Empress Ki 2013
What is Empress Ki?
Empress Ki is a South Korean historical drama series that was broadcast on MBC TV. The 51‑episode program ran from 28 October 2013 to 29 April 2014, occupying the Monday‑and‑Tuesday 21:55 KST time slot.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 51
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 28, 2013
- Last aired
- Apr 29, 2014
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- MBC
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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Overview
Empress Ki is a South Korean historical drama series that was broadcast on MBC TV. The 51‑episode program ran from 28 October 2013 to 29 April 2014, occupying the Monday‑and‑Tuesday 21:55 KST time slot. Starring Ha Ji‑won in the title role, the series follows a woman born in Korea who navigates love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China’s Yuan dynasty. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the 13th‑century Mongol‑ruled empire and depicts the protagonist’s rise from her Korean origins to a position of influence within the
Should you watch it?
“A Korean woman rises to power as an empress during China's Yuan dynasty.”
- compelling political maneuvering
- strong central performance
- long episode count
- complex historical plot
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping historical dramas centered on ambitious female protagonists.
The series contains depictions of war and political violence consistent with historical drama standards.
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Season 1 · 51 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Jackal and the Prince Mytharc Oct 28, 2013
- E2 The Timid Prince Mytharc Oct 29, 2013
- E3 Protecting the Future Crown Prince Core Nov 4, 2013
- E4 In Hot Pursuit Core Nov 5, 2013
- E5 Survival in the Forest Core Nov 11, 2013
- E6 Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye Core Nov 12, 2013
- E7 Separation of Lovers Core Nov 18, 2013
- E8 The Life of a Servant Core Nov 19, 2013
- E9 Meeting the Emperor Core Nov 25, 2013
- E10 Curious Core Nov 26, 2013
- E11 Spies in the Palace Core Dec 2, 2013
- E12 The Brilliant Plan Core Dec 3, 2013
- E13 Personal Maid Core Dec 9, 2013
- E14 He Returns Core Dec 10, 2013
- E15 The Fake Blood Vow Core Dec 16, 2013
- E16 The Soluble Vows Core Dec 17, 2013
- E17 Curse Phase 2 Core Dec 23, 2013
- E18 Tangqishi's Plan Core Dec 24, 2013
- E19 Fake or Real Core Jan 6, 2014
- E20 Removing El Temur Core Jan 7, 2014
- E21 The Truth About Jok Ho Core Jan 13, 2014
- E22 Pregnant Sung Nyang Core Jan 14, 2014
- E23 Byul or Maha Core Jan 20, 2014
- E24 Preparation for War Core Jan 21, 2014
- E25 The Imperial Consort Core Jan 27, 2014
- E26 Finally Meeting the Blood Vow Core Jan 28, 2014
- E27 The Jealous Empress Core Feb 3, 2014
- E28 Poisoned Sung Nyang Core Feb 4, 2014
- E29 The Poisonous Dates Core Feb 10, 2014
- E30 Abdication Decree Core Feb 17, 2014
- E31 A Win for the Emperor Core Feb 18, 2014
- E32 Out to Kill Core Feb 24, 2014
- E33 The Dramatic Royal Hunt Core Feb 25, 2014
- E34 The Curse Core Mar 3, 2014
- E35 Ayushiridara Core Mar 4, 2014
- E36 Eagle Group and the Blood Vow Core Mar 10, 2014
- E37 The Downfall Core Mar 11, 2014
- E38 A New Enemy Rising Core Mar 17, 2014
- E39 Bayan Hudu Core Mar 18, 2014
- E40 Finding the Secret Treasure Core Mar 24, 2014
- E41 Sung Nyang's Victory Core Mar 25, 2014
- E42 Economic Downfall Core Mar 31, 2014
- E43 Worse Times Core Apr 1, 2014
- E44 Where Your Loyalties Lie Core Apr 7, 2014
- E45 The Truth About Maha Core Apr 8, 2014
- E46 The Princes' Fate Core Apr 14, 2014
- E47 The Eagle House Leader Core Apr 15, 2014
- E48 The Fake Coup Core Apr 21, 2014
- E49 The Fall of Tangqishi Mytharc Apr 22, 2014
- E50 Poisoned Mytharc Apr 28, 2014
- E51 A Not-So-Happy Ending Mytharc Apr 29, 2014
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a woman from Korea who navigates love and politics to become an empress in the Yuan dynasty.
Does the story involve historical events?
Yes, the plot is set against the backdrop of the Yuan dynasty and focuses on national loyalties.
Is the show focused on romance?
Romance is a core component alongside themes of war and political ambition.
Where does the main character originate?
The protagonist is born in Korea.
What is the main character's ultimate goal?
She navigates various challenges to eventually become a powerful empress.