Empress Ki (2014)

Other name: 기황후, 화투, Hwatu, Qi Empress, Battle of Flowers, Gi Hwang-hu, The Empress Ki

Description:

The epic historical drama Empress Ki follows the incredible life of a woman who rose from a humble captive to rule one of the greatest empires in history. Founded by Genghis Khan, the vast Yuan Dynasty spanned across East Asia and East Europe. Born in Goryeo, a small kingdom in the Far East, this young woman is taken to Mongol against her will as a lowly Gungnyeo palace woman. Despite her tragic beginnings and having neither Mongol nor Han Chinese ancestry, she uses her wit and resilience to navigate dangerous court politics. Overcoming immense adversity and her lowly status, she remarkably ascends to become the empress. Empress Ki ultimately holds immense power in the Yuan Dynasty for 37 years. This gripping story of survival and ambition showcases how a foreign palace woman redefined the destiny of an entire empire.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Drama; Historical; melodrama; political; Romance; Tragedy