Empress Ki
Overview
Born in Korea, Ki Seungnyang faces numerous challenges as she maneuvers through the treacherous waters of love, war, and political intrigue. Her journey unfolds during the Yuan dynasty in China, where she rises from humble beginnings to claim her destiny as a formidable empress. Torn between her homeland and her ambitions, Seungnyang's story is one of resilience and strength, showcasing her determination to shape her own fate amidst the complexities of loyalty and power.
Episodes
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1
The Jackal and the Prince
Sungnyang takes on a male disguise to help rescue women who have been chosen to become concubines for the Yuan. Meanwhile, King Wang Ko instructs Sung...
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2
The Timid Prince
Sungnyang discloses to the Crown Prince that there’s a traitor in their midst. Meanwhile, Prince Togon faces exile to Koryo.
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3
Protecting the Future Crown Prince
Sungnyang confuses the Yuan Prince for a soldier from Yuan. To ensure the prince's safety, the Koryo King takes measures to secure him inside the Kory...
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4
In Hot Pursuit
The Yaun Prince requests Sungnyang to instruct him in self-defense. Meanwhile, El Temur strategizes a comprehensive assault on Daechong Island with th...
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5
Survival in the Forest
Sungnyang and Prince Togon press on toward Kaegyong in search of the Koryo King. In the meantime, El Temur seizes control of the Koryo palace, asserti...
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6
Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye
Yom is deceived by Sungnyang's scheme and smuggles Prince Togon's body into the palace. As a result, Prince Togon faces a moral dilemma, torn between ...
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7
Separation of Lovers
The King of Koryo discovers that Sungnyang is actually a woman and makes efforts to shield her from Tangqishi’s dangers. At the same time, in the Yu...
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8
The Life of a Servant
Sungnyang schemes to exact her vengeance on Emperor Togon during his wedding celebration. Meanwhile, the King of Koryo and Yom Byongsu prepare for a d...
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9
Meeting the Emperor
The Koryo King triumphs over Yom and assumes control, yet he is provided with inadequate resources to ready his forces for the upcoming conflict. Mean...
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10
Curious
The Koryo King triumphs in his initial battle against the Turks, leading his troops to a significant victory. In recognition of this achievement, the ...
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11
Spies in the Palace
The Empress instructs Sungnyang to give Lady Pak a powder that will induce a miscarriage. Meanwhile, the Emperor grows increasingly suspicious that Ny...
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12
The Brilliant Plan
Nyang receives instructions to circulate gossip suggesting that Lady Pak is pretending to be pregnant. Meanwhile, General Bayan takes on the disguise ...
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13
Personal Maid
Lady Pak is summoned before the inquisition for a second examination. Meanwhile, Sungnyang receives a written assurance that she will be allowed to le...
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14
He Returns
Wang Yu returns to the Yuan Palace, heralding triumph. In the wake of the previous Yuan Emperor's death, whispers circulate about a blood vow he suppo...
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15
The Fake Blood Vow
Wang Yu devises a scheme to provoke El Temur and realizes he needs Sungnyang’s help to pull it off. Meanwhile, the Emperor throws down the gauntlet,...
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16
The Soluble Vows
El Temur seeks to uncover the identity of the person behind the appeal. Meanwhile, Wang Yu discovers that it was Sungnyang who aided in the matter and...
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17
Curse Phase 2
The Emperor and the Queen Dowager inquire whether Wang Yu would consider marrying one of the princesses. Meanwhile, the Emperor presents a shadow play...
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18
Tangqishi's Plan
The palace becomes overrun with rats, signaling the onset of the late Khan's curse. In response, the emperor takes it upon himself to seek out the Blo...
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19
Fake or Real
Wangyu and Yeonchul devise a scheme to stage Yeonchul's death in order to uncover who truly remains loyal to him. Meanwhile, Nyang confronts the emper...
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20
Removing El Temur
Wangyu has a meeting with the Dowager and successfully earns her confidence. He then turns to Nyang and inquires if she would like to become his Queen...
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21
The Truth About Jok Ho
WangYu gets the Regent's approval to head back to Koguryo to see his "ailing" father. Meanwhile, Nyang and two companions remain behind to search for ...
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22
Pregnant Sung Nyang
The emperor chooses to conceal the wounded Nyang in the pavilion to keep her safe from the regent's soldiers. Meanwhile, as Nyang's companions work to...
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23
Byul or Maha
Nyang welcomes a baby boy into the world, notable for the distinct dot on his feet. This revelation reaches the emperor and Wang Yu, who then devise a...
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24
Preparation for War
Bayan stumbles upon Nyang in Liaoyang province as she is being sold into slavery. Recognizing her, Nyang reveals the blood vow to Bayan, deepening the...
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25
The Imperial Consort
Nyang embarks on the challenging journey of choosing her consorts while navigating the hurdles placed by the empress. Meanwhile, Wang Yu remains deter...
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26
Finally Meeting the Blood Vow
Nyang rises to the position of consort and starts to clash with the empress, rallying support from her allies in Koryo. Meanwhile, Wangyu is working t...
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27
The Jealous Empress
Nyang starts holding nightly gatherings with the Emperor under the pretense of a fun celebration, using the opportunity to teach him reading and writi...
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28
Poisoned Sung Nyang
Nyang sets her scheme in motion to strip the empress of her authority. Meanwhile, Wangyu confronts Hukso, aiming to retrieve Musong. He claims to Huks...
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29
The Poisonous Dates
After Tal Tal informs WangYu about Nyang's predicament following their capture of Huksu, WangYu becomes concerned. Meanwhile, Nyang persists in her qu...
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30
Abdication Decree
Nyang and Wangyu finally come together, but soon part ways once again. Meanwhile, Feisu successfully finishes decoding the book they discovered in Huk...
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31
A Win for the Emperor
The Emperor addresses El Temur directly, demonstrating his ability to read. Meanwhile, Tal Tal presents the spies from Eagle House to the governors, r...
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32
Out to Kill
Nyang narrowly escapes a bullet fired by El Temur and cleverly shifts the blame for the assassination attempt on the Prince to another governor. Meanw...
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33
The Dramatic Royal Hunt
Nyang and the Emperor manage to escape the coup, but the Emperor is struck by a poisoned arrow. In the chaos, Wang Yu is injured while assisting Nyang...
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34
The Curse
The Emperor intervenes to rescue Nyang and her attendants from facing consequences for the injury he sustained. Meanwhile, the Empress plots to cast a...
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35
Ayushiridara
Once Nyang retrieved the talisman and lifted the curse, El Temur starts experiencing haunting nightmares. Meanwhile, Wangyu takes on the task of train...
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36
Eagle Group and the Blood Vow
Bayan sets his strategy in motion, preparing for war against El Temur as he heads toward the capital. Meanwhile, El Temur's forces inform him that his...
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37
The Downfall
Inside the Ice Palace, Nyang gathers everyone to devise a strategy for protecting the Emperor as Bayan prepares to seize control of the palace. Meanwh...
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38
A New Enemy Rising
The Dowager stands firmly against Nayng ascending to the throne as empress and instructs Bayan to bring his niece in order to drive Nayng away. Meanwh...
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39
Bayan Hudu
Bayan Hudu ascends to the throne as the new empress, while Nyang persists in her quest for the hidden funds. Meanwhile, Wang Yu is on a parallel missi...
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40
Finding the Secret Treasure
Nyang discovers the hidden funds that El Temur has been amassing. Meanwhile, Bayan approaches the Emperor to declare his intention to wage war and exp...
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41
Sung Nyang's Victory
Nyang and Wangyu set their scheme in motion to steal the money from El Temur's residence. Meanwhile, Tal Tal realizes he has been deceived by Nyang an...
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42
Economic Downfall
Wang Yu makes his way back to Koryo and asserts his leadership by cutting off supplies to Yuan. Meanwhile, Bayan leads his troops into battle against ...
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43
Worse Times
The Dowager and Bayan conspire to accuse Wang Yu of trafficking explosives to rival Yuan states. As a result, Wang Yu loses his title and is forcibly ...
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44
Where Your Loyalties Lie
Just in the nick of time, Kim Sunju arrives to rescue Wang Yu and his men from execution. Meanwhile, the Emperor betrays his word to Nyang and succumb...
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45
The Truth About Maha
The Empress uncovers Maha's birth secret by coercing Yon Hwa. Nyang informs the Dowager and Maha that she plans to disclose all the hidden truths very...
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46
The Princes' Fate
Nyang rushes to rescue Maha upon discovering that he is actually her biological son. As the truth about Maha’s identity comes to light, he faces exp...
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47
The Eagle House Leader
Wang Yu pays a visit to Maha, resolving to take him to Koyro and share everything. Meanwhile, the Eagle House is keen on sending Yom Byung Soo to meet...
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48
The Fake Coup
Nyang has the Emperor confined in her chamber, ensuring that his awakening remains a secret. Meanwhile, Bayan finds himself imprisoned after his attem...
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49
The Fall of Tangqishi
Nyang is dispatched to the temple to atone for her wrongdoings and seek forgiveness. Meanwhile, Wang Yu arranges for all the grains he purchased to be...
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50
Poisoned
Nyang achieves her dream of becoming the Empress of Yuan, while Wang Yu ascends to the throne. As she settles into her new role, Nyang is determined t...
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51
A Not-So-Happy Ending
The Emperor persists in consuming Kolta's poison, fully aware that Kolta leads the Eagle House. In a tragic turn, the Dowager takes her own life in fr...
