The Last Empress
Series Overview
In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.
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1 Season • 52 Episodes
35 min per episode
2018 – 2019
Premiered: Wed, Nov 21, 2018
Kim Soon-okLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 52: “The Fall of the Imperial Family”
With the Emperor dead, the Empress Dowager rushes to make her escape from the palace. As she is about to leave, Kang Hee confronts her. Unaware of the police and media waiting outside the door, they dig their graves as their dispute reveals each of their crimes. The police arrest them and take them away. Later, Sunny completes her quest in bringing down the palace and the people in it, by declaring the abolition of the monarchy.
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Cast & Creators
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Jang Na-ra
Oh Ssu-Ni
Choi Jin-hyuk
Na Wang-shik
Shin Sung-rok
Lee Hyuk
Lee Elijah
Min Yoo-ra
Shin Eun-kyung
Empress Dowager Kang
Oh Seung-yun
Yi-Yoon
Oh Ah-Rin
A-Ri
Park Won-sook
Grand Empress Dowager Jo
Lee Hee-jin
Princess Soo-jin
Shin Go-eun
Queen So-Heon
Yoon Da-hoon
Oh Geum-Mo
Stephanie Lee
Oh Hel-Ro
Hwang Young-hee
Baek Do-Hee
Ko Se-won
Prime Minister
Tae Hang-ho
Na Wang-Sik (ep.1-4)
Kim Dong-Kyu
Hwanghooui Poomkyeok
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joo Dong-min
Kim Soon-ok, Kang Sook
Department Leadership Roster
Joo Dong-min
Director
Kim Soon-ok
Screenplay
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What is The Last Empress about?
In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.
How many seasons does The Last Empress have?
The Last Empress comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Last Empress?
Key cast members in The Last Empress include Jang Na-ra, Choi Jin-hyuk, Shin Sung-rok, Lee Elijah, Shin Eun-kyung.
Who created or directed The Last Empress?
The Last Empress was developed and directed by Joo Dong-min.