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Drama: The Iron Empress
Revised romanization: Cheon Chu Tae Hu
Hangul: 천추태후
Director: Shin Chang-Seok, Hwang In-Hyuk
Assistant Director: Kim Sung-Yoon
Writer: Son Young-Mok, Lee Sang-Min, Ma Chang-Joon
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 78
Release Date: January 3 - September 27, 2009
Runtime: Saturdays & Sundays 21:05
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

‘The Iron Empress’ is the granddaughter of Wang Gun, the first emperor of Goryeo. She has inherited her grandfather´s vision as well as his Great Spirit. The empress fights against the enemies trying to collapse Goryeo, and called as ‘The Iron Empress’ who gets rid of her brother, son, and even her lover, for the good of the empire.

Notes

"The Iron Empress" is a historical drama pertaining to the life of Empress Cheon Chu, the third Empress of the Goryeo Era.

Cast



Chae Shi-Ra	Kim Seok-Hoon	Choi Jae-Sung	Lee Deok-Hwa
Empress Cheon Choo	Kim Chi-Yang	Kang Jo	Kang Kam-Chan



Moon Jeong-Hee	Kim Ji-Hoon	Park Si-Eun	Lee In	Lee In-Hye
Queen Moon-Hwa	King Hyun-Jong	Queen Won-Jung	King Mok-Jong	Queen Sun-Jung



Kim Ho-Jin	Shin Ae	Kim Myung-Soo	Ban Hyo-Jung	Choi Cheol-Ho
Wang-Wook	Queen Hun-Jung	King Sung-Jong	Queen Mother Shin-Jung	King Kyung-Jong



Lim Hyeok	Jeon Mu-Song	Won Suk-Yeon	Lee Ki-Yeol	Kim Byeong-Ki
Seo Hee	Lee Ji-Baek	Lee Kyum-Ui	Choi Sum	Kim Won-Seung



Kim Jong-Kyeol	Kim Ha-Kyun	Park Ji-Il	Oh Wook-Chul	Jo Byung-Kyun
Choi Ryang	Choi Hang	Kim Shim-Eon	Jo	Lee Yang



Lee Joon-Woo	Jun Sung-Hwan	Maeng Ho-Rim	Lim Byung-Ki	Choi Joon-Yong
Sul Shin-Yoo	Choi Ji-Mong	Park Yang-Yoo	Han Un-Kong	Lee Hyun-Woon



Choi Dong-Joon	Park Cheol-Ho	Choi Wang-Soon	Lee Won-Bal	Hong Il-Kwon
Dae Do-Soo	Kim Hoon	Choi Jil	Yoo Bang	Yang Kyu



Shim Hye-Jin	Jang Dong-Jik	Ji Dae-Han	Jung Heung-Chae	Kim Myeong-Kuk
Kitan king mother So	Kitan king Sung-Jong	So Son-Nyung	So Bae-Ap	Ya Yool Juk Ryeol



Kim Sung-Hyun	Lee Han-Sol	Hong In-Young	Lee Chae-Young	Kim Hyung-Min
Ya Yool Boon No	Ya Wool Moo Ki	Chun Hyang-Bi	Sa Il-Ra	Sa Ka-Moon



Jung Jin	Ahn Hae-Suk	Kim Mi-Ra
Ko Hyun	court lady Yoon	Lee Sul-Hwa



Kim So-Eun	Kim Min-Ji	Park Ji-Bin	Han Bo-Bae	Choi Woo-Hyeok
Empress Cheon Choo	Queen Moon-Hwa	King Mok-Jong	Queen Sun-Jung	King Sung-Jong
(young)	(young)	(young)	(young)	(young)

Oh Gun-Woo

Kitan king Sung-Jong

(young)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Byung-Choon - Lee Joo-Jung
Ji Jong-Eun - court lady Jo
Lee Byung-Wook - Ha Gong-Jin
Choi Wang-Soon - Choi Jil
Lee Jin-Woo - Han Duk-Yang
Kim Jin-Woo
Ki Se-Hyung
Park Seong-Taek - Yeo Jin Jok
Min Ji-Oh - Kang-Shin
Jung In-Seo - Queen Won-Pyung
Kim Young-Sun - Han In-Kyung
Lee Eun-Jung - Dok-Yeon
Baek Min-Hyun - Kim Jin
Jang Hee-Soo - Princess Choongjoo
Hwang Bum-Sik - Kim Eun-Boo
Jung Doo-Kyum - Lee Mong-Jeon
Seo Dong-Soo
Ko In-Beom
Lee Jae-Woo
Baek Seung-Hoon
Won Hyun-Joon
Jeon Seung-Bin
Lee Eon-Jeong
Choi Young
Lim Jae-Geun
Mi So-Yun
Na Kyung-Min

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Comments

Park Min Nov 07 2023 3:29 pm It's called The Iron Empress so it's expected for this empress to carry certain characteristics as implied by the title but eventually everything boiled down to her being super stubborn gradually making me dislike her over time. It messed up her character value in one way or another. All of the characters that were in position of power were delusional and gullible which is exactly what the drama was built on. This is a cheap way to create melodrama to drive the drama, it's fundamentally annoying no matter how they spin it and justify it. So don't expect any clever plays by these samples. The drama clearly lost focus by the end. The writer wrote the story into a corner after a very long, repetitive and tiring melodrama and didn't have much to show for the ending so they resulted in throwing new events to have an ending rather than having both events running in parallel. How historical accurate that last portion was is irrelevant if it was presented with poor storytelling. This wasn't an enjoyable watch. The Iron Empress needs to touch some grass.

Siavash Aug 07 2023 12:13 am No doubt that I loved this drama and its music was a masterpiece. But is it not better to follow historical texts more accurately instead of depicting someone,e.g. Gang Jo, as a flawless hero? Nevertheless Chae Si Ra,my favorite actress, became immortalized by this movie.

S Jul 16 2022 10:05 am Gang's depiction in this drama is very different from the one mentioned in Wikipedia's article regarding him. Most likely there is commercial reason behind it.

Israel Mayking Jun 04 2022 2:15 am I wished this movie is available on Netflix.

Karin Aug 15 2018 11:09 am @lee seo hwa becoz Moon Lovers only follow half of goryeo history..this one is real history,u can see destiny of wook family,but wook which appear so many in this drama is not 8th prince/Daejoong wook.but 13th prince or Anjoong wook.gwangjong here already died in early part.its only gyeongjong memory he was came together with queen daemok (yeonhwa).

Lee Seo Hwa Jun 16 2017 8:06 am This drama looks like season 2 of Moonlovers. I saw Wang Wook and I don't see old version of Wang So in here ;/

Youngman Dec 16 2016 12:21 pm Nice movie..

Abel king Dec 07 2016 8:55 am Very interesting movie.. Love it

Sagar Patil Nov 19 2016 11:43 am i love this movie, it was epic.

Songhwa Apr 20 2015 10:27 am But in real life, empress Cheonchu was an evil woman, not a heroic one. Both Hwangbo sisters who married Gyeongjong Wang commit adultery.Empress Hunae (later Empress Cheonchu) had an affair with Kim Chi Yang, and her younger sister with Prince Wang Wook.Their son become the 8th emperor of Goryeo.The first wife of Gyeongjong was Empress Hunsook, and the 2nd was Empress Hunui. I didn't find anywhere the bornname of the Hwangbo sisters, but I think the names Su and Seol are given to them, as we know from drama.This is a magnificient one.

michael Feb 17 2015 7:17 am this is a nice Epic movie, watching it from nigeria. Kang jo i love ur spirit though u act without precautions. That's movie for you. I and my friends laudes your effort. Keep it up

OJCITY May 29 2014 7:50 am Whaooo...this is indeed a true life story to behold, it really entails the fact.just watch the film buh what really pained me most is that the truth about king mokhjong death was not trully revealed because General Gang jo wasn't given posthumous title due to the fact that there are disparity within the ministers in the court ..honestly the IRON EMPRESS,GENERAL GANG JOand GENERAL YANG KYU are true heroes,the death of the two brave generals pained me alot...kudos to korean film..I luv you all.....OJCITY 4rm Nigeria

sangjhoon May 09 2014 4:53 pm i did watch a few epis of this drama bcoz of my fave kim sook hoon but had to stop since i was not into epic too much but now i have the urge to watch it or continue with this to see kim sook hoon & my other fave kim ji hoon

Leenay Nadia Mar 24 2014 9:03 pm I love, love this Korean drama because it was based on a true story. also it showed how powerful the Iron Empress was and how dedicated she was to her people. She would sacrifice her life, love and family for the better of her country. She was a bold, strong woman. No wonder she was called the Iron Empress. Marvelous and awesome....the beauty of a strong woman.

RAJI JOHNSON Jan 08 2014 3:29 am i love this firm, i love all those who partake in the making of the firm

AbangEkei C, Aug 16 2013 3:35 am It is non to second. It is really frustrating to live in a character that ends up dead... but a glorious dead embraced for his nation... I am talking of General Gang Jo and Gen. Kang Kyu. Yet, that is what makes the drama real, a true life story As the drama unfolds, knew characters are introduced---- the Khitan worriors, Most of them all who found herself between a man and the love for her country. Yet she ended up surviving with the right choice... a man makes up a nation

Jimmy Aug 11 2013 10:20 pm I just love the movie it actually a fantastic historical dram that i ever seen. The making of this film it absolutely awesome. I just love the Iron Empress she deserve a top award for this movie. Thank you to all the crew.....GB

Nelda Jun 21 2013 12:04 am The Iron Empress is the most fantastic historical drama. The cast is amazing. I love this series and have watched it several times. I think every actor and actress and the script writer, director and everyone involved deserved a top award!!! The emotional expression and character development is awesome! Thank you to all!

jess Apr 03 2013 2:25 am OMG.i just love this movie..it is so awesome..the sad part is when my favourite generals died for Goryeo. I love Sailas boomerang and Gang Jos spear..The crew did a wonderful job... We in Fiji Islands just love watching IRON EMPRESS. The best series watched and will always remain number 1 in Fiji..

Kim in the Caribbean Aug 08 2012 11:50 am Where can i find episode 1 of Iron Empress online, with English subtitles for viewing? I too am a Korean historical drama addict, having started 9 months ago, and can only view those with english subtitles. This is my 14th series. Loved ALL of them especially Moon the Embraces the Sun (fictional), Yi san, Hwang Jin ni, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Tree with Deep Roots. In my home too i am viewed as "strange" because nothing of these stories is any part of my culture or hostory, but i thoroughly enjoy them- the stories, the acting, the costumes, the cultural and religious references. They have opened up an incredible interest in Korea, its history and peoples.

Kenneth Jul 31 2012 1:38 pm Iron Empress is simply amazing. African movie makers should tell the stories of the Continent's heroes and heroines the way the South Koreans are doing it. The costumes, locations and scenes are simply beautiful. now i know why the Koreans are great

Andreea Jul 19 2012 5:41 am I definitely think the historical drama The Iron Empress/Empress Chun Chu is one of the best korean drama.The story,the acting,the filming locations,the music are absolutely amazing. (^ . ^)

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neji May 12 2012 11:13 am I have never watched a korean movie as boring as iron empress . They talk too much unlike jumong whereby they almost put every part of life in adequate propotion,fighting,love,war,hatred,everything.

neji May 12 2012 11:07 am I have never watched a korean movie as boring as iron empress . They talk too much unlike jumong whereby they almost every part of life in adequate propotion,fighting,love,war,hatred,everything.

PAUL BOEHME Apr 02 2012 3:24 am I have only gotten to ephisode 40, but love the drama. This is absolutely the way to teach history! Learning the ways people thought in ancient history is the most important thing about understanding WHY events happened! Keep up the efforts, this is so very important to todays events, understanding why people react the way they do, family, clan, this portrayal is very important for the world to understand how and why, these contries evolved they way they have. This gives us insight into the way we act and react, today.

Empress Mar 30 2012 8:14 pm General Yang Kyu was played by Hong Il-Kwon, his picture is above.

I too love this series.

Obafemi Mar 30 2012 4:37 am I love this series..please can someone tell me who played General yang kyu?

favour Jan 19 2012 1:40 pm nice movie but i havent seen the end

uchenna okoro Dec 25 2011 8:37 am I love this film pleas carry on is very good

Halim Dec 05 2011 2:26 am My first Korean series movie was jmong....... Though i dont understand the language thanks to the sub titles I'm able to follow. I have seen Iron empress, kingdom of the winds... these are great movies. i particularly intrigued by the story and the writing... the costuming is out of the world......

Sandra Sep 12 2011 10:31 pm Just saw The_Iron_Empress series, it's great, one of my favorites along with Jmong and Queen Seondeok. In the last episode when General Yang Kyu and Kim Sukheung died was really sad, I was wondering why they didn't hold up the dead bodies to shield themselves off from the arrows. Instead, they both just stood there to let 20 something arrows shot them to death, they both were definitely heroes who saved Goryeo from extinction.

Lee Mar 22 2010 8:58 am I take that back about Amazon.com. Yesasia has 'Ruler' for a lower price: http://www.yesasia.com/us/ruler-of-your-own-world-aka-as-you-wish-mbc-tv-series-us-version/1003964126-0-0-0-en/info.html

Lee Mar 22 2010 8:50 am Wanda, before you go, try to get a copy of the short Korean series titled 'Ruler of your own world'. It's about a love triangle, with the writing, direction, and acting the finest I've ever laid my eyes on ANY drama. It's a keeper and shouldn't cost very much if you look for it at Amazon.com or elsewhere. Highly recommended to anyone and everyone, really.

Wanda Mar 21 2010 6:54 pm Hi Lee,

I'm just getting back to your response. Happy New Year to you too (I'm later than you are LOL). I was a little disappointed with the ending of this drama, but overall, it was very good. I am so hooked on dramas from Korea - much better than the American ones.

Thanks again for the New Year wish and have a great week!

scott Feb 24 2010 11:07 am The Iron Empress DVD can be found in a number websites. Just type up the original title 'Empress Chun Chu DVD'. It seems to be available in a number of places, although I 'd like to see it released by a North American company where I live.

Lee Feb 16 2010 12:01 pm This is kind of late, but Happy new years Wanda! As you get to the end of 'Iron Empress' it gets kinda choppy in its scenes and details in the few remaining episodes of the story, and I suspect it does so because the series was probably meant to go over 1oo episodes but was reduced to 78 - perhaps due to low ratings (my guess). Even though it does seem reduced and choppy in the final two episodes, I still love the series and would love to have it in my library sitting next to 'Jumong'. Not sure if we'll ever see it on DVD however.

By the way, 'the Great Queen Seondeok' series episodes were extended due to high ratings, and the result of that extension meant that the writers could fill out that series, completing it very nicely. What a great ending that turned out to be! Another memorable show to sit next to newly created classics like 'Jumong' and 'Jewel in the Palace' -- and yes I still think 'Iron Empress' is above average too.

Wanda Dec 27 2009 10:31 pm Hello again,

Sorry ... I answered my own question about how long the series is. I should have read all of the comments before I posted :o) Have a Happy New Year!

Wanda Dec 27 2009 10:27 pm Hey everyone,

I get the show here in the Philly area - it comes on Saturday and Sunday nights. I started watching it about a month ago and I am hooked! I hope it will continue to the end of the series. Does anyone know how many episodes there are?

Lee Dec 24 2009 10:16 pm There are some places where the episodes can be downloaded, and I also found one place that have the episodes complete on disks, although I suspect it is not an 'official' distributor in the sense of certain purchased distribution rights.

As you probably have found out by now, you can find the episodes online. Broken links are a problem but some places have now finally fixed their links.

Korean DVD's are expensive due to them being multiple disks, but you can check out what's out there if you search these official distribution sights listed below. Also, these shows may show up again on their networks in the coming new year - I've seen repeated broadcast of 'Jumong' and 'Princess Hours' complete each of the past two or three years so far here is Los Angeles):

YA Entertainment is a north American distributor of Korean dramas http://www.yaentertainment.com/

MBC America http://www.mbc24tv.com/?mid=dvd

And also Yesasia http://www.yesasia.com/us/en/home.html

the DVD list for KBS World, the production network responsible for Iron Empress, is only four pages long and can be found here:

http://www.kbsworldi.com/estore/Catalog/AllProducts.aspx?Page=1

There's a contact link on the home page. Not sure if they'll answer even though the links are written in English and it is also the KBS America home page. There's also a general schedule.

I'm only a year now into my Korean series viewing. My favorites so far has been Iron Empress, Ruler of Your Own World, Princess Hours (also called Palace), The Great Queen Seondeok (now viewing), Yi San, Jumong, Possessed, and Strike Love. A good collection (some history of the recent Korean Wave) and other reviews of Korean series and cinema can be found here:

http://www.koreanfilm.org/index.html

And it's always good to check the Wikipedia.

The cinematography (on some series) culture and the costumes are awesome, but it's those great stories and the great writing that keeps me looking around for other entertaining gems. I've heard from a friend that to be a writer of these shows in Korea is very tough and highly competitive.

I'm done here. Hope some of this helps.

Ella Brimage Dec 17 2009 2:40 pm I love the series but I came in on way to late. Will it be shown again or put out on dvd? I really want to watch it from the begining.

Lee Dec 16 2009 4:56 pm Heh. I'd kinda like to believe that, but examples responses from these broadcast company's from ratings fluctuations makes me think that the general reason for some scheduling and its alterations are for marketing purposes rather than language. It is still business and entertainment after all: some time ago, it turns out, 'Strike Love' was shorten from 20 episodes to 16 because of low ratings, and the 'Great Queen Seondeok' has now been extended from 50 to beyond 60 episodes because of high ratings. Btw, the final two episodes of 'Iron Empress' feels truncated, choppy and compressed, and I wonder if that occurred because it was suddenly limited to 77 episodes while people thought that perhaps it was actually designed to go beyond 80 episodes. It makes me suspect 'Into the Sunlight' disappearance from its run during daylight hours in Los Angeles on Saturday/Sunday once the series DVD began to be marketed in North America by YA.

Just my curiosity and observations over the inconveniences and mystery of unannounced changes in scheduling and such.

BillEsq Dec 02 2009 8:46 pm Maybe it's to encourage us to learn Korean

Lee Nov 30 2009 6:37 pm . . . Or I should point out that there was once a schedule, but it looks like the designated link hasn't been working for quite a while. Btw, after presenting the entire series in English subtitles, MBC ran "Strike love" - a series I was really adoring - with the final 3 or four episodes in Korean only without the subtitles. Go figure.

Lee Nov 30 2009 12:22 pm I see what you mean. There's probably a hands off approach from KBS for all I know. Nothing but speculation from this observer.

Part of the problem really is what you pointed out earlier: -- I've looked around and found no schedule for KBS San Francisco. It could have helped. Hope the situation changes for you in the near future.

BillEsq Nov 28 2009 4:27 pm Lee I share somewhat in your skepticism. It could well be part of the DVD marketing strategy. However, I not think it would be an effective strategy merely to obstruct the final episode (broken link) or discontinue the broadcasting prematurely. I think it generates viewer dissatisfaction more than anything. I personally would not buy a DVD just for one episode albeit the final episode.

Whether it’s marketing incompetence or something more nefarious remains to be seen. Clearly, it does not foster a positive association between the product/stations and my buying motivation.

BillEsq.

Lee Nov 24 2009 1:18 pm It wouldn't surprise me if KBS runs the entire series once again starting early next year to fill time for the dtv stations in the U.S.

As for those broken links: I certainly don't think it might be by coincidence that almost, if not all, of the websites carrying the final episode #78 are broken. It may be the only way KBS or its clients had finally figure a way to protecting its market for its future DVD release - break links to a few episodes, and most particularly the final episode, of its owned series. But that's just my speculation, of course.

BillEsq Nov 16 2009 11:40 pm Hey Lee, any suggestions on dealing with broken links? First the series (Iron Empress) ended prematurely on cable and now the "final episode" is a broken link online. This is really testing my loyalty to the series or maybe the extent of my curiosity as to how things will wrap up.

Lee Nov 16 2009 9:42 am The only time did I actually see a program announcement that a show was being moved was when KSCI LA18 (I live in Los Angeles) ran a subtitled text over another program announcing the Japanese historical drama "Tenchijin" was being moved from 18.1 to the DTV 18.2 - the new 24 hour Japanese station. This happened during the DTV transition some months back. That's the only time I've seen any kind of announcement of a program shift from any of the new DTV channels.

BillEsq, I think the shows are popular already (Asia and Europe especially). Until recently these shows were not reaching enough of the American public (Some shows would show up on cable from time to time but never in one place often like today's situation). As you know that's all changing with DTV, and it will only increase as the cable companies finally get around to adding the new DTV stations for their subscribers. For the moment most Cable companies do not carry the new channels that are in the dtv box. I'm hearing from people now that that is changing.

BillEsq Nov 10 2009 5:53 pm Hey Lee

Thanks for responding. I thought Daylight Savings Time was also at play. But I have been looking at other times and other days as well. One problem is that the station in San Francisco does not have a published program schedule.

Maybe as these series continue to increase their popularity the stations will improve their broadcasting practices.

Tried also getting the series online but not all episodes are available.

Lee Nov 10 2009 9:16 am "Just returned from Asia looking forward to catching an episode of Iron Empress in San Francisco bay area (KEMS on KICU2). Here it aires Monday and Tuesday nights. This last Monday, around episode 70, no more Iron Empress. No change of time or discontinuation notice. What's up with that? "

I've experienced the same problem a few times when Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation all-of-a-sudden moved a series titled "Into the Sunlight" from Saturday and Sunday mornings to after midnight. I missed the rest of the series because of that strange unannounced program shift. Also, an episode of "The Great Queen Seondeok" was not shown one evening due to a MBC broadcast special, but was run the following week. Also happening just last week were the start hours of the series "Strike Love", "Ruler of Your Own World" and "Yi San" being moved or shifted due to the Daylight Saving Time switchover. Seems like These Korean Broadcast Networks have a habit of doing things on the fly or unannounced.

jay Nov 09 2009 4:39 pm ANYONE wants a Iron Empress promo poster I have one for sale for $15 email me if you want one jayvelez889@yahoo.com

make sure you have paypal

Wanda Nov 07 2009 10:23 pm Lovin' this drama - and it's really getting interesting!

Antonio Nov 05 2009 11:18 am In one word, AWESOME !!!!!

Bill Esq Nov 04 2009 12:40 am Just returned from Asia looking forward to catching an episode of Iron Empress in San Francisco bay area (KEMS on KICU2). Here it aires Monday and Tuesday nights. This last Monday, around episode 70, no more Iron Empress. No change of time or discontinuation notice. What's up with that?

Went on-line to learn there were 8 more episodes. Thankfully, I can view them on-line.

maria Oct 21 2009 2:30 pm I love watching series and particularly and specifically and crazily and only with old-old costumes and kingdom kind of series. The Iron Empress is magnificent. In all series I had watched I realized the truth that there is always another sky no matter how high the person rank in the social world. I pity the lives of those behind the palace walls, freedom is really so valuable and it is a sin to take it away from one. I am blessed being a commoner................

The Iron Empress is really a *******

Khairol Oct 17 2009 11:35 am I simply lovr all the Iron Empress drama, war action, love, history and the queen and the heroes. They are all goog looking and fine actressess and actors. I will miss the drama once its finish. HOpe there is a seque;s to its.

Sara Oct 11 2009 1:17 am cool drama :) who in the world is the empress's son in the last episode...the one comes and tells her he will fulfill her dream when she is and old woman...the guem jun guy...whats his real name and is that the first time they show him in the drama or was he a part of some episodes? His name is not on dramawiki

RamenLover Sep 30 2009 9:37 pm Lisa if you liked "The Iron Empress" check out "The Great Queen Seondeok" (http://asianmediawiki.com/Queen_Seondeok). TV Ratings for "The Great Queen Seondeok" in Korea are the highest of the year - over 40%.

lisa molock Sep 30 2009 12:22 pm this was a truly awesome drama i enjoyed it so. All the characters were protrayed well. hate to see it end Looking for the next great one

Lee Sep 30 2009 10:57 am Just in -- the series has just ended in Korea at episode number 78. So look for the DVD release (my guess) within the next few months for possible Christmas sales.

Lee Sep 29 2009 9:49 am It's obviously more than 66 episodes. I've watched the 67th episode just this past weekend and usually there are two per weekend. So there are at least episode 68 and 69 coming up for this viewer next weekend. "Does anyone know when it will be available for purchase with the English subtitles? " I'm hoping to pick it up too, so the moment it does get released I'll see if I can post the news here as soon as it gets mentioned anywhere.

anies Sep 28 2009 4:08 am Anyone knows who played the emperor Mokjong & Prince Daeryang?

Fliger Sep 24 2009 10:52 pm Dokyun > Lee Eun Jung

Carol Sep 13 2009 3:42 am I love this show and will be so sorry when it concludes. Does anyone know when it will be available for purchase with the English subtitles? I'll be first in line to buy it! Thank you.

David Aug 30 2009 2:21 pm Can someone tell me who is the actress that plays Dokyun? She is a somewhat important character, but does not appear in the cast list.

Thanks

Yousef Aug 23 2009 11:47 am It's a 66 episodes drama. I've watched the 61st today so it's nearly a month to go. A great drama with fantastic casting and playings!! Well done to the staff and KBS :)

Bat Aug 09 2009 1:42 pm does anybody know how many episodes there are altogther? ... now its #55 ... is it a half way?

ausserdem Aug 03 2009 3:23 am the cute body guard of iron empress that I am assuming you are referring to is Hong In Young, or 홍인영. A relatively new actress and model. Google for her images.

Ed Aug 02 2009 8:21 am Anyone know who is the actress that acted as the cute Bodyguard of Empress Chen Chu

Lee Jul 30 2009 9:07 am Awsome series. Great story, costumes, drama, acting, dance, martial arts, and cinematography. One of the top Korean dramas you'll ever want to see. The Iron Empress herself as played by Shi-ra Chae is perfect. My favorite character is Kang yu, played by Jae-sung Choi. A series that will be long cherished and remembered for its spectacular production values and sensibilities.

cathy Jul 24 2009 6:56 pm Jumong is great historical drama , Queen So Seono, Jumong wife , was smart , intelligent ,loving ,kindhearted Queen, she was able to help King Jumong to found two countries G and B , she did not have to kill any friends or relatives in order to achieve her dream , she did not have to use excuses as for the sake of the country or of people to kill her own brother , own son as Empress Cheonchu . For me Empress Cheonchu was Psychotic , power-hungry woman, disgusting mentality, morality .

sp Jul 15 2009 3:06 am haiiiiiiiii I watched it all saturdays and sundays. But I

Megan Jun 28 2009 7:14 am I love this show so much! :]

Brooke Jun 12 2009 5:49 pm I am creating a facebook group for The Iron Empress, get on and join!

Brooke Jun 12 2009 5:24 pm I was fortunate enough to find the series "The Great King Sejong" on Mind tv Philly when I was sick in January, and fell in love with it, and now am enjoying "The Iron Empress" so much... when they put the dvd out for Sejong, my birthday list will be finished!

BobbiAVEC Jun 09 2009 9:18 am I am thoroughly enjoying this drama. Shi-ra Chae is excellent as the Empress. Seeing familiar faces from other dramas makes it that much more enjoyable. They are all fine actors. The young man who is playing the son of the Empress is impressive. I hope these dramas will continue to be produced. It appears a lot of us have become very fond of the.

john abbott May 24 2009 11:33 pm mind tv in phila giving the sound cd away. you can buy most DVD,s fron KBS home wes. discovered wang gun years ago and only carry cable to watch kbs on mind tv..need poster for grand children. great role model.

Halimah May 24 2009 8:22 pm Same here, guys. Only seeing this one time and I'm hooked. Drives my husband up the wall every sat. and sun. @ 9:10p (showtime here in NYC) but I must insist on seeing it. I'm such a sucker for historical drama. Although the timelines can lack the cohesion we are accustomed to in American dramas using a caption to announce time/date lapses, the character developments are hypnotic. I can hardly wait to see what happens next !

Jessica May 14 2009 11:29 am Natsumi, you want the soundtrack to Iron Empress?

this is the link from yesasia.com http://www.yesasia.com/us/empress-chun-chu-ost-kbs-tv-drama/1019750346-0-0-0-en/info.html

I am sooo getting one. :)

amauri May 11 2009 1:29 pm very cool

Anne May 09 2009 7:38 am I love this drama series. I watch this every weekend. Very interesting story.

hutch May 05 2009 1:13 pm I am a Korean historical drama freak. got addicted with Dae Jo Joung, then Sejong, now the Empress. My only regret is what I missed before I found Korean dramas. Watch on Mind TV a PBS station out of Philly. Of course I need the subtitles, lol.

Natsumi Mar 28 2009 10:48 pm i realy love korean dramas i really loved this series But,I want to know what title soundtrack and the singer I like it that song Where can I find.Please let me know. Thank you.

Syahidah Mar 26 2009 12:39 am Ado, nope no dvd available coz its not released yet. So, have to wait awhile till the show ends. If you have those recorders that'll be good coz they usually repeat the prev 2 episodes first before releasing a new episode that same day.

Eg. Showing tonight is epi 15, so morning they'll repeat episode 13 & 14.

Ado Mar 25 2009 10:30 pm I live here in Palau and just started watching the show so I missed beginning of the show...is there a dvd available..

Jessica Mar 22 2009 7:07 pm I'm in NJ, I watch this show on Saturday and Sunday Nights at 11:45 pm on KBS World from the WMBC digital feed which means that as long as you have a digital tuner on your tv, you can watch it. Episode 12 aired last night and I am eagerly awaiting episode 13 tonight.

john memon Mar 11 2009 3:15 am i realy love korean dramas , we juust come from usa last week , in malaysia,

but here specialy i miss korean dramas, so, finaly i got my laptop ,n now we watch korean program

claudine Mar 05 2009 8:37 pm i really loved this series!!...my mother is one of your avid viewers too!!... keep up the good work..and godbless to all of you...thnx!!

Mick Mar 03 2009 11:54 pm Great series no subtitles on the video version. For those of you who have a Korean Community near-by. The Video rental stores that are in these communities do carry these programs and many more. My personal favorite was the series of Yee Soon Shin. This was one of Koreas most famous military leaders. Look up Turtle Ships on the net and you will want to know more about this great figure from the past. I have a new found respect for the people from this part of the world. They do have a remarkable history as all people from around the world.

yolie alvarado Mar 02 2009 3:28 am I loved this series and also the one before this one. Only problem is listing the time and day it is on the air. The TV guide does not list this channel 19 for the ventura County area.

I also watch your station on Wednesday and Thursday a series with the word "WIND" in the title it was terrific. I was able to see most of this without missing one.

I enjoy you stories, I only wish I had seen other of your series.

I was wondering if there is a way I could see a rerun of Sunday's broadcast on March 2nd I miss it because I did not know what time it was schedule to air? Is there a web site that show or at least a description of the it?

patty Feb 28 2009 9:48 pm http://socaldramas.fateback.com/

luis hope this helps

Luis Feb 11 2009 7:02 pm Where can I find the schedule to see the show. I watched it one time and I liked it. Please let me know. Thank you. Luis

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