal this drama would be unberable as they are only inspiring characthers in the mass of vain chrachters blinded by power. Nyang's charchter downfalled miserly as she eneded up babysitting Emperor her whole life and acually falling for him that has betrayed and violated her. Not to mention that "Jackal" had more acual charm and boldness then Empress Ki ever had with her arrogant facial expressions. Plot is what is interesting especially first episodes.

KST Sep 29 2022 12:29 pm I just finished watching this drama. I feel like running a marathon really. But thoug it is too long it was really nice. Actually I watch this because I like Ji chang wook any how from the very first episode I got to know this is a masterpiece. The story was really impressive. Their acting was superb.This drama becomes a hit because of Ha ji won's impressive acting. This drama is really amazing. Anyhow I saw another level of acting from Ji chang wook. His character was potrayed well by him. If Ta hwan's role was played by another actor I would not felt this much love towards this character .However the end was really sad. I felt sorry for both Wang yoo and Ta hwan.I really overjoyed watching this masterpiece. Really one of the best hits of all time drama. Really recommend this to all who like watching historical dramas with politics and all. I Will miss empress Ki but never will forget this series! Saranghae!!!

I'm really empress Sep 13 2022 8:18 am All I can say is Ha Ji-Won Nailed her character not only in this series but all her dramas she is indeed a versatile actress. You are the Queen

rielle Sep 09 2022 1:57 pm It's been 7 years since i completed this whole series but i still keep on rewatching some clips in Fb and youtube. All I can say is this drama set my standard so High when it comes to someone who pretends to be a man. Hajiwon potray this role perfectly. The next person that I can tell next to this great actress is Park Eun bin in King's affection. Going back. I agree with the comments that the emperor of yuan is Annoying! I hate the fact that the empress fell for him. I still Prefer Wangyu who's willingly sacrficed himself because of the emperors insecurity. I wish I can see another drama with Hajiwon and the Joo jin mo. They really have a great chemistry.

I have to admit that I was bored in some part of the drama when wangyu is still away. there are some like boring parts that I have to skip. But all in all. This is the best. I wish to see more of hajiwon drama. Its been awhile since she focused on vlogging. I miss her a lot

ELSA Aug 20 2022 9:11 am Not gonna lie, this drama started off really good. But everything went a little too soapy in the middle. It's just sad when a good drama become a makjang. Not to mention that all the good characters had to die at the end of the day. But yes I watched it till the last minutes. Still entertaining, but the fact that sungyang didnt end up happy with wang yu frustrates me to max :'(

Jess Aug 05 2022 7:03 pm SPOILER ALERT

1. The emperor is so annoying ffs. His character development was so slow and it's only when he tried to study hard reading, but after that he still naive and stupid. He makes lots of people hate empress ki by ONLY giving her lots of attention. Like you are an emperor, act wise and stop being so childish. He also so damn evil to maha when he is only a freaking child and make the kid life miserable. 2. Empress ki should've used the emperor and stop after she kill tanashiri and el temur. Why the hell u love and loyal to a man that make ur father deaf, blind, mute and died miserable only to save his ass back to yuan. 3. A lot of plothole and scene that didn't make any sense 4. It has lots of episode, but the few last episode seem so rushed 5. This drama could end really good when el temur/yeonchul die, but they decide to add more, and honestly the story goes down hill 6. Tal tal, wang yu, and yeon feisu the only likeable character.

Overall good story but too makjang. 6/10

Acting Jun 16 2022 7:39 am Actually, this is very good drama but the Emperor is just too frustrating, too annoying for me. He'll be like "Yang is the most precious to me" to "General Baekhan is just equal as Yang" real quick in the last episodes lol. And Golta being the head of Eagle House doesnt make sense at all I hope they can show Golta's POV when Ki Yang and Yeonchul are fighting cause afaik eagle house is under yeochul's command

Szuszu May 31 2022 3:09 pm If you ever believe me only ONE thing, that may be this: This Series Is The Most Excellent Series Ever Made By The Human Kind. The cast is unbelievable outstanding, i just can say again Excellent. The Plot is full of passion, also for Love for Historyfor Politics and so on.. The music is the most beautiful one ever . If one day my Doc says i have 72 hours left i move to an empty room, close myself in and look once again Empress ki.

Precious May 07 2022 8:19 am Woww!!! This is like the greatest kdrama I ever watched and even though it ended so sad,Tae Hwan giving up on seung Nyang's lap, I cried Soo much that even the things which make me happy couldn't help so easily,it's still the best. And kudos to all the actors who acted it wholeheartedly

Hu7y6 Dec 04 2021 4:01 pm Still remains the best historical series I've ever watched. Probably the best I've ever watched! Can't believe it took a week for me to recover from this series! Really sad. I cried soo much! I literally had to watch the behind the scenes for me to get better?

Been looking for similar dramas but they all DON'T match Empress Ki's standard! This drama really set the standard high!! One of the best Korean dramas out there

Jj Dec 01 2021 10:53 am amazing drama except for the dowager, what was her problem and her motive? she wanted her own son to die for no reason?

Palak Oct 09 2021 9:39 am Loved this drama for sure. I loved all characters. Plot was full of twists. Loved character tal tal the most. He he wasn't with empress she won't be able to get the throne. He was indeed clever. I often get bored afe few episodes but i really finished it. Can't believe I didn't even get bored. I mean this drama was ???wow.

April Sep 15 2021 9:36 am My heart still breaks every time I hear the Ost's. Took a big toll on me.. Nothing can compare to this, this is still my Top 1 fave.

Merav Sep 11 2021 10:19 am Wow. Broken hearted! Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang wook at Thier best ! So many plot twists so much drama! Just Wow nothing more

Xisuka83 Sep 08 2021 12:07 am This drama is epic, I love all the actors and actresses, especially Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang Wook, they played it so well, Ji Chang Wook is looking excellent in this drama, two thumbs up.

I cant stop crying in the last episode, it is so sad knowing that the King have to bear all the pain by himself to protect the Empress, isn't it will be better if they have communicate better from the beginning, than they will not need to separate, no need sacrificing each other..

The moral of this story are "we will never satisfied with our life, it is our greediness that makes us kept on doing the wrong things"

Daebakkk... this drama deserve to get the award ..two thumbs up for the movie directors, actors, actresses, scriptwriter, etc

Sandy Aug 19 2021 5:09 am First off, I never watched an Korean series. So this is my first, an I must say I was stick to it like glue! They played it so well, they clothes I think they should have changed a bit more often ?. And Wang woo(dethronedking), whiles hiding his face, you can see who he is from the head band who he is, so I did not understand that bit. I am so in love with the characters the emperor (he played such an weak character that sometimes I wanted to shake him up to be more strong ? and Tal Tal I love him! He is so under rated! He with he soft but quickly to catches on what's going on! His quick minded to help the empress ki otherwise she would not be able to achieved what she did without Tal Tal! I find the 4 characters are amazing. But I still love empress kl when she played an boy at the beginning. Most of all I think Tal Tal is the best played.

Rubifaya Aug 03 2021 10:18 am This drama really tells us that humans are far from perfect. No one is truly good from his birth, and everyone has their own reasons for being bad.

Jiwonaaa Jul 27 2021 12:35 am All in all this is one of the best kdrama ever the plot twist of the story is unpredictable. The cast portrayed their characters very well especially Ha Jiwon❤️

Jj Jul 06 2021 10:02 pm I actually saw clips from facebook then decided to watch the series, 51 episodes woah... and finished it within 3 days lol I personally didnt like the ending.. maybe it seemed like it was in a rush SPOILER! and decided to kill everyone ugh...... Felt so bad for Maha...... he died not knowing his true parents.... very sad... I personally like the emperor for Ki but wished to see more romance after Ki became the empress finally... Overall its really good, actors and actress was amazing. Ofcourse Ji Chang wook <3

Rock Jul 04 2021 1:05 am I'm inlove with this drama but I'm more inlove with Taltal HAHAHHAHAHAHA. The drama is so amazing, the line, the whole drama is amazing. At first I don't want to watch this drama because of the episodes but I finished it less than a week.

Johana Mar 11 2021 10:57 am Broken heart..

Ysf Mar 03 2021 11:26 am Tal Tal is so underated in this drama, if not for him empress ki would not have achieved what she achieved, he is too intelligent, an usually grab on to things quickly, he deserves to be the leader of an army rather than assisting bayan. .

Adele Rathbone Mar 03 2021 7:00 am Re: Empress Ki I am totally ,totally enthralled and amazed and blown away by this series — one of the best I have ever seen . The quality of this series ( as of Korean cinematography in general ) is simply superb : brilliant acting , superb casting , superlative film and camera work throughout... I cannot praise it enough ! The visuals are splendid and the whole thing is sophisticated and sublime and subtle and impressive... I agree wholeheartedly with all the film fans ,like Melanie,or Jj and others , : what they say and express about this series is so true... I am truly impressed with Korean film making, Korean cinematography , Korean acting , Korean art , Korean language.... Recently I have started learning Korean— I have fallen in love with the language.. ( at he moment I am still struggling with the alphabet...) Viva Korea ! Thank you ,thank you for the amazing film work !

Melanie Feb 18 2021 7:34 am I loved this series more than I thought I ever could. Watched all 51 episodes in less than a week and now want to watch it again! I cried throughout, particularly the last two episodes. The production was amazing, the costumes sumptuous but best of all were the characters and their portrayals ... I loved Yang, Wang Yu, the emperor and TalTal so much and hated all the evil characters. Such was the outstanding talent of the actors, I am in awe. I’m still mourning the three heroes (five including Wang Yu’s two friends) who died and wish so much they didn’t have to die, also little Maha but glad we were left with the thought he was with his father in the next life. Thank you seems inadequate for this amazing series, I am wrung out with the emotion of it, I have never seen any other to compare.

maria ona arellano Feb 15 2021 1:28 am 1more pls the empress ki we want to wacth it again

Jj Jan 27 2021 3:53 pm No series could ever compare to this one! I was listening to it's OST's and I still haven't recovered! This series really broke my heart!

K Jan 24 2021 12:17 pm Spoiler Alert!!!!

Seung-Nyang loved PEHAAAA (the Emperor) more. Remember the time when Wang Yu proposed to her. He told her that when she has finally made up her mind she should wear the pin he gave her. She actually took time to wear that pin and there was a scene where she was thinking of the Emperor before she could accept Wang Yu's proposal

Rome23333 Jan 23 2021 5:02 pm I've watched many dramas over the years and Empress Ki is still the best drama I've ever seen. I cried so much while watching this and the whole cast did amazing in portraying the roles.

Chen Jan 22 2021 3:23 pm I've never cried this much over fictional characters. I never thought the final episode would be this sad. At first I was hesitant to watch it because of it has 51 episodes but surprisingly I watched it within a week. It's very addictive! I really loved Ji Chang Wook! His acting skills are incredible!! And how could I forget Empress Ki, uncle Beakan, Taltal, Dang Gise, Yeoncheol....... They all were superb!!

Important Dec 27 2020 11:44 pm The most important thing that we should remain is it is not true story. Although the writer wrote it based on the history. But actually there are so many mistakes and changes and complicated things about this story. The truth is the emperor of Yuan dynasty (Mongolian) has a korean concubine. That is just a truth. The rest of the story is just a fiction. Don't trust or conclude it as a real story. Just a movie, just a novel!!!

Michi Dec 16 2020 3:30 am Taltal really has a very nice voice... Very soft..... He has chemistry with nyang....

Tal Tal Dec 16 2020 3:23 am OMG. I'm really rooting for Taltal. He is the 3rd Lead male. Tal Tal is great huhu...

Sheh Nov 24 2020 7:24 am WangYoo❤️ Seung-nyang ... TalTal is awesome

Beloved Nov 20 2020 5:10 pm Just finished this drama.. For the second time.. Omg.. I have never cried soooo much.. If u think Moon Lovers had a sad ending.. I don't know what you'd call this ㅠㅠ ㅠㅠ. I Purple all who acted Empress Ki. So proud of who they have all become.

Beloved Nov 17 2020 6:38 am Rewatching this after 6 years.. Feels good.. Empress Ki is the cure to the 'second lead syndrome'

Clara Nov 08 2020 8:52 pm Hello, currently watching Empress Ki, I'm at the 41 episodes yet ,i'm so excited with Final Episode, from this reviews, Wan Yu had died in this Drama? OMG i like their chemistry so much than the Emperor. But it's romantic even there's a lot of struggle they faced. For me this is the best historical drama even I'm not yet finished watching.

Mae Nov 03 2020 1:15 pm Hey so, omg! I am from the UK and I came across the Empress Ki and ... oh, I ended up watching this back to back over consecutive days - almost nothing else. Ah man! what the writers did with the story line of Wang Yoo (spelt different in the episodes I swear) i was so annoyed with the amount of tragedy to his life. We didn't really see him and Seung Nyang and then the story around the son when Wang eventually found out...tears! I absolutely love the character Taital...geez! absolutely love the way he delivers his lines ...cool, calm, full of wisdom and was shocked and full of emotion whenever he had to cry. It was awesome but sad! There were so much twists, one could get lost. And the enuch...so did not expect that. Anyway.

Brian Oct 19 2020 4:07 am Yes someone commented here that Seung Nyang and taltal has a chemistry.. They really do when I first saw them together. Oh my God. they can be good to be partnered next time.

Sonia Oct 14 2020 8:13 am SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!! Hi guys, can someone give me a spoiler? I used to really enjoy this drama few years ago but I stopped watching it after Wang Yoo died. He was my favorite character and I kinda hoped he and Seung-nyang ( Empress Ki) would somehow end up together... yeah I know, not possible, but I just wanted to know if Wang Yoo really dies? Loved this character and I really hated Ta Hwan... I'm considering rewatching it but if Wang Yoo really dies than I would prefer to save myself from disappointment ?

Elliemae Oct 01 2020 8:53 pm SPOILER ALERT! This is a good drama, don't get me wrong... but I was absolutely disappointed in the end. I think that the 51-episode series was wasted on focusing too much on the violence, the betrayals, the wars, the killings... As history would show it, we already know that this is what happened during the process of Empress Ki rising to the top. I would have liked to see if, after becoming the Empress, did she win the hearts of the Yuan people? And if so, how did she do it? Did the Yuan people embrace and accept her fully as their empress? Did they love her or did they just follow her out of fear of being annihilated? Did she improve or elevate the lives of the Georyo people? If she did, how did she do that? I would rather have seen how great of an Empress she was through the lives of the Yuan and Georyo people, instead of just watching all the betrayals and murders within the court... which, like I said, we already knew from history...

Linda Sep 16 2020 5:21 am My favorite period drama ever! This is the best, especially Ji Chang-wook and Ha Ji-won. Thankyou thankyou.

Tony Paragalli Aug 21 2020 2:38 pm One of the best serials I have ever watched, I was totally captivated by all 51 episodes & in fact did not miss watching even one second of it. Thank you to all involved

Amore Aug 21 2020 10:44 am OMG! I couldn’t stand how the bad guys trample over the supposed heroes of the series. Too much...

Mari Jul 25 2020 11:54 am I am watching this drama during the lockdown due to the Coronavirus, it has been 2 days and I am in epsode 38 already! Can't wait to see the end, it is definitely the best historical drama I have seen so far.

Juliana Jul 01 2020 7:35 pm I managed to finish all 51 episodes of Empress Ki drama within 4 days during Restrictions Movement Order's periods due to coronavirus disease pandemic in Malaysia...

I didn't count how many hours i didn't move from the sofa since i also take care of my 2 little kiddos while watching the drama... ??

But i enjoyed the most during both of them sleep at night, tried to use every seconds of it to watch that drama all night long... And yes, I'd become like a mombie (mom + zombie) after that 4 days... ?

Looking at how the growth of emperor's personality and abilities is so satisfying, Seung Nyang's heartbreaking moments again and again and again but alwasy back to be even stronger is so amazing, Wang Yu's honesty, loyalty and sacrifices everything even his own life for his love is so overwhelming... And of course, superb acting by all the supporting casts definitely brings perfection for this drama too... Obviously this drama is full with actions, emotions and various moral of the story...

Amazing acting skills not only from leading roles but also from their supporting cast, superb scripts, very well oriented storyline, nice and mesmerising background music soundtracks and of course, various styles of Ji Chang Wook and Ha Ji Won's actings from beginning until the end of this drama and charismatic aura of Jin Mo Ju as Wang Yu is undeniably awesome...!

In the end, i think it's all worth it for watching 51 episodes of this drama...

This is the longest Korean drama I've ever watched but i think this drama has become my favourite one and of course, if there is anyone asking for k-drama recommendation, i will surely recommend them to watch Empress Ki..! ?????

Even after 4 months, i still can't move on from all the songs and music videos from this drama...i play it again and again the soundtracks on YouTube especially Thorn Love and Just Once music video clips... ❤️?

Little to know, my husband and me started to adore and become fan of Ha Ji Won after watching this drama...(yes, my husband also a k-drama fan...!) ?

By the way, have u ever seen Ji Chang Wook singing...? He sing CNBLUE's song I'm a Loner very well...! You can view it on YouTube...! ???

Kpopandgrime Jun 12 2020 10:30 am I truly believe this is the best historical drama along with Jumong; just can’t decide which one is better. For that reason they are both at my number 1 spot. Empress Ki has to be the most badass female character I’ve ever seen and it was only right it was portrayed by the great HA JI WON ( who by the way is my favourite actress without a doubt).

This drama was just perfection for 50 episode, not one single episode that was boring and the plot was just different class even in 2020. We get how great HA JI WON was in this drama, but the person who stole the spotlight for me was JIN YI HAN ( played the role of TAL TAL). Fell in love with his role so much that I wanted him to be the next emperor.

Episode 51 was definitely rushed but I’m not to complain; I Just got to watch the best historical drama of our life time. Dont get me wrong; JCW was phenomenal as an actor but his character is the most bi polar role I’ve seen in along time. His role didn’t need to be that frustrating and that’s one major thing that could have been improved.

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Jenny May 24 2020 3:01 am Anyone here who saw that there is chemistry between tal tal and seung nyang. They have the best chemistry. While both the 2 leading man wang yo and emperor were great in their role still there is no chemistry for seung nyang.. i wish they have given a chance to portray as lovers in the end.

Zhang Mei Shu May 21 2020 3:30 pm Can't believe this was actually a real life story. I've finished reading the history of Empress Gi and she was actually an amazing woman! And their love story was just beautiful!?

Kali May 20 2020 12:54 pm Hate the ending.

yoon May 07 2020 7:55 pm We are many here in the boarding house and we are one in saying that it is the best korean historical drama we have watched. We are so excited and swooning every time empress ki and taltal are together in the scene. The unexpressed love of taltal towards empress ki is tantalizing through his eyes. We hope they will have another drama in which they are the lead actor and actress. We will be dreaming of their team up.

Richard Kirkman May 07 2020 7:40 am Just finished watching the series. A great story with a terrifically talented list of actors and actresses, especially Ha Ji-Won. I felt I could read her thoughts just through her facial expressions and her flashing eyes. Story was very well presented. The acting was superb and very believable. I only wish they could have ended the series with her riding off to the north, instead of depicting the ending the way they did. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless. This was my first K-Drama and it definitely will not be my last!!

catlin Apr 23 2020 8:26 am i really like wangyo and i was so sad with the ending.

Koko Apr 12 2020 12:43 pm Does anyone know where this series was filmed?

Ananna Apr 07 2020 2:46 am I love this drama I just love it

NickSJ Mar 26 2020 3:58 pm The title character in Empress Ki is the strongest female character I know of in all of cinema. Actress Ha Ji Won does an incredible job portraying an ultra-tough, brilliant, beautiful woman who fights her way from Korean slave girl to Empress of China in 51 episodes, destroying everyone who opposes her. Ha Ji Won has the ability to be incredibly strong without losing her feminine attractiveness, which is very difficult to do. The series is lavishly shot and extremely well cast. Some people are upset at the ending, but the series is based on the life of a real person, and that reality couldn't be ignored. There are many really good historical dramas out there, but for me, this is the best.

Mar Mar 02 2020 11:35 am SPOILERS!!!

How can the writer be this much cruel. I’m extremely mad and sad and angry... spending 51 hours watching 51 episodes then at the end they all die?? Like all?? What’s this !! like really!!!... who wins at the end? For what they have been fighting all along? For death?? Please writers, can’t you even consider viewers hearts. Same thing with moon lover. I don’t post comments but for this one I feel like I can beat the writer if we happen to meet. I was hoping at least someone to be happy at the end?

Dewieayoue Feb 17 2020 5:26 am Ha ji won she is great female korean actress..

kakkoi Feb 07 2020 5:11 pm Undeniably one of the best saeguk dramas of all time! The actors are so fascinating that you'll believe they are the characters they were portraying! The plot gets you in the edge of your seat every freaking time. Most of all, Ha Ji Won will always be my saeguk queen. Hwang Jin Yi and Empress Ki? She is a masterpiece!

Rumblefish Dec 21 2019 9:36 am Fantastic series. It was 50 episodes long but it honestly didn’t feel like it for the most part. Lots of action in each episode so I don’t think I ever got bored. I will say I don’t get all the love for the emperor he was way too obsessive for my liking. Then again I’m not very fond of romantic arcs that revolve around the male character obsessively loving the female character all while doing questionable things to her until she gradually falls in love with him. It’s toxic and cliche.

I understand the story is supposed to be about Nyang rising to power through the help of the emperor and eventually falling in love with him but Wang Yu truly felt like he was more deserving of her love.

Pieter van Niekek Nov 29 2019 9:35 am I am sixty eight years old, I have watched a lot of movies over the years , "The Empress Ki" is one of the best series I have every watched in my life.

I applaud the actors , script writers, producers and every member of the cast and extras.

Thank you with all my heart for making this series ... The standard of acting is absolutely the best I have every seen !

Thank you ... thank you very much for the entertainment !

Fan Nov 23 2019 5:39 pm Watch this if you're not yet. The production, the actors, the ost are all great, will give you a roller-coaster ride. This is one of the best (if not the best)!

I watched this back then when it's still airing by MBC, because ha ji won is my fav k-actress and as expected she's amazing for this role, no one can replace I guess. It also introduced me ji chang wook, which was I despised at the beginning but as the story goes..melt my heart by his acting as I don't think he's too attractive at the time, ;)))).

All actors did very well especially those two but kudos to ji chang wook on how he portrayed the role that was fictional (so yes this is his best drama as far). Korean needs to make more this kind of great drama doesn't matter about the era or genre. Waiting for ha ji won great comeback.

Chrissy Nov 18 2019 10:22 pm I never love Korean Historical drama before but I really obsessed with this drama. Actually I am a big fan of Ha Ji Won. After Secret Garden, I believed that just only Ha Ji Won can perform flexible both man and woman characters. And this drama was mixed between Chinese and Korean so that why the customs super stunning especially SN and the King.Sung Nyang was a luckiest girl bc she received full of love from both of the Kings. Untill now, I think this was the best drama of Ji Chang Wook. I was disappointed the end bc the King died. However, it would be an unfair if SN just choose one of them.

Lu Mahalo Nov 18 2019 6:13 pm I just stumbled across this series in Oct 2019. I know a lot about Japanese history and culture, but virtually nothing about Korea.

After viewing 15 episodes so far, I have to say it is one of the best of any genre I have ever seen. It's right up there with 'Game of Thrones' in my view. While not as lavish or with as a large a cast or SGI, Empress Ki captures you in a way Thrones does not.

What makes Empress Ki so special is the ever twisting and surprising plot. But, most of all is the casting and acting. Superb! Making you to not want to miss an episode...staying up late to see what happens in the next.

The costumes, sets and scenes are as good as it gets...breathtaking. But, most of all the acting: • Ha Ji-Won (Ki Seung-Nyang / Empress Ki) makes you fall in love with her. • Joo Jin-Mo (Wang Yoo) is so admirable and believable. • Ji Chang-Wook (Ta Hwan / Emperor Huizong of Yuan) bumbling at first, annoying and funny...making him my favorite male actor. • Baek Jin-Hee (Danashri) So drop dead beautiful, jealous and conniving that you really believe she is what she plays. • Jeon Kuk-Hwan (Yeon Chul) The most evil and powerful. You'll want someone to lop his head off in every scene. • Kim Seo-Hyung (Empress Dowager) Beautiful, level headed, wise and cunning.

Sorry, I'm leaving so many out. All were wonderful. They either made you love them or love to hate them

The characters here are what set it apart from 'Game of Thrones'. Here, you are closer them and really feel the drama as if you are there.

kokoro Nov 13 2019 8:49 am For those who hesitate to watch this because of the number of the episodes just give it a try. Every episodes here are worth your time. This is the best Korean historical drama everrrrr!!!!

Zareen Tasneem Oct 09 2019 9:24 am this is the best historical drama . i m crying a lot to watchingthis drama sung nyang nd wang yu is my favrt caracter

Toyang Aug 24 2019 7:26 am This is the most beautiful and heartmelting kdrama I've ever seen in years. All the three main leads gave justice to their roles. I couldnt think of better actors to play the emperor, Yang, and Wang Yu than Ji Chang Wook, Ha Ji Won, and Joo Jin Mo. They're all superb! The story's also great, and what made it even more interesting was the fact that it's actually inspired by true events. The love story of the three main leads, how they ended up, was the most romantic thing ever!

sarang Aug 15 2019 9:48 am this is amazing drama ive ever watched best drama of all time and all the cast are very good Congratulations to all

Hannah Lim Jun 15 2019 6:27 am my heart still can't move on with this drama... 111111/10!!!

Jenna Jun 08 2019 5:10 pm It is one of the best historical kdrama ever. some of you might be uninterested of this if you don't like very long episodes of drama. BUT I tell you guys. It will be worth it once you watch it.

The politics. Through this drama you'll learn more about how they manage political affairs. You'll also realize that life is sometimes unfair and unjust.

The Love story. Damn the love story is the best! It's one of the best reasons why I still stood up for that drama despite the long episodes

The Strategies. Empress Ki was a very brave and wise woman. I love how she was able to surpass all the hardships that she encountered. I also love how she manage to fool her enemies. She never gave up. The staffs off and on screen portrayed all the scenes well cause they leave you behind speechless.

You'll know everything when you watch the drama. It's a great one I promise.

Fan from Zim May 06 2019 3:28 am My My my what a roller coaster ride of a drama....i really enjoyed this drama...i kinda got the hots for captain Batolu aka Yeon Bi-Soo. she was amazing...

I must say...we must protest to these movie directors and actors and actresses, they throw such amazing drama and leave us quenching for more...we dont get to meet them or even chat with them yeish......i cant even watch another drama cant get over this one. the ending may not have been expected ...but the way the drama was done is superb ....each episode left you gearing for another....this drama is the number one amongst Korean ancient dramas.

Jezel Apr 04 2019 11:49 pm I started watching a few days ago...i breathe,eat, live this series..i cannot stop...im ignoring all form of life outside this series...i even forget to sleep. I'm gutted at the fact that Wang Yoo and Seung-Nyang just cannot get the happiness they deserve..im at the episode now where she told him to move on as she fulfills her duty as Imperial Concubine...

ZhengG Mar 26 2019 2:07 pm Oh I'm a couple years later lol. Well great series to say the least although it got a little draggy in parts. Btw, everyone's gushing about Ha Jiwon....I can't be the only one who thinks Tanashiri wins the best female character hands down. Man she's a sweet evil thing and Baek shinhee played her to perfection

Jones Feb 26 2019 3:06 pm This drama sounds really messed up.

Nima Feb 22 2019 1:38 am I was reading some of comment and i think some veiwer are confiused about some scenes of series .

1 -some people saying bcz of sy and taltal in some scenes stare at each other then they love each other . they not . tt is sys teacher and always sy respect him . tt story is little diffrent . when sy come to palace 2nd time as consort tt tought only reason is revenge but in ep36 when tt explains plan for war with youn chol to th , th tells to sy to leave palace sy refiuses , th said they maybe lost the battle and sy will be in denger , sy respons how can i let you to face that situation(face enemy when th lost battle) alone and save myself we fight together and we win . in that moment tt look at sy and smiled . in this moment some veiwers tought tt loves sy , they wrong , smile wasnt for sy , he smiled bcz relized that sy didnt come to palace only for revenge , shes come bcz she is love with empror . after ep36 there many moments sy and th had problem with each other and only taltal came to them and remide them thair loved one , a) so many time tt reminded sy to she must be greatefull that what emperor did to her and she must be in th side and she must not angry about emperors killing wy and other ….. b)when th punished sy and send her to temple only tt came and reminded th that if u want true loyality sy must be ur side and bring her back .

tt always was there to remind sy & th thair love in bad situations.

its not ok to lower taltal`s nobel personality with these thoughts that he must have affair with sy and run away with her .

2-some people think wy was sy`s first love but after waching all of episodes we know her first and last and true love was ony th (from ep4) . even accepting hairpin from wy wasnt from love , it was like a command from her king and bcz of respect sy had for wy she finily accept it .

for me this is the reson wy`s life after knowing sy become so pityful .

3-some people many time asked “why so many hate wy” , personaly i dont hate him but i understand why they hate him a} in first 1-6 episodes wy was in love with a boy ( when sy was boy) . we know in reality he was a girl but veiwers when saw wy huging boy sy left and right , bring him to his room to sleep at ep1 , telling boy sy to sleep in his room but sy just wanted to be with th after horserace at beach ep4. this actions of wy was disgusting for many viewers (for me was sweet and funny) . b) every time when sy & th relation going to be happy the moment wy appears happines goes away . in the beach after race – in palace when sy was maid – after sy became consor – end ep49 when wy saved th&sy lifes – …..and. many other .spacialy for sy-th shipers wy was symbol of sadness for th-sy relation .c) for some ppl wy charecter was boaring bcz he didnt had up&down in his personality and he was same as always :)) . d) ……

4- in ep34 when she finaly went to ths chamber (olala secne) . some ppls said she done it bcz of resposibility as consort , no they wrong . we all know sy had unconditional love for th from ep4 . but bcz of her father she blocked that love until ep 33 . in ep34 before olala she is siting on chair , shes tuching her lips , her eyes are red , her hand is betwin her legs , her body is hot and gathered around . (in this secne director is so tricky) in that secne her body and heart want to have olala with her love one , her body need to have olala with th but her mind wont alow it but finaly heart wins battle against mind and she calls hondana . in bath shes woried and i think its about her virginity ( in olala she segest to put out light bcz of that) . in bath hondana smiles bcz even she relized whats going on with her from sys body language . ......

Nima Feb 22 2019 1:37 am there are 2 kind of caring for someone .1- caring by heart that is called “loving” . 2-caring by mind that is called “respecting & liking”. after waching all episods we finily know that what was defrence betwin caring sy to th & wy .

wy : sy always respected wy and like him as his lord . even when wy gave sy the hairpin bcz of respect for her king she finily accepted that ( and sacrefice felling to th).

th : sy has been love with th from ep4 . but bcz of th lying about her father she blocked her felling in her heart by her mind . but finily heart wins battle against mind .

i remember in secret garden series hjw charecter said “some times a person hate otherone to the death but meanwile she\he is in love with that person”

after witnesing events happend betwin sy th in last 10 eps and after every event sy easily forgives th , its bcz she has unconditional love for th.

when sy become servent in palace some times when she is drunk and sick , she saw th as wy if u remember . why she saw th as wy ? why not golta or dokman or other males ? can u anwser this?

in ep 33 she saied that she starting to feel afraid . bcz when th wanted to kiss her , she wanted to th kiss her too but her mind (bcz of past events) wont alow her to close her eyes . she start to afraid that she may not to block her feeling that started from ep4.

when sy crying over wy dead body , she said he finily freed from that cursed relation with her and said to in next life forget her , bcz if these events repet 10000 times again she wont be able to fall in love with him (just repect as king) and she will always fall in love with th even he has many flaws.

sry for my poor eng

Nima Jan 23 2019 9:02 am Hi. I love last scene. Its remind viewer the question " if th didn't have anything is sy chose him (golta`s last scene) ?. and is th sy`s second choice (tangeshi last scene) ? "

Answer is when th didn't have anything and was a 18 year baby boy :grin: (when he was exiled) she's first choice was him even against a king.

punkie Jan 06 2019 3:50 pm My 2 cents after reading some of the comments. 1) Drama is long asf. 51 eps. I've put off watching this series for about a year. I finally came around to it. 2) There wasn't a 2nd lead character here, but 3 main characters. Or you can say 1 main character, Empress Ki. 3) Everyone thinks she loved the Emperor. However, I believed she loved both the Emperor and the King. The King she respected. The Emperor she cared for. It's 2 different type of love. The love she had for the Emperor was stronger. Due to many reasons. 4) This was Ha Ji-Won best performance. I've seen her in a few dramas. Kinda starts out the same. Tom-boyish, tough, annoying. In Empress Ki however, she became a true protagonist and a true ruler-- smart, loving, and caring. I grew fond of her character and believed every tear drop she shed.

Over all. I would recommend this drama if you like historical pieces. It got me to google, the nonfictional version of Empress Gi (Ki) real life story.

ArmedBunny Jan 01 2019 5:09 pm AMAZING. Yet still, my fav was Dangkise, he's so hot, so crazy but cute.. You can kill me but I ship Yeom Byungsoo x Dangkise ^^ that looks cool.. yaoi baddies ship^^

Hyperborea Nov 01 2018 8:14 am Amazing drama! I love it!

Alexa Oct 26 2018 2:13 pm My very most favourite drama of all time. Just amazing. Really.

Hell fvcking Yess Oct 06 2018 4:18 am It was great drama till the lead female changed her way of thinking after tanashiri and el temur died. She's fooling the emperor. Showing no interest in him. Doing everything to keep her position safe. Like, i am the only genius here, I can beat and fool everyone in the palace. I've beaten el temur. And it would be a piece of cake to beat everyone else.

Mayomi H. Aug 05 2018 9:58 pm This is good.Best Korean drama ever.Thank you Ha ji won and Ji Chang wook

deckaroo Jun 13 2018 10:53 am this is indeed one of the most beautiful and intense drama that i have watched.all of the episodes are worth watching so make sure not to skip any if you din't want to miss any revelation/s. i love how it ends, not a happy ending but at least her son became an emperor at the end.

ks Jun 06 2018 9:42 am at the first time i dont want to watch this drama because its too long. But my friend said its very good drama. So i watched this. It has 51 episode and non of them is boring. Worth to watch. Just try 1 ep first, and you will cant stop watching this..

Dishy Jun 05 2018 7:37 pm Who does Empress Ki end up with?

bella Apr 27 2018 12:13 am Halfway to go. I cant fall asleep because of this drama. cant wait to see what happen next to this royal love and vengeance

goblin Apr 06 2018 11:51 pm nice drama

Akil Apr 05 2018 3:04 pm Empress ki is a great serie , but it had problems. people ignored them. first thing i hated about empress ki is that wang yu and seung yang relationship was rushed and short, anyone can defend togon all they want but the guy wanted wang yu to die from the beginning even before maha was born ,even seungyang as a character had problems but i will leave that so anyone can decide for themselves i even think that maha was pointless to bring him in the serie he was the saddest character that made me cry even wang yu

JJ Mar 12 2018 2:36 pm Wow....I like the expression of emperor's love to empress ki it's amazing and extraordinary. Well at first I didn't want to watch this drama cause it has lot of episodes, and guess what the first episode opened my heart seeing that great wedding and a tear falling from empress's eyes made me want to explore more and find the destiny of this drama

Tafadzwa Feb 09 2018 6:18 am beautiful art there....and true potrayal of royalty

lily Feb 03 2018 11:54 pm Anyone planning to watch this just do! I never watched such a long drama before and kinda didn't want to watch it at the beginning. Ended up finishing it in a few days! It is so worth it!

Dachy Shawol Jan 17 2018 9:22 pm great drama, you should watch it. It has 51 episode and non of them is boring. Drama is intense and you never know what would happen, and it has great romance story.

Mamo Sep 26 2017 1:46 pm Everything about the production of this film is truly beautiful and worth watching, from the script to the actors themselves, they truly gave an award-winning performance. My problem however was with the emperor( don't get me wrong I love JCW sooooo much! But,) I understand why he was the way he was especially with SungNyang (I) he was a man-child (II) he had been traumatized by El Temur and SungNyang gave him the courage to face his demons but I can't help feel that his approach to love was very selfish and self-centered. He knew she loved Wang Yu but he didn't care he put his needs above hers with regards to heart matters and that is NOT the definition of love for me so I was quite disappointed other than that I loved how HaJi Won was able to play a woman with a very beautiful mind and warrior skills, it was quite impressive

Selene Ramos Sep 18 2017 2:26 pm I love this serie, is amazing, I love any chapter, actors are great. I recommended. Excellent work.!!!

Elnaz Aug 01 2017 4:25 pm Although it's long but highly recommended,so worth it.

Elnaz Aug 01 2017 4:14 pm Although it's long but highly recommended, so worth it ??

koreanovelafanatic Jul 22 2017 12:51 pm It was worth it watching this.

Lomi Jul 09 2017 1:31 pm At first I got annoyed with Sungnyang because I thought she is too indecisive about her feelings for Wang Yoo and Ta Hwan, but after re-watching this series, I realized that wasn't the case and that she actually really loved Ta Hwan all this time.

I think that she started to care for Ta Hwan after she became his guard in episode 4. During the time that she and the king were drinking, the king asked her if she's having a hard time with Ta Hwan because he's odd but she said with a smile on her face that "no, it's actually interesting" then asked a favor to the king. The king was so excited because she's asking a favor which is definitely rare or almost never happened, only for him to be a bit disappointed because that favor was actually for the emperor, because he doesn't have much appetite and that his clothes were ripped but doesn't have a sewer to fix it. These are just small problems that probably even the emperor himself doesn't care about but she noticed them. That's why his betrayal hurt the most for her. Yom was the one who tortured her father and even if Ta Hwan didn't betray her, her father will still die and yet, the one she hated the most was Ta Hwan. Why? because being betrayed by someone whom you trusted and cared for, will be more painful than those whom you didn't care about.

And even though she hated him enough that she wanted to kill him. Every time he gets sad, she stares at him sympathetically. She said that she doesn't care about him, but she thought of TH after being proposed to by her king and even cried for him. If she didn't really care about him as what she said then she wouldn't cry or feel bad for him in that moment.

After realizing that WY got married, she cried for a but but didn't really feel jealous about it. But with TH, she was upset after finding out that he went to the empress quarters. Jealous enough that she started thinking that she need power to become an empress and even asked WY for help. This is SN we are talking about, if she still love WY that time... I doubt she will even dare ask for help after knowing that she hurt him, because she will think about his feelings more before her ambition. Contrary to what she did later on. She asked for help to find El Temur's treasure so that she can use it for herself (because if she have the money then she will have power) but in the end, when she found out after the war that TH and Bayan is planning, instead of using that money for herself, for her ambition, she used all of those money for the people of Yuan because she didn't want the people to hate the emperor.

In the end TH and SN's feelings have always been mutual, both of them ended up doing things because they wanted to protect each other. SN went against Bayan thinking " Everything I'm doing is for you" TH killed WY thinking "Everything I'm doing is for you"

WY is definitely the best man in this series, he is honorable, a hero, smart, kind,brave, skillful almost perfect. TH is the complete opposite but hey he did everything he can to protect SN while inside the palace and as what the characters said, the war in palace is far more scarier than the war in battlefield.

WY is willing to die not just for SN but for other people as well and for his country. TH afraid of dying, afraid of getting hurt, he is willing to die for SN.

And I do think that the emperor is also really strong. Imagine having to live your whole life in that kind of environment where no one was there to really support him and show him love, that's really depressing kind of life.

He is definitely not the best man out there. He is stupid, weak,whiny,obsessive, possessive, coward and all. But that's enough evidence that SN loved him. In the end, the only thing he could offer her is his empire and the tittle but in the end he lost it, but still SN loves him and willing to stay with him.

Anon-1 Jul 09 2017 11:36 am Those who don't understand why Emperor had to kill Wang Yoo, should remember that they live in time where "words holds power" especially for emperor's women - a little word can put them in dangerous position and kill them. Remember how Lady Pak got in trouble that started with "rumors"? Yes, Tanashiri was the one who started all of that, but she was able to do all of that with the help of "rumors" if Sungnyang didn't help her, she would've died because of rumors. Maha was kicked out of the palace all because of "words" - from Sungnyang and a Nun who only "heard" about what happened.

The position for being the Emperor's favorite and being the crown prince is the most sensitive one. A lot of people will try to take them down and do everything to bring them down for the throne. If a "rumor" spread about Sungnyang not being a virgin when she decided to enter as a concubine and worst, have a child with a king from another country will definitely put her and Ayu in dangerous position - no matter how little that rumor is.

You may say that Wang Yu wouldn't spread that rumor, yes he won't but remember...his companions wanted to keep that a secret from him but he still found out. Then Wang Yu and his companion wanted to keep it a secret from everyone but still Lady Soh, Dangkise and the Emperor found out even though they all wanted to keep it a "secret" - so killing Wangyu and his companion is the only solution to protect Sungnyang. If they died, then no matter what happens the secret about Maha will remain as nothing but rumors because the other person in question is dead. Unlike if he will stay alive, then the whole thing will be questioned if a tiny rumor came out.

Although I do wish that Wangyu fell for Bisu and became happy at least...because I also believe that he deserves happiness, He was such a good person.

As for Sungnyang falling in love with the emperor. Sungnyang grew up bearing hatred and thinking of nothing but revenge. She grew up pretending and doing as what she is told. If you will notice, whenever she is with Wang Yoo she is always on guard unlike whenever she is with Ta hwan where she can act like a child, she smile and play around with him and treat him however she like (another proof of when she choose to ride with him because she didn't want to bother the king but was fine doing it to the emperor which means she's comfortable around him) And again, she grew up having to follow what she is told, acting like a servant of the king despite his confession to her. She grew up not feeling loved but she was admired a lot. She grew up not being able to freely act like a girl and be treated like one. And there goes Ta Hwan, showering her with love, telling her again and again how much he loves her, showing her all of the affections that girls around her could ask for, letting her use him to her hearts content all because of his love for her. For him she was everything. For WangYoo Koryo was everything. But for the emperor she was everything.

And for Sungnyang who grew up serving her masters and her country, the guy who's willing to give her everything, who made her his no.1 priority, who made her feel like she's the most important person in the world won her heart. She loved him enough that despite him being a failure, despite him not being the perfect partner, despite every mistakes that he did her love for him didn't change. The same thing as how his loved for her didn't change despite years and years of being in pain because of her and Wangyu.

Olo Jul 08 2017 5:42 am Should I give it a try?? Ahh help plz I wanna watch it but the number of episodes got me like :') but if its nice n worth it I'll give it a try

jestine29 Jul 06 2017 9:05 am And so i have finished watching Empress Ki..it was great but i the ending was rushed like i was hoping they'd give at least two episodes of how she marched the Yuan troops against Koryo because that was one of the reasons she was controversial 'sigh' all in all it was great Ha Ji-Won has always been one of my faves and Ji-Chang Wook is just so good! he is not just a face but his acting skills are priceless!

dryu Jun 26 2017 3:39 pm @Sby Everyone has their own preferences, but originally to see the main girl disguised as a boy during the first episodes was a turn off for me. But nonetheless, I continued to watch the drama and I swear I did not regret it. The times in Goryeo are just a fond memory, so much more happens later on. And the real story starts like after episode 23 or so. Don't drop it, give it a try. Nyang became my ideal woman later. She's strong and motivational, and I kind of understand her choices.

Sby Jun 24 2017 11:19 am Well, here comes a contrary opinion (based on the first 10 episode)

I started watch this because it was dubbed to Hungarian and aired in the Tv. I only reached the 10th ep, but for some reason the main girl really gets on my nerves. I cannot understand the character and her motives, and because of this she became really antipathetic for me. So although I quite like the others I'll just stop watching for now. I'm curious how will the story go on, but I just can't stand her. I may continue another time.

Aguie May 22 2017 10:00 am Death itself is lonely, why it has to be tragic!! Neither living nor dying is fantastic.. Surviving means suffering.. From the emperor to the servants gave me a heart break. Each has its own path of story. This drama is well executed. Thumbs up!!!

Hafsa May 17 2017 4:25 am No other drama has ever made my heart ache like empress ki did. I actually wished that at least Taltal hadn't died. He was an amazing character and he deserved more screen time.

The Empress Apr 15 2017 5:13 am Ji Chang Wook shines!

nancy Apr 13 2017 1:30 pm Joo Jin-Mo, Ji Chang-Wook....great work..love them danashiri.....really felt bad for her...unloved by emperor....her death sentence...really sadning baek jin hee great work....really want ji chang wook baek jin hee work together again as main lead couple.......

nancy Apr 13 2017 1:20 pm Joo Jin-Mo , Ji Chang-Wook, baek jin hee...? this drama really depressing so much.....can't bear ..death of danashiri.....and then death of wang yoo ....i can't see sad endings

seegorgeous Apr 09 2017 10:01 pm It's a masterpiece . One of the finest i must say. No historical drama has ever made me lost in every scenes of it. It'll make you grit your teeth on the other hand strip your mouth from smiling like crazy. Never a dull moment. It'll leaves you breathless and thirsty of love that keeps you wanting more. A drama that would keep you indeed at the edge of your seat. All characters were on point even the villains will make you hate and love them more based with their own perspective. It will tear the shiz out of you on how things unfolded bluntly and you on the other side watching feeling helpless and pained for the characters. The writers had done a great job of pulling all of my feelings inside reaching beyond my inner core. (ihatethem and ihatemyself more) Cries ** I did fall in love with Wang Yu here not just him being so loyal with Sungnyang but also for being a good leader and a man of principle. Well you can say he's patriotic on the other side. However eventually my feelings grew fonder with Emperor Togon who do nothing but love and protect Sungnyang solely (And i protected him in my heart). He's a selfish handsome bastard yet on the other side selfless. Seeing him just looking with Sungnyang passionately always made my heart flutter endlessly. Watching this drama for me were like a cycle of emotions. All i did was cry my heart out in every episode. And it's pretty much expensive since I've used and spent a lot of tissues just wiping my tears. It also ripped my mouth from smiling ear to ear. And lastly the ending that really broke and leaves my heart into dust. As much as i wanted to kill the writers but on the other side i still love them for creating such a masterpiece. Currently re-watching it and hoping for a sequel really. And i almost forgot Taltal one of my favorite character.

debo Apr 07 2017 12:33 am i wonder why king Togon so stupid?? the worse role that i've ever seen...

Narti Mar 30 2017 8:46 am Best historical drama with sad ending, my fav actress Ha Ji won make a great chemistry with Ji Chang Wook

Wang Yoo Mar 17 2017 9:46 am Really a great series that catches you from the beginning and keeps you waiting all the chapters. I suppose that of "behind every great man there is a great woman" ... We can only apply it to King Wang Yoo and Yeon Bi Soo because the Emperor will be as beautiful as he wants and he would have Nyang by his side but it was impossible for him to beat Wang Yoo in anything and, I do not mean to fight him or To play football but in character, chivalry, intelligence ... Each chapter fell in love more and more and then at the end when the cowardly Emperor tells him to entrap him that is for the sake of Nyang and he immediately throws the sword aaaahhhh is really beautiful my King Wang Yoo Gung!

Panama Mar 16 2017 4:12 pm I would really recommend this drama to anyone, it truly is interesting and sucks you right in with it's incredible cast, picture, setting and plot.

Where to start the detailed review... SPOILER ALERT....!!

I am quite shocked about the reviews below, firstly because people didn't seem to like Ta Hwan (Togon Temur, The Emperor). Personally I think that the story follows how he and Nyang together and seperately grow. You see how much he grows in the drama with Nyang and she's the only person he's "felt" that he had on his side and who truly believed in him. He went from being a coward and someone who's running away trying to save his own life - to being a strong, confident, loving, understanding and caring person. He cared about the peoples' best from the start but didn't have the guts to show it. But you see his character developing throughout the drama. He went through a lot and was betrayed a lot, and almost went insane but he still managed to pull through for his one true love and his son. His story and character is truly uniqued in a way in Korean dramas, and I say this with almost 6 years of watching them lol. Ji Chang wook really made me proud and I wish he got praised a lot more because he portrayed a great Emperor. Seung Nyang was a strong and confident woman who changes her agenda during the drama very much. In her perspective she always had good intentions even though it meant betraying the Emperor who had put his whole trust in her. She learns what it takes to have power and what it brings. Personally I never liked her with Wang Yoo, I just didn't like them together, I don't know maybe it's because I liked the Emperor too much and couldn't wait to see him grow as a character but all I know is that I was cringing the whole time Seung nyang was with Wang yoo. There were a lot of unexpected twists and I believe that it's because the drama is so detailed. In one episode it happens a lot and the excitement never stops.

I think that the Emperor went through a lot and I feel sorry for him that during the last episodes he was feeling very mentally ill because of the regent and other events in his life. Even though a part of me wanted a happily ever after with nyang I still feel that they ended the drama on a very heartwarming note. Which is that he could die peacefully knowing what he and us (the audience) were wondering, and that is IF Nyang truly loved him or not. And she did. He deserved a peaceful death after everything he went through. I'm not justifying that what he did to Wang yoo and his servants being the right thing, but in his mind it was to protect the love of his life. Who meant everything to him.

One very negative thing to me in the drama was how they ended Taltals' story, and that he deserved a well written death. He was my second favorite character in the drama and it disappointed me that they didn't give him screen time while dying. It's a shame because he was a brilliant and smart character whom I wish I had seen more from overall in the drama but mostly how did he die and who killed him.

Overall this drama contains a very good story and it has a lot of unexpected twists. I watched this drama in 7 days... 51 episodes in 7 days. It was well written and even though it was popular I don't think it's enough it needs more attention and love. By far one of my favorite Historical dramas ever. This is a drama that I will be watching again in the future.

TeamNyangAndTaHwan Sorry not sorry...

P.S. I hope someone felt the same way I did. If you havent watched the drama DO NOT READ THE ABOVE IT CONTAINS SPOILERS! Watch the drama instead you won't regret it, trust me.

TheScribe Mar 16 2017 2:25 am I've since Dec 2016 re-watched my favourite scenes a few times. After finishing the drama I had thought that Nyang should have chosen Wang Yu but upon re-watching I concluded that if she was to help Koryeo she should choose the emperor. When she decided to commit to Wang Yu the first time she thought of the emperor but she had not fallen for him yet at that moment in time. She only really fell in love with him after he shielded her on day 2 of the hunting competition (by the way,this annual event was a good opportunity to kill just about anybody LOL).

However,becoming empress was not that great anyway because by then Yuan was greatly weakened by the Baghatur's war and the rebellion in the south. I wondered how much she managed to do for Koryeo. In fact,in real history empress ki sent an army to attack her own country when her brothers were killed by the koryeo king. I agree with Marrit about the brothers. There was no mention of her brothers till the end of the story. And I also wonder how she and her mother could be taken as concubines when her father was a Koryeo general. I guess we can't question too much or we can't enjoy the plot. That's why those who want to enjoy fairy tales must always suspend their disbelief.

I also agreed with Marrit that they should have shown us scenes of the southern rebellion and how Tal Tal died. For a character of that stature not to show his death was a disservice to his memory. He died serving the empress and Yuan. China's history had been enriched by the Qing and Yuan occupations and by its close relationship with Korea.

The character I feel most for is Wang Yu. I don't see the need to kill Wang Yu because he would never talk (if the emperor must kill everyone who knew then what about Bang and the botak? They both loved Wang Yu too much not to love Nyang as well. And the botak was the one who "saved" Nyang) and even if Maha had lived he would be in Koryeo with wang Yu. How could Wang Yu be a threat to Nyang? I suspect it was because the emperor could not accept that another man was in love with Nyang. Luckily Tal Tal was able to keep his feelings under wraps. We could tell by Tal Tal's actions/looks that he was also in love with her though he speaks little. The only one who "loved" her selfishly was Tanggishi but the emperor did not know that he too was smitten.

Wow a beautiful woman could cause the fall of so many men! Wang Yu's pitiful death was so needless and the way the emperor attacked him with an army was so unfair. He only had two retainers by his side. However,at least they made Nyang grieve so deeply for him. This Ha Ji Won is as good an actress as the chinese actress Betty Sun Li who could cry deep from her heart (watch her in The Legend of Zhen Huan/Empresses in the Palace and the remake of Shanghai Bund with Li Xiaoming). Wow Nyang's heart-wrenching wailing was really so heart-wrenching. I guess at least that made Wang Yu's death more bearable to the audience. The lamentation was so real. She did not care if the emperor knew about it but Pak and Bang who were present would never talk. Seeing her cradling the dead Wang Yu in her arms must have touched the most stout-hearted audience.

In fact,the death of Feisu was even more heart-breaking. If she had not rolled off one or two of those wooden drums she would not have died. She died protecting Wang Yu and although he grieved for her he did not love Feisu like Nyang loved him. So could we conclude that death is worth it if we are so deeply loved? I wonder LOL.

Empress Ki must have been a formidable woman to have men of such stature dying for her. One was a king,the other an emperor of the "world" and a third a regent. The fathers of her sons were a king and an emperor. It was fitting they made an epic about her life story though in real life some korean historians have a negative view of her due to the fact she sent the Yuan army into Koryeo.

A.zone Mar 14 2017 11:40 am OMG! i'm watching it every summer because this is the very unforgettable and makes me feel crazy every scenes! makes me feel all the emotions DAMNIT! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! i became a dead fan girl of ji chang wook :D i wish someday i will meet the casts of this drama <3 BTW i watched it 5 times already :D im addicted to it

bg Mar 08 2017 6:29 am D best kdrama ever.. Though i dont like how the ending ends. Nyang was so cruel to confess her love only that time. The emperor have been waiting that a long time. Though it brought comfort to the emperor the last minute she said that but it is not the same when u said that long before that, i mean duh the emperor survived the poison for a year why confess it late? Your so cruel nyang.. It broke my heart evrytime i remember that. I love you. I love you. I love you is not so hard to say it for a person that have love you so much and you mean evrything to him... ? i love u oppa.

Christy Feb 16 2017 1:41 am I never write reviews but this series was fantastic. It made me happy one minute and screaming the next. I watch it in four days I couldn't stop it drawed me in . I loved the maid characters but I have to say Tal Tal was my favorite . And let me just say the actor's were fantastic some of the best performance I have ever seen . It's one of those shows that I will never forget which is saying a lot I had to watch it in sub titles .

Thank you so much to the producers and the actor's you all did a amazing job .

evanessa Jan 27 2017 4:47 pm This drama is very good,but i dont get the end..Very sad ending..

ANNE Jan 25 2017 10:13 pm +1 to kimmy's comment on Jan 02 2017 6:30 pm.

Anonymous Jan 07 2017 9:28 pm I agree fully with what Kathy wrote in the comments on September 23, 2016. TalTal surprised me too, still I would have loved seeing him die. But also about the fact of Nyang choosing the Emperror, the fact that he throws his tantrums continuously. Wang Yoo was the best role ever, like him better with beard. But with hate and anger, he still protected the ones he loved. And his sidekicks, how I loved them, how often I laughed and cried with them. MooSung, Bang and Bak love them. I cried so hard when they died. And also how Nyang completely ignored this afterward, pfff, don't understand how you can forgive something like this. They were murdered because they knew her secret, yet there are more who know and they were not killed. That moment though when MooSung jumped in front of Wang Yoo, boy my favorite scene of the whole series.

"Who lives, Who dies, Who tells your Story."

Marrit Jan 07 2017 9:12 pm Okay, so where to start? Normally I would never leave a message, but I just have to tell someone about this series, my opinions etc, as no one I know watches K-drama's I will just write it down here to ease my mind.

First of all, I watched the whole series within a week, started Sunday night and I just finished watching it (currently 3:28am). I stumbled by accident on a k-drama, and I quite liked it, and then I started watching another one where 'TalTal' is in, via via I read about Empress Ki, because it is 51 episodes I did not start immediately. But when I was talking with a friend of mine on new years day, she kinda said, why not watch it? So that's history, I started watching when I got home that evening. And have not regretted it, it has been a long time for me since I benched watched something, A LONG TIME. I did it even before it was a term, but with the holidays it was the perfect timing.

Enough about that, now let's talk about Empress KI. Withing ten minutes of the first episode I knew I liked it. The story is just so intriguing and straight away loved the bold character of Nyang, strong, pigheaded, smart, etc. I love the fact that she was portraying to be a man, which makes the story plot interesting. And the moment the prince came into the picture I was done. I read in between that she would choose eventually the Emperor, and was thinking that I would not like that, and probably would stop watching. That actually did not happen. I am stil a Wang Yoo fan, love him, do still not like the Emperor (little bit of a fool) I think he's too jealous, and too too much. Wang Yoo is loyal, a true friend and really does best for the people, he cares more for others then himself, where the Emperor thinks first of himself and barely of others (unless it was Sungyang). While watching I could not understand why she would choose him, but that became clear in the end.

The moment she fell of that cliff, you saw a change in her, and I loved it. Without that moment it would not have been logical for the story line. Heartbreaking moment it was. But there are a view things that really really annoyed me while watching. First, the fight scene, the're so fucking epic, and that the blood spatters on the face, greatly done. But when you slid a throat, and when you see the blood flying away, and then the next shot is of the person collapsing, and then the neck is intact, with no cut, or just a smear of blood. To me, this is so not believable and it is a missed change op the epic-nes of the fight scenes. Secondly, personally I think that the choice to become a consort for the Emperor was really hastily made by Sungyang. As soon as she heart he got married she gave up on him. It does not fit her as a character, cause she is loyal as well (anyway I had some question marks here when it happend). Thirdly, there are quite a view more characters in the series that changed abruptly. Example, Pak, he was a soldier of Sungyangs father, a good one at that, strong and manly. But as soon as he looses his 'bits' he changes into a 'servant' and becomes I do not what, but that makes still no sense to me. Just because he lost something doesn't mean he couldn't still be a soldier. That changed to quickly for me, him as a eunuch, the whole time I did think that it did not fit his personality. Lastly, (I mean I can go on, but I wan to go to sleep) the last episode I did not like that. All the episode portray a good story, from beginning to end. But it felt like that the writers did not know how to end this story. And the emperor Eunuch was the lord of that house, I mean background story please. How one earth did he do that over the years, I just did not like it that he was that person. The episode was too much of everything, time gaps, story-line, they should have taken time. I mean just like that Ki Nyangs brothers are death? When did they come into the picture, and then Tal Tal was chilled by the rebels? WHY on earth did we not see him die???? We saw almost everyone death, of almost every leading role that died, but not Tal Tal??? I completely missed where the rebels came from, and how did the emperor stay alive for that long. They said when he's spitting blood it's almost the end. And then years later he dies, made no sense to me.

As this is all based on true events, but not really a the same time (story is fictional) you could just a easily made episode 50 that final episode. I cried me eyes out in the ep, haven't done that in a while, while watching series. This episode is by far the best, and would have been a good ending. Cause it's fictional. Off course it would have been a bit different, you should have made maybe a 1,5 hour finale to make the ending complete.

Anyway, my conclusion of this show is that I really did like it. It captivated me from beginning to end. There are still a view things I would have done differently, a view of these are described above. But it's a good show, I have made my friends crazy this week with my addiction and they're calling me crazy for having watched 51 hours of freaking tv all week, but it had to be done. ;)

So if you're thinking of watching it, do it! It really is good and really fun to watch. :D Those 51 ep, are over before you know it :(

Thank you and Goodnight!

kimmy Jan 02 2017 6:30 pm when i started watching i knew it was a love triangle and it was hard to choose who to support as i loved them both and i didnt know who the male lead was...i loved wang yu for he was perfect in almost all aspects.he and nyang were good together.was surprised when nyang thought of the emperor after wang yu proposed.anyway i did support wang yu and nyang but i feel they chose to be apart.their love wasnt strong enough for them to abandon the revenge and throne.i felt wang yu would always be more devoted to his throne than to nyang whereas to the emperor nyang was his everything.i fell in love with the emperor.i loved his cuteness in the beginning and ass the story progressed i got to understand why he was weak.he was a lonely guy.some wanted to kill him,some to use him including nyang and everyone else.i felt my heart ache for him and i didnt see him as pathetic.his insecurities were justified because nyang had not shown him much love as she always supported wang yu.but then she eventually fell in love with the emperor and the love was mutual.i didnt expect wang yu to die and was dissapointed as he had helped yuan many times.but i realised he did everything for nyang.i could never hate the emperor.for me the last episodes were unbearable as i saw the emperor suffer,being poisoned and betrayed,looking weak and sad.he was lonely.the last episode was sad and i cried a lot which i hadnt done for dramas and movies in a while.the emperor s life was painful,having nyang confess her love to him in the end was a comfort.the story was beautiful and everone played their parts well.not a single boring moment for me.i totally fell in love with ji chang wook more than i was before

Asma Dec 31 2016 7:52 am The best Kdrama EVER EVER EVER, well writing, suspence in every episode, I loved the costumes, loved the action WOW I just love it!!!

The Scribe Dec 14 2016 11:09 am I agree with Kathy that not telling Wang Yu that she bore him a son and that the infant "died" was a very cruel decision Nyang made. To me,that was inexcusable. She had so may opportunities yet she simply kept quiet. It is a man's right to know if he had fathered a child,be it alive or dead.

Mae Aria Nov 23 2016 12:48 pm Just to say, this drama remains the absolute BEST ever Korean drama. The costumes are yet to be matched by any other historical drama and the casting, acting and cinematography just blow me away even after so long. Thanks for an unforgettable experience!

Emmacious Oct 30 2016 1:16 pm Aside You're All Surrounded, Gu Family Book and Birth Of A Beauty, EMPRESS KI is also one of my favorite Kdramas and i think Han Ji Won did a good job in role as well as the entire cast.

got7 jb Oct 23 2016 7:13 pm omg. i love this drama!! Fell in love with Yuan emperor (ji chang wook) and ki couple. their romance scenes have me all melting and crying.. Chang wook oppa became one of my favourite actors (ji sub, jo in sung, others). I skipped lots of parts with kiryo king lol.

Iljimae94 Oct 17 2016 8:13 pm I really enjoyed the first 22 episodes, King of Goryeo and Ki were my favourites, I loved their story. But after ep 22 it was really hard for me to watch the drama. I didn't like the Yuan Emperror at all, I don't think I will watch any other drama with Ji Chang Wook, he is a good actor, but I get upset when I see his face. This drama made me sad more than any other, but, anyway, it's still a good historical drama with many good actors.

Kathy Sep 23 2016 8:05 pm So I watched solely for actor Joo Jin-mo after seeing & falling in love with him in This is My Love (Eungdong?) on Netflix. I immediately fell in love with him again in this movie! I can't say enough about him, his acting, his ability to portray what he's feeling and thinking just by his expression without saying a word, that look in his eyes! Uhh, it's priceless! He is a real man! And his character didn't disappoint in this! Unlike emperor huizong! His character was completely annoying, revolting, and nauseating! All he did was whine, cry, sob, pout, blubber about, feel sorry for himself & throw tantrums for 50+ hours! That was almost unbearable! I wanted to throw up every time Seung showed him affection or attention, seriously! The biggest problem I had with the whole movie was, fiction or not, how she could give up & sacrifice everything and choose him over the manly, courageous, valiant, trustworthy, loyal, humble, and not to mention HANDSOME, true love & friend of Wang Yu!? That really made me lose respect & sympathy for her character. The best line in the whole movie was when Wang Yu was telling Maha that "real men never cry for themselves, only others". That summed up the great difference between the "man" Wang Yu & "boy" Huizong. The other problem I had was that Seung never told Wang Yu that she had bore their son, or tried to contact him, see him or find him after she thought "Star” died. That was inexcusable & unforgiveable in my book. She completely threw their love away! She was so caught up in her own sorrow & revenge. She had many opportunities later to tell him but didn't want to jeapordize her own position. And that he had to die with neither of them telling him they were his parents was beyond tragic & selfish. And of all her "revenge vendettas" she just let the fact of Huizong brutally & unjustly murdering not only Wang Yu but his two trusted & loyal friends & companions slide on by like it was nothing and continued to help him and stand by him! Again, that was infuriating & unbearable to watch! Especially after Wang Yu had just risked his own life to save both of theirs for about the 10th time! His love for her was completely true & unselfish, and she betrayed & "stabbed him in the back" yet again! So even though this movie was meant to glorify her as a hero I guess, she was no hero in my book! I've never yelled at and cursed a character or cried as much as I have while watching this! So with all that said, the acting itself was actually amazing by everyone, the fact that you hate the bad characters and love the others testifies to that. It was completely engrossing and addicting, and I don't think I've ever bawled more than I did with this! I could not stop watching, all the good, bad & the ugly! As with any history piece, there is no happy ending, but all in all, and despite its shortcomings and my pet peeves, I think it was a pretty incredible and well written drama. It left me wanting more! And to add, my most favorite characters, besides Wang Yu of course, were all his loyal & loveable sidekicks that are too many to name, the faithful eunuchs, and the biggest surprise for me was my growing appreciation, fondness & endearment for the amazing character of Tal Tal! His character really grew on me and drew me in like no other which I found remarkable! So yeah, besides it being depressing, infuriating, tragic, sad, etc etc, I still loved watching it I guess! Go figure!

Riezel Sep 19 2016 11:19 pm very love this korean drama, and all the cast specially to miss ha ji won.

Aubrey Lopez Sep 18 2016 1:04 am For me, this is the best historical drama I've ever watched. This drama really play with your feelings. This is the first time I watched a 51-episode drama, yet its very worthy.

The characters really did a great job. You will really hate the villain characters, which signifies that actors/ actressess did a great job. But this is really heartbreaking because there's a lot of characters who died and every death is a heartbreak and I really cried a river.

Wangyoo is such an ideal king. He does everything for Koryeo even risking his life. But too sad that he needs to die in the hands of Ta hwan. And too bad that he always ends up being dethroned the moment he got his throne. I really hate his character at first but, i love him in the end. And Taltal is the man for me in this drama. I've been addicted on him since his first appearance in this drama. I know he will be a big part of the drama. He's the game changer, he has the best brain, yet he lives as a follower of his clan and Baek Ahn. Him crying and choosing whether he would kill his uncle is really heartbreaking. Baek Ahn, I really thought that he's really the best leader. He's short tempered, yet he is brave. He makes wrong decisions. But he is so righteous on the beginning. I even feared his death because I love his character. But everyting goes wrong when he already become the Regeant. He thought that power is everything. He thought that everything he does is for Yuan, not for himself. But I think, his love for Yuan makes him a monster. He loves Yuan and power without him realizing that he's already stepping on his people. And no one undestands his perspective. Tangqishi, I can't blame him for being evil since he only follows his father's orders. He's a son who would do everything to make his father proud, yet he always dissapoints his father. When all of his family members died, he only sees vengeance. And I think Sungnyang should thank Tanasiri because Tanasiri loved her son and take care of Maha the way she can't do. But then, Tanasiri's evilness is annoying. And Yom Byeong Soo, I really hate his character but his death is the most heart-wrenching for me. His words really killed me. Saying that the only crime he commits is that he is born in Koryeo. And he loves Yonhwa, and they are about to settle and make a happy family but unfortunately, Yonhwa died. So I understand why he turns out to be like that. This drama gave a lot of lessons. That greediness and vengeance would always stick together. And all in all, this was a great drama!

Dee Sep 15 2016 12:11 pm Emm. Imma curious but got no time to watch the whole drama. So i skipped alot. In which eps does wang yu got to know that seunnyang had pregnant ? And did he ever know that he has a son with seunyang ? Hoping that someone would tell me this .

Anne Sep 01 2016 6:12 pm The Emperor was born in the wrong era & place. Why did he have to suffer all this just because he loved her deeply & sincerely to Emperor Huizong of Yuan 1333 Rest in peace from 2016 ❤❤❤

Melly Aug 23 2016 6:08 pm At first I hesitated watching this drama because of the number of episodes but little did I know I'd become so hooked to it from the first to the very last episode,which took me less than a week to finish lol. This is honestly one of the best historical dramas ever! Not a single boring moment and I fell in love with the main cast that when I finished I had a severe case of Post drama depression,which I hardly ever get.

Justin Smith Aug 22 2016 9:28 pm Loved it! Amazing story and unforgettable characters. Beautiful costumes and perfect music. This drama elevated Ha Ji-Won and Joo Jin-Mo to another level for me. My wife and I kept calling the king "Eun Dong" b/c we couldn't remember his name. We also liked the emperor from "Healer". Glad I made the time to watch this.

Beansprout Aug 05 2016 8:50 pm wahh.. My perfect fantasy King Wang Yoo...

EWANSIHA EMMANUEL Aug 05 2016 4:38 pm The film is ok, well acted. costume use excellent. i love all the actor/actress. i fell in love with all the actor. i wish to be part of you guys

Sena Aug 01 2016 4:26 pm Empress Ki is a very beautiful and touching story. Nyang was a brave character. And I love Chang Wook,he really talented.

pratsU Jul 27 2016 8:27 am very firstly, the plus pts of drama-finests actors of the nation,male eye candies,well written and executed characters and screenplay, beautiful dresses and ornaments, so real sets.

I really couldnt find any flaws in the drama........even if you are not a great fan of these actors nor historic dramas,51 eps are worth watching here

Though it is not meant to give any history lessons, I wish bit twist and turns could have cut down coz ultimately all the vengeance drama seems senseless becoz nothing,Ki was fighting for, her love,son,husband,empire remained with her;plus revenge is waste if the culprit doesn't realize or is sorry for his deeds....as shown here last ep seems like a massacre killing everyone(but every kdrama last ep winds up that speedily ,so used to it) Not to forget JCW - I really never hated his character but felt pity and its a relief that his death wasn't way dramatic and ended up hearing ki loves him........although his death was unnecessary,the drama has traces of real story so lets just say life was hard that tym and survival the only option I donot regret watching it at all ,for me even the dramas from other genre cannot hit the level of mark this drama left

Wang Yoo Jul 05 2016 10:12 am I never connect with Ta Hwan Wang Yoo my love is touching my heart from the 1 minute even cry for all that he suffered

The best always I'm still searching for a drama to equal it

hansika Jul 05 2016 9:35 am the empress ki was so beauitful and a great story. them empress ki main theme was touching my heart. and it is a gift from my soul thanks a lot. i was finding a music like this but finally i found it. the main them was actually touching my heart and soul, after listing to it i felt like i am in a another world !!!!! i must thank who put this empress ki main theme soundtrack in to the internet and t.v. and the drama was also touching my heart espcialy when jo jin mo died in the drama i was crying and it was killing my heart. and like like this drama. and i saw this drama in the T.V too. i am from sri lanka

RoseyDevlin Jul 02 2016 2:25 pm This is actually my first review but this drama was really beautiful so i couldn't help but give my opinion about it.

I'm someone who always gets bored at the middle of the drama and even the most popular dramas which was suppose to be good turned to be disappointment for me. Yet this drama was interesting each episode, i really liked Ta Hwan character development while others hate him for what he became due to his strong love towards Nyang, i always rooted for him and Nyang. Wang Yu character was "perfect" ideal of a guy that i never felt connection towards his character. I really respect that the main female is strong and smart so its a big plus for me.

I really liked Nyang with Ta Hwan, they were the most interesting to me because they shared opposite personality and i was really glad that they showed us at the end her true love was actually him :,) I would give rating 9.5 out of 10, it was really good. I'm will surely rewatch this again one day.

sss Jun 25 2016 10:47 pm believe me THE best i am still looking for a drama that is similar to this

berceuse Jun 21 2016 9:44 pm Wassahh! 700+ comments and high ratings! Why oh why did I want to watch this drama so late? And JCW is in Empress Ki too!

Kenji Jun 19 2016 4:32 pm [ SPOILER ALERT ] Since Empress Ki became really powerful after El Temur's death, the allies who helped her before like the Empress Dowager and Baek An turned against her and became her enemies because they don't want someone from Koryo to become their empress.. it saddens me to know this since the Emperor became really close to Baek An at first.. and the Empress Dowager turned out to be just using the Emperor for her own means and never really cared for him just like what she did to Maha.. but the saddest part in the story.. was when the Emperor's eunuch turned out to be the most menacing villain of all.. not even Empress Ki wasnt able to realize it.. to be betrayed by your most trusted friend is really sick.. but i just really finish the series till the end just for me to know how it will end up.. still it was a great story but really really sad in the end.. and one of the characters that i grew fond of is Danashri.. one reason is that she's cute and beautiful despite her really bad attitude.. i really felt pity for her because despite being the daughter of the great El Temur.. she got into a position.. that being an Empress where she really felt cold and unloved because the Emperor never showed any affection for her (which is understandable because he is very attached and loyal to Seung yang).. if only she had met a man like Wang Yu... (who would love her just as how Wang Yu loves Seung yang) her evil character would have changed and she may possibly be nicer to everyone around her.. being in a great position and having enormous power and wealth doesnt really make someone happy at all.. it is only when you are loved back by someone you love that will provide you true happiness.. i also like how Danashri cared for Maha so much.. (even though it may be that she is also using that baby for her own position just like the Empress Dowager but i wonder what her reaction will be if she learns before she died that Maha is actually the child of the person she dislikes the most.. Seungyang and the person she loved but also felt betrayed, Wang Yu) she really begged for the Emperor and even to Seungyang before she was executed to save Maha (even though that may be because she wanted to use Maha for revenge or it could also be that she really cares for Maha).. it was only with Maha that she really felt loved and made her truly happy.. i guess that's what babies do.. they really make everyone feel loved just by caring for them.. kudos to the character who played Danashri.. Baek Jin hee really gave color to the character and is really one great actress for me.. hope that i could watch more of her korean dramas and movies in the future... and one last thing.. i really thought that Yom Byung so will not be killed in the end.. i mean for being the one who tortured Seungyang's father ( taking off his eyes, ears and tongue) being the reason for Maha (or Star as Seungyang named him) to get seperated from his real mother and for Seungyang to think that she lost her baby.. being one of those who killed Seungyang friends Lady Park, the Lady who gave her the blood vow and others.. being the one of those who hurt the Emperor in the hunting game.. and nearly killed Seung yang.. and being the one who killed Maha with a posioned arrow.. i means its like of all the characters.. it was him who caused Seung yang or Empress Ki a great deal of pain.. even though i understand that everything that he did was because he was ordered to do so.. and at the same time.. actually contributed to for Empress Ki to become really strong and gave her the reason for revenge.. it really really makes you hate his character for all that Yom Byung so did which makes him a great villain.. ( kudos to the actor) and in the end he was killed by being beaten to death by the mob.. which sticks and stone.. what surprised me was what Empress Ki said about him when he died and actually shed a tear for him.. Yom Byung So would have been a good man.. a caring father to his wife and children.. if only Koryo didnt turned to be corrupt and a decaying nation.. kudos to all the actors and actresses of Empress Ki who really played their character and displayed great performance most especially Ha Ji Won, Jo Jin Moo and Chang Wong Kook :) ;) :D.. it was because of them that made Empress Ki one of the greatest Korean dramas ever... :) :) :)

Wang Yoo Jun 13 2016 3:34 am Ta Hwan care only of himself and his son poison Ayu against Goryeo It was a grim ruler and a bad father

The great love of Wang Yoo Seung Nyang is in this life and the next When Wang Yoo died, she said. "In the next life ... in the next life ... all the grace I have received from you I would do the best to pay it." She would keep their promises to him in another life .. And in another life, it would be his girl .. and she would be able to make it stay .. So do not have to say once again that Wang Yoo was the one that got away .. ..

Because Wang Yoo was that "the one that got away" Seung Nyang. She had to tell him she felt for him. She loved him so much, but she was not able to tell until it's too late. And now you are paying the price. Being an Empress could not bring her back to his halcyon days with Wang Yoo, those priceless moments that will not always be replaced with money and power he had.

ryza Jun 12 2016 9:49 am I cried soo much when ta hwan died..he is my favorite character..yes he is selfish, coward full of insecurities but his love for Nyang is incomparable..it is not true that he has not done something for Nyang because everything he did is for Nyang..yes wang yu love Nyang and risk his life so many times for Nyang but I think Nyang was never his first priority. He's much focused on getting back his throne. While Ta Hwan is willing to gave up everything for Nyang even his throne,,that's why I feel him the most. Though the endimg was so sad I was relieved that Ta Hwan at last knew that he was truly loved by Nyang. Wang Yu was her first love but Ta Hwan was her great love. Such a wonderful story!!

MUSINGUZI DERICK Jun 01 2016 11:46 am i enjoyed your movie, it's nice. any new one that is good

Wang Yoo May 24 2016 1:02 pm For me Ta Hwan never showed courage He is a selfish, spoiled be full of insecurities when it mattered most left them tied to a post .. and General Ki condemned the most atrocious torture Love story my King Yoo Wang Gung

Amber Lee May 23 2016 1:00 pm This drama gives me such comfort each time I watch. Seung-Nyang and her devoted men of courage and love: Ta Hwan, Wang Yoo, Tal Tal. Amazing men. I feel Ta Hwan the most. Don't call him weak or a coward. When it mattered, he showed so much bravery. The hunt where he endangered his life for Seunh Nyang etc. I'm definitely team Ta-Nyang. A true love story.

Iss May 21 2016 9:35 pm Excellent drama, excellent actors. I didn't like the final. Since this is a fictional story, changed from real history; why not a better ending. We live in a world in which sometime, we need hope, and love.

MimiE May 20 2016 2:45 pm I always go back to this drama... The costumes, battles and intrigue were fabulous. Fabulous! Made perfect of course by Ha Ji Won the Queen. I love it!

Wang Yoo May 05 2016 3:13 am I look forward to seeing more of my love Yoo Joo Jin Mo Wang Gung Chonaa Kesoo I get so deep I'll never forget

Islaha MT May 04 2016 3:28 am The best best best i love the actors evrrything was made perfrctly .

 The casting did an amazing jib that they made the drama worth watching ..is the best drama ever hope to see more of JCW and HJW.luv u ji chang wook

ayanosuke01 Mar 05 2016 1:53 pm Just finished watching this drama a few minutes ago and I totally loved it :D For a long time, I have put off watching it because the 51 episodes discouraged me. But I have to admit that although it is long, it was never boring-- well maybe just a bit during the midway with the Wang Yu plot on Eagle House, but even that part turned out to be an essential part of the story. I won't delve into the historical inaccuracies as I honestly had no idea who Empress Ki was prior to this drama. Though I admit that some inconsistencies in the plot had me going "ehhh? what?! O.o "... Like in one minute they had the enemy boasting "They can't punish me, they have no concrete proof! mwahaha!", then the next minute, heads are rolling just because some nobody accused somebody of something without any proof or witnesses ^^;;; But I just had to remind myself it's just a drama, and it helps me to move on :p Overall, the characters, actors, plots and twists, the message and moral of the story-- I really love. It's been a while since I felt stress watching a drama, because despite repeating to myself "it's ok, it's not real, just a drama. The actors/ actresses are just acting", I still can't stop myself from investing feelings of love and hate for these characters. Specially towards the character of Tanashiri ooh~~ just thinking about it now, my heart beats faster with hate-- great job by the actress! ...And oh, this is the first time I've seen Ji Chang Wook and a new obsessed fan is in the house! He's a really great actor~ (What's with these actors/ actresses born in '87? such a talented bunch!)

SPOILER ALERT*

The part with Yom's last scene on the final episode was *really* good, not just with the acting but as a way to narrate a conclusion, I am really touched and impressed. I ship Nyang x Tal Tal, also Nyang x Tangqishi, but I'm afraid I never bought Nyang x Wang yu. But of course, I'm glad that in the end, all misunderstandings are cleared between the Emperor and Empress <3 "I love you... truly~" TT~TT *melts* <3

KJungSoo Mar 03 2016 9:15 am This is drama after all. Even in a real history, there may be an exaggeration. Anyway, Jin Yi Han, you did a good job! Waiting for your next drama!

Tina Mar 01 2016 4:21 pm Very good job jin yi han. .Luv u

cara Feb 29 2016 7:59 pm im not asking to tell the real history in details and with 100% accuracy. that would be a documentary then, all im asking is that they dont twist the truth out in all shape. i like the empress ki drama and i enjoyed it. its a mix of fact and fiction... i ship seunyang and tal tal more than the emperor and wang yu. tal tal was my favorite character in the drama :)

Wang Yoo Feb 29 2016 4:45 am The real story would be very boring concerning the Emperor Huizong of Yuan Dynasty far away in the drama they are not ..

Togon-Temür, posthumous name (shi) (Yuan) Shundi, Wade-Giles romanization Shun-ti (born 1320, died 1370 China-China), last emperor (reigned 1333-1368) of the Yuan (Mongol) dynasty (1206 -1368) in China, under Whom the population was provoked into rebellion.

Togon-Temür Became emperor at the age of 13 but PROVED to be a weak ruler WHO preferred to spend His time exploring the religious cult of Lamaism and dallying With His harem rather than governing the country. In the early years of His reign, power was held by the anti-Chinese minister Bayan, WHO suspended the civil-service examinations, prohibited from wearing Certain Chinese ..

Emperor Huizong of Yuan, Also known as Toghon Temur, was the last emperor of China's Yuan Dynasty. I was thirteen years old When I Took the throne. His advisors and high government Ministers Implemented policies meant to restore the policy positions of the beginning of Mongol rule, treats including a dramatic decrease in government spending, as a measure to combat rampant inflation, as well as Strengthening policies forbidding the intermingling of Chinese and Mongols, DESPITE the fact That Were Already Countless people intermarried or of mixed blood by this time. The Latter years of Huizong's reign, beginning in the 1350s, saw Numerous rebellions and Uprisings Against Yuan control. In the end, a group of rebels led by Zhu Yuanzhang managed to overthrow the Mongols, and established a new dynasty: the Ming.

It was a weak and nefarious ruler, .., .. the only thing I really loved was Peah Ahn Baek, since he himself was equally foolish

Tal did not taste much is a post not feel or suffer (very intelligent course) but her character sleeps up termites

Joo Jin mo represented a king with a reputation for bloodthirsty and womanizer, and even kill their lovers (that in the series I suggest when Tanashiri it made face in the evening with the Empress Dowager yet they are fascinated with the music, poems and answers Wang Yoo!

Wany Yoo is a gray character because his life turns gray the echo of Yuan soldiers have pursued and killed all the women and children of the group that was responsible, it is something that has never exceeded Wang Yoo but there was a happy stage Nyang (seem to always forget that they were promised and were happy) Yoo Wany if it shows its cheerful and festive fun more human side when walking together with Nyang in the market, and so loving, gentle, shy, diffident when he declares his love but I always knew that theirs would be a tragic story from minute one knew my King Wang Yoo was the loser ...

but sometimes ... '' really lose it is to win ''

I think they knew very well reflect nefarious ruler who was actually Peah because I never had the confidence to it, as a foreigner, never realized, her or its people

in any case the story of Empress KI, the real and the fictional is 10

cara Feb 28 2016 10:27 am Im pissed at the historical distortion they've done with this drama! Seriously its so misleading.. Wang yu in history books is a tyrant he is known for killing and raping. But here in this drama they made him a honorable man, a perfect man whom everyone admired. And ta hwan/togon in history is not a weak emperor! He is a mature emperor who fell deeply inloved with lady ki. In fact in history El temur fear for togon to become emperor because he thinks he is 'too mature' to become his puppet. But in the drama wtf they made him a weak,naive,illiterate emperor. No wonder this drama sparks a lot of controversy. I even read some comments from chinese fans getting mad bcause of what they've done with the character of their emperor. And lady ki is a hated figure in history. She uses the chinese army to attack her own country goryo and she is known for being corrupt and lavish spending of money. After researching the real history, i can say that the drama is really a mess lol.they mix up fact and fiction its so misleading.

Nevertheless i still enjoyed the drama. The one that saves this drama is the amazing acting from casts. Ha ji won is badass, what a talented actress! From 'the jackal' to consort then being an empress she pulled it off brilliantly!! Ji changwook acting here is really top notch! He blew away in his acting. Its not easy to play the role of ta hwan and he nailed it! Playing a emotionally demanding emperor is really exhausting lol. JJM is great too.. He fits the role of a king.

And now about the characters. I can say the most interesting is ta hwan and tal tal. Even though jcw character is really a pain sometimes, you feel sorry for him. No one is loyal to him, ever since a kid he has no one to rely to. El temur made him illiterate his mother didnt even bother to care for him or teach him read. He only has nyang. At the last 8 episodes (i think) of drama he became mentally unstable due to extreme jealousy and obsession. Although it became heavy to watch i admit that i enjoyed jichangwook acting playing a crazy man.lol. he is soo good. Atleast nyang confess to him that she truly loves him before he died. Tal tal is a game changer in this drama. I swear he steals every scene he is in lol.its clear at the last few episodes of the drama that lady ki wouldnt survive w/out his help. I think he likes lady ki too, he choose to side with her and im glad he decided to stop being enslaved to his family name and value the people more. Tbh i ship him and lady ki, they are on par with each other. And yes i can see the chemistry between them lol. They would be a perfect ruler! Wang yu's character is too perfect, he is smart, a fighter, handsome, noble, people admire and respect him..and thats the problem. They made him too perfect there is no character growth. From start to end he is already amazing, it became boring.. Even tal tal and lady ki has their flaws and you can see their çharacters evolve together with ta hwan. Him always losing his throne became boring that i dont care anymore. Seriously cant the writers think of something else, from start to end its always like that. Repetitive. JJM did a great job tho. I love his smile!

Sunyang character is really a joy to watch. From the badass jackal to a vengeful mother and then a kickass consort to a powerful empress! I love that we get to see her good and dark side. I love her character growth. Ha ji won is queen. I love this girl, such a talented actress!

Bayan is damn annoying he is even worse than el temur! Him dying by the hand of his favorite nephew is perfect. He is just a big mouth with no brain el temur is even a better leader than him.

Tanashili is a character who is fun to hate lol. Yes she is evil but i really enjoyed

her. When she is about to be hanged in the market i felt pity on her. The girl who played her character really did a good job. I love the clash betweem her and the dowager and then with lady ki.

Empress ki is a roller coaster of emotions drama , if you cast aside the real history then you will enjoy it. The action, suspense, the costumes, the setting everything is beautiful. Like i said the cast did an amazing job that they made the drama worth watching. Superb acting from everyone

Star Feb 23 2016 3:40 am Marvelous historical drama for me, never bored at all from episodes 1-51 . I just love the chemistry between JCW and HJW, i hope to see another drama with them together.

TOp Feb 20 2016 8:22 am Beautiful beautiful beautiful! Excellent drama . Kuddos to the all production staff

jazz Feb 19 2016 5:00 am my favorite korean drama so far.... watch it over & over again & still can't get enough... an all in one drama, in which it can make you laugh, cry, think, fall in love & break your heart... SPOILER.... though in the end the emperor die it doesn't really sadden me at all as finally he hear nyang say / admit that she love him... more than anything knowing the person you love & devoted so much feels the same way to you and be with that person / being held by that person as you die is the peaceful death i ever think of.

Very nice casting can't even think of other person to replace the cast. they all did a job well done.... :) but aside from the main cast i applaud tal tal (ji yin han) for the great acting & i love his character so much... again ha ji won make me proud as for being a fan.. superb acting...

highly recommended...

Lala Feb 18 2016 10:30 pm What a breathtaking roller coaster of emotions. This drama was utterly beautiful. The costuming was gorgeous and well-done. I was hooked and watched this pretty quickly. However, I was a bit disappointed by this drama. Sometimes the plotline became too complex and muddled. However, this was forgivable. What's NOT forgivable is the ending. This is not to say I am complaining about the tragedy. That would be ridiculous- I watch mostly historical dramas, so I've had my fair share of depressing endings. I just really dislike how the end was handled for this drama. The tragic events were all too rushed in the last few episodes, so I didn't feel much because I was desensitized. I feel like the writer, in a stubborn effort to spite the audience and provide a tragic ending, delivered a poor and confusing finale. I was seriously disappointed. I really didn't like the emperor as a romantic interest, though I did appreciate his character. I wish Tal Tal had been a love interest :( He was hands down the man I enjoyed seeing the most. What a beautiful man! His characterization was also amazing. I loved seeing Seungnyang's personality develop, despite some inconsistencies. She was a highly dynamic character. Overall, this drama is worth it. I laughed, cried, squealed, and screamed. This is pretty epic.

Bum'sPLL Jan 28 2016 4:47 pm Team Ki Seung-Nyang & Ta Hwan!!!!

but I have to admit, I felt some love for Tal Tal and Lady Ki, he was always behind her silently :(

Overall, best Ha Ji Won drama ever!

Shay Jan 25 2016 11:44 pm Ji Chang Wook played his character to perfection.

Candice Jan 23 2016 5:35 pm Great drama, love is so much. Ha ji won is amazing. Hope to see her in another drama with Ji Chang work:)

Jl Jan 17 2016 10:16 am Viewer from Singapore here. Really love this show! Keep up the good job

gwen Jan 16 2016 9:51 am to all u TALTAL lovers if u need something to help u get over him in this drama should watch "my secret hotel" his character there is so hilarious and funny

Wang Yoo Jan 10 2016 10:01 am But if Tal I never believed in Li the only one I trust blindly in it was their King Yoo Wang Gung the only unconditional love

nia ruslan Jan 08 2016 4:02 am I've done watching this drama several days ago, and I think this drama is really awesome. Every character is absolutely good. Eventhough the ending was like sad, but it is not really the matter because we can see who loves whom by the process.

And eventually, the most powerfull characters here are sung nyang and tal tal, they are the perfect couple for their strategy. I even knew that they have love line but deleted, but I think intrinsicly they do have. When tal tal said sung nyang's heart was the one which he couldn't read. So this is absolutely indicated that He has love like feeling to sung nyang, hahahahaha just my comment.

dorah Jan 06 2016 2:08 am a unique one, all the characters seemed perfect for their roles.

Stephanie Jan 04 2016 10:13 am This drama is really intresting since the first ep it leaves u on the edge of the seat and makes u wanna watch more i finished this drama in 4 days AND OMMGG all the feelings and the intense love triangle

Never Forget This Adventure Jan 01 2016 11:10 pm Just finished watching the whole drama. I loved it. Every second of it. From episode 1 to the episode 51. It was powerful, it was sad.. it was everything. A total rollercoaster of emotions. To be honest, there was things I would've changed but just like the drama is now.. I loved it.

"These thrones hurts myself like crazily too"

The ending was sad, I cried like there is no tomorrow but I also admired how they ended the drama. It left the watcher shocked.. sad and even mad. Everyone could see how strong and powerful character Seung-Nyang was, so I guess people expected her story to end up happily. But to be honest, it was a beautiful story after all. Not all strong and powerful stories can end up happily. The sad ending was meant for Seung-Nyang. I feel like she followed her duty rather than her faith and heart, but that is also one more thing that made this drama interesting. She was blind for the power, and wasn't expecting people to fall around her. I just hope that wherever she went, she would find her happiness.

(I still wonder that how in the world Yeom Byung survived to the final)

"I'm more scared of waking from reality, than waking from a dream"

Olivia Jan 01 2016 10:56 pm Just finished watching the whole drama, and to be honest it's probably one of the most beautifullest stories I've ever discovered. Just a thought of the beginning of the drama and the end of the drama brings tears to my eyes. I personally would have preferred that Seung-Nyang had ended up being powerful Empress. Not that she didn't have the Empress in her, I just think that she played her cards wrong. She was such a powerful, intelligent.. beautiful character. She wanted vengeance, she got up to the top, but in the end I wonder if she ever thought that was it all really worth it. I think that loyalty and friendship were important in this drama, and also those are what helped Seung-Nyang to the top.

I actually never liked The Emperor. I think that was something that made me love this drama even more. You're having mixed feelings because of a character you dislike. I think that Ta Hwan was never really meant to be Emperor. He was weak, and wouldn't survive without Seung-Nyang. Even though I never really liked the character, the last scene with him and Nyang you could clearly see that he admired and adored Seung-Nyang.

And what comes to our hero Wang Yoo, I loved his character. He was perfect for the drama, and I think it

jinnborn Jan 01 2016 3:40 am This drama was great.I know everyone talk about Wang yu ,that he is victim,but I am sad about Ji Chang Wook.Everyone used him for their power even his mother, nyang loved him but at first she just used him.He was so desperate.I was realy sad when I saw him insane,coward,stupid and weak.

One Dec 14 2015 12:19 pm I would like to see (if any) the sequel of Ayushiridara..

Wang Yoo Dec 14 2015 5:08 am Wang Yoo is really the victim in the drama the suffering firsthand everything, loses the woman he loves, loses his son ,, lost the possibility of governing in a better Goryeo. and lost his life in the hands of a useless being who can not see beyond their noses

Wang Yoo was the only love of Nyang When he proposed, she did not think Ta Hwan as a possible opponent loving, just feel sorry for him, she is embarrassed because it is too dependent on it and know you will suffer Wang Yoo Nyang abandons because there is a misunderstanding that time when you hear that the plans to marry the Yuan

Wang Yoo is his great love in my sleep so choose a second time ... of course is very angry with Ta Hwan for what he did and who he may -such foot after going to claim him for the sake .. his country says nothing Wang Yoo and Nyang loves his country just as Wang Yoo loves her and yours ,, both feel the same ,,, both want the best for their country and its people but they can not carry it out ,. because... '' Of all, his only sin was born in Goryeo '

Jenny Dec 07 2015 8:47 am Wang yu was her first love and you don't always end up with your first love. Although he was portrayed as an ideal person who was fit for a king, did Nyang really love him? When he proposed to her, she didn't say yes right away and thought of Ta Hwan.

She left him after she thought Star was dead. If she loved him that much, she would have find her way back to him and they could somehow take revenge on El Temur. She has never said that she loved him but would remember his love for her in the next life. She wasn't mad at Ta Hwan when she found out what he has done but felt his hardship to bear her secret alone.

The ending makes us wonder what would have happened if she picked Wang Yu. The scene was an indication of how her life was, always in between Yuan and Koryo.

Saddiq Attahir Nov 29 2015 9:02 am The drama was very nice and touching, it really make me cry especially at the last episode, wonderful job Tal Tal you are my best actor indeed.

Kara Nov 26 2015 5:51 pm It's funny because I didn't want to watch this drama because of two male actors that I truly dislike . First was a guy who played TalTal. I saw him in "my secret hotel" which I stopped to watch about 5th episode. Second guy was Ji Chang Wook who played Togon. I saw him in "healer" and also didn't like both him and drama. Drop it about 7th episode. The one and only reason why I decided to watch "empress Ki" was Joo Jin Mo (Wang Yu). Now when I finished all 51 episodes, must admitt that my favourite characters was TalTal and Togon. Wang Yu was too perfect to the point he lost his authenticity. I mean It's easy to be respectable when you have devoted woman and friends. Father gave him education, love and the throne. About a love triangle. I could be wrong but in my opinion Togon was the first one that Nyang began to fall in love but after his betrayal she hated him. During the drama I even had the feeling that she loved Togon more than Wang Yu. The difference is that she was proud of the fact that she loved Wang Yu and at the same time she was ashamed that she loves Togon. The scene when she cries after Togon's death, for me it was tears of sorrow after the death of her beloved and at the same time tears of relief that her last enemy was defeated by death.

papzmarj Nov 25 2015 10:14 am hi i am one viewer of the historical movie empress ki.i am from philippines'i love korean drama.and even i had watch these through television from one of the biggest network in our country.is that i keep on watching repeatedly in a youtube.even ive got eyebag in the whole night.,the important is that my satisfaction,because i really appreciate the plots,and everything.

nini Nov 24 2015 12:15 pm for some weird reasons I loved danashri in this drama yeah she was wicked but I truly wished she was with the emperor . tal tal was excellent His voice though #love love

green Nov 24 2015 12:12 pm for some weird reasons I loved danashiri in this drama. shee was was wicked yeah but I still feel her pain. her and the emperor could have been great together

nini Nov 24 2015 12:10 pm this drama is truly great but I warn you don't watch it if you hate disappointment.

Jhanok Nov 18 2015 10:58 pm Watched this over and over again =)

love this drama.

mido Nov 15 2015 9:53 pm @wangyang fan forever Ta hwan had to kill him to protect Ki, because as the history emperors are marrying virgins, but if people got know that ki was not only a virgin but also a mother before marrying him it is considered as high treason. if some one got to know about this emperor can not save ki, so he killed every one who knows this issue to protect ki.

mido Nov 15 2015 9:37 pm I finished it watching for second time. this is always my top favorite korean drama despite its sad ending. i really love how sungyan fell in love with emperor. ji chnag wook's acting is amazing here. i cried buckets in last two episodes. when ever i remember this drama naturally i want to cry.

kpopers Oct 26 2015 7:56 am this drama is sooo amazing. right now i have just finished watching ep 39. but ki nyang charachter at this moment really bother me. idk if she had become evil or it is just my feeling. afraid to continue watching it :')

Chelsea Ann Jalos (Certified fan of TahNyang or JiJi) Oct 23 2015 4:51 am BEST DRAMA EVER.... Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang Wook are an excellent actress and actor.. they deserve to be awarded..

Chelsea Ann Jalos (Certified fan of TahNyang or JiJi) Oct 23 2015 4:48 am I'm with Togon/Ta Hwan..Seungnyang and Ta Hwan suits together. They are the real couple for me because Ta Hwan and Seungnyang love each other. I want them to go in the Philippines because I want to see them in person. For me, Ji Chang Wook tried his own best to become an Excellent Actor (special project) and also Ha Ji Won tried her own best to become a Popularity Actress Award and she got a Grand Prize.. That's my idols. Even the Behind the scenes' pictures and videos, they are sweet.. <3 <3 <3 ..We love you TahNyang/JiJi couple from your filipino fans..

~Chelsea

Melissa Oct 18 2015 10:30 am So sad and depressing ending coz i feel for Wang Yu. He was the best, a man fit to be king, charming and Ohhh so handsome.

J.D. Roa Oct 17 2015 7:07 am Team Tal Tal all the way! The Empress was so cool, love how they showed her rising through the ranks. I found the Yuan Emperor whiny and childish, which was on purpose, but a lot of times it was too annoying. Overall a great series.

Behshad Borhani Oct 12 2015 12:28 pm Best Drama Ever! Really better than my love from the star and so on! Ha Jiwon is an amazing actress really really better than Jun Jihyun! Always support her! Ji Changwook is famous in Asia just because of Ha Jiwon's help and empress ki team! Ji Chang Wook has acted in many dramas before empress ki! Before empress ki he was famous at all! Love the drama and enjoy it!

MEP Oct 04 2015 4:19 am This drama was full of revenge and greed for power, ambition and wealth. Every episode was so exciting. Last part of episodes was so touching that struck one's heart of a viewer. The costumes of the leading cast were so beautiful and well-tailored. They're very colorful with nice designs. Ha-Ji-Won was very elegant ìn her costume.

Yvette Joseph Oct 03 2015 11:31 pm I totally loved Empress Ki and all the fantastic actors/actresses who were cast. I did want to learn the name of the General Wonjin. He was quite handsome and excellent as a top General working for El Temur. I wish we could enjoy Korean Historical dramas more often in the U.S.

dez94 Oct 01 2015 4:06 pm Ok literally crying for Wang yu. He deserved to end up with Nyang. I am so depressed now wish there was a happy ending for both of them. Didn't care much for the emperor

dez94 Sep 29 2015 3:23 pm Ok am I the only one who is attracted to the character Wang yu. I mean he's so manly and charismatic plus he's noble all ideal qualities of the perfect man...sigh. tal tal is also cute lol. Anyhu good drama it has some good acting but I wish it wasn't as long as it is coz it tends to drag. I'm only halfway on episode 25 and I wanna jump to the last episode just to stop the story from going round and round. Either way I'm really enjoying it

Mykingwangyu Sep 25 2015 11:00 pm Togon doesnt really deserve to be emperor. He know nothing and so selfish and coward. He doesnt even cared who died for him but he is so proud to say he is the prince and will be emperor soon and when he became all he did was keeping sunyang beside him even he know that nyang and wangyu are really inlove with each other. He cant fight, cant read, how can he protect his nation? El temur deserves to be an emperor of yuan except from being evil he is qualified to rule. Really hate togons character he reminded me of some politicians now using their looks and fame but doesnt really know about serving people. Sucks!

Jen Sep 07 2015 2:21 pm Ok - after 1 ½ years later I still think sometimes about this Drama. Especially about Danashri - SPOILER! Don't read if you don't want to know more: you still read? Ok - be aware! :D her whole character was played so well by Baek Jin Hee. After she died, the whole drama did lost his magic to me. I think I rewatched her death-scene X-times in a row... When she saw her brother... my heart did hurt so much... her face.. wow! Just amazing! From start to end, you could purely feel how she was driven crazy by Ta Hwan. I couldn't stand him!!! He really ruined the lives of everyone - can't believe he had such a huge fanbase... but ok :D Baek Jin Hee is such a great actress and I'm looking forward to see more!

EK Sep 06 2015 6:34 am I'm still affected after finishing the drama and need to put down some thoughts. Well to be honest I always avoid dramas that relate to "imperial, king, concubine etc." since I can't stand all the scheming, manipulating, ridiculous and inhuman things that they do to achieve POWER. But I decided to see this because of the casts lol. I know HJW could do pretty well here after I saw her in King 2 Heart, her character is similar here, a strong and capable woman supporting her king. I noticed JCW in Healer and wanted to see more from him... And YES, I am so satisfied with their acting here! The plot is rich and intense, but still there are many holes, especially when it getting to the end of the drama, but its still much better than other series. And yeah, the casts acting are so good that I don't want to stop watching them! As for the story, WY and SN are the hero and heroine here. They are smart, strong, and always surrounded by loyal supporters because they are the ideal image that people would respect. They are the material of King and Queen as they use their brain and heart for their country and people. Not mentioning their love is pure and beautiful. However, TH is the most interesting character. In the first few episode, I was so curious as how he would become Emperor and how SN would love him since he was too weak, although not stupid. As the story goes on, I feel more and more sympathetic to him. He was born not to be a ruler, but was surrounded by greed for power and wealth of people around him. He didn't have anyone beside him. The male-SN stayed with him because its her duty to protect him as WY told her. Later she stayed with him because she wanted revenge. I was glad when he had Golta, but in the end he left him too... His life was so lonely and depressing, even his mother valued power more than him... He wanted to believe male-SN was his true friend, he trusted Golta until the very end, and he loved SN with all his heart. Even he was weak, he was helpless, he tried everything to help SN. I can't hate him. His only wish was to live with SN and Ayu happily forever, but... how come it is so hard? Only if he's not the Emperor... I don't think SN love TH as a lover. Its just like between King and concubine, when they live closed to each other and have children together. When she was busy finding the treasure, she left TH alone. There was alwthe a distance between them, as TH realized (and Golta confirmed), somewhere in ep 42 or 43. When SN asked why TH didn't look at her the way he used to (after 5 years TH receiving fake letters between WY n SN), TH wanted to say sth but then stopped. SN questioned again but she didnt push him for reply. Why? Did she worry about his love at all? If she loved him, she had to get it straight. And how come she let him drinking into hallucinating and then being poisoned all those years without knowing anything? I dont know if it is a loop hole in the plot, or to cause misunderstanding between the two, or it actually because she didn't care. I can't help but think SN loved WY only, she still looked back to him when she was with TH. She didnt show her love to TH, and TH became tired with his devoted love. And the epilogue at the end, well I think she chose TH but her heart was with WY. If WY didnt die, her love for him wouldn't end, and I don't think she ever got to say that 'I really truly love you' sentence when TH died. It broke my heart to think that way, but it seems true to me... Its hard to get over s.o like WY, even Tanashiri and Bi-soo fell for him. Hope TH can get SN's real love in his next life :sigh:

BTW I won't watch it again, so long and so depressed :((

Jess Aug 27 2015 8:12 am I just finished this drama, it was great! quite realistic aswell. Just wondering though, am I the only one who loved Tal Tal the most?

ha ji won♡♡ Aug 16 2015 9:16 pm This drama should've gotten drama of the year. Hjw,joo jin mo, ji chang wook and other actors/actresses should've gotten more awards..

Cherry Gomilla Aug 14 2015 4:29 pm I can't get over in ending makes me cry.The love of ha ji won to ji chang wook when they both saying i love you true love until his last breath.Until now make me cry even i done watching.An unforgettable drama..I love ji chang wook and ha ji won..

Anita Aug 13 2015 6:52 am Wang yoo ...you deserve a better ending :(((( will always love u❤️ this drama made me depressed

Emily Aug 09 2015 11:14 pm I don't usually watch historical dramas and I only remembered to have watched like 5 or less over my whole drama addiction. I passed by Empress Ki when it was first broadcast, thinking since it's historical, I wouldn't be used to it. Until 2015 (lol), I gave it a try since I saw Ji Chang Wook in a drama and Ha Ji Won was popular with Secret Garden, which I never saw. In the end, I finished it in 1 week and was completely satisfied! Every episode moved in a good pace, had something to be hooked about and the acting was definitely flawless. The emotions, the plot itself and its twist made me laugh and cry. The ending was heart broken but it left the viewers such strong impression and a lasting feeling. It's no typical drama to me because I can see that every character had their own ambition and a moment of evilness. Everything about "Empress Ki" is stunning. When I completed it, I had to rewatch some episodes again because I missed it so much :D kakaka

Shane Aug 06 2015 2:19 pm it's the first time i've ever watched a period drama, and i've pulled all nighters for this show. one of the best dramas out there. the actors were amazing. i felt like i was watching 1 entire movie for a couple of days, since their acting was so "big screen"-like, if you know what i mean. i'm still unable to move on from this drama, and it might take me a while. every time i hear the OST, i tear up like a fool. i can only recommend this drama, BUT i have to admit i stopped watching at episode 38 or so, not because the show got dull, but because i unintentionally spoiled it for myself and couldn't bear to watch anymore. i felt so attached to each character and it pained me to see them suffering and going through so much. i sound like a crazy person, but this drama had so much impact on me. at the beginning i shipped nyang-i with wang yu, but jesus, ta-hwan totally captured my heart in the end. yes, he's pretty selfish and childish, and i admit wang yu made so many sacrifices for nyang-i, but i don't know. there was something so beautiful, something i can't explain about ta-hwan's love for nyang-i. i didn't like him in the first episodes, he was such a wimp, but he grew on me, and he became my favourite character. i didn't know ji chang wook, but damn that boy can act!!! he was on par with ha ji won and the ever so great joo jin mo. sooo, coming from someone who absolutely has no interest in period dramas (i just watched this, because i got sick and needed to pass time, but look at me now lol), if you have a strong heart (unlike me haha), WATCH THIS DRAMA!!!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!!!

anari Aug 04 2015 12:40 pm Ji Chang Wook is more popular than Ha Ji Won and Joo Jin Mo in my country but I'm a fan of all 3 actors. They did such a great job in Empress Ki. Love their acting and the story is really good too.

Bentengranny Aug 04 2015 10:24 am I am a Filipino but I am one of the many huge fans of Ha Ji Won. She is only the Korean actress I admire most because of her versatility in acting. Empress Ki is her best t.v. Drama aside from Whang Jin Yi, Secret Garden, Damo, WHIB, and others. I hope she will do another project similar to Empress Ki. All the actors did a good job in acting. I also complement the director and the script writer as well as the whole staff who contributed their effort in making this drama a success. I look forward for the future projects of HJW to collaborate with Ho Min Lee and perhaps another drama with Hyundai Bin.

Lila Aug 03 2015 11:12 am I've seen many actors in their 30s and 40s play the king/emperor. When Empress Ki came out in 2013, Ji Chang wook was only in his mid-20s. At a young age, he played the emperor soooooo well....very good eye acting, different facial expressions, perfect intonation, a lot of charm, good posture, real natural crying, charismatic presence.....JCW is an amazing actor.

Alie Aug 02 2015 7:02 pm Ji Chang Wook is handsome and really a great actor. His character Emperor Ta Hwan has a bad side and good side. Here are his flaws...He is selfish, childish, cowardly, and sometimes naive However, sometimes he is nice, caring, protective, and has good sense of humor. Ha Ji Won is great actress. I like Seungnyang. Joo jin Mo is great too. According to research and history, Wang Yoo is known for kidnapping, raping, and killing women but in this drama why they make him so nice? Emperor Ta Hwan was a good king of the Yuan Dynasty but in this drama, they made him weak..???

Mia Jul 28 2015 12:37 am One of my best if not my BEST Korean dramas for real. Normally I'm not drawn to dramas showcasing a woman with a dominant character. But Ha Ji-won plays it so perfectly that i as a woman I fell for her strength and beauty. Since then I became a fan of Ha ji won.

I loved the costumes, which are the best of any historical drama I have EVER seen so far. Kudos to the producers and of course the casting director. Omg. Everyone suited their character to perfection. I just need to stop. Because if I start on the Emperor Ji Chang Wook I might need a few more pages. So I'll end by saying that this drama is top range entertainment.

lisa Jul 19 2015 2:17 pm A powerful story of a woman. I felt as if I was grabbed by a stormy wind and put in the drama and lived through to it.

I found some people in the film sooo cool: the Empress who lived her life so fiercely - the cool-headed truth seeker Tal Tal - the ex.Turkish warrior woman Yeon Bi-Soo: who is in love with the Korean king... to name a few.

The Emperor wasn't cool, but eventually wins the heart of the Empress whom he had loved so much - and that was cool.

James Jul 19 2015 2:11 pm Someone recommended I watch this when I was talking about how great Games of Thrones is. I was expecting some wannabe, but this... wow! It blew me away - the plot is at least three times as intriguing as GoT and the depth it's got... It was like stepping into a new world!

Yasche Jul 16 2015 1:46 am I am American. Started watching this on Hulu because I was tired of the same boring American shows with the same boring story lines and plots. I binged watched this in 5 days. Absolutely loved it. Now a fan of Korean dramas and a huge fan of JJM! Great series!

raleighchica Jul 14 2015 7:03 am awesome drama! Sad ending though

shabnam Jul 07 2015 3:14 pm OMG!!!! Again ha ji won has proved she is the best...and what a ending!!! the weak king,who is sometime very despiteful for his stupidity,oblige me for crying in last few episode.

1LuckyGirl Jul 03 2015 7:07 pm I just started watching Korean dramas via Hulu. This was my first show. Never have I felt such an emotional rollercoaster as I have watching Empress Ki. I am a 40 yo American and have to be honest enough to say this saga beats any american show I have ever watched. American script writers wish they could intrigue half as well as this. Ty Hulu for opening up a new world for me.

nora Jun 28 2015 2:08 pm 10 out of 10, like stop whatever your doing and just go watch it. Do yourself a favor and just go watch it. This is the best historical drama i have ever seen and until today its still the best.

kharra Jun 26 2015 5:45 am 51 episodes of pure brilliance.. i never experience boredom watching it. I love tal tal

kharra Jun 26 2015 2:02 am One of the best kdrama i've ever watched. Breathtakingly beautiful.. the ending was a killer omg. My heart shattered into pieces. My favorite character is tal tal omg i fall inlove with his character i ship tal tal and nyang nyang i wish they ended up as pair instead of ta whan.. my most dislike charcter is ta whan the emperor. A very very weak character whining here and there. I swear he is an eyesore to watch but the actor ji changnwook i love him so much he makes me hate his character ta whan.he nailed it. i also love sungnyang her clever schemes are so awesome hehe. Oh god why the ending must have been like that.. tal tal i love him so much. I cried when they said in the last episode he died in battle. Only two characters i cried when they died. Tal tal and wang yu. both were great men..

mica Jun 25 2015 3:14 am you don't watch it because of the ending, you watch it because of the story

hilo Jun 23 2015 3:59 pm i didnt watch the last 10 episodes except the last one :))

hilo Jun 23 2015 3:54 pm The worst ending ever !WTF!!!___

wangyang fan forever Jun 21 2015 10:12 pm Empress ki is one of the best dramas I ever watched.. i loved every onees acting.. but guys don't hate empress ki for not choosing the person you want. Its not her chose its directors.. and don't say this drama is bad.. this drama is so good. Its so hard to transform from a boy to a girl, and a slave to an empress. But ha ji won did it.. she did seung nyang so well.. if someone else was casted what will happen?

why did wang yu have to die? What did wangyu deserve to be killed by a boy being jealous of him because he (wang yu) likes a woman that he does.. i hate ta wan more as the story goes on.. he complains 24 7.. he even wanted wang yu dead or wants him to go back to koryo so he get have seung nyang all to himself. Seriously why kill wang yu.. he has a sad life even more then the emperor.. at least he got a son, a wife and the world.. what did wang yu have? Nothing... and at the end why would you kill a person when the person just asked what did you do for seung nyang? Did you ever protect her?

wangyang fan forever Jun 21 2015 9:59 pm Empress ki is one of the best dramas I ever watched.. i loved everyo es acting.. but guys don't hate empress ki for not choosing the person you want. Its not her chose its directors.. and don't say this drama is bad.. this drama is so good. Its so hard to transform from a boy to a girl, and a slave to an empress. But ha ji won did it.. she did seung nyang so well.. if someone else was casted what will happen.

why did wang yu have to die? What did wangyu deserve to be killed by a boy being jealous of him because wang yu loves a woman that he does.. i hate ta wan more as the story goes on.. he complains 24 7.. he even wanted wang yu dead or go to koryo so he get have wang yu.. what is wrong with him..

egzona Jun 20 2015 3:07 am I really enjoy it , Ha Ji Won is daebak as always. Every episode was amazing,, and the acting worth an Oscar. Every actor/s from this drama, are now really really popular in Korea, thanks to this amazing drama.. Ex. Ji Chang Wook, Ji Yi Han, Baek Jin Hee etc

xoxo

Yoen Bi Soo x Wang Yoo Jun 08 2015 12:53 am I really love Yoen Bi-Soo! Her fighting skills and her unconditional love for Wan Yoo. Wang Yoo was a great character as well. I wish they just ended up together. They make a good couple. I don't like Ta-Hwan's character. So shallow, full of insecurities and his obsession to Sunyang was kinda creepy lol

Caoimhe Jun 05 2015 9:27 am @tatum UGH. CAN THEY PLEASE SHOW TALTAL AND NYANG'S DELETED SCENE?? :(((( Please please please please!!!!

ninaa Jun 04 2015 11:50 am OMG I just finished watching the drama,I am really disappointed by Wang yu's death and I hate the emperor(too selfish and ignorant) such a cowar...when wang yu died I was hoping nyang could end up with tal tal

Yon-Feizo May 04 2015 11:10 am Seung Nyang’s tears prove her love to Wang Yoo. She didn’t cry like that to Ta Hwan, even in their deaths. She wasn’t as devastated with Ta Hwan’s death as she was with Wang Yoo. She was calm and was not looking forward to another life with him. When Wang Yoo died, she cradled him in her arms and looked forward to the next life. And the next, next life. So if she will be reborn, it’s like she will choose Wang Yoo over and over again. She had regrets so she wanted to find him and start over again in the afterlife. She said, “But I will remember…in the next life…in the next life…all the graciousness that I’ve received from you. I would make the best effort to repay it.” It meant she would make up for everything in the after life. Because for the two of them, forever is not enough.

Seung Nyang promised Wang Yoo to be with him until death. She never promised anything like that to Ta Hwan. Also, Seung Nyang loved Wang Yoo without asking for anything in return. He could only offer a hairpin, yet she accepted him. Ta Hwan could give her the world, yet he was begging for her love until his last breath.

When she made love and gave herself to Wang Yoo, she did it out of love, and there was no duty involved. She offered herself to Ta Hwan out of duty, to bear a son, and to become an Empress. Wang Yoo didn’t have to rape her like Ta Hwan did. He forced himself into her. It just meant Seung Nyang doesn’t desire him as a man. Wang Yoo didn’t need to. She willingly gave herself to him as a sign of her love to him.

Wang Yoo treated Seung Nyang with respect. She treated her like how a woman should be treated. He never forced her to be with him just for the sake of being together. He let Seung Nyang become her own person, to reach her dreams and to achieve her own goals. Wang Yoo was everything for Seung Nyang, lover, best friend, father, and her King. She even said that if it wasn’t for Wang Yoo she will never become herself, the Empress. She wouldn’t be herself without him.

Wang Yoo was the center of gravity in Seung Nyang’s life, the force that pulls her together . Because of Wang Yoo, she was able to reach great heights in her life, because she draws her strength from him. Ta Hwan depended on her as his strength, so it is not clear if what she felt for Ta Hwan is just pity or companionship because no one is loyal to him, no one loved him. Wang Yoo meant everything to Seung Nyang that the moment she lost him, she lost everything.

Kate May 04 2015 11:07 am I just thought of this about the ending. The ending is not really that bad at all. I mean, depending on your mindset, you could tell that Seung Nyang chose Wang Yoo. That is why they showed the two horses again. It was like an open ending. The whole story showed the impact of choosing Ta Hwan. What if she chose Wang Yoo’s horse instead? We know the ending is tragic. But if she chose Wang Yoo things would be different.. It would imply that she made the wrong choice. I don’t know about the others, but they would simply think that she chose Ta Hwan over Wang Yoo. But we should dig deeper into the meaning of that scene. Empress Ki is an epic drama and you don’t only watch a scene on the surface. Things tend to be deeper and more poetic in any sageuk. Seung Nyang left the palace, she escaped Yuan because of an impending war and left Ayu ruling Yuan. No one knows where she went. I think this would mean she still chooses Wang Yoo after all this time. When Ta Hwan died, she was left ruling the Yuan. If she loved Ta Hwan and was loyal to him, she should have continued Ta Hwan’s legacy. Whatever that legacy is. That’s her way of showing her devotion to him. But she didn’t. She left.

Nourah May 03 2015 4:33 am As the series progressed, it was hard not to root for Wang Yoo and Seung Nyang’s love, her first love. He was the person who knew her most. She sees him as her equal, but she also draws her strength from him. They had a deep connection, a shared past. Not to mention that Wang Yoo has done so much to protect her, and his people. Ta Hwan on the other hand, had everything, being an Emperor of a powerful nation. Wang Yoo didn’t have much to offer, hence Seung Nyang married Ta Hwan to eventually become an Empress. Ta Hwan’s character is less traditional and is reminiscent of a modern, romantic-comedy while Wang Yoo is the idealistic and romanticized one. I found Wang Yoo as more compelling and befitting for a sageuk drama and the love story between him and Seung Nyang as having more depth.

Ashany May 03 2015 4:30 am I honestly didn’t feel like rooting for Ki anymore towards the last 10 episodes. She became a cold-hearted woman, even towards Wang Yoo, the man she loved. Sometimes I felt like she’s not worthy of Wang Yoo’s love anymore. I wanted Wang Yoo to stop protecting her, but he just wouldn’t. She wasn’t even in dire need of saving, but he kept saving her in silence. She didn’t know all of Wang Yoo’s efforts since she was busy being an Empress and living her life as an Emperor’s property. I suddenly missed Seung Nyang, the Jackal. Lady Ki doesn’t have the guts that the Jackal had. She was consumed by her revenge, and even power. Becoming an Empress was almost pointless since she already avenged her father’s death with El Temur’s death. Tanqishi, her mother’s killer is still alive, but he’s nothing without his father. Bayan had a point when he said it’s just greed that’s keeping her in the throne since El Temur is gone. The other people she fought for (Lady Pak and friends), she only met them in the palace but they weren’t the main reason for her revenge. Her enemies just grew in number as her thirst for power also grew, without her knowing it. She wanted to put her son Ayu into the throne. I know that every mother wants the best for her son, but this is not the point. Her revenge is why she was there in the first place. She also wanted to help Koryo people through her position, but they failed to emphasize that part.

Wang Yu's Queen May 03 2015 4:27 am A great man does not deserve a senseless death. If he dies, make it an EPIC death. This totally ruined Ta Hwan’s character for me. To me, he is just Wang Yoo’s murderer. He proved that he is a coward when he used an army to kill three unarmed people. He thought that finally, he was brave enough to protect Ki by doing this vicious act. He wanted to appear like a hero for once, in Ki’s eyes, but he totally appeared evil to me, not a hero. Wang Yoo is the real HERO. He will never be half the man that Wang Yoo is. Wang Yoo lived a dignified life, a King who was respected and loved. Ta Hwan will forever be remembered as the pathetic, insecure, and coward Emperor. Wang Yoo’s death gave me a more profound understanding of his love for Seung Nyang. He loved her more than his throne. Ta Hwan claimed to protect her but it was Wang Yoo who was willing to die for her. Ta Hwan did not choose to die for Seung Nyang, he was poisoned..

Ariana May 03 2015 4:17 am The two males were complete opposites and they were rulers of enemy nations. Wang Yoo is the brave one, a true leader, and an intelligent fighter, someone who is admired and loved by his people. Everything a King should be. He had a charisma that gravitated people towards him. The palace people were intrigued by his presence, including the Empress Dowager who admired him. Then Empress Tanashiri and Turk Leader, Yon Feisu even fell for him. He gained the trust and respect of unlikely people, El Temur and Bayan. He has this effect on people but he handles it with grace and humility. He would risk his life for the greater good but he never would take credit for it. He is a pillar of strength for his people when the odds are against them, even if he was weak inside and hurting. He was a driving force to move forward in times of adversity. He brings out the best in his people that he turns beggars into warriors. He loved Seung Nyang unconditionally and cared for his people selflessly. Wang Yoo is a flawless character that made me wonder if such person could exist in real life. Up until the bitter end, he was consistent and stood by his virtues. He was willing to die so that others could live. A perfect person in an imperfect world, he was reasonable enough to take whatever life throws at him. His heroic act is truly awe-inspiring. This is why I rooted for Wang Yoo from the start because it felt right to do so. Big applause to the whole Cast ! Daebak (Y)

Kim So-Rah May 01 2015 3:03 pm i'd rather prefer the big guy , the tough , the serious , the powerful than the dizzy , the miserable , the weak , the irresponsible & the selfish Ji Chang Wook's character is a total crap , i like him in healer but not in Empress Ki ..

WangNyang May 01 2015 2:56 pm Wang Yu is the sexiest king in historical K-Drama ever i'm an avid fan of Joo Jin Mo thanks to this drama

gaamatsu16 Apr 28 2015 9:33 am guaranteed one of the best-est K-drama's ever. I absolutely loved every minute of it, the cast (Ji-Chang wook <3), the setting, the costume (mind-blowing) the PLOT, all spells EXCELLENCY. I personally loved this. A must watch for all ha-ji-won worshipers and fans of historical themed dramas. Or simply just for the sake of a korean drama, this would not disappoint you.

Carlo Castante Apr 24 2015 4:09 am The entire show was absolutely great!!!

cai Apr 23 2015 10:09 am I love empress ki very much until now i can't move on the ending of of this story every night after work i watch in youtube to reviewing the past episode even if the ending was break my heart and i found my self crying ..to lose your love one wang yoo, ta hwan ,taltal and star......i love also the song ....up where belong forwangyang , a thousand years for togonyang, say something talnyang....the day ..and the day tagalog....

             Love cai  thank s for this beautiful stories...

star Apr 19 2015 4:47 pm Empress ki is definitely one of the best dramas I have ever watched. Although I was hesitant to watch it at the beginning because the drama has 51 episodes, but I am very glad I did as I never felt bored for a second. All the actors did a great job and are very talented like Nyang, tal tal, bayan and the emperor. A truly mesmerizing story line and highly talented actors... Fighting luv u alll :D

Ashun Apr 19 2015 10:27 am This drama was muy fuego. Loved it despite the sadness in the end.

kimberly Apr 18 2015 6:28 am How I really love this Drama ever.. it makes me go insane when WangYu And SeungYang being Sweet to each other.. This drama is so meant into my life, maybe im so Too Ambitious but I like of being Nyang. When WangYu, Togon, TalTal Died I cried so hard . I dont know what i felt at that time, but all I want to do is REVENGE.. I felt HURT , Along the Episodes I want to kill EL TEMUR and His Clan for ruining Thier Lives ... But I cant do that because its just a MOVIE , An Old Story of them.. As of Now I Like of Being KI SEUNG-YANG ..

Nyang Apr 15 2015 2:10 am How I love this korean drama. Just finished the episode last night. This drama really shows how tragic life can be inside the government. Because of this drama, I begin reading the real story of Empress Ki and feel sad about how they described Empress Ki, it was truly different because they described Empress Ki as the one who is cruel and greed for power. Still, I still like Empress Ki, she maybe cruel but she fights for justice.

Marikit Apr 15 2015 12:42 am Curiosity brought me to watch Empress Ki, aired from Monday to Thursday at almost 10 in the evening here in the Philippines. I really don't know why, but since my dad and I had watched the pilot episode, we got hooked up on the Kdrama. Maybe because it's about re-telling of a history filled with warriors, fight between two kingdoms, political rivalries and the beautiful rendition of the song "Up Where We Belong" and "Thousand Years" all sang by Christian Bautista, which adds flavor to the love triangle of Ki, Wang Yoo and Togon.

It's just that last night, our favorite Kdrama had ended and you know what, I was really sad and truly, I will be missing the whole cast. I wanted to cry for Emperor's, Wang Yoo's and Taltal's death because they all had tragic endings. None of them stayed alive to be with the Empress' side.

The story is really intriguing and exciting, same with Queen Seondok and Jumong. And the character of Nyang to Ha Ji Won really fitted her because of her powerful eyes and facial reactions that are not over reacting. I really admire her. Wang Yoo's character was also impressive and until the end, it was Nyang who he always thinks of. His love for Nyang only grew stronger. Honestly at first, I'm a fan of Nyang and Wang Yoo loveteam. However when I watched the finale episode, Togon dying in the lap of Nyang and tells her, 'I love you', I know that Nyang had also fallen in love with the Emperor. That scene is annoying and frustrating. Annoying because their love affair had to end there. Frustrating because once again, Nyang was left broken hearted. :(

Surely, I will be missing this and how Nyang changed her destiny by choosing Togon over Wang Yoo.

red Apr 14 2015 3:37 am Amazing drama. Actors are good and the story conveys a lot of message in different ways. The ending was satisfying. Ki and the emperor shown an unconditional love. She loved him despite his imperfections and brought out the best out of him and that is the perk of loving him. Togon also tried beyond on what he can just to protect Nyang. I obviously love Togon's character cause he's so damn sweet (except for his drunk days) the way he to look to her is just so beautiful.

Loid Apr 11 2015 3:42 am This Korean drama is really very remarkable. The story tells exactly what could have been and could have happened to the Empire. This drama portrays filthy governance, a package of love, compassion, honor, dignity, integrity, loyalty, honor, good moral and values etc. You can simply say its an awesome story.

From my point of view, this is a message to all high ranking to low ranking government officials as an eye-opener. If only they can relate to the idea of this drama.

Like in the instance, there are cases in this story which were not given much sensation of whom who have really killed this person in the story and who really have sinned.  But rather, the plot focuses on how will the country men be saved from hunger, violence and hardship.  Discreet plans and improvement of the country are being emphasized by ruler for the benefit of the many much more of those of the less fortunate.  Empress Ki disregarded herself only to protect her countrymen and makes a good treaty by and between different parties.

Portrayal of each character were all amazing even for good and bad kind of people. Good job with the writer, the producer, the director, actors and actresses, the production crews etc. You were all amazing.

Jerille Apr 09 2015 11:33 pm Hi! In the Philippines there's only 2 nights before the ending of empress ki. Sad to say because why there's many men in this film why do they need to die? Like wang yoo, I really like wang yoo because he has traits that should most of men should possessed like being brave, courage his intelligence etc., Togon the emperator of Yuhan in the end he also die and because of killing wang yoo I'm happy that he die too why? Because first, why do he have to kill wang yoo if there son maja is already dead and second no more to worries because seung yang is already move on with wang yoo and third he should not jealous instead he should thanked wang yoo for saving his life from dangkishi. And tal tal why? why? do they need to kill tal tal? tal tal is the one who protect seung yang because there's no wang yoo to protect her. I'm so sad I think the director is bitter when it comes to love why? because yah know in this story I think in the first there's love but in the middle and the end there's none. They say you should watched it because there be a clashed in finding a love. I'm happy that I watched this movie but sad because it is so, so, so tragic.... I hope this director make another movie, it cast and characters is in the empress ki and make it a happy in the ending :) I hope you take my advice because if the empress ki will finished many people will missed wang yoo, seung yang, tal tal , togon etc.,

j Apr 09 2015 2:03 am What a tragic ending, so many people died but I only cried for Wang Yoo. I hate what they did to Wang Yoo. And poor Taltal, didn't even have a death scene.

The only consistent, reasonable and kind hearted character was killed by the ungrateful emperor, because of his foolish pride, and in a senseless, cruel way. I can accept Wang Yoo's death, but in a battlefield fighting for his country. He did so much good for his people, much more than anyone..he didn't deserve it. I felt cheated.

A cruel story written by cruel writers.

Chit Chit Apr 06 2015 4:09 am Empress Ki is the great. Ha Ji Won is the historical queen. Seung-Nyang and Ta Hwan is the best couple. Their love is the great and cute.This drama is my crazy.Ha Ji Won fighting!

Tatum Apr 04 2015 1:26 am Also you think this is the best and everyone loves Tal Tal but the last esp tells you it was fake , they never had that kind of love , and they are just really good actors. sorry to say it....

tatum Apr 04 2015 1:10 am I feel like this drama would be better if Tal Tal and Seung-Nyang were together. Even if they could not be i wish they did not delete the love scene that they shared. I think they should have their own drama together. Again this is basic off a true story so it could only happen if Tal Tal really wanted to have a love line with her. Still I wish they did it anyways because not all of this is true. I really wish it could happen... dream on.

If you would like to talk to me more about this please comment.

mel Apr 03 2015 10:39 pm The drama was very emotional, and tragic of lady ki's life. I think the director or the writer should include a modern version when the ending of the emperor die. It's nice to see the modern day of how everyone live and how they meet. Continuing to a second sequel of the modern days seem interesting, since lady ki said that she'll in the next life she'll remember. If this can convey an interesting and entertaining drama, i hope they can produce this.

Aj Apr 01 2015 4:34 pm The series is much too long with historical inaccuracies. But Ji Chang-Wook also has the most difficult role to play and acquits himself well in a strong cast. Much prefer him in "Healer" as the sensitive and strong hero.

Charlie Ravena Mar 25 2015 11:15 am I love this drama so much, but there is a different version of this as far as i know. The other version was focused in the life of Wang Yu, does anyone here know its title?

anonymous Mar 25 2015 6:10 am it was great movie, i just don't like it but i really LOVE it. The twist on the movie is also a great, unique and thrilled. for me this movie is a BEST one , no exaggeration, no overacting, i just find it real, especially their reactions, i like them the way they react & how they act. the cast if perfectly suited to the characters they handled. i love the situation of this movie "empress ki" the conflicts and etc. .i just love it and i find it great movie. nice one "empress ki" cast. especially to their director the one who made the story, i really like it. best movie after all. Hoping for your upcoming movies cast of empress ki. I hope you guys make an another movie or a "empress ki II" or whatsoever.. just hoping. =)

thanks and congrats. .!

lalaine albino Mar 13 2015 8:39 pm I really like to watch this movie! Its so exciting. My night will not be completed if i cant watch this movie..Its so good! I like the way the artists play their roles..And fpr that CONGRATULATIONS!

asilds Mar 12 2015 12:18 pm everything is so good in this drama..but it should have ende at 40 episodes itself after it it all becomes boring..i think the villains have really overshadowed the leads in acting especially the old man temur ,his son and tanashiri who has carried out the role so perfectly..the kings character is really laughable in this drama..i saw so many period drama..some had the kings very weak or without power but none of them had been shown so incompetent, cowardly, selfish and irresponsible..the king from start to end has no interest in state affairs..only thing he is concerned about is his own safety and his love of empress..he is also least concerned about his other consorts and when lady pak dies with his son,the king doesnot mourn her or his son..incompetency is still ok but through all the drama when all are concerned about power and the state,he is busy whining before the empress,,i just forwarded those scenes involving him..otherwise till ep 40 the plot and acting of the villains along with the koryo king and the empress is really commendable

Jolli An Gonzales Mar 10 2015 8:53 am I watched so many Korean.. This so really really best drama and good,and I falling inlove TAL TAL so handsom -.- uugghh :( So amazing

Kim Mar 09 2015 9:14 pm Really good drama, i'm fallin in love with Ta-Hwan character here, or maybe the good actor chang wook, i mean that he could act cute like a baby, and sometimes terrifying too..

taky Mar 09 2015 11:05 am all the cast has done good acting in this drama..but for me the emperor whining like a baby is really unbearable..the writers have tried to make him look cute and immature but it just looks unbelievably childish which is just too much to bear..that too when he escapes so many times from the jaws of death,when so many people have died to save him,when he is the head of the mighty yuan empire,when he has had wives,concubines and was to become a father..this all cute and immature acts may look quite bearable in normal Korean dramas rich immature brat kinds but in a period drama especially for the emperor this is too much..

ani Mar 08 2015 11:59 am I think ha ji won has done a great job in this drama..also joo jin mo looks very seasoned in his role..one thing I really don't like abt the drama is that in the staring 20 ep, emperor tahon behaves like a five year old child with utter ignorance about state affairs, martial skills or politics..i wonder what he did in his youth years..and also after witnessing so many deaths just to save his life,he fails to grow up..also the stortwriting is such that at all the important times when the leaders are captured, they are spared their lives for many silly reasons as if to continue building the story..for me it is ha ji won and joo jin mo who keep the show going

kim Mar 08 2015 9:09 am Tanashiri is so beautiful for me. But she is too evil. Hehehe

Kinara Mar 06 2015 10:41 pm @Korra: is it? From what I read, she sent Yuan's army as a move against Goryeo's people, in order to stop people power vs Goryeo's king (the king was Empress Ki' s relative - anyone please correct me if I'm wrong). I imagine she'd become more Yuan than Goryeo, with such a big power she had in Yuan (actually Emperor Ta Hwan was very young / a teenager when he became a king). Yeah, most of the time we must draw a clear line between real history as written and what happens in dramas/movies.. it depends on which perspective the maker wants to bring it on screen. It has to be something viewers would enjoy to see - and that's what we got, right? :D

Kinara Mar 06 2015 9:31 pm I wish this looong drama should have ended at the time Togon Temur/ Ta Hwan got the real power as a king - I didn't like watching the rest (coz from history, we know this drama took place at the ending era of Mongol's Yuan dinasty, it's not something good). Anyway.... from the characters in this drama, I'm most impressed by Empress Dowager, I think Kim Seo Hyung has done a good job here, to bring her role very powerful, but also elegant and stunning! And for Jin Yi Han (General Tal Tal), I love your voice!

Korra Mar 06 2015 4:00 pm i really loved the drama, but it's so heartbreaking espacially when it's really happened in yuan dynasty, i loved ki nyang so much, and her sacrifices are admirable, tal tal too, i loved his personnality, and fellt sade for his sacrifice, the king of georyo too broke my heart, byula and finally the emperor, this drama gave the thought of traveling through time and save every single one of them, and clear empress ki's name.

i want to know something so badly, why empress ki is hated by koreans? what did she do to deserve such bihavior? i hope someone answer those questions.

Kdramaadt Mar 05 2015 5:34 pm I have watched about 120 Korean offerings of all types. This was really one of the best from 2014 and of all time. I really got emotionally involved with this one and I still am not ready to rewatch yet. Ha-ji-won is one the best actors of any country I have seen. For those who would like to watch some other great Korean sagueks here is a list of really good ones,

1.The Great Queen Sundeok 2.Jewel In The Palace 3.Jumong (Prince of the Legend) 4. Dong Yi 5. Yi San 6. Painter of The Wind 7. Chuno (The Slave Hunters) 8. Tree With Deep Roots 9. IL-Jimae the phantom thief 10. Faith (The great Doctor) 11. Masquerade (A great movie to watch)

The Iron Empress, Kim Syu Roo ( The Iron King), Warrior Baek Dong Su, and Emperor of the Sea and are pretty good also but maybe too much makjong for some watchers.

Alyssa Mar 05 2015 11:35 am Even I got home I already excited to watch Empress ki because of it's excitement and the trill. Even though I already watched the ending of Empress ki when I search it in the net. I'm sad because all of the character died wang yu died, tal tal died, the emperator die etc., For me in happy in the beginning sad in the ending. Hahahahhahaahhaha Why does the director wanted to die tal tal. I think Empress ki and tal tal are beautiful to get partner, I'll go to tal tal that the emperator. Tal tal is handsome, shy, smart all etc,. maybe after this movie i wish all the characters of this movie will have again a movie were they are all together!!! God bless... this movie is great even though sometimes I'm going to cry because of some sad episode...

row Mar 03 2015 8:56 am Just done all ep Like this drama but not that best. All are great actors., but im not satisfied that SN loved the emperor? All of what he did! Miserable & Incompetent emperor. I was believe that SN & WY was meant to be someday or after she become a empress, I expected too that emperor will die coz of his uneasy! He was not healthy afterall in ep 41?

Hyuna Lee Mar 01 2015 5:37 pm Watching this was like one thousand needles of pain... Yet I could stop till my heart broke to thousands of pieces....

Izza Feb 23 2015 6:37 pm hi @Thess Tormo also watch her at SECRET GARDEN w/ Hyun Bin.. they are so great.. im really fan of koreanovelas... historical dramas is so very thrilling and exciting..

Izza Feb 23 2015 6:34 pm yeah,, i also love tal tal here because he is so handsome and intelligent here.. i really love this historical drama..

Aya Feb 23 2015 12:11 pm Yeon Chul is the best! They are very good actors. You'll hate them then feel pitty all of a sudden.

I've got a crush on Tal Tal

Thess Tormo Feb 20 2015 7:59 pm Watching Empress Ki made me cry literally for several times… and fell in love as well. Can’t get over watching this because every episode is getting more exciting day by day. I love the story, the settings and the characters… I’ve never watched tv series in full before until this. Ha Ji Won is remarkable for her exquisite talent in acting, a versatile actress, she can portray everything and very dedicated. She also has a great personality aside from her beauty and charm. I suddenly become her no. 1 fan here in Manila :) We’re all looking forward for more TV series and movies of Ms. Ha Ji Won, and we’re all gladly support her.

julie anne legada Feb 20 2015 9:55 am i really really love and like the stories.. also all the characters in the story. i hope that you make a part 2 of empress ki.. ilove nyang and emperor togon .. thank you and may god bless u all..

Raslah Abd Rahman Feb 19 2015 10:02 pm i loved this story..which is related to the history..i also liked their character..

Yay Feb 18 2015 11:52 pm Now i learned more about other countries history than ours...:)

Josephine Gutang Feb 18 2015 11:44 pm Empress ki is No. 1, I hope to see you Ms. Ha Ji won (Seungyang) and Ji chang wook (togon) in personal and I hope for many projects to come for both of you,co'z you are really a good actor and actress :) ALL OF THE CHARACTERS ARE REALLY GREAT!!!! :)

patrice Feb 18 2015 2:17 am this story aired every night here in philippines under GMA network channel 7, a big thanks to the station very good choice. I really love this story, every episode very interesting and realistic...

in fact no.1 in my heart...can get a lot of moral lessons. the best for the whole family.

Evelyn Feb 15 2015 8:20 pm a story which shows a real politics, in Asia and even in the whole world. Power and gold can abuse, only heart cannot.

lee loe Feb 14 2015 5:34 am I liked their characters so much, I would like to see Hi Ji-won and Ji Chang Wook do another drama together. There were not enough lovingly compassionate moments between them in Empress Ki before he left us.

lee loe Feb 14 2015 5:19 am I realize this historical drama is both fact and fiction, I Loved It!! I'm signed up with four different sites searching for new k-dramas. I have mainly stayed with Hulu commercials and all as a premium subscriber because they are the only ones I know that show Empress Ki. I have watched the drama so many times entirely, I've lost count. Before retiring I never had time to watch TV, my niece turned me on to k-dramas and now I'm totally addicted. Another culture I have enjoyed watching is a lot of the Chinese dramas, at first I was not a fan because there was always music and singing throughout the story, then I discovered so many more interesting ones without the music. There are some with some catchy opening tunes I love though. A black American that loves her Asian dramas

SiningTadhana Feb 11 2015 8:34 pm I really love the story.............. plus knowing it's real life history..........the story of the last empress of the Yuan dynasty of China before the Ming took over and there were no said empress after Yuan dynasty fled North after it's decline.......................

A real history..............cool!

There were many things I learned in history....I thought it's pure Korean...it's actually Chinese-Mongolian and related to Korea by history.

Indeed they had a rich culture that were shared together in history.....unlike Philippine history.......... we just have legends and myths left of our rich ancestry....the rest of the real stories were all Spanish Colonialism............ then American, then Japanese, then our very own Republic in it's own government............lastly the modern era....... we really lost our Pre-Hispanic history.............

We had legends such as Princess Urduja......fiction such as Amaya,,.....and myths of different mountain guardians ranging from Mariang Makiling to Mariang Sinukuan....and lots of epic hero tales from north to south.

SiningTadhana Feb 11 2015 8:25 pm I really love the story.............. plus knowing it's real life history..........the story of the last empress of the Yuan dynasty of China before the Ming took over and there were no said empress after Yuan dynasty fled North after it's decline.......................

A real history..............cool!

imelda soller Feb 11 2015 6:24 pm I hope i can get the real history about Empress Ki, who she was in real life........

Austin Janzen Inocencio Feb 10 2015 11:56 am This korea novela is so awesome like Ha ji won, and this was teaching me how to be brave and learn to fight with your enemy and i like taltal because she's so handsome and kind

crystal from toronto Feb 10 2015 2:26 am it's a great story.. u won't regret watching it...

cleo Feb 08 2015 5:06 am sorry.. the correct ques is Ha Ji Won end up with Joo Jin Mo or Ji Chang Wook?

cleo Feb 08 2015 4:29 am Hi.. i would like to know the main lead actor was joo jin mo or ji chang wook?

jam Feb 07 2015 3:10 am Wang yoo... we love you wang yoo and nyang...

Robin Pascual Feb 04 2015 4:15 am very boring movie ;<, the actors is so bad in acting the story is no good,

Jagu Feb 01 2015 1:11 am [Honest Review]

It was a drama that moved me, but I admit a very big part of its splendor lies in the character played by Ji Chang Wook, Emperor Ta Hwan. It's one of the most complex characters I've seen in a K-Drama before, with both strenghts and weakness and failures and without the girl's feeling served to him on a silver platter. He had to fight, and Ji Chang Wook portrayed this physical, mental and emotional fight so well in every scene of the 51 episodes. I must admit, I don't know if I would have watched the drama, had his character been played by someone else. (And to think he refuse the role twice...) I can go on pages about how great he was here, but there's other things about the drama. The plot, in my opinion, was a little weak. I feel it was broken up in a few bigger chunks, and some chunks were actually good, like the first 20 episodes and about the last 5. But big parts of the drama had serious holes in the plot. Eh, I could overlook this. The actual evens weren't necessarily digestible, but they were exciting to watch. Thumbs up for the theme and subject of the drama. It's for the first time I see a Korean drama set in some foreign land, and it was refreshing to see the different traditions, clothing and names. Fashion was another big thing: I loved it! The colors and styles, and them changing them with the season, with the mood of the episode. Sublime. Then, that's that. It was a memorable drama. It made me Ji Chang Wook's fan and Ha Ji Won's fan. And it inspired some part of me. Watch it, you won't be wasting your time.

Katherine Jan 31 2015 6:40 am I love watching this drama every night at Philippine TV! I found a new idol in Ha Ji Won. Her facial expressions, her tough acting, they're amazing! <3

gee Jan 27 2015 12:12 pm i love hajiwon! #hajiwonbehereinmanila i love ji chang wook!! i love empress ki!!

lorie Jan 27 2015 6:35 am i love empress ki ^_^ i hope you already part2 ^_^

sherilyn Jan 26 2015 7:21 pm Very good plays when you are watching along with you as well to show. Very nice! :) I hope to see you soon all cast. Godbless :D

kdramafan Jan 22 2015 9:39 am Such an amazing korean drama ever! The acting were all great, the story had an amazing twists and turn of events.. Although the ending were actually a sad one for Ki Seung-Nyang, this is really one of the best korean dramas that i've watched so far.. <3

SEO JHIN Jan 20 2015 6:11 am WOW! my reaction to this movie is indescribable.. HA JI WON! YOU'RE AMAZING!!

Deewy. from Nigeria. Jan 19 2015 10:51 am Empress ki is just wow! Have not finished all the episodes yet, but so far so good... Kudos to the writer of this drama! Ha jiwon is an amazing actress. Ji ChangWook is so cute. In fact all the actors and actresses in Empress ki performed excellently well!!

willyn mae Jan 16 2015 8:12 pm i want part 2 please and i hope it will be a happy ending for empress ki...

Kristy Jan 14 2015 9:35 pm I recently saw an extension of empress ki that showed Anyang and tae wan reincarnated. It was done by northcape? Was it a commercial or was I created by the writers? What is northcape?

Asian Drama Pearls Jan 13 2015 3:00 pm I have been watching Asian dramas for nearly 1 year now and am totally captivated by the creativity and cultures depicted in these shows. I am mesmerized and can't stop watching them! "Empress Ki" is one of the best dramas I've seen yet. Great casting and actors. I rate it in the High 90's!--although I do feel that there was a missed opportunity to make this series truly perfect because of the under development of King Wang Yu's role toward the end. (I felt that his suppressed tension should have played a much larger part of the storyline.) I watched all 50 episodes and am now halfway through watching it again (: ☆☆☆☆☆ (PS--I also would love a "Part 2" or Second Season!)

Mai2xRamos Jan 12 2015 6:56 am WOW!!! and a big round of applause for the artists,the director and for the whole crew for this drama series, I love how dramatic this story was then mixed with comedy. I love all the romantic and action scene wow! How did they pulled it off. :-) At the first half of the drama I've fallen for Wang Yu well Ta Hwan is cute as well but I did fall hard for Tal tal Oh! My I love him... hope to see more historical drama as interesting as this.. much love for Ha Ji Won the EMPRESS KI :-) <3

Nouchee Jan 11 2015 12:35 am Where do I Begin with this Drama? I Watched in Rage and Yet Watched in Happiness. 51 episodes finally done and I've fallen in love with some of these characters! I give Drama a 10/10 for sure! I've fallen in love with TALTAL the character the drama portrayed him as. He seemed to be the only pure heart through out the whole drama. I was really wishing for him to be paired up with Yeon Bi-Soo or have some kind of chemistry with her but...that was beyond my control!

HaJiwon wowed me in her beautiful acting and Ji Changwook was absolutely amazing. I cried every time they cried! I hope for them to starr in more dramas together with a happy ending!~ Joo Jin-mo was amazing as well. His character is very elegant and pure hearted.

<3 Loved it!

Johnmel Jan 10 2015 3:01 pm Perfect,excellent and great .. this film amaze me a lot .......great writers and actors/actress...thumbs-up!!!! cheers!! hoping for Part 2..

tanyangshipper Jan 08 2015 2:55 am while watching this drama, I had to stop for a while when there was wang yu and seung nyang scenes or fastforwarded because I couldn't help but really loved tahwan. I couldn't bear looking him pitiful because of his love for seungnyang. Don't get me wrong. I liked Joo Jin Mo a lot in Queen of the Game but not in this drama. His character, Wang Yu, started strong and I felt that he was a really good king for his people but in the later part of this drama, he made me bored. Then I got to fall head over heels with tahwan and of course the actor behin tahwan's character (JCW). I love the intrigues between the palace. I also like Tanashiri, Taltal, BaekAhn, El Temur. They were really exciting characters to watch. I'm glad that the ending was about tahwan and seungnyang and their beautiful love story. Love Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang Wook.

Rainbow Fish Jan 04 2015 12:59 am This is the best Korean TV series I have watched in a long time. The acting is incredible. Ha Ji Won and Joo Jin Mo are top notch-intense, creative and mesmerizing. The story is fast paced and always keeps the viewers on edge. The supporting cast were excellent as well. I also love how much effort was put into the scenery and the costumes and etc. The location shoots from China were incredible and beautiful. The story wasn't all that historically accurate but the high production value and the actors really brought this show up. This series was better than any other show I have watched. It's better than Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Downton Abbey and the Sopranos combined. It's a must see!

cathy Jan 03 2015 2:43 am I like tal tal(Jin Yi Han).He is excellent and I like the way he portray's the role of his character. I hope that tal tal and empress ki will be together in movie. I like you ha ji won.

Jin Yi Han- your the one and only Korean actor that I really like for the first time in my 23 years existence in this world. I hope that you can read my comment. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

marc wilson Dec 29 2014 11:06 pm Youre good in the Empress KI. Congratulations. The drama is full of good values and very good/excellent characters.Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung i love it

Josephine Cacdac Dec 29 2014 3:26 pm I love to see Joo Jin-Mo (Wang Yoo) and Ha Ji-Won (Ki Seung Nyang) together in a movie / TV series again. They are such a good pair!

Ta hwan Dec 29 2014 2:26 am Ta Hwan character is so pitifull. He loneliness made me cry. He feels like nobody love him. It broke my heart. I really love his character. And the ending was so sad. Everybody died. But still one of the best drama I've ever watched. Aaaah i love you ji chang wook.

Go Go JCW!! Dec 28 2014 1:05 pm i really love this drama, even it has a sad ending... i really love the couple of JCW and HJW as we call our peha and our beautiful empress.. When i watch the ending of this drama, i can't stop crying..

I really like the part when togon save sungnyang in danger, that was ep 33-34 i think.. I like Togon, even we know that he fear of death.. When he know that Sungnyang is in danger, he never hesitate to leave sungnyang..He save sungnyang sacrifice his life to save sungnyang..

TaNyang 4 ever
JiJi 4 ever

Iam Dec 23 2014 4:31 am I am very like this drama.....the ending is so surprising....I like it very much

charm Dec 07 2014 9:51 am All I know,I just love Tal Tal.

angel Dec 05 2014 3:28 pm real life couple :)

JiJinWonMo

<3 <3 <3

angel Dec 05 2014 3:22 pm WangNyang :)

Im waiting and hoping for the next movie or drama series for the two of you

Ha Ji Won Joo Jin Mo

Gigi Nov 23 2014 11:20 am I have never seen a King so wimpy.

Carmen Nov 19 2014 4:20 am This so awesome, I like Seung Nyang. She is a kind of amazing woman, This Drama made me cry. So lonely when King of Koryo and Emperor Tugon died. Amazing Actors and Actresses!!! Hope more drama like this to produce.!!! #Iamkoreandramafanatic!!!

16Jlabs Nov 17 2014 2:27 am This is an awesome and the best Drama ever! I've learned so many things. I can't help to smile and cry. The actors and actresses were very fantastic especially the main character. 100% very good!

j Nov 12 2014 6:54 am What was so wrong with the ending is that she still loved TH despite him killing WY for his foolish pride, despite him raping her, despite him being the cause of her father’s death. TH is also such an ungrateful person, if not for WY, he would’ve never got rid of El Temur and he would’ve died earlier. I honestly didn’t feel like rooting for SN anymore towards the last 10 episodes. She was consumed by her revenge, and even power. Her being an Empress became pointless since she already avenged her father’s death before becoming one (ET’s death). Bayan was right that it’s just greed that’s keeping her in the throne since ET is dead. The other people she fought for (Lady Pak and friends), she only met them in the palace but they weren’t the main reason for her revenge.

Wang Yoo saved her life many times but she wasn’t able to save him, including her son. She neglected them, and including Goryeo people, thereby making her a traitor. They killed Wang Yoo in the most senseless and demeaning way. I would've preferrred him dying in a battlefield fighting for his country, not in the hands of a coward, jealous, selfish and ungrateful emperor. He didn't deserve such tragic fate. How stupids was he to assume that Wang Yoo will reveal the secret, when in fact he knows how much Wang Yoo loves and protects Seung Nyang. For me this is the worst part of the story, having a coward emperor murder the only kind-hearted and consistent character in the story. A cruel way of treating the character that did so much good, much more than anyone not only for his own people, but for others.

The last two episodes felt so rushed, they included new subplots but it was too late that everything became a one time, big time murder fest. There were too many political plots and some are repetitive. Taltal, who was the last sane character left was killed, and not even a final scene. So many senseless deaths, so many people died in order for her to become an empress, and it think it was selfish. She lost all the people she loved. She was not the hero that I expected. There is no redeeming value for the characters. Queen SeonDeok remains the ultimate sageuk in my opinion.

dina Nov 12 2014 2:10 am I like this movie very much. I like the way they act and the actors and actresses were act very well. I love Ji Chang- Wook because his cute and charm. Ha Ji Woon also was an excellent actress that's why i appreciate her the most. hope that theres a lot of Korean movie that make us inspired..........................

nami Nov 11 2014 11:04 pm When I first watch it from a TV network, I can't help but get excited. I even searched it online to watch it ahead. The excitement builds up as I watched the drama. It maybe based on fiction folklore but what lesson it gives is great. I love how the actors portrayed their characters, heavy but interesting. When I finally reached the final episode, it really made me curious how will it end. I don't know if I would be satisfied or disappointed with the outcome but I still like the drama because I can think of many possible things happen to the other characters. I find it hard to look for dramas and stories that would dive me fulfillment and Empress Ki is what I can say one of it.

pythagore22 Nov 08 2014 9:37 pm When I went to Korea in january I saw this drama on TV and it seemed interesting so when i went back to my country I wanted to watch it. It took me the first 3 minutes of the episode 1 to know that I will watch this drama until the end. I discovered later it was a 50 episode drama ( I usually don t watch a 50 episode drama) but it was so thrilling, awesome, that I couldn t stop watching. Of course the drama is not perfect and some details desturbed me but the feelings I had while watching it, I can t describe them ! The character, the actors, the OST, the storyline, you can t hate or be disappointed with this drama. Some parts are really sad and this is the reason why I have a hard time to decide if I watch it again. And if sometimes some characters annoy you, wait, you will see a true evolution in them. I seriously recommend you Empress Ki, this is one of the best drama I watched until now ( and I am very hard to please)

mnemonikz Nov 08 2014 11:12 am This drama is really good. Almost comparable to The Great Queen Seondeok. But one thing I hated about this drama is that the key characters kept dying and the ending is so unsatisfying. It leaves the viewers hanging. And before the ending, they showed the scene where SN is having a dilemma on who to go back with. Are they going to make another season of this? What will happen if she went with WY back then instead of Togon? I wonder what is the reason they made that kind of ending.

toniab Nov 07 2014 8:56 pm i really love this drama,i cried a lot,the love the emperor has for nyang is so endearing,made me fall much more in love with historical dramas.the cast for the drama did great.

guest Nov 07 2014 8:47 pm The ending scenes are supposed to be sad. But funnily, I find myself laughing loud as I find those scenes amusing. Everyone seems to die at the same time just within that 1 to 2 hours of the show, like 10 pins getting knocked down at one go in a bowling game, dropping dead for no apparent reason, without the need for any excuse (not that you need a reason to die). Well, so much craziness about the supposedly sad ending scenes.

SleeplessInBerlin Nov 06 2014 7:25 pm I was just looking for stress-relief in between study session and ended up head over heels in love with this drama. And of course Tal Tal. Ohh lala Tal Tal.... Now I don't care much for historical accuracy and I don't know what a saguek is, but this was a hell of a drama and I was utterly unprepared for the amount of tears I would cry and the emotional rollercoaster I would be taken on. Uncredible. Still shaken up by the finale.

guest Nov 06 2014 4:17 am This could be contracted from a 50 ep to a 30 ep drama. The conflicts between the various parties have been recycled. The starting episodes were good but subsequent ones were just rehashed of everything filmed earlier. I find the goryeo story more believable, the yuan prince is nothing but a court jester, a clown. He is just so ridiculous, too exagerrated. Obviously the ending was a rushed job. You wonder if the writers were unable to finish the script cos they were high on sojoo and had to farm out the writings of ending to high schoolers. The only saving grace are the costume and the props. Writers and PD should go look at how other sagueks are done.

empresskifan Nov 02 2014 12:29 am Worth every eyebags I have!

jummy Nov 01 2014 9:47 pm wow yu in young is yeom bang su

JD Gutierrez Nov 01 2014 12:12 am The best I've watched so far after Queen Seon Deok. Sublime cinematography, invigorating plot and twists, engaging and dynamic characters, Empress Ki has undoubtedly presented the excellence of Korean Historical Drama. Thumbs up for the characters of Seung Nyang, Emperor Huizong and Tal Tal. Among the characters, I have found myself smitten in these three. Each presented three different kinds of human nature with different convictions and principles to live on. I've read the comments below and observed that only few people liked the character of Emperor Huizong which I cannot extremely fathom why. I can say that among all the characters, he represented the very human nature of mankind, how naive we are in love, how we fear in death, how we can change yet not change at all. He was the one mostly hurting. He was the only one who seek the true life and not the power that most people dream of. Emperor Huizong was one of the most powerful characters I've seen. All in all, I loved the drama. I hail it! I hope MDC produces more of these. A perfect cast for a perfect series!

willie john abion Oct 27 2014 11:39 pm Wow..

Ishtar Oct 26 2014 5:58 pm One of the most profound historical drama I've ever watch. Two thumbs up for those great casts who portray excellent roles and director/writers for such a wonderful and amazing story line.

BabyED Oct 10 2014 6:39 am One of the best dramas I've seen. The actors and actresses played their part well. The plot was good too. It made me watch 'till the end. My fave characters are Wang Yoo, Tal Tal, and Seung Nyang. I like Tahwan for his looks but that's just about it. I can't seem to sympathize for his character and his behavior. *shrug*

mfae Oct 08 2014 3:03 pm great drama! tal tal, wang yu and feisu they very good love them <3

Bean Oct 07 2014 8:02 am I love this series. This is the only historical drama I watched that is on par with Queen Seonduk. Both bears a lot of similarities too; having a heroine with great leadership (Seonduk & Seung-Nyang) Two man loves the heroine which led to conflicts (Yushin/ bidam & Wang yu/Ta Hwan) Super intelligent ally (Chun chu & Tal Tal) The ultimate nemesis (Mi-sil & El Temur) and the death of the ultimate nemesis will subsequently result in a power struggle that turned former ally into foes (Yushin vs bidam & Lady ki vs Baek An) The list goes on~ I missed Queen Seonduk and never thought I'd watch something as good as it. I adore this drama and Ha Ji Won is one of my favorite actress. My favorite characters are Nyang, Tal Tal and Feisu. I hate how all these historical drama always ended badly though. I know they won't follow the historical facts accurately, so why not give us a happy ending? But it was a brilliant watch. Anyone who loves this should totally try out Queen Seonduk.

taofeek Sep 18 2014 2:51 pm i really enjoy watching this fantastic drama, i am watching season 5 now. I am a Nigerian but I like all the films from Asia expecially films from Korea like this Empress Ki and Sea God. I like all the actors and actresses. Can some one please tell me another Korea film that relate to this, i will finish watching Empress Ki soon, thanks.

jinjin Sep 08 2014 4:11 am The partnership of both WY/SN or TW/SN have been part and parcel of the whole story line. If there is no WY/SN story how is there a follow up story about TW/SN. Ive read many abusive comments about the WY/SN pairing. The abusive words used on WY/SN is uncalled for. As Ive said before, don't need to put someone down in order to put another up. It reflects a lack of good manners on those who used those harsh words.Yes, TW/SN coupling may seem good but many others could think otherwise. To each his own. So, don't need to hit below the belt in order to make one's fav look good. This exercise of tearing people down becomes a put off when it goes on and on.

jinjin Sep 07 2014 4:25 am I have been watching drama for its plot. If the content is not consistent, the whole drama could just fall apart. As for who is better matched with who, well to each his own. Some see that the partnership between WY/SN is good while others see it otherwise. Matured viewers do not normally put others down in order to put one's interest up. All the actors in this drama have put a credible performance. What is there to crow about one over another?

precious Sep 02 2014 7:51 pm Hy, the only reason i kept on watching dis drama was bcos of TH and SY. They look so good togeda, dey had a lot chemistry more than WY. I did nt realy like his character, most of his scene i forwarded bcos he was always frowning or keeping a very serious face, he did nt ave that kind of passion or chemistry with SY dat made my heart fluters for TH nd SY. Was realy sad wen TH died. Ur d best JCW nd HJW.

Keisha Aug 30 2014 3:01 am My all time favorite after mtets ! All the casts are so fabulous. I wish most of the casts can re unite again for other dramas. Empress Ki Jjang !!!

Sharon E. Aug 28 2014 8:25 am Is there going to be a Season 2 for this series.

David Aug 28 2014 12:58 am Who played the role of Feisu?

offiah chidera (A.K.A bushman) Aug 25 2014 9:25 am i like the film quite right but the ending is boring. Nyang and Tai Tai is my best actress and actor. Their roles were pure and intellectual. I really love Tai Tai in that movie. everything about Tai Tai is very interesting; I love the guy. El Temur is my big gy in the movie but if he is like this real life, please it is better we kill him now before it will go far ooo! well, I LOVE the movie and HATE the ending. Am from Nigeria but this movie is the best movie I ever watch from Korea.

lim ju eun fans Aug 21 2014 7:47 am i am fans of lim ju eun, i have watch until eps 34 but still cant find her, am i missing something?

danelion Aug 18 2014 10:05 pm I don't know why a lot of people didn't like this drama but it had a perfect plot and characters. I loved it...

guest Aug 17 2014 8:23 am @drama lover, you are right. What drew people to the drama was the first few episodes. Thereafter the plot just went downhill. Yes, it keeps concentrating on the glamorous visuals while the storyline is just crappy and does not make sense.

persh Aug 17 2014 3:48 am not on par with Soo Baek Hyang. sorry but @drama lover has a point

drama lover Aug 15 2014 5:00 pm This is a crap drama, too long winded, too many unrealistic scenes and plots stories. Worse, it has black magic which makes me laughing my ass out. It has some boring episodes which made me stop watching at times. The whole drama has no sense of ancient chinese culture and customs at all. Bad director and bad stories. Made in 2014 but it seems made in 90s because it is lack of realism. Only good is the actress and actor are good looking. This drama keeps concentrate on pointing the looks of their stars and not the quality. So sorry, i go after drama quality and not actress/actors glamorous. It was an excitement when I found this drama but after watching, it is a disappointment, I give only 2 star out of 5 star.

DramaQueen Aug 12 2014 12:44 am Love this drama! Ji Chang Wook, what a great actor! His role was very challenging. Acting from immature and weak to become firm and strong. Very charming as well. He and Ha Ji Won looked good together. As for Wang Yu, he's a bit too old for the role but no doubt about his acting. Ha Ji Won, an awesome actress! Good looking as a man and very beautiful as a woman. Her acting was fantastic! Though the drama was quite long but didn't feel bored at all. Well done to all actors, actresses, supporting males & females, directors, producers, soundtrack producers & singers! 10 thumbs up for MBC!

someone Aug 06 2014 9:44 am Empress Ki one of all dramas I liked. I really like the ending of the drama. Finally, Nyang love Ta hwan :) and from this drama, I realized that Ji Changwook's acting very very amazing and I more love him ♥ eventhough he is a second lead but his acting better than the lead (Jin Moo). Fighting Changwook ^^ make your project better and better than this ^^

Janet Aug 01 2014 6:57 am Long live the Emperor and Nyang! That's the way to love! He was all for her Lol i finisned this drama only bec of these two. And he is so cute!

JiChangWook Aug 01 2014 2:31 am I just finished watching the series just now. I loved every moment that the emperor spent with Nyang. Well firstly, I admit that I didn't like the emperor's wimpy character at all, but as I keep watching I became to love his character. He's so desperate and loving towards Nyang. His character was actually very cute, for example the time when he was sniffing Nyang's handkerchief and smiling like an idiot about it. Love their moment together. I do hated the ending. I was hoping for him to leave off with her to the North and have peace. I notice that throughout the drama, there was not one scene where they just relax and have fun together. They would hug for a while and then bam drama, drama, drama. There was no sweet relaxing time together. I was disappointed at that. Not just that but I couldn't really feel that love that Nyang had for the emperor. I know that its there, but it wasn't shown clearly. I also felt that it drama itself wasn't well organized. There was no time for one situation, everything was kind of jumble up. Not just that, but I notice that the Blood Vow that the emperor was going to used was never used at all. It was like everything was a rush. There was some missing scenes that makes everything a bit fuzzy. Other than that, I believe that this drama will be a 5 star. Overall I hope Ji Chang Wook and Ha Ji-Won does collaborate again in other upcoming projects. I would to see them together on the screen again. I ship and will support them.

rainruma Jul 29 2014 11:58 am Does anyone knew what happened @ Ep.23???? ..... why did the script change so drastically from the perfection of the 1st 22 episodes ???? .......... ........ .......******* SPOILER ALERT****** I heard that due to popular demand , more screen time was given to the Yuan Emperor and Wang Yoo's (Joo Jin-Mo's) was cut short .... .... that is not enough to explain some other inconsistencies ..... and the last few episodes seem like a patch-up job ..... *********** ..... ..... ...... ..... TOO BAD!!! b/c this was headed to perfection as one of the best best dramas ever made ::(((

mimiya Jul 26 2014 11:25 am This was great... it was NEAR perfection..... a few problems w/ the writers messing up in the 2nd half .....they started writing illogical developments ..... if they wanted a certain outcome ---> they should have come-up w/ better reasons to reach it , rather than these inconsistencies !!! ::((( ..... ...... ..... ..... and , that final plot twist in the last few episodes was VERY Disappointing !!! That secret person revealed , really does not make sense at all !!!! .... ..... ...... .... ...... Other than that, this was Amazing... .... 51 episodes and not a single moment where it did not hold my complete attention .... Riveting ....Moving.... Wonderful story .... Great acting ..... and an Amazing cast .... the 3 leads were perfect , and the rest were a joy to watch ....

Reviewer Jul 19 2014 8:16 pm I just finished the drama and I thought it was great. I cried so hard at the end-it was sad. The only disappointment was how it ended. Although this was fictional, I still think they should’ve ended the drama realistically. The emperor falling out of in love with SN and losing her later in life, I personally found that ending more interesting. But oh well, right? Things that I liked and disliked. The drama was well-written but in later episodes, I got frustrated because I felt the writers were disorganized and if one thing ended, five seconds later, another thing happened, I never got any rest from all the inconsistencies. Otherwise it was good.

Things that I somewhat disliked/loved: Wang Yu, I personally believed he cared more about his throne more than SN. I was initially a WY & SN shipper but as the episodes progressed, it was clear who would win-and not because she needed to use the Emperor. I still loved and cherished WY but I personally believe it was convenient for WY to be her first love. He was man, brave, a king in every sense, of course a girl that young would fall in love him. But I also believed their romance was doomed from the start-something that could have been but was not meant to be. I personally believe all the tragedies she suffered was meant to happen in order for fate to take place. I also cried when he died but he had to. If word gone out about their child, the court would have ordered her death-please keep this in mind-not even the Emperor could save her. WY fans are a little unfair about her initial reaction. At first she was pissed and only after Tal Tal knocked some sense into her, did she understand why TH had to kill WY. I loved her reaction when she found him dead; she still loved him (not in love), and respected him greatly, so as she held him, she held him as dear friend and not a previous lover. I think they expected her profess her love but did not receive-although she had promised to repay him for sacrificing his life for her. It may not be love she would repay but she promised to thank him in the next life. She cared about TH had gone through and how lonely he must of felt when he killed WY. Again, proving his loyalty to her and well-being-I guess in her mind, maybe that's why she accepted WY death so easily.

Dislikes: WY& SN shippers, the main argument against TH & SN is his immaturity and weakness. Secondly, TH being the wrong choice because SN lost everything. I would like to clarify. First of all, TH had nothing to do with SN losing all she loves. He was responsible for betraying her in the early episodes because his kingdom-not SN, came first-no matter how he felt about her. As for being responsible for SN father’s death-he hadn't a clue about SN father, so this argument is unfair and irrelevant. SN blames him and is the primary reason why she rejects TH feelings-the reason why she accepts to be WY. Whom was responsible for SN unhappiness and reason for revenge? The Empress. The Empress had not only targeted SN but other concubines as well. SN became the main target because she realized it was her whom the Emperor loved. If it were another concubine he loved, the same would happen to her. Danasiri wanted to eliminate all possible threats. That’s why she killed Lady Pak-because she was pregnant with TH child. Danasiri’s family are to blame as well and their minions. Choosing the Emperor had nothing to do with it.

Liked: TH & SN. Firstly, I understand why some fans disliked the Emperor. I will agree on a couple of things. For one, his immaturity is a major problem but what I noticed is that WY shippers fail to understand and explain the cause of his immaturity and “weakness”. I had too until I realized Yeon Chul responsible for TH immaturity and weakness. He forbade him to read, to FIGHT, exiled him. He grew up lonely, insecure. I fell in love with his character because I could relate to him, he was flawed, which in my opinion, made him more realistic. WY was too perfect, that’s one of the reasons why I became TH fan. WY& SN shippers also fail to understand that TH had also given SN more than WY. TH gave SN closure, offered his protection, offered her a home, he was the one to put the smile back on her face after everything, gave her a second chance at motherhood. WY failed give her that. Although, I do believe SN was already falling in love with TH, I believe WY somewhat helped SN and TH. I also believe Wy was aware of this too because he kept mentioning that "he shouldn't have let her go." SN &TH have been together for some years, she’s already in love with him, she gives birth to their child. WY can’t expect SN to walk away from that-WY had. She loves her child and the Emperor, they created a family. Any indication that SN was in deeply, is during episode 43, when the Emperor begins to ignore her, she’s hurt and upset. She even confronts him if anything had changed between them-she’s scared because she’s in love with him. This notion becomes apparent after Bayan is killed, she pledged her allegiance to TH and their child because it’s her desire. Her greatest FEAR was losing him, so I think it strongly suggests where her heart is. As for using him, it was an understanding between them, but even he advised to her to be careful. As for SN becoming power hungry and the reason why she chose TH instead Wy, you’re entitled to your opinion, I personally believe, preserving Ayu’s safety came first, she was not going to lose him like Star. I do believe she forgot about herself and the real reasons she wanted revenge but after Tal Tal's confrontation and Baek’s death, she returned to her normal self. SN had not chosen TH over WY because of her power hungry needs, but because she had already created a family with the Emperor. In the end, I believe she was aware her fate was out of her hands, and knew her fate/destiny was tied to the Emperor and not WY. And I believe she understood it and went willingly, she did not oppose because it was her desire to be with the Emperor and their son and again, she wasn’t going to leave them for WY. As for the rape scene, I am a little on the fence about it because I think at first it insinuates rape, but the after scene, I think she submitted to him and did not end in rape.

As for his possessiveness, I agree that he was a little possessive, but he was insecure he was not SN first love-doesn’t justify his possessiveness though. Fans are too hard on him, he jeopardized his safety for the sake of others. For example, when one his concubines and her father were being tortured and about to be boiled in oil, TH said to boil him instead, that for me was a powerful moment as a fan to experience, this was turning point for me, and proud the actor was able to convince me why I should be rooting for him. Besides, the point, I always liked TH, and responded to the character-he too made me smile, laugh, blush, my heart race. Especially in the beginning episodes when SN is helping take a bath or when he pretended to be sick but faked it to get some Goryo candies. I don’t know, I feel the need to defend him. I was laughing hard, he's young and I am young, so maybe it's the primary reason why I could relate to him you know, we're young and stupid but experiences and life do toughen us up as we mature. I hated the ending, even in the afterlife their a triangle-in my opinion, that was already done, so revisiting that was annoying. rebroadcasting finale was much better, I loved how they were riding together in the afterlife, in the original ending, she had asked him to ride with her, so to this in the new ending was sweet. And yes, TH & SN fans, we should be grateful they won, and stop being mean and inconsiderate towards WY&SN shippers.

Tal Tal. Again, its all about matter of perspective. I personally do not believe she loved him. I believe he was more like her partner in crime, her confidant, and nothing more. I do believe that Tal Tal fallen in love with her but knew very well not to pursue her because she was in love with TH. I'm glad he wasn't dead in the rebroadcasting.

dadz Jul 16 2014 7:33 am . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . i'll retrieve what i have commented saying this it's bad because it's a tragic drama . . .. . it's just like gu family book, the death of the antagonists are justified. .. .one of the best historic dramas i've ever watched . . .better than jumong .. . . . . .and to the spoilers saying this drama is fake. . . .i have a message to you, what would you expect from a fiction , does it need to be true?. . .hahahaha . . .that's why it's fiction . . .. . . .

random Jul 15 2014 11:03 pm The drama is not very good. The only reason that I watched is King Wang Yoo! Joo Jin Mo is an amazing actor!!! As for the emperor, the character is too cheesy to like.

QA Jul 15 2014 11:00 pm The drama is not very good. The only reason that I watched is King Wang Yoo! Joo Jin Mo is an amazing actor!!! As for the emperor, the character is too cheesy to like.

QA Jul 15 2014 10:57 pm My favorite character in the drama is Wang Yoo. Joo Jin Mo is an amazing actor! In contrast, I think the emperor and his scenes are cheesy to like.

dadz Jul 11 2014 7:25 am . i hate wang yoo . . .... i want emperor togon and ki nyang to be together . .. they are so cute . .. . . ..... . . when they interact with each other, it just drive me crazy . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .too bad , . . . it's a tragic drama . . .

Hihi Jul 07 2014 9:32 am This drama is fake. Its not true history of Mongolia. Yuan king was intelligent and he ruled for 32 years. Stupid koreans don't exaggrate history defeature history

lulu Jul 05 2014 3:59 am

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F the ending... at least make one of the two hero live... why do you have to killed both and even tal tal??? he was so hot and smart!!! im so sad!!!

Magdalena Jul 03 2014 12:22 pm A good drama... For my own ending, I would rather want Sun Nyang to be together with Wang Yoo as they are both matched together also with Maha Prince.. they go back to Goryeo and lived happily ever after... : D .However this story is about love triangle, I really hate the Yuan King, why does he must kill Wang Yoo... well at the end, the King also dies due to Golta's poison and only left Sun Yang alone... well althought a very long drama, the story is entertaining, the characters are good... Congrats... Daebak... Fighting.. ^ ^

Mimi Jun 29 2014 3:27 am It was super great, but Wang Yu doesn't has to die. That was the tragic part

Klara Jun 28 2014 12:55 pm This drama is amazing and people should stop complaining about the ending, this is based on history (of-course it's fictioned a lot), naturally everyone dies in the end! Just watch Northcape's "Empress Ki after 360 years" CM as the relative "happy ending" for your all satisfaction!

Movie Fan Jun 28 2014 4:08 am This movie is not true. Mongolian All King and Empire's is a great, This Movie is FAKE. This Movie is Not Mongolian History

kumon Jun 14 2014 6:01 am @mongol this drama is a faction (combination of facts & fiction)

mongol Jun 11 2014 2:56 am Togoontumur king wasn't alike he!!! Togoontumur king knows everything!!! His grade is 'intelligent king' too.!!!

Mongol Jun 07 2014 6:20 am This history is not true

JILIPUF Jun 04 2014 4:52 pm Well Done

RiAh Jun 03 2014 7:08 am I didn't watch this drama and I don't know if I should watch it on DVDs because I don't like sad endings and it seems to have very sad ending!

bibisha May 30 2014 2:18 am Best drama ever.well done to everybody who works on this lovely drama.

bibisha May 30 2014 2:14 am Great drama, best drama ever.well done to everybody who works on this lovely drama.

Lisa May 28 2014 4:06 am This drama is good... But I hate the Ending.... So tragically

Davia May 25 2014 11:45 am I was so into this drama up until the new empress showed up on the scene maybe around ep.38 or so and then I just did not want to continue watching this. I think because I felt the tragedy of the three main leads lives coming on. I loved all three of them and it was too painful to see each one end up with a hopeless life. Maybe it didn't transpire that was but it felt like it would. All three were survivors in their own way and full of life and spirit. It did not make sense to me that they would end up tragically.

Kim D May 24 2014 8:59 pm Man this drama is reall good! The way the plot has been set and the timing of it all! There was alot of good instense the the drama whch makes you want to not stop watching the drama! I really now want to read (The Memories of Lady Hyegyeoung) SHE HAD WROTE THE BOOK! I really cant wait to get te book now! The amount of romance, action and suspence in it was wow! Hat's of the the director! I really love Ji Chang Wook and Ha Ji won, the way she does her revenge and the story plan of her acting is just great. Ji Chang Wook is so good because he has his Baby acting one second then the next he is like the wise king learning his way through life! AND Joo Jin-Mo is just so good! The way he still loves her but ignores her! The way he has the feelings of cyng and keeps it in to himself! I love this drama so much! And the way everybody dies is so heart breaking but at the same time is so great! I just want to marry this drama of by all means, and kidnap it! I mean if I could I would want to see the next empress ki 2 and see how the son of Ji Chang Wook and Ha Ji Won rules the place! Poor Maha, the little star becomes sick and dies! You know I got so much to write aout the drama and I can go on for ever

Judy J May 21 2014 8:36 am Love the Ha Ji Won...... Lead Actor....not a fan of hsi .....not leading man material.... Ji Chang Wook - well for jsut a serious story....we could have used less of the Clown Emperor.... This drama would have been more enjoyable without comic relief...that should have been left to the supporting actors.

Only up to episode 15 struggling thru it....hoping it gets better..

Mong Ji May 16 2014 8:18 pm wow empress ki is the best

Lena Xiong May 16 2014 7:08 pm Empress Ki was such a freakin AMAZING historical drama!! I loved the ending, yet it was sad but it made sense. Is it just me but I felt like Tal Tal had this soft love spot for Seung-Nyang. They do look good together as well. =)

Ashley May 16 2014 12:41 pm Best historical drama EVER!!!! Even though it was tragic, the story was most creative with a beautiful storyline and wonderful characters. The actors and actresses were just outstanding! Ha Ji Won is such a phenomenal actress, making Empress Ki so fierce and beautiful. Beautiful drama. Wang Yu's death made me cry like a baby. Then Tal-Tal (my handsome man) died, and my life just sucked immediately. At least let him live! He's not even the main cast! I'm still trying to accept his death, and it's not easy. *sigh* And when the emperor dies... oh my gosh. I don't know how many gallons I cried overall. Just too much. Empress Ki's life is just so sad, lonely, and tragic.

eghonghon May 15 2014 3:32 am My God. Just couldn't stop crying for Wang ju.what a life. I felt he was cheated. He lost everything. After all the help he gave. The part I couldn't stand was the death of Maha. What a bitter movie.

janey May 14 2014 4:15 am Su beak hyun is always best

Dania May 13 2014 9:51 am Best drama I've ever watched,

the cast was great,

but I have always said that anything with Ha Ji-Won will succeed. She is just an amazing actress. And the ending , blame the writers.

Melodu May 10 2014 3:25 pm The drama was amazing from beginning to end. However, I didn't like the ending, it was to tragic for me TT-TT. Nevertheless, I would still give this drama 5 stars for the quality given to its viewers. And despite its ending, like everyone else has said, Nyung finally gave her declaration of love to Ta Hwan TT-TT

blabla May 10 2014 4:43 am I'm really happy with the ending, I have been waiting for a love declaration from Nyung to Ta Hwan since 40 eps ago, so im glad that she finally got to tell him the ily words :) I liked the king too, but to be honest, i havent felt much chemistry between him and SN, their relationship was kinda boring (don't shoot!) in my opinion and it just didnt do it for me. I've always thought their love story ended long time ago, probably around ep 20 or so, so I wasnt surprised by the ending. Yes, SN loved the king, no one could deny that, but he was her first love, while the emperor was her last :)

PS. My first post on asianwiki, sorry if it's duplicated

MeMe May 09 2014 2:04 pm @gigi

Please don't talk about reap what you sow because TaNyang shippers are just as bad as WangNyang shippers. To be honest I went in both TaNyang and WangNyang threads a few times so don't act like either side is blameless. Both have done there bashing. In the WangNyang thread they call TH chicken among other things. Yes they have said a few things about JCW which was not right. In the TaNyang they call WY OT, Greenman, and among other things. Yes they have said mean things about JJM which was not right. Both sides are to blame for the bashing. No side is the victim in this shipping war so don't present yourself as the victim because I have seen how harsh both sides can be. I might not have liked TH but I do like the actor JCW who played him. It is wrong to bash JJM or JCW. How long have you been on the Empress Ki Soompi Forum because there was many harsh things said about JJM. Soompi is not the only place it has happened. Like I said it is wrong to bash both JJM or JCW. People should know how to separate the character from the actor. I agree Empress Ki is over and people should let it go. Take responsibility for their part in this shipping war. Neither side is blameless and neither side is the victim. I do feel sad for both JJM and JCW to have such people in their fan bases.

gigi May 09 2014 4:27 am @MeMe You reap what you sow...You haven't visited/read their little thread it seems...they countlessy bring up JCW's name in their posts. All they do is spewing snarky and spiteful comments about him (even accusing his agency of media playing and his fans of being fantards) They are so obsessed with him that they also implied that his name has been added to the Baeksang awards list at the last minute because MBC and politics pulled some strings behind the curtains in order for him to be included (how delusional *sigh*, reality check : 10 other actors got added to the list...an award that Park Yoo Chun is likely to win once again *won 3 times in a row already* This popularity award is all about how large your fanbase is and how much money you're ready to put on the table) Regarding JJM, I seldom see him being criticized on soompi, his character sure got some flack but all in all the actor himself is well respected by TaNyang/JCW shippers (hanging around the 3 threads) Lastly, people should move on now, the drama is over, how about starting another drama and gushing about it...

MeMe May 08 2014 8:05 pm Just read on Empress Ki Soompi forum a post from a moderator about not saying hateful things about JCW. I agree with that because it is rude and disrespectful but were was this post when people were saying hateful and spiteful things about JJM. If you are going to say something to SN & WY shippers for saying stuff about JCW then you should say something to SN & TH shippers who say stuff about JJM. The double standard. SMH.

Kayla May 06 2014 7:23 pm Empress Ki is over. The ending was okay I guess. By the end I was just really over this show. I will say Empress Ki was good but it was the acting is what made this drama. The writing was not the best. As for the shipping war, I was not on either side but I did watch it unfold. There was a lot of hypocrisy and double standards. Both sides did their share of bashing no one Is blameless in this shipping war. I did read something interesting on Empress Ki Soompi thread which did turn into TH shippers thread. I was surprised it was even on there. Okay back to what I was saying, I read something on Empress Ki Soompi thread written by a moderator and I agree with it but it should have been said months ago. Like I said no side is blameless in this shipping war. P.S. WY & SN shippers let it go. TH & SN shippers please take your win with dignity not arrogance.

wilson May 05 2014 2:48 am Well well well. 51 episodes after it finally ends. Though the ending could of been a little better, i loved it! 8/10 ! It was good the NorthCape CF gave us some closure to the drama. and @lessy, i wish too it was another drama but its just a commerical LOL

lessy May 04 2014 11:31 pm dont worry guys.. there is another drama serries.. they come out soon... tittle AFTER 650 YEARS of empress ki!! cast? of course SN and the emperror try to search on google/..

MeMe May 04 2014 10:32 pm @lucyj How about this. Let's agree to disagree because the show is over and there is no point in continue debating about it. In the end SN loved both WY & TH.

lucyj May 04 2014 5:42 am It is known that Togon made major mistakes more than he carried out brave acts but the mere fact that without his position everyone would still have been under great opposition is one thing. They all used him to get what they wanted. I am not going to list everything thing he did and I seriously don't want this to turn into an argument but think about it. Even though Nyang was behind his earlier development before he was drugged and turned into something we didn't like, he had a huge role in giving everyone what they most desired... he didn't just die for her in the end.

MeMe May 04 2014 1:04 am @lucyj What else did he do productive? Tell me. Like I said if I am wrong then I will admit. I watched EK. Did you?

lucyj May 03 2014 4:31 pm Oh come on @meme if you're saying that the only productive thing he did was what he did at the end then......... seriously ... do you believe that??

EmpressKi/shippers May 03 2014 4:25 am OmG! It's worth it!!! I've been a huge fan of this drama, I've been dreading for a new episode week after week in HuluPlus (FYI, HuluPlus aired empress ki 2 days after it aired in Korea) because of how the writers twist the story "the plots". And how, genius SyungYang was. Honestly, I thought the ending will be excruciatingly bad 'cause of those negative comments about the last two episodes (it's foolish of me to read those negative comments before I see the ending) almost didn't finish it, ' cause of WY, Taltal & The Emperor being dead etc. But, this drama intrigues me week after week and so I'm glad that I watched the ending! Those nega-people maybe didn't understand the drama or I say they want a happy ending. But IM HERE TO SAY (and my first time to submit a comment) THIS DRAMA, IS AMAZING! The ending made sense to me! I've been dying to know if she loves him or not and I'm glad they showed it there.. ' cause I've she loved WY! And how those two kings loved her! I gave this drama 4.5/5:) HANDS DOWN TO ALL THE CAST & CREW!!! I've been a big fan of Ha Ji-won since SeGa and now I'm the newest fan of Ji Chang-Wook... And Taltal Jin Lee-Han!

woodalchi_girl May 03 2014 3:01 am So sad with the ending.. finally sunyang can say she really loves the emperor. Nadoo saranghamnida phea..hihi

Cheers for the empress ki team, you've made this great drama! Love it

kanz May 03 2014 1:36 am The best primetime sageuk in 2013. The drama starts strongly, have difficulties to manage the momentum but ultimately still manage to be no.1 in Korea. The love story is also great too but the political machinations will keep someone on edge. Kudos to all actors and staff. My favorite Ji Chang Wook proves to be more than good looking and having some serious acting talent and can hold himself against A-lister Ha Ji Won and Joo Jin Mo. For other commenters, no need to bashing other actor just because you don't like his/her character.

kumon May 02 2014 8:01 pm I love the drama. I have to admit this drama made me scratch my head at times but all in all it's a great watch! I think the asset of the drama is really the character of Sungnyang. I truly adore how she raised the flag of women in this drama. Her wit and badassery are the gems of this show.

MeMe May 02 2014 7:22 pm @KiBee Yes she love them both. I disliked the arguing back & forth over who SN loved more and who loved SN more. I wish they would have given it a rest. Even now both sides are still at over this. SMH. SN loved both WY & TH. WY & TH both loved SN. End of story.

alolele May 02 2014 5:50 pm loved the drama ..and i hope to see a second season where Tal Tal is alive and fall in love with Sung Neyang .. and help her to put Aywa in the throne :)

MeMe May 02 2014 3:52 pm SN loved both WY & TH. I have said that from the beginning. Tell me what TH did productive? If I am wrong then I will admit it. Okay he did step up at the end for SN but I wish it was done about 10 episodes ago. Bashing the actors JCW or JJM is just wrong. Don't say just WY & SN shippers because TH & SN shippers are just as bad. I have seen both sides do some serious bashing. At one time I did like both couples but that ended many episodes ago. I liked the characters individually except TH. His immaturity, the harsh treatment of Byul, and raping SN made dislike him.

lucyj May 02 2014 10:51 am One more thing. For those who stick to point that those who love the emperor only do because he's cute need to find another reason. Even if he didn't appeal to you, he touched other people's hearts in so many ways that you might not understand. I will give you a few examples. The Prime Minister and I had a very cute second lead (wayyyy younger than the lead and more compatible with the female lead) but she loved the first lead and so did everyone else because they just suited each other and there was this charm to him. (The heirs), most people did not expect it but to most Kim Woo Bin's character was preferred to Lee Min Ho's character... as we all know, Lee Min Ho is loved by everyone and is sooooo drool worthy but Kim Woo Bin's character nailed it. When people love a character, they just do and there are various reasons to why they do. And someone said down there that ratings are not everything but they are everything because if people don't like what's happening, they stop watching. And we all know that the more ratings you get the more money you get. The fact that this is a Korean drama and the ratings show that every time something good was happening between Togon and Nyang people loved it more than they did with Wang Yu shows you that Togon had that something that people loved. To you who don't like him it might seem like he did absolutely nothing (which I disagree with) but to most he did something that's why they stood by him til the end. And besides Wang Yu was hot in a manly way and Togon was hot in a boyish way.

someone May 02 2014 8:12 am wow I really pity those wangnyang shippers who are so persistent with their shipping. Eventhough the drama ended and it clearly shows that seungnyang do love tahwan with all her heart and her love for wangyoo is OVER LONG TIME AGO, it looks like many of the shippers are still in denial stage. Keep on comparing the love seungnyang has for both tahwan and wangyoo- like seungnyang love wangyoo more or the emperor was never her true love. Seriously??? If she love doesn't love the emperor, she would have kill him long time ago and not saying the 'I sincerely love you' to him when he was on his death bed. And what with those bashing on the character and the actor/actress. Why are all the shippers getting so aggressive voicing out their dissatisfaction and hatred towards the character? Are you the character or the actor's spouse or something, getting so emotional protecting your love one. I mean cant you just comment or say your dissatisfaction without using vulgar words like stupid, psychopath and something else. You definitely don't fell happy when others are using those words on your favourite character or actor/actress so don't use them on others too. About bashing the actor/actress, is it really necessary??? They are just doing their job and act according to what is written in the script, not like they want it for their character to be an immature or an evil one. They got paid to act in a drama not to get bash by your hateful and mean comments okay.

lucyJ May 02 2014 7:41 am Guys guys. this was only a drama. And i actually liked the fact that a strong leading actress fell for an emperor who wasn't strong is all aspects. First of all saying all the emperor did was sit around and look pretty isn't fair at all. Wang Yu was able to do a lot for himself because he had the freedom of being outside and controlling the situation wasn't easy but due to his clever mind he was able to persevere. Had Wang Yu not been a disposed king and was always sitting at his throne it would have seemed that he was doing nothing. (Keep in mind that emperors did rule but the important seats around them could turn on them if they made a wrong move). Togon grew a lot in episodes before and i remember none of the people who disliked him dared to say anything... Looking at it from a Yuan perspective, he tried for his country. He trusted Bayan with all his might and didn't know that Bayan was wronging his country. Looking at it from a Koryo perspective... well that's a different story. Togon was never a greedy emperor. he didn't abuse his position for precious gold for his pockets. Although they didn't show it much, with what he was taught, he tried his best for his wife and son. Wang Yu was always great and died a great man. If you're saying that the emperor didn't deserve what he had, many royals in history even now don't deserve their positions because they are born into privilege and just sit and look pretty. Togon fought for his position whether you want to believe it or not as did Wang Yu. But the latter did betray Nyang and was involved in killing many innocent people with his antics. They were all flawed.. Wang Yu though perfect was flawed and Togon though heavily flawed did many right things.

persh May 01 2014 10:36 pm this simply cannot step up to Su Baek Hyang's level. period.

comadd May 01 2014 8:16 pm @Hyun, I just have to respond to your post because there's points that I don't agree with you. First of all, I agree with you wholeheartedly that all the actors and actresses in this drama did a wonderful job to portray the characters the way they were written. I can't not find any point that I can criticize their acting. The main leads HJW, JJM, JCW are super especially JCW when compares to veteran experience sunbaes. Now come to the things that I complain. I hate the flow of this drama in the last 10 episodes, I hate how the writer make all the wonderful actors and actresses portray the inconsistency in chatacter developments and plotlines. I absolutely know that I watch a Korean drama with all of the different cultures and dramatic plotlines in it. However, those have nothing to do with sloppy script. Bad script is definitely the fault of the writer, it has nothing to do with culture or such. Actually, this drama drew me in because of all the romances that take historical story as the backround. If it's purely the historical informative drama, I may not watch it. I loved the romance between puppy emperor and SN in the beginning more than the romance of WY and SN. The puppy emperor makes me laugh and aww-ing at how cute he is in love. However, after the time jumped, the puppy emperor turn into a pathetic person without any explanation. It hurt me so much to see his character destroy like that. The romantic storyline of SN is turn into the quest for power after the time jump. I can't understand how she possibly love the pathetic emperor that much and devote her life to him while just some episodes before, she very reluctantly accepted his love. So in the last 10 episodes, SN's romance turs sour because of the bad script. I have no problem if characters die in the drama, especially historical background drama to make it some what in tune with history. However, those deaths must somehow make sense in the context if the story. It'd be much better if Maha died in the armes of his father, smiling to know that he's not a throw away kid. It'd be much better if WY died by defense his country or his people, died with honor in the battlefield instead of dying because he gave up and tols TW come here, kill me for the shake of SN, it's such a pathetic senseless death for a leader who has so many died to protect him. So, the complaints here is not about the death but about how the death is portrayed. Yes, drama has to have some angst, not rainbow and unicorn, but how good that angst is depending on how the writer is willing to work her mind. If the last 10 episodes were written sloppy and lazy like that, the writer wasted the talent of the excellent casts and gave viewers valid points to complain.

MeMe May 01 2014 5:32 pm @Hyun Yes I have to constantly remind myself that. This show is made for Korean audience. They do things different with TV dramas. I will say this though, QSD and Jumong were amazingly done. The political intrigue was primary. The romance was secondary. Empress Ki was different but I still somewhat liked it.

Hyun May 01 2014 3:36 pm I thought this was a fairly good drama. I enjoyed all the casting and thought the main leads did wonderful jobs. I don't think Ji Chang Wook is another pretty face. He deserves credit where credit is due. I have to applaud him for his acting. He really pulled off a foolish, immature emperor. Towards the end of Kolta's (his eunuch) death, he pretty much said the truth about Ta Hwan even though he didn't want to hear it.

I think the shipping wars are a little over done. Naturally, people like to complain. It's in our nature so people perceive the message boards as a space to vent there frustration towards certain products or what not. Try not to complain about the complainers...

And the issue about the characters dying...sure that sucked, because viewers have expended so much of their time into investing in characters that they like, and so to have them disappear from the screen is kind of frustrating. But one has to understand that the time period this drama was written. There was a lot of unrest and it was not all rainbows and unicorns, and the fact that this was very loosely based on the real Koryo Empress Ki, the writers would still have to stick to it. Wang Yu couldn't really go back to his throne, because King Gongmin of Koryo is supposed to take over.

Also, don't forget that you are watching a KOREAN drama. As in, the writers write this for Korean's entertainment and not for foreigners. You might need to be reminded that they have a different culture and a way of thinking than foreigners do. For those of you who think it is a waste of scenes with all that romance stuff...they like that. It's nice to have that, because it gives you a rest from all the people's plotting to get back at one another, that in itself gets tiresome.

Thanks to everyone for making yet another spectacular drama!!:)

MeMe May 01 2014 1:52 pm To be in a shipping war you have to have thick skin. If you dish it out you have to able to take it. This shipping war was funny i must say. At one time I did like both couple but that ended. I became a WY & Bi-Soo shipper and SN & Tal Tal. TH needed to be by himself. At one time I liked both WY & TH but that changed. I still liked WY but as for TH I started to dislike him because of his immaturity & how cruel he was Byul and raping SN did not make it any better (the writers romanticized rape). Like I said you have to have thick skin being involved in a shipping war. Looking in from the outside at this shipping war. I have say it was entertaining and annoying at the same time.

From the beginning to the end of this drama I was Team SN.

MeMe May 01 2014 1:34 pm Since this show has ended all I have being reading is TH shippers calling WY shipping sore losers, disgusting, mean, bias, and immature. LMAO! They need to take a look in the mirror because the very things they said about WY shippers applies to them as well. They act the same exact way. Yeah WY shippers might be sore losers but TH shippers are even worse acting like horrible winners. You got what you wanted plus a commercial. Don't be arrogant about it because it is very immature. Another thing I don't like rumors. If the rumors I heard are true then that was just wrong. It is not fair to HJW, JCW, & JJM. I hope those rumors are not true at all about behind the scenes of this drama Empress Ki.

MeMe May 01 2014 1:18 pm @Dan First of all I do give credit were credit is due. If you read my comments then you would know. So read my comments before you comment on something I said. I never hated on TH. Everything I said was the truth about TH. Futhermore for me to hate on TH he would have had to do something productive. Everybody around TH did everything for him and he did nothing. All he did was sit on his throne and look pretty. Yeah at the end he finally did something for SN but it was too late it was the end.

You know TH shippers are a mess. I can't even with them. LOL. It is funny. I guess they can't take it when somebody criticizes them but they like to dish it out. Don't dish it out if you can't take it.

Dan May 01 2014 11:05 am

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This drama is not the best, but not bad either. Saved by the cast's great acting, especially Ha Ji Won (of course, that is expected). She was able to show so many different sides Empress Ki, showed various emotions. Love her.

Revelation here is Ji Chang Wook. He was able to go beyond the sloppy writing and deliver! Wow! Awesome, awesome performance.

The episodes got me hooked each time. Even if it went downhill from ET's demise, it still is a good drama for me.

On a sidenote: TH haters are dominating the comment section. Why so much hate? @guest How sure are you that the drama was used as a launching pad for certain actors? You're just speculating, and you believe your speculation as a fact. Please back it up with concrete evidence. Are you an expert in K-entertainment industry? Are you a critic? How many dramas have you seen?

@WY&SYLOVE You're the one in denial. It is very rare in sagueks to hear declarations of love like this. The fact that Empress Ki said, "I love you, sincerely" means she actually loves the Emperor. Please watch with open eyes.

@Meme Give credit to where credit is due. You should practice what you preach.

guest May 01 2014 5:59 am @CICI ,rskdrama ,comadd - all very well said. As pointed out again n again here, prodn had wasted time on useless scenes for shocks (romance under water/over water/ on e water/ in e bathtub, rape etc etc), overly focussed on one character and then scramble to think of what to do with the remaining characters when time runs out. Solution: initially kill them one by one (Byul, Bisoo, Tana, ET), then mass kill the remaining chars hurriedly except for one within the last 2 episode. Problem solved, no explantion needed. My message to :

HJW - plse avoid Mr Han Hee at all cost; make sure u know who yr real co-star is, dont sign up for a 50-ep drama otherwise you risk wasting 8 mths of yr life once they change the script to ridiculous. # Mr Han Hee, Pd job is not for you. You made a mess w/ Dr Jin and now you've make a bigger mess w/ EK. #writers: youre such a disappointment given your previous track records #MBC - ratings is not everything, pretty faces is also not everything. if we want the pretty, we go for magazines; for dramas we expect a sensible story. Lastly, dont be too obvious in using dramas as launching pads for some actors/actress. Have the decency to do it more subtlely and not at the expanse of the storyline and the viewers time.

Mike Jakober May 01 2014 2:18 am I also agree with some of what Cici said. If it is going to be fictional then don't kill off characters that don't make sense. I really enjoyed watching this drama till the last 8 episodes. They seemed to be rushed and plus I still don't know what the significance of letting "Maha" get better only to die a few days later. I was hoping for some more building on his character, to see how he would have coped with finding out the truth. The last 2 series in this time slot have seriously lost it on the final episodes, "Empress Ki" and "Jung Yi, Goddess of Fire." Both shows started out very strong and continued a good story throughout til the final few episodes.

lady ki May 01 2014 2:12 am I really hope sooner or later ha ji won and jin lee han will have their drama with a happy ending please...because empress ki I was disappointed with the ending...

Sam May 01 2014 1:44 am I agree with you CiCi, perfectly.

CICI Apr 30 2014 9:32 pm I agree with rskdrama, & comadd. It took me about 15 min. to watch the last two episodes since I could not watch most of it because it was unbelievably awful. How sad in a way, to see many really good actors (Ha Ji Won, Joo Jin Mo, Kim Seo Hyung, Jin Lee Han, Kim Young, Ho, Jeon Kuk Hwan,Lee Won Jong, Lee Moon Seek and Yu In Young) continually doing their best despite probably the worst writing of a historical drama (IMO) I've ever seen. Being a historical drama lover, it seemed to me to have little to do with any of the "real" characters historically, especially an Empress Ki (what a joke) and those ridiculous people with the masks..ugh. Was there anything that was close to accurate in this besides some names? The last caption said it was fiction..yup, you got that right!..and the rushed, lame ending was no surprise. Although I said I loved this at the start, I'm sorry to say, I regret my words now.

rskdrama Apr 30 2014 6:23 pm Glad it's finally over. What a pathetic storyteller this writer is! Don't go by the rating numbers writer, it's not for you, but just us the viewers who are addicted to finishing what we started!!

Moon Apr 30 2014 1:13 pm I cannot stomach how WY faced his demise. Doesn't it make the emperor look like a first class coward to come up with that reason for killing him. What happened in ep 1 where the emperor said EK saved WY's life but here its WY who saved them. Tal Tal , eunuch park and the palace maid was at the coronation. What happened to Wang go character? I thought i saw him in ep 1 coronation. How can they changed the storyline that supposed to led to the coronation? It's a shame that even at the end, the plot is not compelling and the last episode left nothing to be desired. The saving grace of this drama is that it has an excellent cast and JJM's acting is just brilliant.

Jaic Apr 30 2014 9:19 am I fell inlove with the characters so much that when they does I felt like I lost a friend. When empress ki's husband died (trying not to spoil the series) it felt horrible like i just lost my favorite character. Since after his death the series ended i felt empty... i still do Empress Ki the BEST series ever. I cried so much. If they try to make a remake in the future, good luck to them they cannot top this one. If you love dramas(historical) like I do this is the bet to watch.

Nikki Apr 30 2014 4:47 am Such and amazing drama. The writes put a lot of effort in making the real historical events so interesting. Actually the plot is quite different from empress Ki's real life, but it's not a documentary movie it's a drama-so love should be included.For those who don't like the love triangle then better go off with some historical documentary, because this is drama and we all enjoyed watching it! Love Ha Jiwon and Jo Jinmo. <3 <3 <3

mdelarosa Apr 29 2014 2:48 pm Hm. Well, I just finished watching it and... I am speechless. Way too many feels and somewhat disappointed. I JUST DONT KNOW, how to feel! Lol the build up was too much for this drama to end in a good way, I guess. I wasn't expecting a happy ever after end, but it seemed like a sloppy careless end. No one won! Smh

lucille Apr 29 2014 10:04 am It's a pity for Ha Ji-Won and Joo Jin-Mo to join this TV series. You should thank them a lot because without their excellent acting,this series is just a mess. The real empress ki was a b**** and a traitor.And this empress ki is nothing different. The writers are also suck.If you don't have any confidence to complete this story, just don't write! It's not a love story,it's a just a story about how a woman playing and using two man to get her power.

Liz Apr 28 2014 11:10 pm WTH is going on!!! at the end this drama is dedicate to Ta Hwan Obsessive–compulsive disorder to seung nyang!!!! for me 50 episode is enough (not gonna watch it for more). If Seung Nyang do not end up kill Ta Hwan at epi 51, then i should congratulate this two bizarre couple: the OCD Ta Hwan and The what-so-ever-emperor-did-i-will-always-love-him Seung Nyang.

Lee Apr 28 2014 5:48 pm i don't know what is going on in the last 10 episodes. too much drama, with less result, like everything in the past 40 episodes is repeating but it has to finish in 10 episodes. But i glad to see Tal Tal development. And again, i don't understand why they bring MAHA problem at the last episode, are they going to push one more episode? i mean, Ta Hwan become irrational if he angry to seung nyang for the past that she went through with wang yoo (it is not like seung nyang cheat on him) and Maha is dead. Don't he understand the sacrifice that seung nyang made to stay beside him. I detest this kind of man.

july...k drama Apr 28 2014 3:57 pm OMG wth happening in te ep 50 od course not spoilers

4 thing about ep 50

1. yessssssssssss 2. oh oh 3- noo why 4. it can't be, sad, but i think i knew it

july...k drama Apr 28 2014 3:52 pm OMG wht is happening in the ep 50 of course not spoilers 3 thing about ep 50 1- yessssssssss 2- nooooooo whyyyyy 3- oh oh

Juicy Apr 28 2014 1:18 am Oh yes, I'm a WY-SN fan because their love is real and mature, not that I hate TH though . He just seems too immature to venture into any love relationship let alone having it with SN. Talk about throwing tantrums, SMH!

WY&SYLOVE Apr 27 2014 11:02 am Most of TH's fans are going through the FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF. DENIAL: SN love for WY died a long time ago ANGER: She is a ***** for not loving the Emperor BARGAINING: Kill off WY so our sad desire can be safe (SN can finally accept TH) DEPRESSION: she loves him but still hold on to memories of WY (She's such a bitch) ACCEPTANCE: The only way SN can survive is if WY died so SN's reputation can remain intact. REALLY THE NONSENSE THEY CAN WRITE ONLINE NEVER CEASE TO SHOCK ME. it really irritates me when they vent about TH, fine we get it you like the guy but COME ON wake up and smell the coffee, his character SUCKS big time, just because you like someone does not excuse certain behavior.. they are so delusional that they are pushing for SN and TH to be a couple in real life. that's what happen when you don't have a life you try to live someone else's life for them. I really fell to see how is this supposedly loving relationship even started. it is the most unhealthy relationship i have ever seen in a drama. TH is OBSESS, JEALOUS, and IGNORANT, lack in so many ways. here's the thing when you never know a mother's love or love period ONE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO GIVE OR RECEIVE LOVE from a lover. SN's abandon her first love for revenge, that is all she had room in her heart for, ALL the badly written romantic scenes she have with TH she either was trying to save his life or doubting whether or not she should sleep with him. there was the rescue breathing kiss under water, the multiple times he tried to kiss her either when she was asleep, drunk, or pinned down which she keeps tuning away from, and that rape scene don't even get me started on that, so please tell me what kind of relationship is that, there is kindness, caring, pity but not LOVE at least not the kind you expect in a real relationship. it started for all the wrong reason and is just BAD all around. how about you guys marinate on that for a while.

Tina Apr 26 2014 1:55 pm Am I the only one around here who notices the little hints of Tal Tal's affection towards SN? I wouldn't mind if they ended up together (j/k, I'm team WY all the way hehe). But srsl, Tal Tal just seems like the perfect type of guy.

MeMe Apr 25 2014 10:47 pm I can't with some TH shippers. I don't know what show they have been watching. WY has done a lot to help TH. Yeah WY did it for SN but TH benefit from it as well. TH has done nothing but sit on his throne and look pretty. Some TH shippers hate WY that much they can't give credit were credit is due. SMH. I can't wait for this drama to be over.

CICI Apr 25 2014 11:04 am @MeMe... I don't know anything about Northcape, but I have noticed in some recent Kdramas a big change in some things. Maybe it's because I was watching some older Kdramas and it wasn't as prevalent. I agree with you though, whatever is going on, it's not fair at all, especially to all the actors that do not have the lead role and they are usually more interesting and better actors a lot of the time IMO. WTS, I think at this point in this drama, it's best to just let it go. I am watching the few actors/actresses/characters I like and have give up on the story. She still isn't Empress Ki with 2 episodes to go. Oh, well. Anyway, IF the writers or anyone else FTM, reads our comments and care at all, I hope they will give Wang Yoo some more scenes since the King of Goryeo at this time period was very influential and balance it out at least in the end with an Empress Ki. I mean really, haven't we seen enough now of this Emperor?? Nothing against JCW, but it's too much. I am glad a bit more attention has been given to Tal Tal since his presence has been so riveting and he's such a good breath of fresh air to a stale script. To bring in the whole Maha saga in again, gives me the impression that it's going to be another rushed ending though. I'm still sticking it out for the excellent actors.

MeMe Apr 24 2014 4:25 pm So what you all are saying is that this company Northcape is influencing Empress Ki. Oh that is messy. I know in American TV shows you have advertisers but they have no I mean no influence on the TV show. If that is the case with Empress Ki then that is not fair to HJW,JJM, and even JCW but particularly JJM. SMH if this is true. It is true when they say you have to have thick skin as an actor or actress. I guess Hollywood no matter what country you are in is cutthroat. Hollywood is not for the faint heartened.

hanie Apr 24 2014 5:53 am ilove empress ki

song Apr 23 2014 11:20 pm Ok I don't want to comment on the early part of episode 49 but at least towards end of episode 49, things are getting better, TH is sober and looks healthier. I do get to see more of WY and Tal Tal. Tanggishi died. I hope MBC is back in business.

CICI Apr 23 2014 3:38 pm LOL.. TH is such a girl! He can't leave so he breaks vases..lol. It''s a good thing they didn't have tissues back then or he'd be ripping tissues in half to show his anger. What a wuss. In the meantime, Ha Ji Won (love her) had a better episode and was back to her true powerful form again ...AND, Tal Tal..oh my, if this was a race, he'd be lengths ahead and going for a win. Great performance from the "Golden Stallion". (Jin Lee-Han yes!)

rir Apr 23 2014 3:07 pm Does anyone know when will episode 49 air?

song Apr 23 2014 12:14 pm I am LMAO @comadd's comment. Is it me or MBC, EK episode is getting more cornier and dull. Look at the way he is crying over Baek An. As if him being emotional abusive towards Lk is not enough, now they are portraying him to be stepping out of the closet? WTH is MBC doing? They are ruining the whole drama! I think i need to see more of WY or Tal Tal to get that thought out of my mind.

Ojik Apr 23 2014 9:41 am Seungnyang and Wang Yoo! :)

MeMe Apr 23 2014 3:54 am LMAO! I was reading a comment from a SN & TH shipper. They said that SN & WY shippers are mean and immature because some supposedly called SN a slut. It made me laugh because as I recall during Episode 20 SN was being called all types of sluts by SN & TH shippers. I can't with hypocrites and the double standards. I don't ship either couple. I guess they got amnesia.

sora Apr 23 2014 2:23 am @Comadd hahahaha....you absolutely right.Ta Hwan want to prove he is the emperor but never came out with any idea how to rule yuan, he did read a lot of Confucius but surely do not have a willing to rule the country so he end up stuck in between two wives. He over jealous to seung nyang but he easily forget about Bayan's betrayal in past.

comadd Apr 22 2014 8:42 pm What can I say about ep 48? More disappointment!! Seriously, I'm still expecting 'Empress Ki' as the title promised but with only 3 episodes left, I've only seen 'Lady Ki' so far :(( This drama should be named The Journey To Become Empress Ki to clear away any confusion. Ok, naming aside, what's the heck going on with Baek Ahn's storyline? Does the writer try to make TH bisexual? Seriously, all I can see from this ep is TH loves Baek Ahn so much just like he loves SN???!!! The way TH resolves the coup doesn't look like to rule on a serious capital offense, but more like he tries to solve the fight between his 2 jealous wives: I love both of you the same, 2nd wife is just jealous with 1st wife and makes a mistake, now 2nd wife please say sorry to 1st wife, and 1st wife please be nice and not overreacting please accept 2nd wife's apology and live in harmony together. What's the heck? Poor TalTal gets caught in between the jealous fight of two wives and forced to choose side, my poor poor TalTal!

guest Apr 22 2014 8:12 pm @Song, JCW fans seem to have not even heard of the word "manners" let alone understand it. As MeMe and many others already pointed out, they are plain rude, disrespectful, brash calling other as "cats, animals" calling other chars as "bastards, biatch etc etc etc". Something is really missing in the schools. As @Ben Alayah had said Ive never watched a worse saguek than this. It has been like switching on a TV channel to try getting a glimpse of the life of Duchess of Cambridge (EK) in Birmingham Palace but instead hve been given a detailed account of how Mr Bean (TH) played out his antics.

Jamie Nguyen Apr 22 2014 12:13 am Oh My Gosh. I can't believe that I spend my time to read all the comments. I love you Ha Ji Won ( I am a girl by the way). Every single drama that she takes a role, her partners will shine. I am waiting for episode 48 with English subtitle. Please be released by now, so that I can focus on my upcoming exams on Wednesday (U.S time zone). All my sincere!

guest Apr 20 2014 6:49 pm @Meme, S forum thread is a drama thread in name only. For all intent and purpose It was set up as a actor thread and the give-away signs on this are written all over in the first few pages. Go spot them. So, Byul, SN, ED, ET, WY, TT, EB are only side shows. No point taking those views too seriously.

song Apr 19 2014 10:48 pm @MeMe NorthCape is the sportswear brand JCW and HJW are endorsing. So @comdd is spot on when saying that someone of high influence can exert pressure to alter the outcome of of the drama. I am a non shipper. I like both JJM and JCW and think they are great actors although I have to admit JJM"s superb in expressing array of emotions with just his eyes alone. But I am sick of those JCW fans or TaNyang Shippers bashing other characters especially WY/JJM.They glorify his misdeed. This is very shallow and It reflected so badly on their idol too. I hope they will stop.

MeMe Apr 19 2014 8:23 pm I read on the EK soompi forum, somebody said that they were glad Byul was gone and something about him being boring blah blah. Anyways that was rude to say. Byul had more guts TH ever had.

comadd Apr 19 2014 10:43 am @sora, I'm sure SN's intention to send Maha away is for his own good. But the way the writer writes that scene gives me the wrong interpret of SN's intention. I want to know is it true that SN doesn't figure out how serious Maha was poisoned? If she sent him away, would it better if she whispered to him about the secret and asked him to keep that confidential? SN doesn't need to announce for everyone to know about Maha's connection to her, and I'm sure the mature and understanding Maha will understand his mother good intention and keep the secret between themselves. Even if something happened to him on his way, he'd die with the knowledge that he's not a throwaway kid that nobody wanted.

CICI Apr 19 2014 10:23 am @WY&SNLOVE..I don't think you lacked in anything you wrote. I said ..LOL..after reading your "WTH" comment because it was exactly how I felt and made me laugh when I read it. No need to apologize, you were right on. AND as usual guest nailed it. I don't know where it happened either, but I also felt like some actor and actress was being used as a promotional tool to advance their popularity (JCW) or whatever. Sorry, but that 2nd Empress was totally useless. Everything she did was a repeat of the first one and I could not watch her. Audition maybe? I don't know if it's true, obviously, but so much has not made sense with certain characters. Anyway, you're right. It doesn't matter anymore cuz I surely feel like I have been taken for a ride too. @Juicy..I don't think it's going to take any heart to watch any more of this...just a big glass of good wine and finger on the ff button. I may just be watching TT and WY scenes, that's it.. unless the writers and/or whoever screw that up too. Guess we'll see, huh?

sora Apr 19 2014 8:18 am well, i understand why some people rage to see seungnyang act on abandon Maha. but i understand why she did it, if she keep Maha and everybody know that maha is wang yu's son, maha is as good as death, so does seungnyang. thats why she asking Lady Seo to send Maha to koryo, And she provide a good life for him. maybe she think after she become empress, somehow she will find a way to protect Maha. Maha is koryo son so he better return to his country.

i just dont understand why they make Maha death Hiks...

now, 3 more episodes, i dont hope anything big.

comadd Apr 19 2014 6:02 am @MeMe, I understand Northcape as the people staying high up the rank, ceo, executive or someone who can influence the outcome of the drama, am I right? Hehe...

Juicy Apr 19 2014 3:49 am Seriously I'm beginning to wonder if some of these historical Korean movies actually tell their history. They should have a happy ending at least. Most Korean movies tend to end leaving us (watchers) heartbroken! Hearing all these spoilers, I honestly don't have the heart to continue watching it.

yoochunano Apr 19 2014 3:45 am I don't know why the writer or PD listen to people, pleaseeeee we are sick of TH pathetic scenes. If it wasn't for Tal Tal i wouldn't been watchung this drama since 10 episodes ago.

MeMe Apr 19 2014 2:09 am What is Northcape? What do they have to do with this drama?

song Apr 19 2014 1:29 am @guest Yes my sentiments exactly. I hope the writers, PD, MBC and Northcape are reading this. If not will someone tell them..PLEASEEEE

guest Apr 18 2014 11:08 pm @ CICI, MeMe, T2, WY&SLLOVE, lili41, Song – all well said I started watching Ek for a Ek story but landed up w/ a SN story. Also its abt a TH character that makes no sense. I ve fast forwarded many of its scenes as it’s a pain to watch. Its the stellar performance of a grp of seasoned actors tt hve kept me on –ji won (EK), jin mo (WY), moon sik (Bang), kuk hwan (ET), seo hyun (ED), lee han (TT), woong in (BS) to name a few. The feeling of being misled into watching something that does not match its title would not have been so bad if the writers, PD have sincerely shown that their original intention was to have EK as the main theme. The sidetrack was to add a little spice. However, what comes across now is that e drama has been used as a promotional tool for some actor/actresses rather than for telling the EK story. The EK character /story has never been part of its script right from the start for how can there be a EK when Tana was killed off only at ep 42 and Empr Hutu was still around 4 eps bfore drama end ? Its the drama behind the drama that is the real pi…ed off. Writers, Pd, MBC, continue w/ whatever…, whoever dies, whoever lives doesn’t matter anymore. U hve taken many for a ride.

WY&SYLOVE Apr 18 2014 9:16 pm CICI.... just like myself i'm sure that many of us have invested so much time watching this mess. you said eveything i wanted to say and then some. i apologize for the lack of better words. i just am so pissed by how things are so bad with this drama that i could not find a better way to express myself. anyways like you said we've spend too many time to just drop it now.

MeMe Apr 18 2014 8:45 pm @comadd Oh my.. You are going in on SN. Okay LOL. I understand. When she finds out Byul died she will be devastated and that might just break her. She will have all these feelings of regret if the writers play it out like that.

PD, the writers,MBC, or whoever they mess this drama up. There is no way for them to fix it now.

comadd Apr 18 2014 8:09 pm Watching the recent fews episodes, I agree with all the comments criticizing SN. The moment she sent her long lost sick child away without telling him who she is, I'm beyond disappointed. SN has turned into a power hunger who is no different than the ED. She shamelessly uses whoever can boost her up to the highest position, even her kids. She stays with the weak TH because she still needs him to make her the Empress. She chooses to ignore WY's love because he couldn't offer her the absolute power, but she still uses him in anyway that benefits her. She protects Ayu with all her mind because he's her golden ticket. She sent Maha away because he can mess up her stairway to power even though she knew he still sick with all the poison inside him. The decision she makes to choose her power game over the reconciliation with Maha shows her worst side. After being apart for so many year, she manages to send her kid away as a nobody while he just recovers from a death bed, and telling him sternly that he needs to be strong and fend for himself from now on, what kind of mother's love is that? She's even worst than the ED because at least the ED has the excuse that Maha's is not her blood line, but for SN, Maha is her blood and flesh and she still favors power over him. Now, I don't even ship her with Tal Tal anymore because I don't way her to corrupt the only sane man left in this mess. Let her get the Empress title and I'm done. Right now, I just continue this drama with a heavy heart because I has invested too much into it to abandon it. Such a waste of talented actors and actresses in here.

CICI Apr 18 2014 4:19 pm @WY&SLLOVE..I couldn't agree more. Everything you said I agree with. I've been wondering WTH too..lol.. AND@lili41..honestly, I don't know if the writers are really good anymore. I think historical dramas are often distorted and mention it (in the beginning) so they can add more fictional characters etc. You say that the writers are currently on bad terms with the PD. IMO, the real problem now is that the writers are currently on bad terms with viewers who have invested so much of their time watching this mess, believing this was going to be about Empress Ki or at least somewhat close and it has become everything but that. If I had known so many episodes and scenes were going to be about TH (who I now fast-forward) and his repetitive babyfied mannerisms, obsessions and craziness, I would've quit long ago. The only thing that has kept me still sort of watching is, even though the story is all over the place, I see the professionalism of many actors & actresses that are doing their best, no matter what is thrown (literally) at them. They just better not kill off Tal Tal or WY!

lili41 Apr 18 2014 1:10 pm You know the writers are really good, i heard that the PD is awful!!! because of the distortion of history the PD and MBC obliged the writers to throw away 15 episodes (script) some are saying that it was the political intrigues and romance between WY and SN that were erased, the writers are currently on bad terms with the PD that's obvious, they are even using TH's nightmares to tell the truth about what they wanted to tell !!

WY&SYLOVE Apr 18 2014 11:53 am I am so ready for EK to be over. to tell you guys the truth, SN and TH characters are disgusting right now. i never cared for TH's Character and i was always convince that he is not nor was he ever in love with SN. OBSESS, yes. He just wanted to have SN because WY wanted her, and he only looks at her like she is a piece of meet always have his hands on her, kissing her while she wasn't aware and when she was aware he would try to force himself on her. really was so hard for me to watch his scene with SN. and SN doing the exact same thing both the Empress Dowager and Tanashiri was doing using their child to cease power in the palace. the only difference is SY approaches the same goal with an innocent look, and im so sad to say that she does uses the fact that the Emperor favor her to her advantage. they made her look so cheap, those writers are really messed up they are making women look bad. while her child is dying she is by the emperor side talking about " one day you'll understand i'm doing it all for you". they are so confusing these writers. i don't know what to call all this mess. it ain't a love triangle drama or a love triangle for the two countries because so far she hasn't done anything yet for her country then my question is what the HELL is the drama about. she is not even the empress yet. At this point i don't even know what's the point of her being the empress anyway she is both the bad and the good guy. when i look back at this drama, i could honestly say that the drama went to hell since she entered the palace to exact her "REVENGE".

MeMe Apr 18 2014 9:18 am The question all EK viewers should be asking: Is when will SN become the Empress? I honestly wanted to see SN fight her battles as the Empress. I truly expected SN to be the Empress about 10 or 11 episodes ago. We only have 4 episodes to go and she has not become the Empress. All SN is doing now is being the caregiver to her needy, insecure, immature suppose to be husband. SN looks exhausted. Heck I am exhausted watching SN looking exhausted dealing with this TH nonsense. I can only hope the writers will Free SN of TH.

MeMe Apr 18 2014 9:07 am Don't get me started on EK thread on Soompi and the TH shippers that are in other forums. I have been on the offense against since they were calling the writers racist and attacking the actor especially JJM for his role in A Frozen Flower. I even had to put a few of them in their place in a forum I comment on. I don't even like shipping wars. I can admit I have been involved in a few but I no longer engage in them. There are some nice TH shippers but the rude ones are the ones who give them a bad rep. On the EK thread on Soompi, there is someone always whining about the need for more romance. I disagree EK needed to be more about the political intrigue instead of romance. However the love triangle was bad because it was not balanced. A really good love triangle is one that is balance. You could tell from a mile away the writers favored SN & TH. I admit I use to like both couples but I don't anymore. Now I ship WY & Bi-Soo(RIP) and SN & Tal Tal. TH needs to be by himself.

Sora Apr 18 2014 3:21 am What make me happy with the writer for this past 10 episodes is he/she make a great tal tal character. the only man who standing for the clear judgment. he does not care who is gonna rule the country as long as that person stick to the rule. i see a great struggle when he decide to help seung nyang.

what make me rage is why he/she have to kill Maha? i mean, i know some people disappointed with Feisu died but she died in honor. we can not hope a happy ending story for everyone. but i dont think Feisu died is a waste, at least she is a brave girl who protect his love till the end (and this is historical drama, most of historical drama is a romantic tragic love story). But Maha story is seriously a joke. why you have to kill him. i mean, to kill the love line between seung nyang and wang yu? but it really does not have any significant for the story. from my point of view from episode 1 flash back, seung nyang still love wang yu, what with those tearing eyes when she become empress? it will make sense if wang yu keep maha that will make seung nyang remember him as the beloved one who always by himself but she cant reach him anymore (just like the 4men says in his OST). but now, with maha died i dont think that love will still excess. i mean seung nyang is definitely stick to Ta Hwan. Why must kill MAHA!!

anyway, great acting for Ji Chang Wook, you are the most stupid king that i ever see, yes i wanna slap you right now, that is how powerful your acting is hahaha....

dem i still think all this actor and actress are great. even thought the story is lacking for the last several episodes but they act still consistent and great. especially for Ha Ji Won (your my lovely heroine) and Joo Jin Mo (why your so manly *die*).

hope you make the relevant ending. i don't care if this tragic just make it consistent with the first episode please.

guest Apr 18 2014 2:32 am Just want to clarify that another "guest" has just join the thread at 1.52 am. There are now 2 "guest" posters in this thread.

lili41 Apr 18 2014 1:56 am You know WY and SN shippers all left the main thread because of the biais and the bashing they did their own Wanyang shipper forum, where they have the same problems as us and they don't even ship WY with SN.

lili41 Apr 18 2014 1:54 am You know guys there aren't any WY SN shippers because they all left due to the bashing, they are now on Wanyang shipper thread in soompi, they are like us they don't even ship SN and WY together now and they are shocked and pissed of about the death of Maha, and the omnipresence of TH/JCW in the empress ki thread, you can check it ;)

guest Apr 18 2014 1:52 am Empress Ki is a total disappointment and so many loop holes n wrong messages in this drama.... 1. After 47ep we didnt c any growth in emperors character he is still weak n obsessed even worse than b4!!! 2 they indirectly killed off the character of SN...she is no where to befound and replaced w this lady Ki...they should have atleast left a few traits of old SN to make that shift in character more believable! 3.Rape Scene Really!! TH the weak guy raping SN who could knock him dead in one punch!! That was a sad joke scene! At least the attempted rape b4 by Dang Ki SI was believable since the man was supposedly physically strong! 4.Killing off characters right n left! What the hell!b is the director having a crazy disorder now like the Emperor?! 5.At least if SN-WY love has to end let it reasonably deteriorate not cut it off all of a sudden!what is this! Its like SN's emotions r a light bulb w on off buttons! N regarding soompi thread for EK well its a joke! Everybody there are very loud towards JCW they leave no place for others to favour any of empress ki other characters or even b a non shipper! Personally i dropped that thread!!

Kayla Apr 18 2014 12:45 am @guest They are. Now it makes sense. I did notice when reading comments if you say something against TH they jump on that person. If you say something against WY they praise it. Well they would not like me. I am unbiased towards both WY & TH. If TH or WY does something I don't like I will speak on it. The funny thing is WY has not done anything wrong but TH has done a lot of wrong. To be honest I feel the writers wasted both HJW & JJM's talent. Don't get me wrong JCW is doing a very good job as TH. This is the my first time watching him act but I have seen multiple things done by HJW & JJM.

Yes LOL. There are only 4 episodes left and SN still has not become the Empress. The writers wasted too much time on TH that they forgot to make SN the Empress. SN should have been made the Empress many episodes ago. The writers messed up. Now they are trying to save face by rushing things in the last 4 episodes. This drama had so much potential but the writers messed it up.

Song Apr 18 2014 12:09 am @guest, yes you got that right. In main thread for EK at Soompi forum, most are JCW supporters not TH. I don't even go there now as the fans of JCW can be so immature bashing other characters. Anyway, I hope the writers can redeem themselves and give us something great for the last 4 episodes.

guest Apr 17 2014 9:51 pm @CICI, l im feeling just as embarrassed for having recommended this drama. Blame it on the impressive early episodes when the characters were all gathered in Goryeo. To me, the downhill started as early as ep 8 when SN the jackal turned palace maid. A big chunk of time from then shows nothing but TH running around looking for SN and SN doing hide n seek, serving tea, reading poetry. Such mundane details tell us just one thing. TH was obsessed with SN. And yet, it took so many episodes to convey that message. Its a tell-tale sign that all is not well with the writers and the Pd.

Now that time is running out reason hving precious airtime wasted earlier on irrelevant stuff repeatedly. The writers now simply kill off characters randomly (Maha, Bisoo), introduce and then remove new ones (2nd empress) and create meaningless scenes like the infamous TH-SH rape. Any idea that come to mind are linked up carelessly and presented as a EK story. Funnily, Emp Ki is still nowhere in sight at Ep 47 when the drama is supposed to be abt her..

@Kayla the creator of the EK thread in S forum is a big JCW fan, that's why. Discussion is abt JCW and not TH. Read betwn the lines.

Kayla Apr 17 2014 8:20 pm I can't even with Empress Ki right now. I will say this. Hmm..I went to visit the Empress Ki Soompi Forum and when did it turn into TH shippers thread? Last time I visited which was in January it was more balance. What happened? I thought about joining to talk about EK but that is okay now. Never mind. Correct me if I am wrong this drama was suppose to be about EK right? Cause all I have seen is most of it is about TH.

rskdrama Apr 17 2014 1:21 pm watched ep 46 and 47 in 20 minutes... am sure the viewership is staying because of the past glory!

SeungNyang Apr 17 2014 12:09 pm Did anyone know what's the name of the insturmenal song plays at wedding scene in episode one? It played until the episode starts to 5. Minutes.

Mbme Apr 17 2014 11:41 am After I finished ep 47 I don't think I can even bear the heart + head ache the last 4 episodes can cause me, should writers have already set the plot in this downward spiral :((

T2 Apr 17 2014 10:40 am Gosh, I can't say it enough ... I am agreeing with most of the comments on her on the turn of events for the show. I am still dissapointed with how they have ended the characters of Maha and Feisu. TH's delusions are so distatsteful. His character's ignorance of ruling a nation is annoying and then for Lady Ki to continue to acknowledge him as a partner is infuriating because of the rape scene. C'mon writers ... Finish it off with a bang .. How about that maha's death was a plot to get him safely to koryo and that he drank that potion that made him look dead (the one WY gave to El Temur) and he does find out about his real parents and lives in koryo with his father. That would be a more suiting ending to WY n SY epic love even though we know she will be Empress of Yuan

CICI Apr 17 2014 9:24 am All I can say is "wow". I have been fast forwarding a lot of the last few episodes because of so many unnecessary scenes. I agree w/ so many here about the downhill slide of this drama. I raved about Empress Ki in the beginning and now I feel embarrassed for doing so. I think what has happened is that the writers spent so much time on TWO similar Empresses and SO much time on TH & his personality issues (over & over), they lost track of time and now have to kill people off that had real substance in this show, which is a shame because it could have been really good. This should be another example of why awards should NOT be given out to anyone until AFTER a drama or movie is FINISHED so the people involved have to show REAL worthiness all the way to the end. I also agree with others in my feelings of total disappointment in the writers on how they treated the Maha character. I know things like that happens in real life but I think more pity & compassion was shown on "evil" characters than Maha and Bi Soo and IMO that's wrong. Also, why call this drama "Empress Ki" when it has very little to do with her being an empress and often even her & probably be rushed at the end anyway? Oh well, another one down the drain.

WYSYLOVE Apr 17 2014 6:44 am WY is the perfect example of a FOOL IN LOVE. don't tell ki consort about the death of Maha because she suffered too much already, i blame the writers for how WY's character is so painfully in love with the image of a woman that he used to love, the SY he knew already died, she's no more, it is time he wakes up and start taking his own revenge and stop fighting SY's battle for her. Seriously Maha is better off dead at this point. They messed up big time when they created maha's character from the beginning, the writers have fell to show at least to me THE POINT of making WY and SY love line so great than so tragic, especially when we already know that they will not end up together and to add insult to injury they kill of the only hope of a love interest he could've had with FEI SU. there are way too many holes in this drama. TH & SY love line is a complete mess, WY & SY love line was too good to be true. with 4 episodes left they better wake up, the way i see it the drama hasn't been it's best since episode 45 till now. Maha's death is another poor writing on those producers part for what ever stupid reasons they have, it truly shows a bit of these people characters. use the kid once he is no longer useful discard him, and to make matters worse he had no peace or joy that could make up for his sad existence. Even if this is a drama WHAT THE HELL KIND OF EXAMPLE are these writers setting for the much younger viewers,. I am so saddened by the turn of events of the drama. first there was the emotional abuse TH was giving to Maha, then the rape scene, the death of Maha and last SY being an emotional wreck along with the Emperor. I am watching this to the end with the hope that these writers are going to do something amazing.

Moon Apr 17 2014 2:33 am @comadd: I am 100% with you. I am not sure if I am watching the same drama or should I even be watching it. Everything is so wrong for the past few episodes. TH raped LK is so uncalled for. And he is still so immature as before. Why Bisoo had to die? Why Maha had to die so lonely and pathetically without even knowing who his real parents are? Why can't he die in koryo after WY acknowledged him. It will only take less than 5 mins screen time. Is that too much to ask for? I don't even care that Kolta is the head of eagle house now. I don't see that important linkage anymore. But i am thinking that TH might be drugged by him too. Anyway, I love WY's acting. He is such a good actor. i literally felt his agony.

comadd Apr 16 2014 10:34 pm This drama continues to go downhill for me and I keep pulling my hair in frustration when watching it. Luckily I have thick hair and the drama only has 3 more episodes to go :) I totally don't understand what gotten in writer's mind when Maha and Bi-soo are killed off like that. Bi-soo's death is so senseless. She harbored one side love toward WY for so long and did so much for him only has him recognize her feeling AFTER she died. Maha's death is even worst. That poor kid is just a pawn in all the chess games between whoever wants to play for power. Even when SN knows he's her own son, she chooses to withdraw the truth from him a little longer for her to be able to complete her power game. Why does the writer show a little mercy for his character by killing him off with WY by his side and calling him son. Killing off Maha as a throwaway kid is so cruel and unnecessary. At least episode 47 gives me a little understanding why TH turns into a whining, crying delusional luniac. TH must be fed some drug by Golta, the secret leader, in order for him to lose his mind and become a puppet they can control. If the drug thingy is not true, then I can't understand why TH suddenly turns out like that, it totally makes no sense at all. Oh man, only 3 more episodes to go and I don't know if my hair is thick enough to survive through the gruesome treatment. Please writer-nim, have mercy on us, give us something in the end that doesn't make us feel regreted loving this drama.

Lili Apr 16 2014 9:08 pm Demmmmmm....i should not open this page before i watch episode 46 and 47 *cry*

MeMe Apr 16 2014 6:05 pm @wy&sylove Who knows with these writers. The writers romanticized the whole rape plot.

WY&SYLOVE Apr 16 2014 5:44 pm can someone please shed some lights as to where the writers are going with this drama. they kill off both maha and byul, i don't understand the relationship between SY and TH. after that rape scene, she's talking about protecting him, after what is being to her own people by this man, she said im doing it all for you. he deserves everything that he is getting and suffering now. i truly am disappointed with this type of writing. how can she even still look at him in the face after that.

MeMe Apr 16 2014 4:23 pm Just when I was happy about Joffrey's death on Game of Thrones. The EK's writers kill off Byul. I can't even be happy about Joffrey's demise. I am so sad about Byul's death.

T2 Apr 16 2014 1:24 pm I agree with Meme, the writers did mess epi 47 up by letting Maha die. Like you said, its drama with some fiction in it and they should have at least allowed the boy to find out his real parents if they are going to kill him off anyway and also allow some father and son time. What a buzz kill. Fans have waitied all this time for his true identity to be revealed and then NOTHING !!! C'mon .. 47 was a big let down for me .. Now, it's just watching just to finish the series. There is nothing to look forward to since we already know the ending. The writers should have at least given that "feel good moment" with allowing Maha to know the truth of his identity .... Aauggghhh

MeMe Apr 15 2014 12:02 pm Poor Byul. These writers are so messy. I can't even.

I like Empress Ki. I really do but the writers mess this up. I wanted this drama to be epic like QSD & Jumong but it is turning out to be just okay.

MeMe Apr 13 2014 6:06 pm @guest Yes both QSD & Jumong were epic. As for EK, These writers are taking forever to make SN the Empress. She should have been made the Empress about 7 or 8 episodes ago. That would have left 13 or 14 episodes to do whatever.

leekapop Apr 13 2014 10:07 am I support to wang yoo (played by Joo Jin Mo) and seung nyang (played by Ha Ji Won) and hope them will have a happy ending.

guest Apr 12 2014 8:35 pm @MeMe My guess is tt the fans are upset at SN cos of jealousies, SN got all the rough ups from TH and not them They want to take over from SN for that scene !!! Joke aside, another guess is that such skewed views about marital rape cld have come from those who hve yet gone on a long term relationship (or any date). If after years down the road they re-visit these sites with husband and children in tow and say they still hold the view that its okay for a husband to rape his wife, then we have to salute/respect them as its their life n value. Meanwhile lets sit back and enjoy the reads n hve a good laugh.

On EK, as rskdrama had said, the drama has been going round and round in circle.

rskdrama Apr 12 2014 4:52 pm Now that Ki knows of her lost child what happens? And why is she taking of the shameless emperror? can't she not speak the truth? Like TalTal but his character is powerless. The most detested person in this drama is the Emperor... and the most lucky person has been WangYu, never dying under any circumstances. And when Ki can find out about everyone, why can't she know about Kolta?? I think this drama should have ended by now..another 5 episodes of Emperor's ranting, Ki's i will reveal the truth, Dowager n Queen's scheming is just going to be the same old stuff all over again!

MeMe Apr 10 2014 9:59 pm WTH!!!!! Fans are defending TH raping SN. EK might just be a TV show but to defend TH raping SN is very wrong.

MeMe Apr 10 2014 9:56 pm You can count me as a SN & TT shipper and WY & Bi-Soo shipper.

yoochunano Apr 10 2014 2:25 pm @comadd me too, especially after ep 43 when he helped her and let people know that she helped her. he was so manly and reasonable. I guess SN can;t end up with WY or TH. They've gone far that they can not reunite and live linke nothing happen. It will be good for me if just SN just die.

guest Apr 09 2014 10:53 pm @Meme, agree, Jumong n QSD are good in every dept, acting and script - no fan service, no bts favours, no obscenity. Yes, its SN' fault - "SN grieving over WY upset him so much that he got drunk and do the unthinkable; SN didn't demo her love, so he is doing it to show his love; SN is his consort n should serve his carnal needs 24/7 willingly (no matter how violent he becomes)". Goodness, isn't this a topsy turvy world going by these comments on forced s...x. Message, as long as a man is upset by something, doing rampage in the bedroom or anywhere else is acceptable - like raping his wife, starting a war. TH youth and upbringing were blamed for his childish behavior in the earlier episodes. Now after 4 on-line wedding nights (L Park, Tana, Sn, Huhu), and 2 sons, he is still excusable bcos of his "youth" n upbringing. He needs not grow up, he must be nurtured by SN into his 80s.

@comadd - its not as safe as u think to ship SN/TT. look over some sites. Anyway, safe or not safe, imagination is gd for the soul.

comadd Apr 08 2014 2:35 pm @guest, I think there would be no shipping war for SN-TT because there's no way their loveline would happen in the drama. So I say as a SN-TT shipper, I feel very safe to freely declare my ship and use my imagination :)

MeMe Apr 08 2014 12:41 pm LMAO! The things being said by fans of Empress Ki. So now it is SN's fault for TH's shortcomings as man. Typical fans blaming the female for the man's faults. SN did all she could to make TH a better man but he messed that up. It is TH's fault. I mean seriously why does SN have to do all the work. TH should be doing all the work to make himself a better man.

Ben Alayah Apr 08 2014 11:39 am I have never seen a worst historical drama as this, why making drama long and poor. Writers sorry for this but l love your work on Giant.

CICI Apr 08 2014 8:31 am @ MeMe....LOL...That's exactly what I want right now too. SN & TT and WY & Bi Soo. I don't see why it couldn't happen since this is no longer close to the historical Empress Ki. It probably won't happen (or political intrigue) but I agree with what you said. BTW, Kingdom of The Wind & Jumong are epic & my faves.

MeMe Apr 08 2014 12:59 am @guest The writers should have had more political intrigue than romance. That is why I loved Jumong and QSD. Political Intrigue was first and foremost and romance was secondary. Yes I rather SN with TT right now. TH is acting like child. I want WY and Bi-Soo together now. I am shipping SN & TT and WY & Bi-Soo.

guest Apr 07 2014 9:19 pm The drama has lost its shine since SN entered Yuan palace as a slave and not just during the last few episodes. Though the drama titled EK suggest a story about the work/role of EK, the drama is nothing more than a story about romance, love triangles, jealousies and love fights amongst the various char. Are you ready? Here goes the love lines :

WY loves SN, SN loves WY;
WY loves SN, SN might have changed n not love WY;
TH loves SN, SN does not love TH;
TH loves SN, SN might have changed to love TH;
Tana loves TH, TH does not love Tana;
Tana loves WY, WY does not love Tana;
Bi soo loves WY, WY does not love Bisoo;
TT might have love SN, SN does not know.

Since Tana is dead, TH has gone insane, WY get locked up, only SN and TT are left standing with minds intact, very tempted to join the TT/SN ship to get some fun (tho I detest shipping to the core, esp those that are rude and crude).

MeMe Apr 07 2014 8:13 pm @CiCi Yes Bi-Soo as well. The four of them would be lethal.

CICI Apr 07 2014 6:27 pm @MeMe..Yes! WY, SN, and TT. That would be a GREAT TEAM. I like Bi-Soo also. ( ^ . ^ )

MeMe Apr 07 2014 4:07 pm I like TH but I am so done with TH shippers. To say it is okay that a child's 'father' tells him he wishes he was never born is messed up. TH deserves the worst father of the year award. When will the writers let it be known to SN, WY, and Byul/Maha who Byul/Maha real parents are. I wish they hurry up because the way TH is treating Byul/Maha is making me dislike him a little.

MeMe Apr 07 2014 2:36 pm @CiCi Yes Tal Tal. I could only wish if WY, SN, and TT ran that country together. They would be a deadly trio. They would rule the world.

CICI Apr 07 2014 8:43 am @yoochuno....I "third" your opinion and also agree. As much as I enjoy Joo Jin Mo'a acting,(& HJW) I don't know WHAT the writers are doing either.(I think guest nailed it below) or since the writers got early awards maybe there "are" new ones.Don't know, but this went south FAST. The only char. that seems to have risen above dumbdown & haywire rewrites is Tal Tal. This is the first drama I've seen him in & he's captivating .. even in a "few" scenes. I've been watching JJM's other dramas cuz he's so great, but will be moving on to Jin Lee Han(Tal-Tal)..he's a great actor too, plus handsome and IMO, deserves lead roles ...much more than some I've been watching lately,ugh. I'm at least glad I saw him here.

comadd Apr 06 2014 9:50 pm @yoochunano, I second your opinion, agree with all your points. Let's ship TalTal together :)

MeMe Apr 06 2014 6:17 pm @yoochunano The writers took too long getting rid of ET. They are still taking forever to make SN the Empress. TH has been a mess. Fans choose not to see it because he has pretty face. LOL. SN is conflicted. Love is so complicated. WY is still smart. He was tired of Yuan oppressing his people. Plus they used a child to get WY to go with them. I guess he thought it would be harmless. I would say he was a little reckless.

yoochunano Apr 06 2014 2:20 pm is the writer of this drama changed or something. In the last 6 or 7 episodes i feel like i'm watching another drama. I suddenly hated all the characters. I don't mean the acting cast cuz they all great. But all people in this drama turned to be selfish except for my ideal one Tal Tal. Honestly, TH how can she accept him and his childness and selfish love, ok he was cute and that was keeping us silent but now he is really the worth pathetic character i've ever seen. Even SN i can't understand her or know what she wants.And what was that 5 years skipping although there was so much unfinished things. Even WY, where all that smartness!! for God sake this drama was really really beautiful art of piece so don't make it fall and fool yourselfs with the ratings.

MeMe Apr 06 2014 1:54 am @comadd TH was on a path to self destruction when he first let ED & Baek Ahn become his new puppet master. Second when he acting so insecure and jealous. TH has been terrible father to Byul/Maha since Tana took him and passed him off as her own son. That did not just start now. That started episode 24 or 25. I would say WY was little reckless but who can blame him. WY wanted Yuan to stop oppressing his people. He was tired. At least WY cared about his people unlike TH. If I am not mistaken the money WY is sending back SN is taking care of the Yuan people. So with that said WY is taking care of both Goryo & Yuan. The funny thing is WY is accused of being a traitor by the very people who are the real traitors.

comadd Apr 06 2014 1:06 am I'm so taken aback and disappointed at the sudden 5 yrs jump. It's like I'm enjoying a good meal and suddenly someone snatches it away without giving me any excuse and change it to a meal that's not my taste :( I don't understand why TH is so pathetic all of the sudden. Yes, 5 yrs ago, he was weak but he loved SN and tried his best to become a man. But now, he changes into a pathetic killer, a stupidly suspicious husband, an awful dad who puts his hatred of previous empress on top of an innocent child (I still refer Maha as TH and previous empress child since he hasn't known about his real identity) I'm so disappointed, where is my cute puppy emperor??? I'm disappointed with WY too. He supposes to be smart, and he supposes to know how hard it was to get back his own country, he has to realize how badly Yuan wants to take over his country, so he has to be very carefull and on high alert. However, he acts so carelessly and naively. He doesn't only endanger himself but also his people and his own country.

Well, right now, I just focus on my ship on Tal Tal then, a cool and intelligent man who can be a perfect match for strong and smart SN :)

MeMe Apr 04 2014 9:10 pm @CiCi Like I said I want to see SN with her husband not needy child. As of right now, SN has three sons Byul/Maha, Ayu, and TH. Yes Byul/Maha is just like SN & WY. Ayu loves Byul/Maha a lot. Byul/Maha loves Ayu a lot.

CICI Apr 04 2014 4:22 pm @MeMe...I agree w/ you about Maha having more guts thanTH. That's because he's not TH's son but Wang Yoo's and he takes after his "dad". Imagine how incredible a kid he'd be if he was with WY and not filled with hate, anger and also sadness from being ignored byTH. At this point, I don't like TH at all...pity maybe, because of "his" upbringing" but he's quite a pathetic Emperor and father figure as well and he's not a real husband, just a little boy in a man's body wanting a "mommie". He's done nothing heroic or honorable either. AT least according to history, the real Emperor Huizong of Yuan wrote poetry. This Emperor "TH", also just learned to read..lol..But, we all have our individual tastes & opinions.

MeMe Apr 04 2014 12:05 pm As much as Byul/Maha needs his butt whooped but who can blame a child who is raised to be hateful. Byul/Maha has more guts than TH will ever have.

MeMe Apr 04 2014 1:34 am I don't see how it is Hot when TH is acting like needy child. I think it is sad. If my friends were watched this show they would rip into TH. They would ask why the heck I like him. I like SN & TH as much as I like SN & WY. SN & TH's relationship is unhealthy.

CICI Apr 04 2014 12:29 am @guest...Thanks for your comments. They validated how I've been feeling & what I've been seeing lately as I watched this drama. I might watch one or part of one more episode. I'm not wasting any more time on TH /Empress scenes to see a few good ones which IMO has lost all continuity. Also, lately Ha Ji Won & Joo Jin Mo even look worn out to me. I've really enjoyed most of the actors & actresses immensely and will look for them in other dramas, so I don't regret watching up till now + I've enjoyed reading everyone's comments here. .(.except for the few crazies) :P

guest Apr 03 2014 11:10 pm @rskdrama, just to alert you not to label TH as spineless. You have touched on the raw nerves of JCW fans. When TH is mentioned as a character, JCW fans take it that you are talking about the actor. We must always say nice stuff like TH is brave, cute, lovable, pitiful, caring to avoid being classified as animals. Anyway, just to repeat my view on the actor behind the TH character. He is not bad but still has some way to go. Fantastic? not how I see him.

guest Apr 03 2014 9:22 pm @MeMe, for the S forum, check out on the moderator. It does give an idea why the discussion has come to this state. @CICI, the writers need not bother giving us a sensible story as they have already pocketed the "Best Writer' award. They can do all nonsense now. The writings are no longer their vision but a mish mesh of ideas dished out week in week out -- mechanically elaborate on popular scenes, remove not so popular scenes. I am starting to watch it for a good laugh at the many silly plot line, read some ludicrous comments about love triangles as side entertainment. As for SN, don't hope for an Empress Ki story for the final episodes. The writers have long forgotten that this drama is about Empress Ki. The last scenes will instead highlight how brave TH has become. Afterall he has finally, finally and finally left his sleeping/wedding chambers and surfaced wielding a sword. It deserves to be given the spotlight all the way to the end.

Lydia Apr 03 2014 8:41 pm One thing I have to say about this show, the actors are doing such a phenomenal job! The drama is also written very well. Sure there are a few repetitive scenes. I think we can all have a sort of wishful thinking in to which we wish the drama could go a certain way, but I'm pretty satisfied with where it is going. The thing about the second empress had to be put it if they were going to at least follow it somewhat historically accurate as they were getting a lot of flack for not sticking to the history; even though they already explained that it leans more to the historical fiction. It's just a drama made for people's enjoyment while bringing in the bucks. As far as I can tell, I think they have done their job well.

However, I will admit I was quite shocked (and slightly disappointed) in episode 42 to see a crazed Ta Hwan...but then again I felt the outcome would be inevitable. I'm not surprised since after growing up in that kind of environment, with the war campaign going on and their numerous defeats, while also being poisoned with the fact that Wang Yu and Lady Ki were still corresponding with one another. I still like Ta Hwan (most likely just empathetic towards them) and in the beginning I was shipping him and Sungnyang. But, I thought he was starting to blossom into a man. Episode 42 changed that. It kind of gets a little frustrating after awhile to see how Sungnyang constantly has to baby him as his mother, and I think more than anythinig she pities him, which is kind of sad because you want her to love him like he says he does. In the end, you can see why it's very hard to love him as a man and respect him as one since he does not act like one. On the other hand, Wang Yu is an epitome of a man. Actually, in one of the episodes when Wang Yu and his gang were entering Daidu (the capital) many of the men were commenting how manly and handsome he was while Ta Hwan sort of made a comment as to why they were touting him as such and why not himself?

At the end of the day, I think Wang Yu wins in the one you would rather have a long term relationship with. And as women are more caring creatures, of course they will ignore the fact that the emperor is needy as seeing him just "lonely and needs some loving." I say he's just weak and needs to get over it. He has no inch of leadership in him!

As for the show, there's nothing I would really change about it. Sure the empress is really annoying and sometimes can be a total buzzkill but she's actually quite interesting and more frightening since the last one. Ever since episode 42 though, I think she's kind of lost her touch...xD. May be surprising, but Empress Dowager is one of my favorite characters alongside Tal Tal and of course the three main leads. I just have to give kudos to Ji Chang Wook's acting skill. Not fangirling but I honestly think he's pulling his character off really well even though he might seem pathetic. I guess his next project will need to be something totally different so he can shake off that image. Funny though, the emperor's character reminds me of Ji Chang Wook's character in the drama Five Fingers...I guess he's just great at pulling off the crying and feigning just as well as Park Shi Hoo!

So, enough of my long comment/rant. Have a good day!:)

MeMe Apr 03 2014 7:36 pm @CiCi Hi.... Yes it was suppose to be about EK and her journey. I get what you are saying about TH. You are right it does not mean you don't like him. Exactly his scenes are getting repetitive. The scene with the two sons showed me that TH is trying to act like ET especially when it comes to Byul/Maha. Who knows with that fan base. Right Now they are calling WY a traitor and saying he betrayed SN. SMH. Oh I will not let them ruin it for me.

CICI Apr 03 2014 6:27 pm Hi, MeMe...It's not that I don't like him, he's become mundane. I just wish the writers would make him grow up already or at least don't spend so much time on him & his constant insecurity. For me, he acts so childish and needy, when I see him with his sons, it looks creepy. So many of his scenes are like replays,..the drinking, the crying, looking for Nyang... Wasn't this supposed to be about a woman & her journey in becoming Empress? Yes, SN with her husband & not a needy and now "crazy" child would be nice but if the writers go according to any part of history, that might not work either. We'll see. RE: the fanbase, ignore 'em. Don't give them the power to ruin your fun. They're only about "their" actor.

MeMe Apr 03 2014 3:23 pm @CiCi I really like TH as much as I like WY. Ugh the TH fanbase is ruining my liking of him. I still like him though. I want to see SN with her husband not needy child.

CICI Apr 03 2014 2:21 pm I am so tired of TH. I used to LOVE this. I agree w/ MeMe, I watch the "character" and their actions and relevance to the story. Which, Ta Hwan is still so pathetic and now he kills his general "fliping out"..great. The new Empress continues to be a "bore" and she's useless & nauseating pertaining to the story. It's as if someone just lobbied to get this actress in the show. Do the writers care anymore? How many times do we have to see an Empress doing the same thing and also Wang Yu be naive & brought back to spend more time in Yuan? There was so much going on at this time historically to use here, I'm surprised at what is happening. Also, where's Yeon Bi-Soo's picture? She deserves to be up there before the Bayan/Empress. YBS has been in this longer and she's a much more viable & likeable character, IMO. With 8 eps to go, I hoped there'd be more time spent on Nyang and the whole Empress Ki theme than the constant focus on the same ole needy, now wielding a sword, Emperor, biased fangirls or not. I also agree w/guest, rskdrama, Kayla & T2.

MeMe Apr 03 2014 10:58 am @guest TH fans makes me SMH. Some of them tried to criticize me because I criticized TH. Like I told them I like him but when he is wrong I will speak on it. In their eyes TH is good and WY is bad. I guess they forget that Yuan was bullying Goryo. Some even said Goryo should just submit to Yuan. LOL. I don't get caught up in TV characters to the point were I am bias. I love and dislike things about all the characters I like on TV. I have noticed that the Empress Ki Soompi Forum has turned into TH shippers thread. There is no longer balance of opinions on there anymore which sucks because I like reading everybody comments. I just can't with TH fans sometimes.

guest Apr 02 2014 8:29 pm some amusing tidbits from the net:

TH is heroic for planning to attack Goryeo; WY is a traitor for defending Goryeo.
If Yuan attack on Goryeo fails, its WY's fault. he should have let TH strolls right in.
To show how he loves SN deeply, TH has to attack Goryeo (SN home country) behind her to prove it. SN should not try to save her people behind TH. She is damned for having done so. She had betrayed him.
TH is a great head of state, as his focus is solely on the women of his life. Going bonkers over a fake letter is a sign of his deep love for SN. Country affairs can take a back seat. WY is a irresponsible king for refusing to give up his people and be jailed in the process. WY should have willingly sent his people to Yuan to be slaves and prostitutes.
Its a disappointment if SN becomes too wicked towards the people who killed her parents. Love conquers all. Must forgive and forget. Must remain like a starry-eyed teen. TH should go all out to kill, even the kin of the woman he professed to love, to prove that he has grown to be a man.

MeMe Apr 02 2014 1:15 pm SMH. Why is okay for TH to treat Byul/Maha the way ET treated him but it was wrong of ET to treat TH that way? How is WY a traitor when he was looking out for Goryo? Some fans of this show make me SMH.

rskdrama Apr 02 2014 8:08 am After 42 episodes, Emperor is spineless still... and I am waiting to see when Yangi and the King will know that Maha is their son..

Its no wonder in real history Yuan kingdom didn't last long after this emperor!

guest Apr 01 2014 7:05 pm Yuan is now making plans to take over Goryeo. However, Goryeo is expected to sit tight and do nothing. Any scene showing Goryeo (WY) hitting back to protect their land is evil but the schemes hatched by Yuan (TH and Baek An) to overthrow Goryeo are brilliant and strategic. SN must be thankful that TH make her empress but TH need not appreciate that WY and SN helped him remove ET so that he gets the throne. Yuan (TH) can do no wrong. Goryeo (WY) can do no right. This is TH viewers' line of reasoning in a nutshell! They are all logical, objective, insightful and very sensible.

Kayla Apr 01 2014 2:00 pm Why are people so mad about how Yuan is being portrayed. It is not like they were nice and it was Disney Land. I know Goryo was not good either but Yuan was not either.

Kayla Apr 01 2014 12:01 pm I see a lot of fans are mad because of the change in their precious TH. At least for me I saw this TH coming. His insecurity, jealousy, and trying to live up to his predecessors changed him. Oh well Team SN.

T2 Apr 01 2014 12:17 am Epi 42: I am so saddened by the turn of events for Lady Ki's son Maha/Star. His identify should have been found out long before now. She had ample opportunity to find out who he really is and then perhaps we wouldn't be seeing a child that is disrespecting his biological mother. WY needs to have more time with his son, to mold him into someone great -- because his parents are great citizens of Goryeo. C'mon writers, the child needs to be a good character .. one that will reunite SY and WY together as they should be. I know the story has to follow history but this is drama and we can make any ending happen because it is TV. Team WY all the way. Please let SY find out who he is so she can be a real mother to him and he can feel loved by his real mother and father. Please x million

CiCI Mar 29 2014 11:41 am @daniel faustine...Welcome. I agree with you. I also wished El Tamur died earlier and more of the story was conflict between family members and especially Yon Feisu/Yeon Bi-Soo (where's her picture??). She has bee a big surprise on how good she has become. I think it would be very interesting if she and Wang Yoo got much closer, maybe even in love, and made Nyang jealous. By the way, votre "English" is "tres bon" : )

CICI Mar 27 2014 11:12 pm @Lee Han Fans...yeah, I agree. I'd love to see more of Tal Tal also. He's GREAT.

guest Mar 27 2014 11:10 pm In this last leg of the drama, I am still wondering why the writers have to introduce another Empress. It took almost 40 ep to get rid of Tanash and now it is introducing another Empress to add more palace conflicts - the annoying thing is that the root of these fightings are basically the same as the earlier ones - jealousy and the fight for the emperor's attention. These have been repeated for so long and in almost the same ways that they have become stale. Writers doing favour? Possible There are many issues Yuan has to deal with as a dynasty and there are many other current characters (WY, Tal Tal, Banyan, Eunuch Bang) whom the writers could work around with to create something refreshing (as CICI has said), something beyond the emperor's love life. It will be really absurd if the new 2nd empress get killed off within the next episode and a 3rd new empress (selected from amongst the Yuan generals perhaps) just to create another wedding night scene for TH - to allow more screen time for him. It will be the greatest joke of all time, writer nim.

Lee Han Fans Mar 27 2014 9:27 pm i want to see tal tal struggling between his clan and his principles >///< your the man!! dont be like any other mongol man.

CICI Mar 27 2014 9:33 am I agree with rskdrama..Joo Jin-Mo should definitely be used more. He had only a few scenes with one or two lines and he's so powerful an actor.. Scenes like the new Empress and TH going through another boring repeat wedding night exactly like the first Empress will be death to the rest of this drama IMO. There are so many interesting characters and many better actors that have been interesting and now there is this clone inserted. Why? A favor maybe? She's such a drag. I never thought I would be fast-forwarding anything here but I'm ff'ing her scenes. I'm interested in Seung-Nyang and her choices between Yuan and Koryeo + the main cast not a rehash of a mean, conniving Empress and her two dumb maids that are from the first Empress which btw in history, they would've been exiled or put to death as well not still there and def. not given to a new Empress. The other Empress had too long of a stay IMO and to do this again is a huge "let down", ..not what I want to see anyway. Please writer, don't blow it now.

Davia Mar 26 2014 7:45 pm So great to see more of the actors here!!! Thank you to all that suggested it.

rskdrama Mar 26 2014 4:35 pm Jo Min Joo can act with eyes.. oh man in ep 31 and 32 when he sees Hyang, he feels everything with his eyes...such a wonderful actor...Korean Drama producers and directors please use him more.

Kunyang Mar 26 2014 9:43 am Finally, a proper display for good actor and actress. Nice job asianwiki.

Masta Mar 26 2014 2:44 am This drama was so entertaining at first, the wait between episodes was hard to bear.. but now i cannot say this anymore, as much i loved Seung Nyang, as much empress ki's goals i don't care

guest Mar 25 2014 8:01 pm THANKS ADMIN for including the pictures and names of the remaining casts. These marvelous actors/actresses should be accorded due recognition and credit for their parts in EK. You have indeed heard us. Thank you.

rskdrama Mar 25 2014 11:55 am I just started watching this drama, in Ep 19 now. I like the way the story is going, but I have some issues with this screenplay. Why doesn't the Emperor feel guilty that because of him a King is now in Yuan and has to live like a prisoner and that because of him Nyang is also in Yuan as a palace maid? This part of not feeling guilty for his actions, but showing courage in trying to find the will is pathetic! He evens wants the King dead.. unbelievable way to show love! Next is Nyang herself. In all earnestness, it seems like she can't choose between the two men and would just go to one who wins! Her feelings for the King seems loyalty and her feelings for the Emperor seems to be fun and joy... As for the King knowing that Nyang is a woman, when from has he know? Or did he feel for her even when she was man? I know the Emperor will mature fast and that Nyang will become the Emperess, but wish their character had been a little more deep.

CICI Mar 25 2014 11:45 am Correction for below..."actresses"... I have to add, Joo Jin-Mo has my heart in this drama. He is so manly and such a wonderful actor. His display of emotions and heroic manner continues to steal every scene he is in. King Wang Yoo was such a crucial yet tragic figure in Koryeo history, I can't wait to see what the writer will do.

CICI Mar 25 2014 9:20 am WOW! "THANK YOU".. to the person/people that put up all the pictures and names of the awesome cast of Empress Ki. You did a wonderful job and I hope even more people will watch now that they can see all the beautiful & talented actors & actress in this fantastic drama. Thanks again! :)

sarieque Mar 22 2014 11:37 am Im so inlove in this drama.i love sungnyang and the emperor.

SJH Mar 22 2014 9:33 am I'm shipping TaNyang Couple but it seems that Ki Nyang was only using Ta Hwan for achieving power hmmm......Well Im Joo Eun is so beautiful but ehy she has to be the evil one hmm...i was hoping for her to be with the emperor in case Ki Nyang choose the king ....

SJH Mar 22 2014 9:32 am I'm shipping TaHwan Couple but it seems that Ki Nyang was only using Ta Hwan for achieving power hmmm......Well Im Joo Eun is so beautiful but ehy she has to be the evil one hmm...i was hoping for her to be with the emperor in case Ki Nyang choose the king :(

SJH Mar 22 2014 8:21 am I'm shipping TaNyang couple...their chemistry is so good but i hate that Empress Ki is only using Ta Hwan for achieving power btw Im Joo Eun is so beautiful but the shame is she is another evil women in this drama hmmm...

misch Mar 21 2014 8:43 am im loving this drama... really! but the mouth of the new empress is bothering me :p

guest Mar 21 2014 2:57 am @CICI, me too. Ive been waiting for her to leave long long time ago. Her presence and that of ET's have been dragged on for what seems like eternity. Really, she has been made to look more like a clown executing one evil deed after another. Its about time to cut her off completely.

CICI Mar 20 2014 10:08 pm possible spoiler: I was cracking up at how the Empress was blaming everyone she talked to for why she was the way she was, trying not to be executed for her crimes. It was hilarious to me. She was so evil and murdered so many herself, it was about time to "finally" see her go. I read where Baek Jin Hee who played the Empress, on having to leave, wanted to thank "all" the people who supported "Tanasiri.".....is she kidding?... I haven't felt this good since I saw the witch from the "Wizard of OZ" melt..lol

Loren Mar 20 2014 6:21 pm This is an amazing drama. I love Ha Ji-Won in everything I've seen her in. Joo Jin-Mo is magnificent as Wang Yu. I thought he was amazing as the Koryo king in "A Frozen Flower" as well. Ji Chong-Wook does a great job growing from a weak, fearful prince into a powerful ruler.

I have a couple of comments about Asianwiki's page for "Empress Ki". Why aren't there more pictures of the cast shown on the page. The other actors deserve to have their pictures there as well as the main cast.

And why isn't the actor who plays El Temur listed at all. He was one of main characters; the whole story revolves around him, and the actor who played him was incredible.

MeMe Mar 19 2014 8:05 pm @Chris Exactly, this is not my first K drama but I did know some about different asian countries' history. Who you telling coming from American TV it was different to see how they do romantic scenes. I remember watching my first K drama and When the couple confessed how they felt about each other I was waiting for them to kiss but all they did was hug. LOL. It was so different but I am so use to it now that have seen so many K dramas.

Chris Mar 19 2014 6:33 pm Watching from the U.S.A........ This is my introduction to Asian drama and I am very entertained. Plot and character development are excellent. I find the acting refreshing and superior and the actors themselves are really all very attractive most of the roles are quite memorable. Although this is historical drama I don't suspect the series is historically accurate as regards events. However, having said that, the series is a cultural eye-opener for anyone like myself who is steeped in western drama and history only. As drama goes, I believe this is really a must-see production. The director, writers and actors are to be congratulated for a most memorable series.

MeiMei Mar 18 2014 8:43 pm JungBlackJack, i bet you never read the story about Genghis Khan klan. They were not a nice and humble klan. they were the king of desert land. They rule almost northeast asia and west europe, they more like a rome in asia. This era is showing a great battle to koryo where they get back their own mainland before the era of chosun. well, i was shocked with episode 37. they kill El Temur omg!!! this is getting more interesting, i though this going to be like any other story with one evil man till the end but what we got here, a great development. i love the way they portrait Ki, not an easy characther, there is three phase of Ki, First is a young, innocent and full of energic Ki, the second is the mother who loose his son and beloved friends and seek for revenge Ki, and the third i guest this gonna be a women who want to prove she can rule the country better than any men in this mongol klan LOL (i bet she changed for his son maha too). there is nothing wrong with Ki fall in love with ta hwan, especially when ta hwan has give all the love for her, seek for protection is natural. how can he forget wang yu? that maybe a way in your opinion, but wang yu has given his permit to seung nyang "you can choose your path to revenge and i will do my own way" and she disapointed with wang yu betray her in the chase of Maha. She doesnt know that wang yu seek every possiblity to protect her. I am so falling in love with Wang Yu character, he is a man who doesnt seek glory for himself, protect the one he love without demand anything, a great commander who fight with his soldier, a loyalt and smart person. Perfect character. Hope Ta hwan will giving back his throne back.

guest Mar 18 2014 8:25 pm dmt3412 has given a very good suggestion. Yes, why not include pictures of ET, Tal Tal, the enuchs and bi Soo. They are not just flowerboys/flowergirls standing around as sideshow with their good looks but have contributed significantly through their acting skills. Lets not treat them as non existent, invisible and nobodies and attribute the success of this drama to only a so-call "lead".

As ET clan is out, hope SN will resume her badass character. Given the situation she is now in, its unrealistic for writer nim to harp again and again on those lovey-dovey characteristics just for entertainment sake. She must have changed tremendously, having withness and gone through so much suffering. Its not an option but a necessity that she goes to extreme wickedness to survive. She is not living amongst saints but amongst one of the most wicked people known of that era, the Mongols. She either kills or be killed.

CICI Mar 18 2014 10:29 am I totally agree with comadd, & dmt3412 in showing more of the cast's pictures here including Yeon Bi Soo, The Emperor's main eunuch and Nyang's eunich, Bayan and esp Tal Tal. Also, the Empress Dowager is a big part of this story and she should be in the first lineup. Like the others have said, I really enjoy these actors/characters and they deserve their picture posted. I think Jin Lee Han is due for a lead role in his next drama. When he's on screen, he's mesmerizing. I also have been looking more for Yu In-Young who plays Bi Soo. I wasn't sure if I liked her character in the beginning, but she has done such a great job, I want to see more of her. There are so many great actors in this it's refreshing to not have it mainly focused around a "lead", IMO. Kudos to the writer & director.

comadd Mar 18 2014 7:02 am I second your motion @dmt3412, El Temur is a very important character in this drama, the two main eunuchs gave me joy when I see them, and my real ship TALTAL has to be given a special place hehe...I just love him. He's cute, he's cool, he's smart, he's a scholar, he's a warrior, he's a great strategy and he doesn't sleep with SN :) I predict that he will be the main man for SN now since she starts her quest for power so she needs his brain. And same as the other two men in her life, he'd already saved SN by not using his body or his battle skill but by using his BRAIN. SN will have to depend on him now, and she doesn't have to reward him with her body, just share with him the power.

dmt3412 Mar 18 2014 1:54 am Could someone PLEASE update the PICTURES by including more of the characters like TAL-TAL, for instance? He is getting to be a more prominent character with every episode, thank goodness!

Also, please don't forget the Empress Dowager, Batolu, Mu-Song, El Temur, Jeok-Ho, the two main eunuchs Dok-Man and Gol-Ta; and main maidservants and other assorted prominent characters.

In addition, the character list featuring only names is also greatly lacking.

THANKS in advance!

CICI Mar 17 2014 5:16 pm @Jung Blackjack...actually Togon Temur/Huizong of Yuan was the last Mongolian Emperor of Yuan which went back being called China (according to historical records) and it was noted he WAS very weak and mostly disinterested in being the Emperor. It was because of him the Yuan/Mongolian Dynasty ended. Also starting from Genjis Khan till "TH" it was a very violent period where Mongolians ravaged China, Korea and many parts of Europe as well, often destroying everything in their path.. BUT..with that, said there WAS an Empress "Ki during this time and that is what THIS drama is about. She WAS orig. from Korea and this writer had her engaged to the King of Goryo first. IMO, there is nothing disgusting about a woman giving birth, being chased down & her baby falling off a cliff, presumed to be dead & she moving on with her life. "Kids" are accepted, adopted & loved everyday by someone who is not a biological parent. Why not an Emperor? I'm sure it happened factual or not since there were many times an Emperor did not have a biological heir. I remain curious where the writer is taking us with his spin on history and I still like this better than any other drama right now.

MeMe Mar 17 2014 4:30 pm @comadd Exactly, Mongolians were skillful warriors but they were evil. I will this the writers are showing Empress Ki in a better light because the Empress Ki in history was not nice. I read somewhere somebody said something about historians being concern about this drama was they are showing Empress Ki being good whereas in history she was not.

MeMe Mar 17 2014 4:15 pm @comadd Exactly, the Mongolians were skillful warriors but they were evil. I will say this though the writers are showing Empress Ki in a different light. In history Empress Ki was not a good person. I did read somewhere somebody said even historians are worried about the drama showing Empress Ki in a good light since she was not that in history.

comadd Mar 17 2014 3:38 pm @jungblackjack, I have to say the Mongolians at that period of time couldn't be considered as nice, angel-like people. I also watch lots of Chinese period drama, read a little history :) and from my understanding, the Mongolians at that time were skillfull, ruthless and also evil warriors who set out to conquer Asia. There's a saying that people would tremble with fear hearing the sound of horses as the Mongolians coming. So whichever Asian country or people that were brave enough to fight against Mongolians were considered great heroes.

MeMe Mar 17 2014 1:46 pm @jungblackjack The disgusting part of the drama is rude and disrespectful fans of the show. It is a drama. The whole SN getting pregnant by WY is old news. Are we watching the same show because from what I see the writers favor TH. Please don't act like the Mongolians were saints and good people because they were not. I am not even Korean and I know that.

JungBlackjack Mar 16 2014 8:22 pm @Kristine Can't agree with you more! Seungnyan's becoming pregnant and giving birth to WY's son is just most disgusting part of this drama..I really wish the script writer could pay some respect to Togon Tumur khan (Emperor Ta hwan) and other mongolian characters. I understand that it's just drama for Korean audience and the story is mostly fictional but honestly this drama is just portraying Mongolians as evil, ruthless, and the Emperor as a complete idiot and pathetic guy who can't do anything except falling for a korean girl and portraying Goryos as the as most amazing and flawless ppl...... Anyways despite displayed bit wrongly as an idiot, Emperor is making me love him so much haha! and also Tal Tal is attractive as hell haha. I'm just on ep 27 but Seungnyang is hating emperor too much.. it feels like she will never truly love Emperor :( Also a woman who even gave birth to kid can become emperor's consort disgusts me... I hope the emperor will soon know that kid is not his child

comadd Mar 16 2014 3:02 pm @ads, I'm very surprised to know a 18-yrs-old like this drama. Thought it's just for ahjumma like me haha...

ads Mar 15 2014 10:50 pm i really like this drama but it kinda scares me loool coming from an 18 year old

CICI Mar 14 2014 5:41 pm I think it will be really interesting to see what Nyang does once she has a lot of power. Will she still remember why she wanted to go back to the palace(?)... or will the taste of great power override her revenge for Lady Pak & the others that died so she could escape. RE: WY and TH, Nyang doesn't know all the things lately that Wang Yoo has done to protect her and that he still loves her. She probably thinks he has abandoned her so it's easier to stay focused on her goal. Meanwhile, TH is still so weak and needy, and he does let her control him, which WY would never do. It's probably appealing to her ego and the way TH does everything he can do to show he loves her, plus has not given up on her. She's probably starting to love him now since it looks like he's all she has and she has a son with him. I agree with Davia, I hope the writer doesn't make her a power deviant too and who will she choose when she finds out that Wang Yoo's son is still alive?

MeMe Mar 14 2014 4:58 pm @comadd Yes SN loves both WY & TH. She does have TH whipped though LOL. Yes they both have risk their lives for SN. I don't like how people are comparing WY's love & TH's love for SN. You can't measure love.

MeMe Mar 14 2014 4:52 pm @Davia WY don't care about his wife. He never did. The only reason he married that chick because was a stepping stone in his revenge against ET. I am so ready to SN to become badass. I hope she is like Mishil from Queen SeonDeok. People wanted them to follow history. They are about get their wish. Empress Ki in history is so different from what is being portrayed on TV. Yes SN loves them both.

comadd Mar 14 2014 4:10 pm The way I see, SN does love both men a lot but not at the same time. She loves WY first, then she loves TH later although of course, first love can never be erased in her mind especially when she has a child with him. I have to applaud SN for showing her love for both men very equally because they both love her so much in their own way. Let look at WY! He's strong, he's in control, he can be SN's protector. His love for SN is reflected by his strong personality. When's he thought SN died, he immediately turned his grief into a avenger mode, and he's willing to do anything including sleeping w the enemy. When SN was in danger of being killed, he threw himself in the battle to rescue her, didn't even care about his life or if she acknowledged his effort or not. He got jealous when she's with another man but he accepted her choice. Now, let look at TH. He's weak, he lets SN controls him, but he tries his best to protect SN. His love fo SN is also reflected by his weak personality. When he thought SN died, he turned into a mute and couldn't function anymore. When SN almost got killed, he used his body to shield her. He loves SN uncondition, even though he knows SN already had someone else, and he listens to her a d lets her control him. So both men love SN dearly in their own way and she rewardd both of them by give her heart and her body to one after another and give them both a son. Now, she reaches the turning point of her life that she wants to get power. Her priority now is not the love for WY or TH anymore, but the power she can get to take care of her 2 sons. So now, I can predict that she will use both of them, whoever is more valuable for her to quench her thrist of power

Davia Mar 14 2014 1:44 pm At the end I meant that people have told me that people can be in love with more than one person.

Davia Mar 14 2014 1:40 pm It would be really disappointing if Ki Seung-Nyang starts becoming a power hungry deviant. If that is going to be the case they should have written her differently from the start. Seeing her face insurmountable obstacles with a caring mentality for all the good people around her has been the best part of this show for me. So any serious deviation from this would be not only extremely disappointing but wouldn't make sense in the context of what we have seen about her character so far. From how the writer wrote it it seemed to me that she truly thought that Wang Yu didn't care about her anymore and Ta Hwan was being so loving and caring about her that she started having feelings for him. This happens in life all the time. It's very rare that I have met a person who has stayed true to their first love after that person has left them and married someone else. I think she still loves Wang Yu too. I always thought that one could only really be in love with one person at a time but some people have told me that no one can really be in love with more than one person.

CICI Mar 14 2014 10:25 am @JJAe.. I agree about Wang Yoo and Yeon Bi Soo. At first I wasn't sure about her character, but as the story went on, I am liking her more & more. I could even be happy if they ended up together. I just hope Wang Yoo ends up happy and not as heartbroken as he's been and he finds out he has a son. I also like Tal Tal a LOT. WY, YBS and Tal Tal have become my main reason for watching right now. I hope the writer offs the Empress and ET very soon..like, the next episode. Their constant evil is starting to bore me.. BUT the rest is still the BEST.

JJAe Mar 14 2014 2:56 am The historic version of queen of ambition! I just love Wang yoo and Yeon Bi-Soo even if they become enemies at the End.

fernand Mar 13 2014 5:35 pm ki is getting drank to power

st Mar 13 2014 12:47 am OMGGG episode 37 was the fricken bestttt !!! but i'm so scared it'll go downhill for lady ki after this. hopefully queen dowager won't start accusing her of things in this drama. since i heard it isn't going according to the actual history.

sora1004 Mar 12 2014 9:55 pm phantom: this have been an issue for along time ago and the writer has said clearly this drama is a fiction, so if you not watch the drama you will never know, have you ever see seung nyang betray her mother land? hate: lol what did you though about alien, a three hand creature? you state it by the Hollywood product.

hate Mar 12 2014 4:10 pm wrong story wrong translation. he isn't El Timur, El Timur is someone other. i'm warching now only beyond the clouds. alien and ki woman isn't anymore interesting.

Anna Mar 12 2014 2:38 am Does anyone think i should watch this? I started watching it when it first aired but after 7 episodes i dropped it because through i love the storyline it was so confusing, I couldnt remember who was who and what was happening. Does it get less confusing as it goes? because Im hooked on su baek hyang and when i first started watching it, it was confusing but now it is super easy to know whats going on, I have pretty much every character memorized, so is this one like that?

claire Mar 12 2014 1:49 am I've just finished watching ep. 33 and I'm about to start watching ep. 34. Actually i'm afraid to watch it, because so far, all the episodes are VERY, VERY, VERY, GOOD, and i think I should take a break and prepare myself. all the casts are very good, but the most extraordinary about the drama is the storyline. you can always expect some surprises at every second of every episodes. No dull moment, very intense but sweet at the same time. One of the best saeguk drama ever, very very much different from Jewel in The Palace, Dong Yi, or The Moon That Embraces The Sun, although we all know those dramas are already very very GOOD drama.

CICI Mar 11 2014 11:21 am @yulia...Empress Ki is awesome!! I think it's the best drama to watch right now with so many good actors & actresses and an exciting, great story. At first glance it does look like a lot of episodes, but it is so good, by the time you catch up , I think you'll be craving the next episode like I am. I highly recommend it.

yulia Mar 11 2014 5:55 am is this good?i wanna watch it but it has so many episodes :(

MeMe Mar 10 2014 9:02 pm @SN-TH RockNRules LMAO Really? I thought your last comment was your last one. I guess not. Your comment tells me you know nothing about the facts. I am laughing at you saying JJM fans are the ones ruining Empress KI. If that is what you want to believe then go ahead. Go to any forum about Empress Ki maybe excluding Soompi and see who gets criticized the most with malicious and disrespectful comments. Actually I like both couples and I like WY & TH. Just because I like them don't assume I am bias. If something is wrong I will say something regardless. Hmm...I am MeMe and only MeMe. I don't troll under other names. If other people are saying you need to grow up and be mature then that means people are agreeing with each other.

Dawn Mar 10 2014 2:44 pm Woah! What can I say...I've been gone for a minute. I've caught up on all my episodes....the like of the working woman. Anyways, so I will just touch on episode 35, which is where I've stopped...hope this is not a spoiler moment for anybody out there whose network isn't up to ep. 35...but AHHHHHHH, THEY HAD A BABY!!!! (CONGRATS NYANG AND EMPEROR!!!)

I really loved how he was so attentive and worried about Nyang, that was the sweetest thing I've ever seen....not really, but close.

I do feel bad a bit for Wang Yu...I mean, can the writers send him home to at least look at the wife he married...that's who I really feel sorry for. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad for him, if he at least tried to get over Nyang....they had their moment and it wasn't meant to be. Of course, I understand why the writers have written the drama this way....Wang Yu says he's finished with Nyang, but he doesn't demonstrate that very well....he's hurt that he lost her. He's hurt that he has to watch her be with the Emperor in the end...but what's gonna kill both of them is when they find out that the child the Empress has been raising is the child Nyang lost when Yom and the imperial guards thought they killed her.

I feel for Wang Yu the most because it's his son, and at this point I don't really know how Nyang is going to be able to overcome this fact when the nun reveals the rest of the cliffhanger....what are Nyang's possible options. SIDENOTE: IT'S FUNNY HOW THEY AGED MAHA (NYANG'S LOST CHILD)...THAT CHILD LOOKS LIKE HE'S EVER BIT OF 2 YEARS OLD....NOT REALISTIC WRITERS...THEY CAN'T POSSIBLY BE STILL TRYING TO HANG ONTO THE THRONE???? SERIOUSLY!!!!

I do love the fact that El Temur is losing his mind...that curse that the Empress tried to put on Nyang, turned around and landed on her father....but it's not strong enough...he hasn't had a total meltdown...which is about to kill me.....anyways, I've enjoyed catching up on the show. I just wish it came on more often...but I'll take Monday and Tuesday for 15 more episodes...

Everyone, I hope you all are enjoying the show and showing your support by encouraging the show (which is over) and the actors/actressess....FIGHTING ENTIRE CAST!!!!!

SN-TH_RocksnRules Mar 10 2014 2:11 pm @MeMe, why you have the same expression as CICI, like the grow-up, act mature tone? If you're the same person trolling, you think you should be telling this to yourself to act mature and grow up. This is crazy, why do I get the feeling you're bias and siding against SN-TH fans? Have you been reading what I was saying here??? I asked for apology and these certain people just want to keep an on-going war. If you have been clearly supporting WY, I'm sorry to Joo Jin Moo, he's a good actor, but his fans are the biggest ruin of EK, spreading malicious comments and are disrespectful online.

MeMe Mar 10 2014 10:29 am @SN-TH RockNRules You talking about fangirling & warmonger? Hmm..reading your comments on here you have engaged in both. I do agree that fans of this show should be respectful to each other and the actors & actresses on this show. Blame the writers when stuff going wrong on the show. JCW/TH is doing fine and he does not get criticized that much. JJM/WY receives most of the criticism. If I break it down using 100%. I say JCW/TH receives 20% of the criticism. I say JJM/WY receives 80% of the criticism. Lets not talk about libel, defamation, and derogatory remarks. SMH. There have been comments from calling the writers racists to calling WY gay or Queen WY because the actor who plays him played gay in a movie. It is sad.

Fan shipping wars are brutal and can become very personal. People need to blame the writers for issues on Empress Ki

CICI Mar 10 2014 10:06 am @SN-TH......Keep your word and let your ridiculous, once again "false", insulting, "defamatory" CRAZY comments be your LAST...good riddance! So much for your fake apology...& for the LAST time, GROW UP!

I suggest if this TROLL does come back she is reported and removed so the rest of us can stop being distracted by her insane personal attacks.

MeMe Mar 10 2014 9:57 am What was going on here. I have been gone. I see little debate happened. @SN-TH RockNRules Why you leaving? If you can dish it out you should be able to take it. Act mature.

SN-TH_RocksnRules Mar 10 2014 7:30 am @guest,CICI, &all EK fans, Ok, this will be my last piece, it seems my intention hasnt come across. There's a fine line between fan-girling and being a warmonger - aggressive advocates of ones beliefs. If we fans of the same show were throwing each other w/ muds & dirts, do you think its a good way to be an ambassador or to attract more patrons for this drama when all we do is distress each other out than recognizing the strengths & opportunities of this drama? Constructive criticisms (weaknesses & threats) is fine and should be expressed in well-thought, but to be unfair, or give acute view is just the exact opposite of it, these are in same family of libel, defamation, derogatory remarks, and so on. That's just about it for me, if you think you're behaving beneficially, it's really up to you and your choice. Nice day ahead! Good luck to Empress Ki!

anon Mar 09 2014 9:20 pm I don't know why that recent comments are hateful. I know none of the characters except for the main girl who starred in Secret Garden. Here, she plays a more active role: her character has been forced into many things but she always fights back against fate. No one can blame her for her choices. Besides, in dramas, when we have that nagging feeling that the main character should fight back somehow but they never do, it is different in here; she tries to fight her best and is true to how she wants to save her people, even if it is not in her own country.

CICI Mar 09 2014 9:17 pm @SN-TH....... you apologized for your "earlier" misconduct which was a good thing but still continued to attack and "falsely" accuse in an even more ridiculous manner. After re-reading your comments, I agree with guest & Kayla. You really need to deal with the fact that not everyone has the same opinion about JCW as you do and has the right to say their own thoughts about "whoever" without you blowing them out of proportion time & time again.. and then go into name calling mode. How about living up to that apology?

guest Mar 09 2014 6:27 pm @SN-TH RockNRuless, So you are saying that we have been behaving like animals all this while and you need to remind us to "compromise and act like humans and not animals". Have you gone potty? Bashing? Do comments like "not bad but not over the top, not fine" amount to bashing. Are you satisfied only if I echo what you said about him. If that is your expectation, youll be disappointed for that will not happen. As for character assassination, did I condemn him at a personal level by saying things like he is immoral etc. My comments are all about his works for goodness sake. Insult? who have been doing insulting stuff here and needed to be told off to grow up so many times. In fact, you've just downgraded us from being a cat to being an animal!. If this is not an insult then tell me what is.

CICI Mar 09 2014 12:42 pm @SN-TH RocksnRules.....I wanted to add, I think it was "very cool" of you to apologize. : )

CICI Mar 09 2014 12:34 pm @SN-TH...FYI, I never said that JCW was an "idol"/singer. I was agreeing with Kate's comment about "pretty faced" actors over experienced, "great actors'. If the Emperor here was being played by an "idol"/singer/ wanna be actor, I'd be watching after the show ended, like I said before, ...but it's not the case here and I think as a whole EK is the BEST watch and deserves to be rated #1.

@phantom, aaaaaaa, & kkkkkk( obviously, the same person), I think you might want to read up on HISTORY if you never have and you will see that it is "filled" with people who have turned against their own country, so to use that as your reason to "dis" this drama (& the write)r is a moot point. Also, I've read where there are some historians right now that have concerns that the writer might show EK in a good light when "historical" records show her as not being righteous or loylal to Koryo at all (according to them). Either way, I continue to love the twists & turns of this drama. @cems, I think you might be hallucinating or not really watching THIS drama..& yeah, a drop from 1st to 2nd in one spot and all the rest are 1st place is huge..lol

cems Mar 09 2014 11:23 am this show has become ridiculous the leading girl is getting pregnant and having kids at the same episode hahaha and her sleeping with togon the ratings dropped people don't buy this shit i'm glad i stopped watching this crap!

alex Mar 09 2014 11:15 am i used to love this drama when it started but now the story is dragging badly, the writers are making seungnyang a bitch sleeping with both men and having kids with both they totally lost their way no creativity i got sick of the el temur clan and the childish emperor who can't man up already and keeps clinging on SN too bad this drama started well but oh well...

Kayla Mar 09 2014 9:09 am @Davia @SN-TH RockNRuless

Who overreacts? I think JCW is doing very good as TH. What I don't like is when TH fans complain about negativity but they do a lot of bashing themselves. I am not saying that other side does not do it but TH fans SMH. I am not trying to start something it just what I have observed reading comments about this show. I hate the shipping war because it ruining the fun of watching Empress Ki. I started lurking different places that people talk about this show a few weeks ago. It was sad to read comments from fans. I wish I had never started lurking. No I don't like either couple. I do like SN, TH, & WY but I am Team SN. I just hope people can become more mature. Kudos to all the actors & actresses on Empress Ki. They are all doing a very good job. Bravo.

phantom Mar 09 2014 5:03 am This show is totally rubbish. How can the script writers write a story about a woman who tried to invade her home country of Goryeo?

aaaaaaaaa Mar 09 2014 4:59 am This show is totally rubbish. How can the script writers write a story about a woman who tried to invade her home country of Goryeo?

kkkkkkk Mar 09 2014 4:56 am This show is totally rubbish. How can the script writers write a story about a woman who tried to invade her home country of Goryeo?

Davia Mar 09 2014 3:47 am Did I say that I thought that people shouldn't express their views or differences? I just wanted to address the nasty comments issue. I didn't want to embarrass anyone so I did not name the person my previous comment was aimed at. I have always liked to hear different opinions because for one I feel that we grow from doing that. But isn't there a difference between doing that and being down right mean spirited in the way one expresses oneself? I don't think there is anything wrong in saying one doesn't like how an actor is doing his job. That is our perogative. But is it okay to grind someone into the dirt? That is all I was saying. For instance JJM has a lot of depth in his portrayal of Wang Yoo but I do find his propensity for glowering feels somewhat stiff and gets tedious after many episodes. But he won best actor for this and obviously many love him in this role. So it's all a matter of taste right? We like some and some we don't. That's life. Let's just not be cruel about it. @Guest - Thank you for your reply. I agree with you there are many fantastic actors in the drama and it was not my intention to underestimate them with what I had written but I don't agree that any actor is replaceable and therefore not indispensable to a show. Maybe if we were sitting face to face we could discuss this more in depth. @SN-TH RocksnRules - Thank you for getting my drift. Cheers.

SN-TH_RocksnRules Mar 08 2014 10:44 am @guest,CICI,Kayla,et.al I think what Davia was trying to say is you guys seem to over-react negatively whenever anyone gives approval, admiration, compliments, or applauds JCW portrayal of TH -the Emperor. For correction, he's not an idol. The last time I've seen him is in Smile DongHae and this drama attracted me back because of not JCW the star, but the TH character as being portrayed. As a viewer, I cant help it, I could relate to his character and he portrays it impressively. I just think you're going overboard by saying you'd want JCW to leave the show. To be honest, he's the prime reason I got hooked on this drama. Then further along the road (w/ an enormous 50episodes) appreciated more the rest of the characters, plots and the production as a whole. As avid viewers of EK, let's just compromise and act like humans and not animals. Show your cards on the table, appreciate those you wanted to appreciate, discuss it rationally. Just no bashing, insults and character assassination, as you've said, each one has contributed to the success of this drama. I apologize ahead if I have misconducted earlier. Good day!

guest Mar 07 2014 7:43 pm @Guest, It has never come to mind that doing a little analysis make me look bolder. No need to write back? Why cant we decide for ourselves? By the way, good to find out that there is another "Guest" in this thread.

CICI Mar 07 2014 6:01 pm @ Davia, just because someone doesn't like HCW 's acting doesn't mean they are making nasty comments. He is only one actor here & his character is just part of the story. Empress Ki is in the # 1 & #2 slot because of "many" talented actors & actresses here not just your favorite "one" along with the writer, director, camera people, music etc. It's a "team" effort and it's been a great one. Do you not realize that other actors who are in this drama have fans too? In defense of HCW, his character is a dumb, sissy kind of guy, but he's supposed to be that way for the story. I do understand & agree with Kate's frustration though. I decided to not watch a drama if a so called "idol" singer/'type is in a lead role until the drama is done because too many times I've ended up quitting. I decided to watch this initially because of Ha Ji Won & JJM & I love historicals. I've continued to watch because of the many good actors including supporting ones ie: The Empress Dowager, Tal Tal and Bi Soo + others + a good story. etc. I've seen enough Kdramas now and the ones I thought were excellent & the best were mostly the ones that had "full time" gifted actors that have worked hard for "years" to get where they are instead of transitional/hyped ones with a big fan base from their "other" career. I also agree w/guest... I hope the writer doesn't get sidetracked with so much focus on the Emperor & ET since this IS supposed to be about Empress Ki. Just my opinion.

Guest Mar 07 2014 3:31 pm Wowowow guys calm down, there just trying to express their feelings and putting their thoughts down here. No need to write back and debate about it... Its not a big deal anyways.. working someone up isnt going to make u look bolder

Kayla Mar 07 2014 5:38 am @Davia I usually don't comment on the show. I decided to comment because this bothers me. Yes I agree JCW is doing a good job as TH. Yes it maybe wrong to criticize him but it is nothing like the criticism JJM receives for playing WY. They criticize WY for his pure existence. Yes it comes mostly from these from fans of TH. They even use his movie from 2008 Frozen Flower which was a very good movie to go after him. Talk about his age which is funny because he is only 2 or 3 years older than HJW. They say only only older women like him which I beg to differ because I am not a older woman. I am just mature for my age. JJM/WY has received most of the criticism from fans of Empress Ki. This coming somebody who likes all 3 leads. I am not a fan of either couple.

guest Mar 07 2014 12:56 am @Davia, I don't agree that EK would not be the same without him. Yes, he portrayed his character well and that's it. There are so many good actors amongst the cast, including the supporting ones. Its really an insult to the remaining casts if we put it this way. All of them have been performing par excellence, some have been given more opportunity to show their craft while some given lesser time. The drama could just go on if he is exited from the show for one reason or another anytime. It just depends on how the writer and PD slant the plot and directing to accommodate the other characters. There is no such a thing as being indispensable or irreplaceable in any work situation. For this drama, its just that the writer and PD has given so much screen time and emphasis on this character TH and many a time at the expense of other characters. The drama is supposed to be about Empress Ki but the apparently there is a change of direction midway.

Davia Mar 06 2014 6:16 pm When people make nasty comments they just really makes themselves look and bad no one else. JCW is just an incredible actor. This drama would not be the same without him. His character is very realistically portrayed with a lot of heart by the actor and that's what makes the character understandable and give depth to this drama.

Kate Mar 06 2014 8:22 am Ji Chang Wook fans are the ruin of Empress Ki. Fan girls are really blind, they see a pretty girly face and they go crazy and can't even see how bad of an actor he is. Not only he is a bad actor but even his character sucks but of course fan girls still praise him like a saint, this makes me upset, if things continue like this only pretty faces with no acting ability will do dramas it's really frustrating. The episodes that were focused on Ji Chang Wook had drop of ratings, thanks god korean people aren't blind yet. It's a fortune that there are such other great actors in Empress Ki that can carry the show. Fan Girls go to your idol thread and don't pollute here too with your absurd praise.

MeMe Mar 05 2014 11:12 am I am truly bothered that people are saying Byul/Maha is blocking SN & TH's happiness. This debate over Byul/Maha after Ayu's birth makes me feel some type way about some viewers of this show. It is sad. SMH

fubukito Mar 04 2014 10:41 pm Baek Jin Hee <3 Ji Chang Wook

SN-TH_RocksnRules Mar 03 2014 4:42 pm @Davia, if I may, it's not that the horses are rare in that area, it's probably the skills of the actors in riding a horse that is a constraint. If one doesnt have a skill to ride a horse, it would be dangerous and more liabilities for the production team. Also, I believe horse riding skill is an expensive skill and hobby; just imagine how much it'll cost one to hire a horse, a training field or better yet buy a horse to develop a better riding skills; definitely it's not for everybody.

WY&SYLOVE Mar 03 2014 1:41 pm You guys wait until you watch ep 34 y'all are going to flip. i am so shock i don't know what to feel, she finally have some pity sex with the emperor and in the same ep she is now pregnant. yes you read right PREGNANT i am still convince that WY & SY will end up together, i just can't wait to see how the writers are going to spin this around, SY having children for two different men . it is so stupid right now this whole thing with the first born still alive and the second one coming up. i really don't know what they are thinking. i mean she shouldn't have the first one if she was going to have a second one for the Emperor. im starting to think that the writers are portraying SY's character very badly right as a woman i feel like they are degrading her it's starting to discuss me. and i apologize in advance if my comment offend TH's fan, i dont mean anything bad, i am just stating my honest opinion. i cant wait to see the next dagger they will use to stab WY's heart with, really he is the most pitiful character in the show still love him to death though, My dearest King and the love of my dreams im starting to think that the writers did you a favor taking you away from this mess because what im saw today is UGLY.

Davia Feb 28 2014 2:48 pm @MeMe - but you're right maybe she feels too guilty to be happy with the king after they died for her. Apart from all this I found it annoying that she didn't just jump on her horse in episode 33 when she was being chased. It was standing just a few feet away from her and she is experienced enough in combat to know what to do in an emergency. Also the fact that none of the Emperors guards have horses is just weird. I notice that in most of the Korean dramas the soldiers and guards are on foot. Where horses rare in that area? With all the gold they have all gold they have one would think to buy some horses for better defense wouldn't be that hard otherwise.

Davia Feb 27 2014 6:53 pm @MeMe - Thank you for your response. Even the word " his story" tells it all. It's kind of annoying and sad that we don't know the truth actually. What you wrote about Nyang's reason for revenge was very sensitive and insightful. I do think though that she could have gone to be with the King and still killed them with the skills that she has. She definitely wants power and to rub their noses in it not just to kill them. I think being treated the way she has been since her mother was killed obviously has a lot to do with it. But in the end no matter how our lives have been we still make our own choices in how we decide to act on them.

KHEN Feb 27 2014 2:59 am Ha Ji-Won is a brilliant actress...you're doing great in empress ki...you're my favorite korean actress....

samanta Feb 26 2014 11:14 am hi ji chang wook and joo jin mo and actress ha ji wan wanderful cast empress ki

samanta Feb 26 2014 11:11 am hi ji chang wook i love you se much your best actor korean and joo jin mo and actress ha ji wan si wanderful series empress ki

guest Feb 25 2014 8:50 pm SN-TH_RocksnRules, I suspect you are the one who have come under a different name. Well, to quote your words, for all I care. I totally agree with CICI. At least we confine ourselves in talking only about JCW's performance. If you think he is good, carry on with you views. If I think that he is just passable, why cant I say my piece and continue to do so. By the way, what is so offensive about what I've said about him. To be exact: Ive said he is not fine, he is not bad but not over the top. Since you are so upset reading this and anything that are contrary to what you like, skip this open thread. Go to his site where you can praise him no end and where you wouldn't get to read comments that cause you so much pain.

You've said you cant stand somebody's rudeness and that we started the offence. Check yourself. At least we didn't use names to insult him, call him or you a "cat" as you did to those who don't agree with you.

CICI Feb 25 2014 6:41 pm @SN_TH...are you nuts? I don't need to know guest to agree with him/her. I read below and saw you were just as rude to that person as you were to me when I said early on I liked the King & Nyang together better. Now, you're back at it again and just because I said I have found JCW's acting sometimes not as strong as other actors in a few scenes & he seemed a bit boring BUT it may be at the direction of the director.. that constitutes a "personal vendetta against the actor?? You just proved again what I said to guest is the truth & how dare you falsely accuse me of having wrongful intentions behind my opinions. Get some mental help. How many times do different people here have to tell you to "GROW UP?"

SN-TH_RocksnRules Feb 25 2014 2:06 pm @CICI, I dont know what is your relationship w/ guest. You could probably be the same person for all I care. I'm not so sure as well the experience you are talking about. But it's very clear as the sun, you're not here for good talks about Empress Ki, but out for personal vendetta on JCW's performance as TH. If his fans and supporters praise him, why the need to be negative about it like he's done you wrong, why dont you just praise the actors you support w/o the need to downplay on someone else. You started this offense and I cant stand your rudeness.

CICI Feb 24 2014 5:44 pm @guest.. I had the same experience w/ SN-TH_RocksnRules. For whatever reason, it seems, there are some who just don't want to allow another's point of view and get rude or worse if they see one...so. I'm glad you spoke up too. Re: JCW, I have to admit sometimes I've thought him a little boring compared to other actors here but I don't know if that's how the director wants it or not. So many others make up for it, I focus on who he's with. I've never seen Joo Jin Mo act before, but he's been my favorite so far and Jin Lee Han is fascinating to watch. I could care less about his clothes. The guy's got talent and looks galore. @Davia, I'm also surprised that TH's mother didn't try to make him grow up strong instead of having to show stupidity and cowardice too, because as you say, she is depicted as such a strong and confident woman. At least he should've known how to read & she seems like she could've found a way. Guess we'll never know. I'm hoping he continues to get more manly but it has to be done so it doesn't look un-believable now. It will be interesting how the writer does this.

MeMe Feb 24 2014 2:35 am @Davia Exactly... That is what I have been saying. History is not always accurate but many fans of this show have been whining about the writers not following history. How they want the writers to follow the history of Empress Ki. That is why I said be careful what you wish for because you might not like what you see. I agree the drama is interesting. To your point about SN being more interested in her revenge than love for WY. SN's heart is dark right now because she lost her friend, the woman who like a second mother to her, and she thinks her baby is dead. In SN's mind she feels she has to do something to stop ET to avenge their deaths. She realized that she needed power to that. To her that meant becoming TH's concubine and so she buried her love for WY so she could do just that. I don't think SN would have felt right choosing to be with WY after seeing those people die because they were trying to help her. She feels a sense of obligation to them to make sure they did not die in vain and that meant choosing revenge over WY. Also WY did get married but it was to avenge SN because he thought she was dead.

Davia Feb 23 2014 11:55 pm Watching such a strong and fearless, and yet good hearted woman, is I think more than anything what makes this drama so exciting. I hope that she doesn't become power hungry in a bad way. History as we know is not always accurate. It's interesting though that her need for revenge was more important to her than her love for the king. But she was drawn unconsciously back to the very place that her child is. I think that the writers could have written the scenes, showing Ta Hwan making the decisions to be more courageous, a bit better in order to fully feel the character's transition. I for one can understand how a young boy who saw his father being murdered and grew up all his life having to act stupid so that he wouldn't be killed would in fact have a very hard time coming into his own. It would be unrealistic for someone with his up bringing to be different. Except for the time he spent in Goryeo he never had any other influence in his life. I am surprised though that his mother didn't teach him better as she is depicted as a strong woman.

guest Feb 23 2014 8:46 pm SN-TH_RocksnRules Don't be childish and rude. What do you mean by "acts like a cat". Are you resorting to another name-calling session under the cover of anonymity. Am I not entitled to an assessment. You say JCW is fine, that is your view. I'm saying he is not fine. I have to fast forward many of his scenes and this is my view. Also, enjoy the show without going overboard over an actor and react so rudely over a simple comment. He doesn't even know of your existence. Grow up please.

MeMe Feb 23 2014 6:38 pm I can't stand immature and childish people. It is hard to enjoy a show like Empress Ki with all this immature and childish antics. Grow up people. You people (immature and childish ones) are hurting the show. People want the writers to follow the history. Be careful what you wish for because the Empress Ki in history was not so nice and power hungry. She basically made power plays against Toghon Temur( TH) to make her son the crown prince.

SN-TH_RocksnRules Feb 23 2014 1:14 pm @guest, meeehehe, talk to your hands! What's your problem that you have to look down at JCW's performance. Cant you just enjoy EK w/o having the need to degrade a very fine actor? Your strategy is just like ElTemur, a tiger who acts like a cat.

Francis Feb 23 2014 6:21 am I watched the first 5 episode and I really love it..good job..ji Chang wook

guest Feb 22 2014 9:49 pm Sorry JCW fans, I for one is not at all impressed by his acting. Its not bad but its not over the top. Nothing to crow about as the side casts are comparable to his level.

R.Simpson Feb 22 2014 12:27 pm @Dawn

Thank you for that post. I actually laughed out loud for real. That was great and you brought out some important points such as Tal Tal needs a fresh outfit. LOL.

I really love this drama!

Tahmineh Feb 22 2014 11:33 am I like this drama so much and i believe among 2013 and 2014 korean drama this drama will be the best with amazing writing with great artists. But I hope it's story being real according to yuan dynasty without bolding of Wang yu. I like every it's episodes with great castings especially SN and Emperor. Exactly Ji Chang Wook is excellent and lovely so I like him so much because of his intelligent acting. Ji Chang Wook go forward bravely.

ella Feb 22 2014 9:30 am I watch this Drama because of Ji Chang Wook... Love U Oppa :)

AnnGie Feb 21 2014 4:29 pm I want to say first love Empress Ki every episode leaves you on edge and wanting more. Now I must say when will the good people of the drama ever win. I mean it is only 50 episodes and they are on episode what 33 and they are still dealing with the bad person. I am trying not to say to much for the people who have not watched this awesome drama watch it bye the way if you have not. Now, I mean it seems the bad guys are always coming out on top here I just hope it wont stretch until the last couple of episodes that the good guys win. I want to see some bonding and healing episodes. I mean if the drama is following the line of history the ending the doesn't look good for Lady Ki and the Emperor anyway so give us some good episodes before then. I am just tired of the nasty old man and his followers. We Have dealt with them for about 75% of the drama. I think it's time to clean house and focus on the mixed up love triangle here. According to history we know she is going to have a son bye the emperor and of course the show is called Empress Ki so we know she becomes empress. I love the drama one of my fav so far of 2014, but that nasty old man and the current empress and her followers has got too go. They have plotted and bullied for more than half of the drama. So lets end their nastiness and move on to a new enemy already. Fighting Empress Ki!

secret28 Feb 21 2014 2:23 am Wow it ends on my birthday...any ways im a fan of ha ji won and she's always a great actress...haven't watched it so....I'll watch it right now or maybe tomorrow hehehe ^_^

CICI Feb 20 2014 12:48 pm I love watching "Empress Ki" and anxiously look forward to each episode. IMO, this is is the BEST drama to watch right now. I love all the characters and I'm hoping the, current but hopefully soon to be short-lived Empress, turns into a popsicle..lol ..Poor King is so heartbroken but he knows he must be a King first and save his people. I love Joo Jin-mo's acting so much, actually everyone is doing wonderful acting here. Keep it going and it totally deserves to be #1.

Kailani Feb 20 2014 11:05 am vvvv - awesome comment below!!

Dawn Feb 20 2014 10:07 am Hello fellow commentors....so I had to take a break, but I've caught myself up on my Empress Ki drama....and I have to say, that I'm all giddy that Nyang knocked the Empress off her block...but that's not enough, so I hope she doesn't get to comfortable....I loved the shared hug between Nyang and the Emperor, such a compassionate moment. These two are really fighting their little hearts out...but Emperor imma need to you be tougher than you are. I was so disappointed, as I'm sure a lot of the viewers where when the Emperor abidicated the throne...I was like really fool, after all Nyang has done to help you....(MESSAGE TO THE KIDS...THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON'T LEARN YOUR ABC'S AND 123'S!!!). However, I understand, either sign the document or be killed on the spot...El Temur is a gangsta about his....he's survived 9 Emperors over 30 years...why, can someone please tell me why no one has poisoned his soup!!! Seeing as how poisoning folks around the palace is a surefire way of offing someone.

That day he was alone in the palace with the Emperor would have been the perfect time for someone to running up on him after or while he was talking mess to the Emperor and cut his ass....just saying. There have been too many opportunities to kill this dude...but it seems everyone is to weak when the moment presents itself. If it was me, and maybe it's just me...but the next ones I'd get rid of since the daughter is gone, is that son....Tangishi (or something like that) and his sidekick...I mean he is a bit too jealous of everyone and everything around him. They should have pulled a double wammy, while they were taking down El Temars daughter they should have been taking down his son at the same time. You have to cause total chaos, it both were being messed with at the same time, it would have thrown El Temar for a loop because though he is a tyrant he seems to care about his kids...

Like being in a fight, once you've got the person on the ground, you don't let up, you just keep at them until you see and feel the body give up (I'm not saying kill the person...in real life) but for the purposes of this drama, yes I'm saying death.

Also, while I'm sad along with those who are said about the King and Nyang, I'm sure we all understand why she did what she did....but can anybody tell me why the person playing the role of the King looks so bad now...I mean his color is all off, and his lips look a bit dry. Joo Jin-Mo, if you don't laydown and take a nap, you look like you getting to thin in the face (could it be you're preparing for another movie/drama role??? In which case, it would be nice if you played like a serial killer...you've got the face for it. Something about you're body language says, i'm made for a good serial killing role!!!)

And before I go, can anyone tell me why Tal Tal (the one with the reddish hair always in the black army outfit...Bayan's sidekick) has not changed outfits the entire drama...if it was real life, them cloths would be funky as hell!! Seriously costume director/director/script writer...we are 31 episodes in and no one figured that Tal Tal needed to change his damn clothes. Does he sleep in them clothes...for real now, everyone has changed clothes on this drama...down to the beggars on the street, but Tal Tal rises and falls in that same black outfit....Tal Tal (Jin Lee-Han you really should be upset!!!)

That's all I've got, I will be back when I have other comments....again shout out to the entire cast, you're doing a lovely job. This drama is the best!!!

tp Feb 17 2014 6:47 pm This is such a well rounded written drama performed by all amazing actors. It's worth to watch every single episode. Can't wait for the next one to come out. Thank you for all your hard work!

T2 Feb 15 2014 2:43 am Team SN and WY all the way!!! LOL. I love the show. Don't want it to end so soon.

Casey Feb 14 2014 5:39 am Its been such a long time since i have been so drawn to a story. The last time I felt like this was when I was watching the big shows for the first time, like Secret Garden and You're Beautiful. The script is beautifully written. All of the characters are very dynamic. It's weird being drawn so much to a show, I am not used to the feeling of waiting in agony for the next week to watch another episode. Before this show, I had completely forgotten that feeling. I recommend this show to anyone! At least watch 3 episodes before giving it up :) Usually I don't write reviews, but this show is just too good :)

Ange Feb 13 2014 6:09 pm I love both guys but I'm totally shipping SN with TH because of recent scenes. I love the way with each episode my mind changes! I do hope that the show will stay with history and that SN will truly fall in love with TH instead of him always chasing her. It's sort of annoying.

MeMe Feb 10 2014 4:07 pm Loving Empress Ki. I can only hope that some fans of this show can learn to be mature instead of being childish. Other than that, Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of Empress Ki.

MeMe Feb 10 2014 4:02 pm @fishunderwater Exactly, Empress Ki and Game of Thrones is nothing alike.

seeme Feb 10 2014 5:59 am I read the reviews and see the ratings, why can't I get into this show been stuck on ep 19 forever....tried skipping a little but I just get bored. Really hope I can get back into it.

fishunderwater Feb 10 2014 5:55 am I just read I comment comparing game of thrones and empress ki....hey dont compare it's not the same by far.

chocoo~~~ Feb 10 2014 2:50 am am I the only one going forget Wang and love Emperor already? lul

Lee Feb 05 2014 4:25 pm So people do have difference stories just by watching one show and being difference is not a wrong thing. In my view, every character have a flaw, wang yoo use el temur's niece to revenge seung nyang's dead (and now he look like a cruel slaughter man, losing your love do change the way you view the world), the unwilling to grow Ta Hwan (he have a power but do not have a courage), seung nyang use emperor to revenge the koryo's maid, given up his love to wang yoo (she's the lucky woman who get all man attention, but i understand why man high over heels for her especially if the woman is ha ji won). But all that flaw is something that make the story more interesting. It will sound flat if the story only a love story between Wang Yoo - Seung Nyang - Ta Hwan, nobody want to see two perfect king fight over a girl and ruin they throne for 50 episodes (it's like watching 50 episodes of twilight). And This drama have a lot of superb supporting character and team, i do feel the director effort to make this everlasting drama and jang-jung is my fav writer since history of salary man. Keep up the good work.

CICI Feb 05 2014 12:22 pm @Dawn.. I'm also sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a few yrs. back too and it's still painfully raw. I did not lose my voice though, so what does that mean? I didn't love him as much as someone else? I 'm not going to judge anyone especially a character in a drama about such a heartbreaking ordeal cuz I know what it's like too and grief is such an individual experience for everyone.

CICI Feb 05 2014 12:10 pm @SN-THRocksnRules...are you so blind (and biased) that you only see what you want to see when you read others' comments & opinions that may differ from your own? Are you here just to insult people and hurl the "hate " word? In my last post, why don't you just READ the last sentence of my paragraph. GROW UP!

guest Feb 04 2014 10:01 pm SN-TH_RocksnRules : your conclusion that "so you must have been hating this drama a lot, because there's more interactions and lovely scenes between SN&TH." is really strange. Ive gone through my comments and am at a loss as to when I gave this impression that I HATE this drama. Its really weird. All I can see were my response to the criteria set for signs of true love. Does this constitute hate? Isnt there also other ways to show that one cares a lot. Anyway, this is only a drama. I don't think I would go into hate mode over something fictitious. The comments are just views on how the characters interact, Nothing more and nothing less. SN/TH characters can continue with their fantasies right to the last episode. Its no big deal.

MeMe Feb 04 2014 12:28 pm @Dawn Yes both WY & TH have been immature and have an arrogance about them. Both of them. WY has grown up but I need TH to grow up as well. I hope he grows up soon but from the first episode it seems he will still be a little childish when he marries SN. I don't like that. It is time for the baby emperor to become the Emperor. Sorry I can only tolerate being immature for so long. Sorry to hear about your real life moment. I know it is hard to lose somebody you love dearly.

SN-TH_RocksnRules Feb 04 2014 11:58 am @CiCI &Guest et al WY-ship, so you must have been hating this drama a lot, because there's more interactions and lovely scenes between SN&TH. Maybe you'd have me convince a little of SN&WY love, if they have been interacting more and not just w/ that sacrilegious one-night and memorial love daydreaming of each other kinds. Come to think of it, it wont make sense either on SN's journey to becoming Empress Ki if she spends more time w/ WY in Goryeo. Oh, that's the writer's dilemma. But truthfully, SN&TH interactions & ingenious scenes are primarily the reason I'm hooked-up. Why is SN so hard-to-get? Watch-out SN, I'll snatch that Emperor!

Dawn Feb 04 2014 11:40 am @Everyone, yes we are watching the same drama, and the Emperor was not faking...after Nyang came back and he regained his speak, then it was faking so as not to deal with El Temur and his daughter. And yes, I'll accept that we all grieve in different ways but when you are really heartbroked you grieve should be reflective of it...who among us has not had that 1st love that didn't last for whatever reason...if you were sincerely invested in the relationship then your heart was not eased so fast....(real life moment here...my dad died and it's been 3 yrs my mom still isn't over him...she's still grieving over his passing. it hurts me to watch her...it's like watching the Emperor) I guess that why I felt it was more geniune with him that Wang Yu. (real life moment...when I lost my husband...I nearly lost my mind...it's been 7 yrs and there are days when I'm still not over and fall into a depression)....that's why I can feel in this drama the Emperor feels more for her than Wang Yu.

I apologize for having to you real life moment, but I hope it helps others understand me....but I will acknowledge that we all grieve differently...some harder than others. I believe that's reflective of this drama....the Emperor grieved his way and Wang Yu grieved his way for the same woman.

I'll even admit that the Emperor is childish in his behavior, but you've all got to admit that Wang Yu is childish also...don't know which episode it was but when the Emperor but on the puppet like show for Nyang and Wang Yu saw the Emperor holding onto Nyang's hand...he displayed a bit of childishness and jealous behavior too....so both of them are equal. The Emperors only fault is that he wasn't raised to be a warrior, and therefore has a handicap over Wang Yu but Wang Yu started out the same way...it was only after the harsh reality of losing his throne did he grow up.

As always, it's good to read everyones comments. I hope we can respond to each other without being mean spirited afterall it's just a drama, and when it ends we will all find another drama and/or go about our daily lives. Until then, I will respect everyone here and their opinions and hope you will all do the same....

To the entire cast, again keep doing a fantastic job...I love each of your characters and the way you are portraying them.....good luck and keep fighting until the end. I will be back to comment as the show progresses.

CiCI Feb 04 2014 10:55 am forgot to say..I agree with MeMe too.

CiCI Feb 04 2014 10:51 am I agree with Guest. @Dawn...SN does not love the Emperor. She only got into the palace and wanted to be a concubine to take revenge for Lady Park and all the Koryo maids that were murdered to save her. When I watched WY's reaction to hearing of her death, I could feel his pain just by seeing his face. Didn't you see the scene where he was screaming too? Also, (I don't think this is a spoiler now) last ep, it showed that the Emperor faked his being mute and was pretending he lost his mind so he didn't have to deal with the Empress and her father. So all that intense grieving you are talking about was "fake" ..lol I still hope somehow SN ends up with WY because no matter how much the Emperor says he loves her, he still comes off as a wimpering, selfish man/child.And...WHY doesn't this man know how to read?? His being good looking isn't enough for me ATT. Whatever happens, I continue to I love, love, love this drama!!!

SN-TH_RocksnRules Feb 04 2014 8:28 am I'd pay 10,000 gold coins if SN ends-up w/ TH. Bidders anyone? Bi-soo &fake bidders not allowed ok. Haha!Just kidding. I think if SN ends-up w/ WY, MBC wont have the face to market this drama in China,Mongolia or they'd probably have that part editted and cut. Hope TV stations in my country gets SN&TH happily-ever-after.

guest Feb 04 2014 2:51 am @Dawn, this is something new to me. Must one "lost your ability to speak, could you have not starved a little bit, lost his mind" to show that one is deeply in love. Must one dart from one end of the palace, be high strung, jumpy to show that one is pining for a loved one. If these are the criteria for true love, then there must be many fake lovers in this world. By the way, some of the best scenes were screened when the casts were in Goryeo, the first few episodes.

guest Feb 04 2014 2:30 am @Dawn its really something new to me. Must one" lost the ability to speak, to starve a little bit" to show that he is deeply in love? Must one dart from one end of the palace to another end, to be jumpy, to lost his mind in order to show that one is sad and pining for some he loves? Then there must be many fake lovers in this world. Many of the best scenes were in fact outside the palace. What drew people to look into the drama right from the start were the first few episodes where they were all in Goryeo.

MeMe Feb 04 2014 12:23 am @Dawn People grieve in there on way. Everybody does not grieve the same. Some become depressed. Some want Revenge. Both WY & TH grief over SN was sad. It showed me that they both truly loved SN. WY getting married was nothing more then stepping stone in his revenge plot against ET. Are we even watching the same show because from what I saw WY was grieving over SN. He is still grieving over her. Just cause he did not become a mute or get sick like TH does not mean he did not grieve over her. It sad that as up until episode 27 WY still thought SN was dead. He even had memorial tablet for her. My point is both WY & TH suffered from SN's 'death'.

T2 Feb 03 2014 6:11 pm By far, this drama has been captivating. I am a big fan. I have read most of the comments on here so here goes my two cents. Despite knowing how the story ends and also reading a little bit about the history that this drama is based on, i still love the romance between WY and SN. Perhaps, maybe an alternate ending after she marries the emperor and right what was wrong, when she disappears as history has it ... She can finally return to koryo to be with WY. Haven't not seen epi 27, i am reading spoilers that she may be with child from the emperor. Although my heart is broken by that but if it must occur for the good of the greater master plan than so be it. But i am still wishfully thinking and hoping that WY and SN end up together at the very end with their son.

Dawn Feb 03 2014 5:32 pm Alright, so this weekend I somehow caught up to where most of you commenters are. I am so in love with this drama....I hate that she lost her child...I cried for her. Nyang, must have built a country, burned it down, repented and re-built it because this poor child is going through. I don't know about you all, but I really ship her with the Emperor. Don't get me wrong The King is a cool dude too but in the end all day long it's Nyang and the Emperor. The way the Emperor, lost his mind and his speech because this girl was gone presumed dead...that is real love...what did the King do....cried and poured out some liquor.

I understand Nyang, to learn that you went through a rough childbirth ALONG in a damn cave, get show with a bows arrow by some palace thugs and lose your child all on the same day...and all the King can do is marry someone in the Yuan family line to avenge you...really!!!! Could you not have suffered a bit King, could you not have lost your ability to speak, could you have not starved a little bit....I mean dang. The Emperor seems to love Nyang more than him...just saying!

Anyways, I'm glad that Nyang has found her way back into the palace....I can feel that she is gonna get her revenge with or without the Emperor. Hell at this point I don't think she even needs the Emperor. She gonna do it all on her own...can't wait to see the part where she ends up married to the Emperor....does anyone think that's gonna happen...the current Empress is gonna be tossed out on her backside or killed along with her family/clan...and Nyang is gonna take the throne. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I feel like this is gonna be the ending....oh I can't wait.

Besides all the twist and turns, the heartbreak...I love the entire cast, the evil ones and of course those playing the good ones. I hope this makes it to DVD because I'm buying!!! I'm a collector....until then everyone keep watching and I'll be back with more comments.

Guny Feb 03 2014 12:11 pm Game of thrones could learn a thing a two just saying . This is how you fight for the throne

Gunn Feb 03 2014 12:09 pm Game of thrones could learn a thing a two just saying . This is how you fight for the throne

Gunn Feb 03 2014 5:40 am Episode 21 had me crumbling on my knees that bath tub scene was more romantic than the first kiss Nyang had with wang you

MeMe Feb 01 2014 12:04 am Loving SN!!!! Tana better watch out. LOL. Let the war begin... Game On.

Dawn Jan 31 2014 4:27 pm I think you all might be ahead of me...because I haven't seen the pregnancy episode yet....I'm only up to episode 17, well it'll be 18 on Monday.....I wish I could comment along with you all but I will have to pause my activity on this page in order not to see any other spoilers....but I wish you all an enjoyable time commenting....

JOYCE Jan 31 2014 11:52 am I have to say this drama is excellent. I was a bit skeptical when stating because most korean traditional drama isn't as good as some mainland chinese one with a few exception. But Empress Ki is just amazing. The story plot is good, but the actor and actress are superb for their acting skill. The tension, crying and fun moments were all done so well. The costume and setting is really pretty too. Too bad the ship i'm shipping isn't going to end up well :C but its okay, the drama is too awesome for me not to watch.

I hope the rating will keep going up, and the 10 episode extension will come.

sora Jan 30 2014 7:22 pm i love cici's line "I'm really wanting the Empress dragged out of the palace by her hair" Lol the battle between Seung Nyang and Tanasili is amusing ^__^ women in the palace is seriously as scary as the soldier hehe...i think the pregnancy is an importance scene, just imagine the son of Georyo will become the heirs of yuan make me giggling.

anieunni Jan 30 2014 5:50 pm i love this drama...:) better than the prime minister and i..

CICI Jan 30 2014 2:29 pm I agree with guest. I'm enjoying many actors in this historical drama and many I have watched before from other kdramas. So many talented people are in this.. Although I have my preference on how I'd like things to go, I'm just sitting back and seeing where the writers want to take me. I think they are doing fantastic writing. WTS, I'm really wanting the Empress dragged out of the palace by her hair though..hehe

stranger Jan 30 2014 1:02 pm agree with Renesmee . I don 't like the stupid story that SN was pregnant with the King , non sense !

I like the romance between Emperor and SN .

Davia Jan 30 2014 11:53 am I love the pregnancy storyline. It facilitates the development of the storyline. I also love that the smug Empress thinks she's getting away with something but that she is in fact raising her enemies child. I was surprised that the consorts don't need to be virgins though. I agree that all the actors in this drama are exceptional and so immensely enjoyable to watch!!! This drama is so good that it has spoiled me and now I am finding it hard to find anything else that is current as good as this. Loved the final stare that Nyang gave the Empress at the end of #26. Ha Ji Won is mesmerizing in this. Love that Emperor Tahwan is a pacifist and is against blood shed. I have never seen a part played the way Ji Chang Wook is acting this. So exceptional. Can 't help but love his character, flaws and all.

Dawn Jan 30 2014 11:21 am I love this drama.....it's a shame that it only comes on Monday and Tuesday. I wish it ran 5 days a week and had more than 50 episodes. I love the entire cast...the evil ones and especially the good ones. I totally ship the King and Nyang, the Emperor and Nyang, just all of them.

I hope this drama will move into the number one slot in ratings until drama ends....

FIGHTING

MeMe Jan 30 2014 10:09 am @Cutedod Hmm... Wang Yoo is not over SN. He thinks SN is dead. He only married into ET's family to avenge her 'death'.

MeMe Jan 30 2014 10:06 am @guest Exactly, there is no point in getting all worked up over what we can not control. Calling the writers racists is just wrong. The shipping war is getting annoying. Yes all the actors and actresses are doing a very good job.

guest Jan 30 2014 6:16 am @meme, I am not interested in shipping war. I'm watching dramas for the story line. Everyone has his favourite character. Off course I have mine too. But rather then focus only on the favourites, I would try to appreciate the overall casts. Support actors like Lee Moon Shik, Kwong oh joong, Lee Won Jong are doing a good job too, but are often overlooked, forgotten and rarely mentioned. While we are upset at how the story goes, it is obvious that there are plenty of political manoeuvres behind the scenes. Who get more screen time, meaty scenes might not be soley in the hands of the writer. Other agencies who have some measure of influence do interfere on how things turn out. Characters which should exit from the drama in the earlier episodes are re-written to stay on longer while others who are supposed to be the focus are sidelined. Hence, no point quarrelling over something we have no control.

Cutedod Jan 30 2014 6:03 am The King got over Nyang real fast......

R Simpson Jan 29 2014 11:58 pm Out of all the Korean dramas this is probably my favorite after Queen Sundeok. Ha Ji-Won is such a FABULOUS actress. Korea has some of the finest actors in the world. I could stand a little less crying and torture but great performances. I am really loving that she will be with the Emperor from here on. Both relationships were interesting but Nyang and the Emperor is the best one. Tal Tal is growing on me but hope he does not fall in love with Nyang. She has enough on her plate. I will be very happy when El Temur and the lunatic Empress are out. I have a feeling that their parts are being stretched out more than planned. Also that Queen mother is a bit power hungry too. Won't miss her that much. Well I thought I would say how I really appreciate the series. Keep up the quality!

bagul Jan 28 2014 5:50 am this drama is becoming awful..im lossing my interest in watching this drama...its quite lousy especially episode 22-23..it was made fast paced and so unreal..."a deep sigh"....i hope it will become interesting on the later part...pls. im expected so much from the director and the writer..pls make it better...thank you

Renesmee Jan 25 2014 11:39 am All actors are great. No overriding of characters, the scene was evenly distributed to everyone ( to all actors) to showcase their personality and skills. I loved the colorful Hanboks of the Emperor, its suits him well. I loved also the character of Empero Huizong... I love the way he cares for Seungnyang. Reading the history of true Empress Qi made my heart broken especially when I learned that Huizong grew apart from Seungnyang when he learned about the intentions of Seungyang of passing the throne to his son.. I wish I live in Korea so I don't need to wait many days before I 'll be able to watch the next episode. And I wish to see Ha ji won and Ji Chang wook in person.. Hope they will come here in the Phils.. Ji Chang wook showcased his great acting skills too in episode 23. 2 thumbs up!!!!

dddddd Jan 25 2014 3:27 am great ensemble cast, i loved the plot until that stupid pregnancy cause every thing went crazy from then on, but i want to say that tal tal is so HOT, he caught my eyes in the beginning and i wish he would do well in the future, but then again i really like the other chinese characters like baek an and dan ki se..

MeMe Jan 24 2014 9:34 pm @Guest I agree with everything you said. That is shipping war for you.

Domino Jan 24 2014 8:39 pm @Langit I agree w/you that Jin Lee-Han's character in Empress Ki is the 2nd most attractive character. Jin Lee- Han is not only handsome but has great charisma and talent as well. I also agree that this whole cast is excellent and although the lead actors & actress are the focus, the supporting cast is doing their share to make this a #1 drama. I count the days till the next ep.. My only complaint is that I think the supporting actors' pictures should be put up here also. Their characters add a lot to this drama and I think people should be able to see who these actors are. They deserve some credit too.

guest Jan 24 2014 2:52 am @Jiwonnie, agree with you that all the cast of EK are fantastic including the supporting ones. Unfortunately, some on this site thinks that there is only one good actor and the rest (at least over 30 other casts) are minnows. Some even become vulgar and started name-calling eg SN is a biatch!!, SN's son is a bastard!! and so on just because of the scene she had with WY. Its really embarrassed to repeat what was said here. Goodness me, its ok to idolize but its another thing to show such bad manners.

Langit Jan 23 2014 7:34 pm After Joo jin mo's characther, i think the most attractive man in this drama is jin lee han, tal tal is so cool (cold, smart and beautiful man >/////<). Thank you god he doesn't head over heels to seung nyang LOL. Well, it's only my opinion, other women can have difference taste. I'm feeling sorry to wang yoo and seung nyang, fate is cruel sometimes (or should i say the writers is cruel, but i love the writers ^_<). now all ji chang wook fans can yell "mansae!" :P After jewel in the palace i think this is my favorite saeguk drama. i use to hate long episode drama.

Jiwonnie Jan 23 2014 8:50 am This sageuk is so amazing...i reaaaaally looooove it soooo muuuuuch...i am shipping to all the casts of EK...all of them are really good actors, i watch this because of jiwonnie seung nyang..for me she is the best actress in south korea...EK Fighting!

Domino Jan 23 2014 12:56 am Joo Jin-Mo's acting in Empress Ki is so amazing, esp. ep. 23. To see such a handsome, manly man show such emotion & cry the way he did over Seung-Nyang was heartbreaking. What a performance! I'm really glad he won an award for this because the more I watch it, he surely deserved it. The story keeps getting better and better too.

MeMe Jan 22 2014 11:28 pm @Dawn Empress Ki is really good.

Dawn Jan 22 2014 9:33 am Hello@Everyone...I'm new to this drama, I've been DVR'ing it...so I'm doing my best to catch up to where you all might be. Please look forward to my comments, as I've been browsing and read a few posted here.

I've seen a few episodes so far, and I have to say it has my attention...the cast seem very beautiful and well fitted for the roles they are portraying. The scenery/background/location of shooting is also realistic....I think I'm going to love this drama.

Again, I hope to become comment buddies w/all of those who are also into this drama in a good way....I will be back when I've watched a few more episodes and can lend a really good comment....until then.

vina Jan 22 2014 6:59 am it is a really really nice drama.. so exciting :) , i really love it! <3 hope i can watch the full episode in english sub. thanks more power ^_^

Davia Jan 21 2014 9:18 pm So exciting! This really is the best drama that was aired last year. And maybe it will be the best this year too. I know I keep repeating myself but I am in such appreciation of this that I keep having to come here and express it. lol

WY&SYLOVE Jan 21 2014 8:11 am Racist is a pretty strong word. I really don't think that the Emperor is a good enough character for her, He still has a lot of growing up to do. SY tackle things head on but he curls up into a big ball of fear when things gets too hard for him, i wish they portrayed him better, because I really don't see him as a competion against WY that's the problem i have. Yes he is cute and loving and sweet but WY is also all of those things and more. when you're done having fun, at the end of the day you got to get your head straight and get to back to being serious. he is just a healthy distraction for SY but he is not a man she can rely on for the rest of her life.

Langit Jan 20 2014 8:58 pm well, Jang Young-Cheol & Jung Kyung-Soon win the best screenplay, that's showing how great they are. if one person doubt it, i bet it do not concern to them, as long as alot of fans still supporting them.

guest Jan 20 2014 6:41 pm @Kristine, As @Domino has said, its the writer's right to decide on the script. Don't need to threaten that you go watch a competitor. Go ahead and drop out and head for a one-man show drama, a drama which has only one character portrayed by your fav from first to last episode..

ian Jan 19 2014 7:06 pm lol @kistine it's not like the ratings of EK will change after you stop watching and start watching the competitor ..

go get yourself something to do rather than posting things like this one here ..

guest Jan 19 2014 6:19 pm This drama is made up of quite a huge cast and will definitely feature all the characters at one point or another. All of them are important. If we are concerned with only one of them and want that character to be portrayed the way we want it to and treat others as insignificant, then its just too bad. There are plenty of alternatives from which we can choose to suit our taste. Nobody is really forcing anyone to continue watching it.

Domino Jan 19 2014 6:18 pm @Kristine...I think Empress Ki is a great drama and exquisitely done. Whether you like it or not, to call the writer a racist because you like one of the actors/characters over another and it's not going your way, is the craziest thing I have ever read..ever. How can you do that to an innocent person you don't even know? Personally, I like where the writer is going with this so far, and respect his talent. I also like Wang Yoo better than the wimpy, crybaby guy Ta Hwan at this time in the drama. Even more than that, I think Joo Jin-Mo just looks better matched and has better chemistry with Ha Jii-Won. No matter where the writer decides to take us in this adventure, it's his right to do so. I for one hope you do drop out, but before you do, I hope you have the decency to apologize to the writer for being way out of line.

MeMe Jan 19 2014 4:25 pm @Kristine I watched the drama as whole and plus I like sageuk dramas. Hmm..I am not Korean myself I am American. My love started for sageuk dramas almost a year when I watched Queen Seon Deok. I guess as viewers we see what we want to see because what I see is the writers actually favor TH. I think they also favor SN-TH couple because of the scenes. Calling the writers racists because they have SN loving WY and Not TH is going a little too far. Plus we are only at 22 episodes of 50. So maybe she ends up loving TH you never know. I get you love TH but calm down because it is not even that serious. Did you watch episode 1? If you did then you would know that she ends up marrying TH. I say continue to watch the drama but if you chose to stop then that is your business. I have experienced racism and what the writers are doing clearly is not racism.

Kristine Jan 19 2014 12:23 pm @Langit,MeMe, to be frank, I'm just watching this due to the Emperor-TH, very entertaining actor/acting. Now, the writer's are making him look bad to justify SN&WY who's otp is just really bad, not thrilled w/ them at all. Or maybe, the writers are racist, SN had to love WY who's also a Koryo and can't love TH because he's Yuan. I guess because of that, Empress Ki will end-up a user, undeserving of her throne, not worth the respect of people not from Koryo. I'm not Korean, I can't relate to this, I'm done, going to drop this drama for good! Will check out it's competitor.

MeMe Jan 18 2014 2:26 pm @Langit Exactly, I agree with everything you said. From what I learned about most sageuks don't actually follow history. I remember Queen Seondeok went way off history and it was still popular. The only sageuk that I think followed history mostly was Jewel in the Palace. If the rumors are true about the child plot in this drama I am not surprised the same thing happened in the sageuk King Geunchogo. In that drama the King's first love who was a fictional character had his child at 7 months pregnant and then the child was adopted by his Queen and eventually became king. That did not happen in history. Yes the writing for TH is great. The writing for the other characters is good but you can tell the writer are doing a lot with TH character. Welcome to the world known as shipping war. It is crazy. There is a lot of bias. They can be brutal. I think shipping wars are hilarious.

MeMe Jan 18 2014 1:52 pm @Kristine Who said that TH did not save her couple times? I didn't. If you read what I wrote instead of getting all worked over TH. I was talking about the reason she was mad at TH. I did not once say TH did not save her. She forgave WY because she knew in her heart what WY was trying to do. He was trying to save them. Actually the person who killed her mother was Tangqishi. Yeah it is true that TH saved her but he also was the reason get father died. I get you are TH shipper but get your facts straight before you write something pertaining to what I wrote. I can have respectful conversation about this show but I don't like childish attempts to start an debate. I like both WY and TH.

Langit Jan 18 2014 8:40 am lol miss kristine, i think you miss judge the situation, the one who kill Seung nyang's mother is tan qi shi not wang yoo. wang yoo just trying to give a "freedom right", the one who decided to runaway is seung nyang's mother and the others slave, sometimes people will choose die in freedom rather then die as a slave. i know ta hwan's shipper is having a hard time to see this half of story but said the writer is "psycho" is exaggerate the situation. if you displease with the story then you should stop. i think this story is interesting and great. In a story, there will be a lot of characters with a lot of flaw, that's what we call "fiction drama". But looking at the rating, people look please with the story. And i should say Ji Chang Wook is a great actor, even with a lot of flaw, with his charming character that the writer made, he can have a lot of fans. And there is no one as pretty as ha ji won, she can show a lot of sides in this drama, strong, wild, cute, weakness, and loving characters and its all thanks to the writer.

Mahboobeh Jan 18 2014 5:07 am This movie is great.I hope it go on so great

Kristine Jan 18 2014 12:50 am @MeMe, SN is a biatch, she easily forgave WY when it's her beloved Mom who got killed due to him, and was so hard on TH when she knew during the Yuan seige in Daesong island, eventually Koryomen are all deadman walking, TH is also a victim and had his neck tied-up by El Temur's forces. Didnt also get why she hide Ki JaOh is her dad to TH, harbored hatred and had to surprised TH and made him languish over it. She was saying WY saved her, didnt TH also saved her when she got sick from wound infection of arrow hit during forest escape? Duh!

Kristine Jan 18 2014 12:25 am The Best line ever @ep.20, SN following WY upon arrest as prime suspect for El Temur's poisoning, TH: (blocking his arm on her) Do you want to become an accomplice? SN: What is the reason?... Once El Temur PrimeMinister died, the happiest one would be you. But why would you go like crazy trying to arrest people? If it is because of me, then you are really stupid. TH: Dont misunderstand thinking that I did that sort of thing because of you. I just want you to see it clear how incompetent your Master is. And why I am the Emperor! :))) Bravado bravo! Handsome TH fighting!

MeMe Jan 17 2014 4:51 pm @Kristine Actually WY was trying to save them. It might have been reckless but he was trying to do something good. Yes everybody got killed except SN but remember WY was young a lot younger than TH so I chalk it up to him being naive to politics. As I recall WY did not know it was SN and her mother until SN told him it was her and her mother. She knew from the start that WY tried to save her and her mother. What TH did was lie to save his own skin. Granted he did not know Commander Ki was her father but TH's lie did cause his death. Also the lie cause WY to lose his throne and him & SN being sent to Yuan. Like I said before I like both WY and TH. How is SN a biatch? Please Explain. She has right to be mad at TH. I mean he lied and that caused her father's death. Why call WY & SN's baby a bastard? I mean is it even that serious to get all worked up over. After all she did sleep with WY and said yes to his marriage proposal. This isTV and anything can happen. From what I get the writers favor TH.

Kristine Jan 17 2014 3:07 pm WTF, seeing ep.19-20, afterall it was WY's recklessness that cause SN's mother to die, and now, her hatred to TH is sky-rocketed blaming him for her father's death, a father whom she didnt even knew most of her life. And while they (SN-TH) were on the running in the forest, why she didnt even mention to TH that Ki Ja Oh is her father. WFT! This SN is some kind of a biatch! Is this Empress Ki even worth respecting??? And now, WY-SN are having a bastard that the psycho writers might turn into Yuan Crown Prince. OMG, where is this story heading?!! The writers are definitely trying to make the Emperor look bad, so sad for TH! Fighting! I'd rather stick to history, where Wang Yoo never existed at all! Hahaha!

kosar Jan 17 2014 1:49 pm thaks lee but it was more like kissing!

MeMe Jan 17 2014 8:27 am I read people are confused about the timeline of SN's pregnancy. When SN found out she was pregnant the eunuch told her she was 3 or 4 months already. Then after Yom discovered WY's letter to SN and gave it Tangquishi. Tangquishi burned the letter and that is when the drama jumped to 4 months later. That would make SN 7 or 8 months pregnant and that is why she is showing. She is now in premature labor due the stress of trying to get away from EL Temur and the assassins. Lady Park was 9 months but she was killed. I for one am not surprised that SN is pregnant in episode 21 after she and WY made love in Episode 20. The same thing happened in Dong Yi, The Princess' Man, and a few others. It is TV.

Lee Jan 16 2014 10:40 pm @Kosar he did not kiss, it is like a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), so he give oxygen to her, since he saw Seung Nyang going to fainted. i just don't understand the time line in episode 22, if seun nyang have a wang yoo's child, shouldn't Lady Park give birth first since she pregnant first than her? @MeMe, i think you are right, in some other countries, they use politic to possess they power to other country, just like el temur did back then or yuan did to guryeo.

CiCI Jan 16 2014 3:11 pm It's so refreshing to watch Ha Ji-Won in "Empress Ki". She's such a gifted actress and definitely deserved the Grand Prize. So, good call, MBC. Just watching her, you can see she works very hard at her acting and does whatever her role demands of her with total professionalism. I'm convinced she could've passed posing as a male over any other kdrama actresses I've seen trying to do it, like "Suzy" for example. That was a joke. (she could hardly HOLD the sword lol) Ha Ji Won is strong and athletic as well as feminine and pretty. I look forward to the rest of this great drama and I'm rooting for Joo Jin-Mo. He's more manly and has the integrity of a real King whereas Ji Chan-Wook/Yuan's Emperor has been such a selfish baby and a coward while killing innocent people. Love this historical drama.

kosar Jan 16 2014 1:19 pm i dont undrestand that kiss in the bath tube when SN was about to die. can any body explain me the reason why TH did so in such situation?

MeMe Jan 16 2014 10:36 am @Lee I just laugh at the ship wars because some people take it so serious. I mean seriously is it necessary to bash the actor or actress because you involved in a ship war. That is true Empress Ki is about so much more than just romance. I do wonder will SN turn into the Empress Ki that history talks about or since this is TV will they change it a little. I agree I am glad I live in this era but politics are still corrupt. That seems to never change.

MeMe Jan 16 2014 10:17 am @Daisy LOL. These ship wars are nothing compared to the ones that involved American TV shows. The ship wars on American TV shows are sometimes brutal and can become personal. It is not for the faint hearted. I just look at ship wars and SMH because it is not that serious. I like both couples on Empress Ki but I have been criticized because I said something good about one of the couples and not the other.

Lee Jan 16 2014 8:41 am Lol your right daisy, i don't get what they fighting for, this is a fiction drama and they fight over a fiction characters. Well, the over all story is not only about love, but also politic. well, glad we live in this era, if we look back in the old ancient history, where human right is only happen in utophia, human slave like all this king and queen did in this story is very common. i feel sorry for all the soldiers who fight for they king (or the country) but die in betrayal.

Daisy Jan 14 2014 10:19 pm Just started watching this drama and I love it! Especially Ha Ji Won.

But I had no idea the ship wars in this drama's fanbase were that intense. Wow. LOL.

Marie Jan 14 2014 10:58 am @guest, were you talking about me 'Marie' saying this drama is for lower class? I have to remind you there's no way you can identify here if it's same 'Marie' or someone else, you're even using 'guest' as your name. You dont need to be surprise because it's not me, I'm here for good chat and debate on all about Empress Ki. Now re: your point about who has the most time for love, I disagree on yours. The deposed King won't definitely have time as he has a lot of things to worry and burden on his shoulders. As for the Emperor, need you forget, he's a puppet leader and a young man, it's El Temur who's running the show, that's why he has some time to let loose, fool around, show some love'n and bug SN. I just dont get those WY fans here, he's character is perfect and all, no growth needed, it turns out to be boring most of the time. TH on the other hand is very interesting, he's immature, youthful, naive and all, great for character development; and it also happens to be played by a good, charismatic actor - Ji Chang Wook, just perfect match; thus, we (fans) were so smitten and mesmerized by TH, shipping him to SN.

MeMe Jan 13 2014 5:55 am @Langit That is so true. I don't get why people continue to say if SN does not end up with TH or don't end up WY it will suck. I am like Did you even watch the first episode? The first episode showed us that SN will marry TH. What we are seeing is the events that lead her to marry TH. Exactly, if this was based fully on history SN would not be as nice. I remember Queen Seon Deok was not fully based on history and it turned out fine. I am wondering what Wang Yoo will do when he returns to Goryeo with out SN. Yes the El Temur man is stubborn..ha ha. I laugh when El Temur's music comes on.

Langit Jan 13 2014 3:17 am Funny to see people fight who's seun nyang gonna end up with, coz this is saeguk drama, most of saeguk is written base on history line, and base on history Seun Nyang will be Ta Hwan's concubine and be the empress. That's why the title call "Empress Ki" but the writer has announce that this is a fiction and not fully base on history, coz if it's base on the fact then the real empress ki will not as kind as seung nyang in this drama. i really cant wait to see how Wang Yoo will take back Guryeo (he already take over the silk road), and who's princess kyung hwa? and where's Bi-Soo? will we see el temur for 30 more episodes (gosh...he is the most stubborn old man in the saeguk drama haha...)

MeMe Jan 12 2014 10:34 pm I will say this as person who does like both male leads. They both have done things good and bad. Not to say both male leads fan bases are not bias but from what I have seen it is mostly people are fans of only TH who are very bias towards WY. They talk about what he has done but forget the fact TH has done some things as well. They talk about how WY looks and that TH is better because he is cute. Don't get wrong fans who only like WY are probably bias towards TH but I can only speak on what I have read. You say WY fans are bias the same can be said about TH fans who are just as bias. I like both characters. I accept the good and bad they both have done. Empress Ki to me is about much more than just about romance. It has political intrigue that is very interesting.

guest Jan 12 2014 6:23 pm Its easy to say people whose views differ from ours as being biased. If WY fans are biased can we not say that of TH fans (I'm not a fan of either of them, reel or real). People seems to have forgotten that this is a saguek drama and the story includes political intrigue other than romance between the OTPs. But the interest shown by many seems to be only on the love interest of TH. Perhaps, its due to comments along this line "I ship TH and SN!!!!! If they dont end up together then this drama will suck..." for example that people who watch dramas for other reasons surface to give their views on TH behavior. Its not because of being bias or not bias. Yes, death has occurred because of some failed schemes. But death and tragedy can also take place if people just keep sitting on the bench doing nothing. All the characters are revolving. Good guys might become bad, bad guys might become good. We are only mid way thru. Ep 1 has given us THE answer as to who will land up with who.

guest Jan 12 2014 5:30 pm @Maya, the impression from the comments so far do suggest that many have forgotten that this is a saguek drama which means that in addition to loveline, political intrigue is part and parcel of the story. Those who want only romance nothing but romance where handsome guy A falls for pretty girl B or poor girl X is torn between rich boys Y and Z and so forth should go for genres like Heirs and the like.

@Marie, while ploughing thru the past comments, I thought you've said that this 50 episode drama is meant for people of the lower class. Really surprise to see you here.

Zeee Jan 12 2014 5:25 pm i love to read comments on how people feel and who they are rooting for but boy are Wang Yoo fans biased... they call the emperor an idiot and a betrayer and yet they forget Wang Yoo has done waaaaay more evils than the emperor... maybe its the writers... they just seem to want people to hate the emperor and root for the king... first of all wang yoo has gotten so many people killed because of his scheming (although it seems to be put forward in a positive light).. and those who say that all the emperor does is chase after a girl... he has grown so much in these past few episodes... he is learning to read... stood up to El Temur once he asked what was so wrong about looking for his father's blood will.. it was only for a moment but it took courage and much more...plus... I know that Nyang marries the emperor but i seriously see the writers reversing that and that will be a mistake... like in the heirs when she ended with tan who she barely had any chemistry with... i do hope they take a gamble and keep the marriage but i don't see that happening...

Maya Jan 12 2014 3:09 am I laugh for this comment "I ship TH and SN!!!!! If they dont end up together then this drama will suck..." this story is not only about romance, would you try to look the whole story. if you seek a drama where the handsome lead man end up with the cute little female (like everybody wish) then try to watch "bel ami, the heirs, or something like that". For me, i don't care SN will end up with WY or TH. Both the lead actor have a great acting, i love Jin Mo (have watched alot of his drama, a great actor) and Chang Wook (very attractive in this drama). I only hope the stroy will keep interesting as much as the past 20 episodes. Keep up the good work!

MeMe Jan 11 2014 12:46 pm @Guest Exactly, Wang Yoo has time on his hands to do whatever whereas Ta Hwan is suppose to be emperor but is very immature and pining for a girl. He should run his country. Yes Ta Hwan is still young though. When people have favorites they tend to overlook what they have done. This is what you call a Fan couple war/debate. I watch dramas as whole and do not complain because that is how it is. American TV dramas if popular enough run for seasons. TV couples break up and get back together all the time on American TV dramas. The emotional Rollercoaster is crazy. I like both SN & WY and SN & TH for different reasons. I will say this again. Love is so complicated.

MeMe Jan 11 2014 5:51 am @Kim

My opinion on the two male leads  has nothing to do who looks better. For me it is the character traits and the growth of the character. I like both male leads. I support both male leads. They are just very different from each other. I understand the reasons they both are the way they are. I do wish they would have join forces but that is very unlikely to happen.  Ta Hwan just needs to grow up. I am expecting him to become a pit bull soon. What I am curious about is the events that lead SN to marry TH.

MeMe Jan 11 2014 5:46 am @Kim I can not speak for other females but my opinion on the two male leads has nothing to do who looks better. For me it is the character traits and the growth of the character. I like both male leads. I support both male leads. They are just very different from each other. I understand the reasons they both are the way they are. I do wish they would have join forces but that is very unlikely to happen. Ta Hwan just needs to grow up. I am expecting him to become a pit bull soon. What I am curious about is the events that lead SN to marry TH.

guest Jan 11 2014 5:33 am Those on SN/SH need not worry that they will not be together. Ep 1 already tells us that they will. As for JCW, agree that he is good, he is cute etc etc. However, he still has some way to go (well, those who are not comfortable with this observation can ignore it. Need not start a verbal war on this). As for being ridiculous for a deposed king to have time for loveline, he has no country to govern, so he do have some time at hand. On the other hand, we have someone officially designated as an Emperor and supposedly expected to take charge of the country's affairs but spent the bulk of his time stalking, whining, dreaming about his love interest, doesn't it look more ridiculous?

I'm watching the drama for the complete storyline. For me, this is what watching a drama is all about. Need not be upset, offended, hurl insults, if the characters who we think should be together are not together in certain scenes. We expect all the characters, big or small, to have their roles played out at the opportune time.

Kim Jan 11 2014 3:03 am Honestly I'm not liking Wang Yoo at all. He seems to have better traits than Ta Hwan, and Ta Hwan is very whiny. Yet, i find myself supporting Ta Hwan '~'

This is a guy's opinion. What are the girl's opinion on the two male leads?

Angela Jan 11 2014 1:07 am I ship TH and SN!!!!! If they dont end up together then this drama will suck... The other male lead is waaaayy older, isn't very good-looking, and they just seem to not have any cute moments like TH and SN. Hopefully TH will be more manlier and stronger once the drama progresses which I'm sure he will(:

MeMe Jan 10 2014 2:54 pm @Marie Hmm if I was a SN&WY shipper I would say I am. I don't have to lie. If I say I like both couple then I like both. Please don't tell me how I feel because you sound childish. It makes me think you are trying to start something. I don't know how old you are but I am old enough to know Love is not black & white. Love is so complicated.

Marie Jan 10 2014 11:46 am @Meme, you dont need to hide you're a SN-WY shipper, it's obviously written all over you. The point is, I'm just not buying that ship, and SN obsession to WY is unrelateable. They are at odds given on how they were written (ridiculous for a deposed King to have a time for lovelife,haha! when he should be worrying about his country), and the most obvious reason for SN-TH shipper could be, we're all smitten by JCW's charisma as an actor portraying the idiot Emperor.

Meme Jan 10 2014 11:00 am @Marie Who is denying SN & TH dynamic? I like them as well even though TH is soft as cotton tissue. I want TH to become a pit bull. The dynamics for both couples are different. I like both couples dynamics. Having SN & WY love scene is not desperation on the writers part. What it showed to me is that while SN will end up marrying TH, WY will always have a part of her heart. To your question it is how the characters are written. I understand you are an SN & TH shipper. I like both couples. I look at from a neutral perspective.

Marie Jan 10 2014 4:24 am I dont know, even if SN gets bed w/ WY a hundred times, there's no denying SN-TH dynamics is more thrilling and exciting. Getting on love scene too early, less half of total episode, is somehow a desperate move from the writer to make a lovestory work. In this case, it's definite desperate for SN-WY. Their pairing is just bland, cant feel it under the skin; dont know if its due to the actors, or how the characters were written. Just sad for TH, fighting!

MeMe Jan 10 2014 3:29 am The debate is funny though. I read somewhere that SN & TH shippers are saying that SN had intimate moment with TH first. I am saying what intimate moment? When she was trying to warm him up when they jumped into the water. That moment is nothing compared to what she did with Wang Yoo. She gave Wang Yoo her virginity. Now that is an intimate moment. Being neutral the debate between SN & WY fans and SN & TH fans is insightful.

MeMe Jan 09 2014 11:05 pm I am neutral but she and Wang Yoo do make love. That is something that SN & TN shippers can not deny. I like both couples though.

krokzzz Jan 09 2014 4:20 pm me too...plizz let ta hwan and seung yang together...\(^^)/!!

Olivia Jan 08 2014 9:10 am Ohh this film really Something ^^ i really really hope Ta hwan with Seung Yang <3 !!

5555 Jan 01 2014 12:41 am Congratulation Empress ki Ha ji won the best actress No.1 i love you very good

Mooniechan Dec 31 2013 9:44 pm I did have doubts when starting this series. My main reason to watch was Ha Ji Won unnie and the plot sounded good. I must say I regret starting because I cannot stop. I am waiting anxiously for what will happen next. The characters are portrayed beautifully and I am just sucked in! I am having withdrawals because they're not showing new episodes this week due to award ceremonies. I love the chemistry of all the characters and cannot wait for more!

Ana Dec 31 2013 4:58 pm Never thought I would like this drama, but I got to say, I have been enjoying watching the development so far. Cannot wait to see what will happen next. Great plot. And the actors/actresses were well chosen, if I do say so myself. They either make me like them or hate them more.

shaiha Dec 29 2013 9:37 pm i'm so addicted to this drama.. good choice of actors and the plot is simply stunning! I will no even risk to watch the raw episode just to catch what happened next. What a good way to grip the attention of the audience.. Hoping for a justified and beautiful ending.

Vivi Dec 28 2013 10:04 pm Gran drama!!! me encanta mucho las actuaciones de todo el grupo de actores, muy bien logrado...espero que continue la trama así de interesante; a pesar de que en la historia la emperatriz ki (realmente emperatriz gi) después de reinar por muchos años desaparece!!!....vamos a ver con que desenlace nos sale MBC !!!!

renaya Dec 28 2013 11:08 am interesting drama which i dont like it....hehe. I always watch it.. but not too serious to got the feel of it story... may be next episode I will serious to got the feel of it...

Monggg Dec 27 2013 8:29 am What about danashiri? In real history she die at very young age,maybe she will be die at this drama with very sad life

b.t.s Dec 25 2013 5:38 pm Superb drama! I just love the love triangle goin on in this drama bt truth b told i'm so into ha ji won and joo jin mo ending up together! Their presence together is somewhat magical...im not gona say Nice chemistry nope...it is a powerful chemistry thats what makes it special!

F A I T H Dec 24 2013 8:37 am best drama for 2013 - 2014 all the best for the amazing cast

Kristine Dec 23 2013 11:41 pm @Kiki, absolutely agree on you. Have been shipping TH-SN otp. Their dynamics & chemistry is so addicting. JCW is btw acting great here, very good actor, having a blast seeing him in that weakling-childish Emperor role, also he's a definite eye-candy. Hope TH character matures soon in this story. Anyway, the Best & most favorite sageuk for 2013, the team is doing very well! Great job, Congrats!

kiki Dec 23 2013 10:13 pm This drama is the best drama of 2013!!! I watched 10 episodes non-stop in a day and I don't normally do that :P i ship sungnyang with tahwan <3 <3

Amina XYT Dec 23 2013 5:05 am i love Ha ji won and practically everything she does and this is also a masterpiece cnt wait 4 d middle #jiwon

imene Dec 20 2013 6:19 pm at the end with who will she remain the manely koing the on e she loves or the childish one ?

Hannah Dec 20 2013 12:15 pm I want her with the manly king so bad...I could never respect the wimpy king, he is so gross groveling for his life and submitting to that wicked general...His father would be ashamed in real life.

ererrr Dec 17 2013 4:42 pm the dowager and the manly sexy warriors have to get some credit.. amazing actors all in all.. i have to say that i don't understand how people can stand ta hwan and want him with nyang.. seriously the dude is a wimp.. he is so spineless and she is so in love with wang yu..! besides wang yu is hot, he is older then the emperor so all you teenagers can drool on the barbie face all you want..

noufa Dec 17 2013 4:51 am i love this drama so much and i love ta wan and everything about him he is just sooo amazing i hope that nyang will end up with him

Florence tonsing Dec 16 2013 11:51 am This drama is sooo good..damn interesting. How can i interpret it's greatness..it cannot be expressed with words. All the actors done their parts well

Liz Dec 15 2013 10:28 pm This drama is so good. Can't wait for the next episode. I love the emperor, he is so cute and his acting is good. Too sad he is not the love interest of Nyang.

Davia Dec 13 2013 8:44 pm Tahwan and Seungnyang are so cute together. So funny how he would keep abruptly turning! Since he has her beside him in the palace it reminds me of BOF when Jan Di was working as a maid in Jun Pyo's house. He was beside himself, just like Ta Hwan, with glee.

Watergirl Dec 13 2013 1:28 pm Ah~! Can't wait for the next episode! All three leads are awesome (esp Ji Chang Wook ^^)

Flora Dec 13 2013 6:24 am So far so good<3 currently the best drama..

MariusZ. Dec 13 2013 5:05 am I didn't watch a full episode of this drama 'till now, but I will do it soon enough. Those ratings look really promising and the cast is pretty awesome. Ha Ji-Won ftw!

Hilda Lim Dec 12 2013 10:47 pm Best historical drama i've ever watched. Can't wait for the next episode. All actresses and actors are absolutely amazing. The casts, acting, and story line really good. 하지원 언니... 넌 너무 예쁘고 잘해요. 언니를 사랑해! 완전 대박 이드라마가~~

T2 Dec 12 2013 12:51 pm Great drama so far. I know that King Wang Yu and sungyang will each choose a path that is for the greater good but it would be nice to see them together as a couple in an episode before their fates both keep them apart for good. Great job guys.

Flore Dec 08 2013 4:37 am Today is monday:-Dhow excited am I!!

norma Dec 07 2013 8:02 am Among the best drama for 2013!

hensi Dec 06 2013 7:25 am each episodes is amazingly great, love ha jiwon's acting. can't wait for the next episodes

yup Dec 06 2013 1:04 am daebak.....very amazing story, good costume, just greatttttt

HT27 Dec 06 2013 12:41 am Simply phenomenal.

sher Dec 05 2013 12:38 am All episodes are superb :-) congrats all the actors especially the three leads jjm,jcw and jiwonnie.....FIGHTING! Love you all guys :-)

yee Dec 04 2013 8:32 pm rating very good drama very good i can't wait ep 13

5555 Dec 04 2013 8:30 pm The best drama No.1 this year 2013-2014 i love ha ji won she's beautiful and excellent very good^^

Flore Dec 04 2013 4:02 am Watching Empress ki ep 12:-Dcant wait for ep 13

yana Dec 03 2013 11:23 pm 10 episodes down, 40 more episodes to go. So far, the drama is good. Good characters, cinematography, outfits, and story-line. Best historical drama of 2013 as of right now.

Flore Dec 01 2013 4:32 am @badgalriri you are not the only one. Even i kinda feel so:-D

badgalriri Dec 01 2013 3:36 am HJM and JCW <3 I'm probably the only one that wants them to be together , but there just soo cute together, and you can see how much JCW feels for HJM, how before he kind of hated her, now shes one of the only people he trust <3

Davia Nov 30 2013 5:41 pm So far one of the best dramas ever made. Every episode is so exciting. The characters are fabulous. Absolutely love this!!!

Flore Nov 29 2013 7:54 am I cried in every episode. Very touching story..sob sob

Flore Nov 28 2013 3:38 am I don't care even if it has 50ep instead i'm very glad because the story plot is perfect..m gonna watch until the end of it.

flore Nov 27 2013 12:17 pm best drama in 2013 so far

love ha ji won Nov 27 2013 8:47 am rating No.1 wowww i love drama and HJW very very much

Anso Nov 27 2013 6:33 am I really love this drama. HJW and JJM are will be great couple in there!!! Love them so much!!!

sher Nov 26 2013 8:00 pm Empress ki....best k-drama ever:-)

chayong Nov 26 2013 7:57 pm Episode 9 & 10 so impressive,......whoooooooh!!! LOL now I'm done watching can't wait to the next episode...I will miss seung nyang so much that's why I keep watching all over it again from the start till next mon & tue will come.....hahaha I'm so addict to watch ha ji wons acting. Love it so much:-)

LAPM Nov 26 2013 4:26 pm Love sageuk dramas. I have been on hiatus since the summer after SBS totally deadpanned and shot themselves in the foot over JOJ. (I had fast tracked The Princess' Man - totally cool stuff - and SScandal while waiting on the weekly updates for JOJ). After all that this early summer, I went on a break until I saw Empress Ki on the Hulu line up. Read a little on its foundation and will be asking MBC how much they are going to color in the lines and what they will leave to literary license. 1 episode down. Was too tired to marathon it before work! But hey, great idea for Thanksgiving food coma pause! LOL

Great hopes for the cast - just sooo hope that we don't have the "banshee" female. 50? If the first 10 does well and holds the story well, the next 40 is a blink.

b50592 Nov 26 2013 12:29 pm So I never watch historicals and I was scared to watch this one but I heard about all the rave and marathoned all 8 episodes. and....I LOVE IT! If there is anybody like me that is scared of watching historical dramas this is so different. Even the politics part is so interesting. I don't want to miss any conversation between characters and it is packed with adventure. Watch it! I am also scared of the 50 episodes but if they keep this up for the rest of the show this might go up to being one of my favorite dramas ever.

Definitely a surprising year for me and kdrama...I don't like melodramas and LOVED secret (another drama i recommend if anyone hasn't seen it).

Jang nae Nov 26 2013 2:47 am This show is dae buk... I fell in love with it after watching the 1st episode but i felt like killing myself when i saw that there's 50 episodes! I hope its all worth it XD ~ hwaitng!

Diane Nov 25 2013 3:20 pm Kjesin, please do not ever say "change the history." Truth is hard enough to discern in this world. We all love romance, but I give Korea 10 stars for keeping history alive in their country and trying to represent it as accurately as possible. Empress Ki is wonderful because of the production values, great acting, great music and tight suspense scripting which never leaves you bored. The occasional lightening of hearts with some comedy is also a welcome part of the process. I have watched some with so much torturing that I could barely make it through. The balance here is excellent!

laura Nov 25 2013 12:16 pm i am loving this show and gosh i loveee seung nyang with the king Wang Yoo♥!!! their scenes are so deep and beautiful those touching scenes just make my heart melt ♥♥ i hope she will end up with the strong brave king wonderful show congrats to the cast and the actors they are delivering an impressive show and i am hooked looking forward to watch 10 tomorrow

Kjesin Nov 25 2013 10:54 am Please Please Please!!! Change the history and let her end up with King Wang Yoo!!!!! I love this drama so damn much!! I have to wait till April for the ending... which is sad!! Can't you guys just broadcast it Mon-Fri or something?? Two episodes a week is definitely not enough!!!!!!! P.S- I think the instrumental song you guys were talking about is the instrumental version of 4MEN's Thorn Love. I said "I THINK", ok? Even Ost of this drama is amazing.... T___T

SeungHwan Nov 25 2013 4:04 am @hafsa Me too!!! I want it so bad. I think it is composed for this drama specially so we can't find it anywhere. Maybe when the drama is end, they will release it but I think I can't wait anymore ( >..< ) Pleaseee!!! Someone should cut this 'instrumental song' from the drama. I'll really appreciate.

Kailani Nov 25 2013 3:50 am WOW!!!! This is shaping up to be one AMAZING drama and I'm sure we're in for a lot more to come. We're only 8 episodes in and there's been so much action, comedy, intrigue, deception, and betrayal, and now we're starting to see the foundations for the love triangle. I also have a feeling that Dang Ki-Se will develop real feelings for Seung-Nyang and this may turn into a three-way battle....you go, girl!! I hope her character stays strong throughout the entire drama because it's her strength of character and resolve that are actually turning these kings into stronger men!! I haven't been this excited about a Korean Drama in a long time...Ha Ji Won has hit it out of the park, again!!

To those people who are commenting that this drama is too long (50 episodes), all I have to say is don't you think it is better to watch a great drama for 50 episodes than several mediocre ones??

hafsa Nov 24 2013 12:46 pm greaaat drama !! can anyone tell me what's the name of the "instrumental song" in this drama veryy beautiful but couldn't find the name! plzzz!

Nadine Nov 23 2013 7:10 pm Great Drama ,, Just saw 2 eps ^_^ But It's too long 50 eps !! :(

5555 Nov 23 2013 10:28 am drama this year No.1 Empress Ki gu family book No.2

wisa Nov 22 2013 11:30 pm Great drama. Got me hooked on the first episode. 2nd best historical drama this year( # 1 is gu family book). Writers fighting!!! :-)

gou Nov 21 2013 11:52 am I Love This Drama, Thanks Ha Ji Won Unnie....

chayong Nov 21 2013 3:19 am Best korean drama ever...your the best jiwonnie :-)

5555 Nov 20 2013 1:55 am The best drama jiwon fighting she's beautiful

chayong Nov 18 2013 8:41 pm Again....the episode last night is great...congrats jiwonnie, I love your acting so much whatever you do you're so great. FIGHTING!

cyndelome Nov 17 2013 7:27 pm I cant wait for every episode..i like all the actors/actress the music and everything how it goes..

Princess_Marikit Nov 17 2013 4:22 am I consider this drama series as one of my favorite Korean drama ever. I know it's ongoing but every episode is something that you shouldn't miss. I love the story, characters (actors) and the choice of music. I can wait for the rest of the episode to come. Super excited. KUDOS TO EMPRESS KI!!!!

sora Nov 17 2013 12:46 am well, ha ji won is my fav korean actress and this drama once again give me a reason to love her more. She really outstanding. Ji chang wook acting is also amazing, i surely wanna slap his face right now hahaha...

Hope Wang Yoo will get his throne again. Cant wait to see the rest of the drama, i wish this drama is airing everyday.

Dalal Nov 16 2013 3:30 pm This drama is magical..such agreat and attrCtive work... It can match queen seon deokin the brilliance and the strength. I recommend this drama to everyone.. No boring moment at all

jovilyn Nov 15 2013 7:54 pm this is the best. eonnie fightin!!

stuffs Nov 15 2013 4:36 pm This drama is breaking all the "rules" and I'm loving it!

Wida Suandhito Nov 15 2013 1:49 am Good drama....fighting! I love Ha Ji Won!!!!!

5555 Nov 14 2013 10:01 am rating very good i love ha ji won

JCW Nov 13 2013 10:08 pm Love Ji Chang wook and Ha ji won!! T^T I hope they end up together ....... But......T^T

guest Nov 13 2013 4:49 pm Its such an outstanding drama. Really really love it. The first promotion stills were released just 2 weeks before its airing - without too much fanfare and hard-sell promotions and yet it has received so much love and attention. Its due to the solid acting of the actors, especially Ha Ji Won and a great storyline. Don't be scared off by the word Saguek. Empress Ki is completely different from the normal slow slow-moving, slow-talking kind of saguek dramas. Go watch it!!

Davia Nov 12 2013 10:17 pm Love this drama. So exciting and fun to watch. Great storytelling and great actors.

kailani Nov 11 2013 7:25 pm vvv uuuummmmm, heller.....douchebag!! She is both pretty and beautiful!!!

She is supposed to be disguising herself as a boy, and she's a kick-ass one at that!! What would you prefer her to look like while she's playing the role of a boy???

mnbpol Nov 09 2013 3:57 am she is not pretty or beautiful, but she is very good actress!

mumu Nov 08 2013 8:19 am the best drama 2013-2014 i love ha ji won you are excellent beautiful

Chayong Nov 07 2013 10:17 am AMAZING! I've just finished watching the fourth episode...i love it...but quite sad because jiwonnie struggled to protect Tah-wan (the future yuan emperor) but anyway the whole episode are so great...i will keep my finger cross that this sageuk drama will be the best till the end...keep FIGHTING! to all the actors and all the staffs of empress ki, specially you jiwonnie...i highly recommend this sageuk drama...enjoy watching!

anjpunk Nov 06 2013 12:08 pm I must say most chinese armor and hair are pretty cool and they are too cute.Like Top Ja-Hae, Dang Ki-Se and Baek An assistant unfortunately they're the antagonists.

Mike Jakober Nov 04 2013 4:38 am Finally an era show where the king isn't a coward or and idiot!!! How this show has a good story to tell, and the acting stays up to par with most of the era shows I have seen.

Changwook Nov 03 2013 12:15 am I love ji chang wook!!!! And ha ji won!!!! Ugh y does it have to be baek jin hee?! Please!!!! I hope ji chang wook doesnt end up with her.... No offense

hanna Nov 01 2013 9:26 pm i love this drama so much>>_<<<

ian Nov 01 2013 7:58 am oh hell felt oh so good after knowing that HJW's new show ruled it timeslot ...people watch this because of her .. the fight scenes as expected were oh so realistic and damn , the shows really good.. hope ratings go higher and higher again up to 40+

Maiister Oct 30 2013 9:51 pm I just finished watching the first and second episode. Holy moly! They were gorgeous to watch! I love all the action, even my siblings were watching it with me [they don't really like my kdrama obsession]! That's what I define as a good show. I hope, wishful thinking [whatever you want to call it] that she gets paired up with Chang-Wook. I really could care less for the Crown Prince really -_- But with how the opening sequence was and the way things are going, I feel like I'm in the minority here. I am definitely going to keep watching until something else pops up.

LoveHamEunJung Oct 28 2013 4:10 am cant wait for this one im historical drama fanatic

Bonnelle Oct 27 2013 1:54 pm I'm excited for this, but I really didn't want another tragic love story. It seems like it's going to head towards that direction, because I hear the main couple is Jin Mo and Ji Won, but she'll marry Chang Wook :( Anyway, I'll watch it for sure, I've been waiting for a good historical for ages.

jury Oct 24 2013 11:19 pm I don't worry with the writing skill, because the writer have experience writing long historical drama The King Dae Joyoung (KBS / 2006-2007) which has 130 episode and the lead actor choi sejoong got daesang award. And a lot of their drama have success (Giant, history salaryman, incarnation money). I'm more worried with directing skill because his last drama dr. Jin. I hope his skill has improve now

ian Oct 23 2013 6:21 pm i pray hard that this series really goes well and become successfull .. seeing how MBC sageuk dramas are doomed this days , i am afraid that this may affect HJW tv shows success.. whats with mbc asking the writter and the director do this show ..? where are there epic writter-director team ups who made the legendary jumong-seonduk-jang geum-donyi ?

i love ha ji won ! fighting !

taemin Oct 22 2013 3:48 pm Ji Chang-Wook Love:-)

edith caunceran Oct 22 2013 10:34 am super exciting!!!!! i can't wait...jo jin mo and ha ji won....

Cathy Oct 21 2013 11:32 pm Love Ha Ji Won. Hope this drama will do well with her. Keep our finger cross. Good luck!

daisy Oct 21 2013 9:31 am poster looks great! looks like a chinese show!

Majken Oct 21 2013 8:54 am This locks amazing! :-) ;-)

matt Oct 17 2013 11:38 pm I don't think writers are risky or lacking experience. One of them wrote an epic saeguk. Also look at the plots of their other works. They're master in this kind of plot. Salaryman & Giant are greatest example. Incarnation of Money is great too! They're my favorite writers. I'm not watching this for Ha Ji-won and any other actors. My reason of attraction is writers.

Christine Oct 14 2013 11:09 am Holla, Annyeong, dear TEAM of Empress K (Khiwanghoo) so many peoples waiting for this long traditional drama. Please keep a good team, and good healthy. We are all support you, to get the high rating for this drama in the end of this year. Fighting. Blessing you all as always.

Christine Oct 14 2013 11:08 am Annyeong, dear TEAM of Empress K (Khiwanghoo) so many peoples waiting for this long traditional drama. Please keep a good team, and good healthy. We are all support you, to get the high rating for this drama in the end of this year. Fighting. Blessing you all as always.

jacquelin Oct 14 2013 6:49 am what i know is the role of actor Ji chang wook actually offered to jang geun suk but he turn down this role ...my hope to watch JKS and HJW on screen again not comes true T.T Hope one day they get reunite again in a movie or drama...they look good together ...good chemistry ^^

AaTaRee Oct 03 2013 10:05 pm It seems the writers and directors for this have very little experience in period dramas.

I love Ha Ji Won, but this worries me.

Since it is taking over a good time slot, I am hopeful. Best of luck to all.

gg Sep 30 2013 7:04 pm I'm expecting that this drama will be good since ha ji won + sageuk = PERFECT. Damo and Hwang Jin Yi are so awesomeeeee. I hope everything goes well 4 this drama and for Ha Ji Won.

ian Sep 30 2013 9:39 am omg ..ha ji won's coming back to sageuk with 60 ep? and the series will not be written by lengendary mbc period writers.. what a risk ... i hope this goes well

ian Sep 30 2013 9:24 am so this is ha ji won's real debut to mbc... we all know that when it comes to period dramas , no one goes to the level as mbc does.. so excited for my favorite actress ... but i think this should've have been a good repairing opurtunity for the BALI couple .. after lee young ae, then song il guk and the legend of four gods , lee yo won , han hyo jo, han ga in now its ha ji won's turn for a 60 episode sageuk .. i'll pray real hard fopr the success of this series... i hope the writers write a good piece to put mbc up again ... their sageuk this days we're crap ..

cuwie Sep 26 2013 9:26 pm Ji chang Wook so handsome.. :x

Julie Chang Sep 26 2013 3:49 pm Dang! A whopping 60 episode drama! Looking forward to it! :)

bong Sep 26 2013 10:41 am super excited....cant wait the first airing day..love you ha ji won...

KDA Sep 21 2013 4:17 am I'm so Ji Chang Wook deprived @.@ It's been a year already! I miss him!

daniala Sep 16 2013 2:00 am ha ji won i miss you...i'll be waiting

Christine (Indonesia) Aug 17 2013 4:24 am Hwatu the tradisional collosal drama with long episode, I hope the Actor/Actress not get tired. Hoping this drama can be a great drama in the end of this year 2013 and in the beginning new year 2014. God bless you as always for all CREW.

Christine (Indonesia) Aug 16 2013 11:07 am Actually I hope Song Seung-heon who become a man lead in this long drama due I am hoping Ha Ji-won with Song Seung- heon will become a real lover.

Love Ji Aug 11 2013 9:00 am I actully hope Joo jin mo play with Song Ji Hyo from running man

junior Aug 10 2013 5:02 am I'll be watching this drama though it has whooping 50 episodes (!) because of ny love for Ha Ji Won. Also, Joo Jin Mo and the scriptwriter of Giant adds to the awesomeness factor! I wonder who will be the other main lead (the emperor)? I hope its either Jang Hyuk or Gong Yoo or Oh Ji Ho or HYUN BIN <3 Can't wait for October -_-

cuwie1023 Aug 09 2013 4:58 pm Yeeeeaaayyy Finally wonnie and Jo Jin Moo.. So Handsome... So very excited.. :)

Deeee Aug 09 2013 3:33 am I think they will be the best drama couple ,,, yaaay i am too excited

gary Aug 08 2013 11:45 pm finally, a cast worth waiting for! Ha JI Won and Joo Jin mo fighting!

piepie Aug 08 2013 3:08 am Finally we know more about the lead cast, can't wait to hear more.

gloudore Jul 27 2013 12:47 am looking forward to this drama :) i hope october comes quickly :) it seems this drama have a solid cast :) hwaiting hwatu ~

anj_86 Jul 25 2013 10:57 am She's back in drama. I am following her dramas and movies. Her latest movie is The Huntresses and I couldn't wait to watch. Hopefully she'll reunite with Kang Dong Won.

ian Jul 13 2013 7:11 pm great actress in an another great drama we have here.. well HJW already has established herself as a very good actress , that alone , probably, we'll get ourselves all blown out by watching this drama.. there really is no need for a good lead male here anyway he's just going to be a support of HJW... but i think it's going to be better if we see jo in sung together with her again... they have this thing i call super chemistry,better than that what she had with hyun bin

sil Jul 08 2013 1:43 am HJW has proven herself to be an excellent actress. Whether she takes on dramas of a few episodes or 100 episodes of whatever genre, she can deliver.

Sorri, the comment below is in response to Marie @#5 (and not @9).

sil Jul 07 2013 8:39 am Comment #9, Marie

Im not sure what do you mean by "middle low class". I presume by that you mean people who are brainless with low education, have nothing better to do but to sit around to watch long running dramas etc. So people who watch Hwatu are 'middle low class" whereas people like you belong to the upper end "middle class" for afterall you don't waste your time watching dramas with 60 episodes. You are indeed very arrogant.

winwinsue Jun 30 2013 3:23 am Great to have her back. Hope to see her matched with an actor of equivalent standing. Better still, change the PD when there is still time.

Yumi Jun 28 2013 11:22 pm I hope Ha Ji-Won will reunite with DAMO lead actors Lee Seo-Jin & Kim Min- Joon in Hwatu. They did a great job in Damo & they deserve another project together. Lee Seo- Jin perfectly fit to do historical drama as well as Kim Min-Joon. They're all great actors :-)

Jiwon Jun 23 2013 9:14 am Song Jong Ki & TOP pleasee.. : P

lea Jun 17 2013 3:24 am i hope ha ji won will be paired with hyun bin again in this project.. <3

Christine (Indonesia) Jun 03 2013 6:55 am hi sista, more years more productive is good for your carreer. Ha Ji-won if you capable to request for your partner in this drama, I suggest you can asking about the name of 1.Cha Seung-won (high priority), 2.Lee Seo-jin (meet again after long years of DAMO), 3.Lee Byung-hun (gambler at drama All In). The best gambler who can play this "Hwatu (playing card)" come from that 3 men. Choose the best of best. Producer + writer helps this..

jj May 29 2013 2:25 am I hope this will become another hit after the 5 consecutive dramas of HJW: Damo, WHIB, HWang Jin Yi, Secret Garden, and most recently, the awesome King 2 Hearts. Can't wait for this! I hope to see another side of HJW's acting here.

zai dua May 22 2013 1:53 am cant wait to watch it...im very excited...love u Ha ji won..

aiyu May 21 2013 9:34 pm wow,... Can't wait to watch her,........ who will be her partner? Zu in Sung ?? hahahahhhh

Marie May 18 2013 8:20 am What? 60 episodes of sageuk? No, thanks. Now we can see clearly why SBS reject the proposal. The SW team is originally SBS's. SBS is made for universal viewers, when MBC go exclusively for Korean middle-low class. I don't think Korean middle-end class wasting their time and waiting 30 weeks to watch the ending of the drama. They must be have TVOD to watch SBS's content. That's why MBC's rating always the best.

kumon May 14 2013 7:14 pm can't wait! Ha Ji Won is a drama Goddess. I want to see her in a sageuk drama so badly. MY dream came true through this Hwatu. I hope it will be good! I think it will though given that the writers are the ones who penned Giant and History of the Salary Man. HJW, fighting! I hope her co-actor will eb Chas Seung Won or Won Bin or Gong Yoo or Won Bin or Kang Dong Won! :D

Beng May 14 2013 12:25 am I hope she'll be paired with a good actor in this drama! Counting the days 'til October!

Claudia May 13 2013 4:21 pm The Queen of kdrama is back!can't wait!curious who will be her partner later?

ana May 13 2013 1:15 am Great news coming from my queen Ha Ji Won. And she will actually be a queen! I'm so excited about this drama, October, come faster!

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