The Empress Ki
2013 · TV Series · TV-14 · 65 min · ★ 7.4
Born in Korea and sent into the heart of the Yuan court, a determined woman fights to survive a world of war, shifting loyalties, and palace intrigue. As power struggles intensify, she must balance ambition, love, and devotion to her homeland on the way to becoming an empress.
Also known as Battle of Flowers · Empress Gi
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in the US.
50 hours to watch · 51 episodes.
Not currently available to stream, rent, or buy in the US.
Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.
unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.
More value for your money
Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.
Details
- Original title
- 기황후
- Years
- 2013–2014
- Release date
- 2013-10-28
- Network
- MBC
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- TV-14
- Runtime
- 65 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (64 votes)
About
If you enjoy sweeping historical dramas with political scheming, romance, and a formidable heroine, this should appeal to fans of Jumong or The Great Queen Seondeok; Not for you if you dislike long series or slower middle stretches.
Pros: gripping palace intrigue; strong female lead; bingeable cliffhangers | Cons: uneven pacing; overly long run; some thin characters
Themes
- love triangle
- love
- revenge
- romance
- empress
- cross dressing
- battle
- power struggle
- goryeo dynasty
- political
- melodrama
- yuan dynasty
Cast & crew
Ha Ji-won
as Ki Seung Nyang (Empress Ki)
Ju Jin-mo
as Wang Yoo (King Choong Hye of Goryeo)
Ji Chang-wook
as Ta Hwan (Emperor Huizong of Yuan)
Jin Yi-han
as Tal Tal
Baek Jin-hee
as Tanashiri (Empress Tanashiri)
Jeon Kuk-hwan
as El Temur
Im Joo-eun
as Bayan Khutugh
Lee Won-jong
as Dokman
Han Hye-rin
as Lady Park
Kim Young-ho
as Bayan
Episodes1 season · 51 episodes
Season 151 episodes
- S1E1The Jackal and the Prince59m
- S1E2The Timid Prince59m
- S1E3Protecting the Future Crown Prince59m
- S1E4In Hot Pursuit59m
- S1E5Survival in the Forest59m
- S1E6Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye59m
- S1E7Separation of Lovers59m
- S1E8The Life of a Servant59m
- S1E9Meeting the Emperor59m
- S1E10Curious59m
- S1E11Spies in the Palace59m
- S1E12The Brilliant Plan59m
- S1E13Personal Maid59m
- S1E14He Returns59m
- S1E15The Fake Blood Vow58m
- S1E16The Soluble Vows58m
- S1E17Curse Phase 259m
- S1E18Tangqishi's Plan59m
- S1E19Fake or Real59m
- S1E20Removing El Temur59m
- S1E21The Truth About Jok Ho59m
- S1E22Pregnant Sung Nyang59m
- S1E23Byul or Maha59m
- S1E24Preparation for War59m
- S1E25The Imperial Consort61m
- S1E26Finally Meeting the Blood Vow59m
- S1E27The Jealous Empress59m
- S1E28Poisoned Sung Nyang59m
- S1E29The Poisonous Dates59m
- S1E30Abdication Decree59m
- S1E31A Win for the Emperor59m
- S1E32Out to Kill58m
- S1E33The Dramatic Royal Hunt58m
- S1E34The Curse59m
- S1E35Ayushiridara59m
- S1E36Eagle Group and the Blood Vow59m
- S1E37The Downfall59m
- S1E38A New Enemy Rising59m
- S1E39Bayan Hudu59m
- S1E40Finding the Secret Treasure59m
- S1E41Sung Nyang's Victory59m
- S1E42Economic Downfall59m
- S1E43Worse Times59m
- S1E44Where Your Loyalties Lie59m
- S1E45The Truth About Maha59m
- S1E46The Princes' Fate59m
- S1E47The Eagle House Leader59m
- S1E48The Fake Coup58m
- S1E49The Fall of Tangqishi58m
- S1E50Poisoned58m
- S1E51A Not-So-Happy Ending58m