Get ready for a battle of love, power, and royalty — because the globally loved webtoon The Remarried Empress is being made into a drama, and the cast is blowing everyone’s minds!

On April 15, Naver Webtoon officially announced that The Remarried Empress, which has recorded 2.6 billion views worldwide, will be turned into a live-action drama.

Fans are already going wild as Shin Min A, Joo Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young have been confirmed for the lead roles.

The fantasy romance story follows Navier, the graceful empress of the Eastern Empire. When her husband, Emperor Sovieshu, suddenly asks for a divorce, Navier doesn't break down—she calmly agrees and stuns the empire by asking to remarry a prince from another kingdom. The story heats up when Rashta, a former slave turned ambitious concubine, steps into the palace drama.

In the drama:

• Shin Min A transforms into Navier, the smart, elegant, and strong empress who won’t go down without a fight.
• Joo Ji Hoon takes on the role of Sovieshu, a powerful yet emotionally complicated emperor.
• Lee Jong Suk becomes Heinrey, the kind and mysterious prince who’s ready to change Navier’s life.
• Lee Se Young plays Rashta, the beautiful concubine with big dreams and a dangerous drive.

The drama will be directed by Jo Soo Won, known for hit dramas like I Hear Your Voice and Pinocchio. The script will be written by Yeo Ji Na and Hyun Choong Yeol, who previously worked on The Uncanny Counter. The production will be handled by Studio N, famous for turning webtoons into hit dramas.

One official shared, "The Remarried Empress is not just a romance—it’s a powerful story about divorce, second chances, and a woman’s independence in a world ruled by men."

Right now, the drama is finalizing its broadcast schedule, and filming is set to begin soon. With such a powerful cast, a beloved storyline, and top-tier production, fans are counting down the days until this royal fantasy hits their screens.

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The When Life Gives You Tangerines cast melted fans’ hearts once again — this time off-screen!

On April 15, the VIP premiere of the film Yadang took place at Megabox COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, and it quickly turned into a Poksak reunion.

The event was already buzzing with big names like Uhm Tae Woong (who made his first appearance in 8 years), Lee Min Ho, Ha Ji Won, Lee Joo Young, Hyeri, Lee Yu Bi, Kim Sung Kyun, and even Single’s Inferno 4's Lee Si An.

But the surprise appearance of severalWhen Life Gives You Tangerines cast members made fans super emotional.

IU, who played Gwansik’s daughter Geum Myeong in the Netflix series, was spotted quietly entering the theater wearing a mask. A fan who noticed her shared a photo, writing, “Poksak daughter Geum Myeong is here!”

Kim Seon Ho also showed up and quickly got attention. Fans recognized him despite the mask and commented, “Chung Seop is here too!” and “Park Hae Joon’s son-in-law came!” Kim Seon Ho made a special appearance in the series as Geum Myeong’s husband.

Kang Yoo Seok, who played Eun Myeong Yi (Gwansik’s son), also came to support his on-screen dad. Fans left sweet comments like “The son is so thoughtful!”

And of course, Choi Dae Hoon — better known as “Hak Ssi Ahjussi” — made fans smile with his bright energy. People couldn’t stop talking about him, saying things like “He came to see his in-laws’ movie,” and “The whole When Life Gives You Tangerines family is here!”

Before the event, Park Hae Joon shared in an interview with Xports News that he wasn’t sure who would show up, saying, “Everyone’s really busy, so it depends on the situation. But I’d be really happy if we could meet again after a long time.”

Well, they did meet again — and fans couldn’t be happier.

In Poksak, Park Hae Joon played the loving father Gwansik, but in Yadang, he takes on a much tougher role as a drug squad detective who never gives up on catching criminals. His transformation is already gaining attention from fans eager to see him in a new light.

Meanwhile, Yadang officially hit theaters on April 16.

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