The Iron Empress
Series Overview
Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.
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1 Season • 78 Episodes
65 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sat, Jan 3, 2009
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 78: “Episode 78”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Empress Cheon chu - Opening
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2009-01-06
Cast & Creators
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Chae Shi-ra
Empress Chun Chu
Lee Duck-hwa
Kang Kam-Chan
Choi Jae-sung
Gang Jo
Moon Jeong-hee
Empress Munhwa
Lee In-hye
Empress Seonjeon
Lee In
King Mokjong
Kim Byeong-gi
Jang Soon Gook
Yoo Jong
Lee Hyun-kyoung
Empress Mundeok
Park Eun-bin
Hwang Bo Seol [Young]
Kim So-eun
Hwang Bo Su [Young]
Ko Kyu-pil
Jang Myung-Gil
Park Ji-il
Kim Shim-Eon
Kim Ji-hoon
King Hyeon-Jong
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hwang In-hyuk, Shin Chang-seok
Baik Hong-jong
Department Leadership Roster
Hwang In-hyuk
Director
Shin Chang-seok
Director
Baik Hong-jong
Director of Photography
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What is The Iron Empress about?
Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.
How many seasons does The Iron Empress have?
The Iron Empress comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Iron Empress?
Key cast members in The Iron Empress include Chae Shi-ra, Lee Duck-hwa, Choi Jae-sung, Moon Jeong-hee, Lee In-hye.
Who created or directed The Iron Empress?
The Iron Empress was developed and directed by Hwang In-hyuk, Shin Chang-seok.