The Remarried Empress (Korean: 재혼황후; Japanese: 再婚承認を要求します) streams on Disney+ (Star) in Japan from November 4, 2026. It is a lavish romance fantasy with a star cast, based on the hugely popular web novel and webtoon.
📺 Series Info
| Streaming in Japan | Disney+ (Star) |
| Release | November 4, 2026 |
| Genre | Lavish romance fantasy |
| Starring | Shin Min-a × Joo Ji-hoon × Lee Jong-suk × Lee Se-young |
| Original title | 재혼황후 |
👑 Plot
Navier, an Empress who is wise, brave and devoted to the people, is asked for a divorce by Emperor Sovieshu. She then meets Heinley, a prince of the rival Western Kingdom, by fate — and requests a remarriage, setting off a grand story of love, desire and power. It is a live-action adaptation of a Korean web-novel and webtoon series that has been viewed more than 2.6 billion times worldwide.
🌟 Cast
Shin Min-a as Empress Navier — a proud and intelligent empress who faces her husband's betrayal and court intrigue with composure. She is known as the "CF queen" and for romcoms such as My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.
Joo Ji-hoon as Emperor Sovieshu — a complex emperor torn between love and power. A former model who debuted in film in 2008, he is known worldwide as the lead of Kingdom.
Lee Jong-suk as Prince Heinley — the prince of the Western Kingdom who changes Navier's fate. A popular actor since his 2005 debut (Pinocchio, W, Goblin), here in a new role as a prince. See also our guide to his fan meeting in Japan.
Lee Se-young as Rashta — a key figure who is deeply involved in Navier's fate. A former child actress known for a wide range of roles.
🎬 Teaser (Disney+ official)
The official teaser from Disney+: the world of a "lavish romance fantasy" with Shin Min-a, Joo Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Remarried Empress in Japan?
Exclusively on Disney+ (Star), from November 4, 2026.
How many episodes does it have and when do they stream?
It is reported to have 10 episodes: four at once on November 4, then two every Wednesday. Please check the Disney+ title page.
Who stars in it?
Shin Min-a (Empress Navier), Joo Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young.
Is it based on a web novel?
Yes — a hit Korean web-novel and webtoon series viewed more than 2.6 billion times worldwide.
What is the original title?
재혼황후.
Based on information as of November 2026. Streaming details may change; please check Disney+.