Disney+ original series “The Remarried Empress” is showing strong signs of becoming a hit even before its official release. Its teaser, unveiled ahead of the full series, has surpassed 10 million views. Expectations are also building among viewers outside Korea, raising questions about whether the series could establish itself as one of Disney+’s flagship Korean originals. Set to premiere in November, “The Remarried Empress” follows Navier (Shin Min-a), the perfect empress of the fictional Eastern Empire. After Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon) falls for Rashta (Lee Se-young), a runaway slave, he tells Navier that he wants a divorce. Navier accepts — but on one condition: that she be allowed to remarry Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom. What follows is an epic romance fantasy centered on love, power and revenge. The series has a strong foundation from the outset. Based on the popular web novel of the same name, which was later adapted into a webtoon, “The Remarried Empress” already has a substantial fan base in Korea. For a screen adaptation, having an established audi
