Popular WEBTOON The Remarried Empress, which garnered 2.97 billion global views, has launched beyond the page and onto the screen with the drama series premiering on Disney+ and Hulu.
The fantasy romance show produced by WEBTOON Entertainment’s Korean production arm Studio N had sold-out previews and released a day earlier than scheduled. Four episodes are out now on streaming, with two episodes releasing every Wednesday for the rest of November.
New and previous fans can dive into the webcomic world of The Remarried Empress now on WEBTOON, with over 200 episodes spanning six years. The first seven episodes are free, with six episodes after that on a “Limited Time Unlock” for free (expiring Sunday November 15th or Monday November 16th).
Starting earlier this month, users are able purchase access to the entire, completed series at a discount price for a limited time. The series is discounted at 199 coins, instead of seven coins for each of the 200 plus episodes.
With original work by Alphatart, the series is adapted HereLee and drawn by SUMPUL:
Navier Ellie Trovi was an empress perfect in every way — intelligent, courageous, and socially adept. She was kind to her subjects and devoted to her husband. Navier was perfectly content to live the rest of her days as the wise empress of the Eastern Empire. That is, until her husband brought home a mistress and demanded a divorce. “I accept this divorce… And I request an approval of my remarriage.” In a shocking twist, Navier remarries another emperor and retains her title and childhood dream as empress. But just how did everything unfold?
When I threw myself into reading The Remarried Empress, I could instantly see why it was such a hit. The twists and turns are constant, keeping my attention in a way that is hard to replicate if you want to binge something. By Episode 8, I was hooked; by Episode 13, I needed more.
I decided to go ahead for the 88% off deal and purchase the rest of the series. It has been a delight to binge so far. The art itself is vibrant and detailed. I especially love all of the intricate outfits (particularly Navier’s dresses) and the background and architecture.
As for the story, I am swayed by the emotions within. It is easy to get frustrated on behalf of Navier and wish better for her. It also pulls multiple plots together, focusing on the rivals—as I call them—Navier and Rashta, and on Prince Heinrey. Readers might know that the divorce is imminent, but discovering what lead to it all is fascinating.
I may only be half-way through Season One, but I’m powering through to see Navier get her happy ending.
It will be interesting to see how the show compares. What will it change for clarity’s sake? Fans can already see how the characters do not match the WEBTOON art one-for-one, but even from the small clips I can see the dynamics stayed true to the story.
That’s not all. When fans are all caught up on the show and WEBTOON, they can continue Navier’s story in the webcomic The Remarried Empress: Spin-off. With all the original creators working on the spin-off, it is sure to be as authentic and intriguing as its predecessor.
Navier’s story hasn’t ended. The Remarried Empress is back with spin-off episodes!
Once I finish the original series, I will definitely move on to the spin-off.
