Series
Empress Ki
DramaWar & Politics
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Jackal and the Prince28 Oct 2013 · 59mSungnyang disguises herself as a man and works to free women who were sent to be Yuan concubines. King Wang Ko orders Sungnyang to get close to Wang Yu to lure him into an ambush.
2The Timid Prince29 Oct 2013 · 59mSungnyang reveals to the Crown Prince that there is a spy among them. Prince Togon is exiled to Koryo.
3Protecting the Future Crown Prince4 Nov 2013 · 59mSungnyang mistakes the Yuan Prince for a Yuan soldier. For the prince's protection, the Koryo King barricades the prince within the Koryo palace.
4In Hot Pursuit5 Nov 2013 · 59m · ★ 2.0The Yaun Prince asks Sungnyang to teach him how to defend himself. El Temur plans a full-on attack on Daechong Island in order to kill the prince.
5Survival in the Forest11 Nov 2013 · 59mSungnyang and Prince Togon continue their way to Kaegyong to find the Koryo King. Meanwhile, El Temur takes Koryo's palace under his command.
6Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye12 Nov 2013 · 59mYom falls for Sungnyangs trick and brings in Prince Togon's body into the palace. Prince Togon becomes conflicted about choosing to tell the truth or becoming emperor of Yuan.
7Separation of Lovers18 Nov 2013 · 59mThe King of Koryo finds out that Sungnyang is a woman and tires to protect her from Tangqishi. Meanwhile, at the capital of Yuan, Tanasiri is taking lessons to be empress.
8The Life of a Servant19 Nov 2013 · 59mSungnyang plots to take revenge on Emperor Togon during his wedding ceremony. The King of Koryo and Yom Byongsu are to duel to see who will be commander.
9Meeting the Emperor25 Nov 2013 · 59mThe Koryo King defeats Yom and takes command, but is given poor resources to prepare for battle. El Temur is enraged when he finds out that the Emperor has taken in a concubine.
10Curious26 Nov 2013 · 59mThe Koryo King leads his men to their first victory against the Turks. The Emperor makes Sungnyang a part of his retinue.
11Spies in the Palace2 Dec 2013 · 59mThe Empress orders Sungnyang to feed Lady Pak a powder that will cause her a miscarriage. The Emperor further suspects Nyang of being Sungnyang.
12The Brilliant Plan3 Dec 2013 · 59mNyang is ordered to spread rumors that Lady Pak is faking her pregnancy. General Bayan disguises himself as Batolu, but runs into unexpected trouble on the battlefield.
13Personal Maid9 Dec 2013 · 59mLady Pak is brought in front of the inquisition to be re-examined. Sungnyang receives a written promise to be let out of the palace, but gets caught by the Emperor.
14He Returns10 Dec 2013 · 59mWang Yu brings victory with him to the Yuan Palace. The previous Yuan Emperor is said to have written a blood vow before his death and all are scrambling to find it.
15The Fake Blood Vow16 Dec 2013 · 58mWang Yu comes up with a plan to infuriate El Temur, but needs Sungnyang to accomplish it. The Emperor challenges Wang Yu to a soccer match.
16The Soluble Vows17 Dec 2013 · 58mEl Temur tries to find the one who sent the appeal. Wang Yu finds out that Sungnyang was the one to help and decides to not see her again.
17Curse Phase 223 Dec 2013 · 59mThe Emperor and the Queen Dowager ask Wang Yu if he is interested in marrying one of the princesses. The Emperor opens a shadow play for Yang but uninvited guests decide to join them.
18Tangqishi's Plan24 Dec 2013 · 59mThe palace fills with rats and begin the curse of the late Khan. The emperor decides to actively search for the Blood Vow.
19Fake or Real6 Jan 2014 · 59mWangyu and Yeonchul comes up with a plan to fake Yeonchul's death to find out who are loyal to him. Nyang tell the emperor that she does not want him to speak to her again.
20Removing El Temur7 Jan 2014 · 59mWangyu meets with the Dowager and wins her trust. Wangyu asks Nyang if she wants to be his Queen once he goes back to Koryo.
21The Truth About Jok Ho13 Jan 2014 · 59mWangYu receives permission from the Regent to return to Koguryo to visit his "sick" father. Nyang and two others stay behind to look for Jukho to find the blood vow.
22Pregnant Sung Nyang14 Jan 2014 · 59mThe emperor decides to hide injured Nyang in the pavilion so the regent's men cannot find her. Nyang's party is attacked by thieves while they were trying to help Nyang escape.
23Byul or Maha20 Jan 2014 · 59mNyang gives birth to a son with a unique dot on his feet. The emperor and Wang yu finds out about Nyang and plans their revenge against the empress.
24Preparation for War21 Jan 2014 · 59mNyang is found by Bayan in Liaoyang province while she is being sold as a slave. Nyang discovers the blood vow and shows it to Bayan.
25The Imperial Consort27 Jan 2014 · 61mNyang begins the selection process for the consorts as she fights through the obstacles the empress sets up. Wang Yu continues to find who is behind the counterfeit money.
26Finally Meeting the Blood Vow28 Jan 2014 · 59mNyang becomes a consort and begins to fight with the empress with the support of other people from Koryo. Wangyu is fighting to stop counterfeit money from entering Liaoyang.
27The Jealous Empress3 Feb 2014 · 59mNyang begins to teach the Emperor how to read and write every night by disguising it as a party. The empress decides to lock Nyang in the archives and give her an impossible task to finish.
28Poisoned Sung Nyang4 Feb 2014 · 59mNyang begins her plan to take the empress' power away from her. Wangyu meets with Hukso to get Musong back by telling Hukso that he is the husband of El Temur's niece.
29The Poisonous Dates10 Feb 2014 · 59mWangYu finds out about Nyang's situation from Tal Tal after they arrest Huksu. Nyang continues her revenge on the Empress.
30Abdication Decree17 Feb 2014 · 59mNyang and Wangyu finally meet together and go their own ways. Feisu finally completes deciphering the book they found in Huksu's house.
31A Win for the Emperor18 Feb 2014 · 59mThe Emperor speaks in front of El Temur and also shows him that he can read. Tal Tal brings the spies from Eagle House in front of the governors.
32Out to Kill24 Feb 2014 · 58mNyang avoids the bullet from El Temur and makes another governer the culprit of the attempted assassination of the Prince. The Empress calls in Wang Yu and Nyang together for a drink.
33The Dramatic Royal Hunt25 Feb 2014 · 58mNyang and the Emperor survive the coup but the Emperor is shot by a poison arrow. Wang Yu gets stabbed in the process of helping Nyang run away from the guards.
34The Curse3 Mar 2014 · 59mThe Emperor comes to save Nyang and her servants from being punished for the Emperor's injury. The Empress decides to use a curse to try and kill Nyang.
35Ayushiridara4 Mar 2014 · 59mAfter Nyang recovered the talisman and broke the curse, El Temur begins to have nightmares. Wangyu begins to train the bums Wongjin brought as new recruits.
36Eagle Group and the Blood Vow10 Mar 2014 · 59mBayan begins his plan to go to war with El Temur and marches to the capitol. El Temur receives word from his men that his son is bringing Bayan and won the war.
37The Downfall11 Mar 2014 · 59mNyang is in the Ice Palace and calls everyone in to start planning to defend the Emperor while Bayan takes the palace. Wangyu complete's his job by opening the gate for Bayan's soldiers to enter.
38A New Enemy Rising17 Mar 2014 · 59mThe Dowager opposes Nayng becoming the empress and makes Bayan bring his niece to run Nyang out. The former empress was hanged from the square for the public to see.
39Bayan Hudu18 Mar 2014 · 59mBayan Hudu becomes the new empress and Nyang continues the search for the secret funds. Wang Yu is also searching for the secret funds to help Nyang become the empress.
40Finding the Secret Treasure24 Mar 2014 · 59mNyang finally finds out about the secret funds El Temur has been collecting. Bayan announces to the Emperor that he wants to go to war and conquer surrounding countries.
41Sung Nyang's Victory25 Mar 2014 · 59mNyang and Wangyu begins their plan to remove the money from El Temur's house. Tal Tal finds out that he has been tricked by Nyang and rushes back to see the secret room empty.
42Economic Downfall31 Mar 2014 · 59mWang Yu returns to Koryo and takes command by refusing to provide for Yuan any longer. Bayan takes his men to war with surrounding countries and tries to take them over.
43Worse Times1 Apr 2014 · 59mThe Dowager and Bayan frames Wang Yu of selling explosives to enemy states of Yuan. Wang Yu is stripped of his title and dragged to Yuan by the prince and Tanguishi.
44Where Your Loyalties Lie7 Apr 2014 · 59mKim Sunju comes right on time to save Wang Yu and his servants from being executed. The Emperor breaks the promise with Nyang and start to drink again.
45The Truth About Maha8 Apr 2014 · 59mThe Empress finds out about Maha's secret about his birth by threatening Yon Hwa. Nyang tells the Dowager and Maha that she will reveal all the secrets soon.
46The Princes' Fate14 Apr 2014 · 59mNyang runs to save Maha's life after finding out that he is her real son. Maha's true identity is revealed and he is kicked out of the palace.
47The Eagle House Leader15 Apr 2014 · 59mWang Yu visits Maha and decides that he is going to take him to Koyro and tell him everything. The Eagle House wants Yom Byung Soo to go see Bayan.
48The Fake Coup21 Apr 2014 · 58mNyang keeps the Emperor locked up in her room so that no one will know that he is awake. Bayan is sent to prison for trying to kill Nyang and her son Ayu.
49The Fall of Tangqishi22 Apr 2014 · 58mNyang is sent to the temple to repent for her sins and ask for forgiveness. Wang Yu sends all the grains he bought to the palace to distribute to the people.
50Poisoned28 Apr 2014 · 58mNyang finally becomes the Empress of Yuan and Wang Yu gains his throne. Nyang is trying to find out about the Eagle House and confiscate their assets.
51A Not-So-Happy Ending29 Apr 2014 · 58mThe Emperor continues to drink Kolta's poison knowing that Kolta is the head of the Eagle House. The Dowager kills herself in front of Nyang by drinking poison.
Details
- Created by
- Han Hee
- First aired
- 28 Oct 2013
- Last aired
- 29 Apr 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Korean
- Network
- MBC
- Episodes
- 51
- Votes
- 66 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Ha Ji-wonKi Seung Nyang (Empress Ki)
Ju Jin-moWang Yoo (King Choong Hye of Goryeo)
Ji Chang-wookTa Hwan (Emperor Huizong of Yuan)
Jin Yi-hanTal Tal
Baek Jin-heeTanashiri (Empress Tanashiri)
Jeon Kuk-hwanEl Temur
Im Joo-eunBayan Khutugh
Lee Won-jongDokman
Han Hye-rinLady Park
Kim Young-hoBayan
Kim Seo-hyungBudashiri (Empress Dowager)
Yoo In-youngYeon Bisu
Kim Jeong-hyeonTangqishi
Seo Yi-sookLady Seo
