[Official] "Cumulative views surpass 13 million"... Shin Min-a's 'The Empress in Love', already captivating audiences worldwide

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'The Empress in Love' is continuing to generate intense buzz, receiving exceptional reactions immediately after the release of its main trailer.

Global OTT Disney+'s new original series 'The Empress in Love' is a romantic fantasy epic following Navi (played by Shin Min-a), the perfect empress of the Dongdae Empire, who receives a divorce notice from Emperor Sovieu (played by Ju Ji-hoon) after falling for Rasta (played by Lee Se-young), a runaway slave. Instead of accepting the divorce, she demands approval to remarry Prince Heinrey of the Western Kingdom (played by Lee Jong-seok).

Anticipated as a live-action adaptation of the K-romance fantasy genre, 'The Empress in Love' has demonstrated the prestige befitting a global hit by eliciting strong reactions not only with its teaser trailer but also with its main trailer. According to Disney+ on the 23rd, the main trailer for 'The Empress in Love', released simultaneously with subtitles and dubbing in each country's language across major markets including North America, Asia, and South America such as the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, and Brazil, surpassed a cumulative 13 million views in just 48 hours.

In "Part 1. The World We Meet for the First Time," which opens the door to the exclusive 'Special Look' released solely through Disney+, an unprecedented move for local content, viewers are shown how the charm of the original work is brought to life in live-action. Shin Min-a shares her curiosity about how this work would be adapted into a live-action version, while Ju Ji-hoon explains his fascination with the story intertwining love, divorce, passion, and power struggles. Lee Jong-seok, Lee Se-young, and director Cho Su-won also express their moments of being captivated by the overwhelming fun and charm of the original work, raising expectations. In particular, Kwon Mi-gyeong (CEO) of production company Studio N stated that "translating the original work as faithfully as possible is what gives this series its power," revealing their focus on bringing the original's charm to life in live-action.

In "Part 2. The Nobility of Royalty," the intense narratives of four characters, each possessing distinct charms and desires, are previewed. Director Cho Su-won defines Navi as "a woman making a new choice," highlighting her confidence and dignity as her charm. Sovieu, who moves toward something unfulfilled despite having everything; Heinrey, whose character evolves with his growth; and Rasta, who remains true to her ambition to rise from slavery to the pinnacle of royalty—all create sharp contrasts through their respective desires and transformations. The actors' delicate expressions are combined with details such as costumes and makeup to vividly realize the characters from the original work, and the addition of a new 'Queen' created through VFX further heightens curiosity about the relationships and narratives they will build together.

Finally, "Part 3. The Empire's Completion" reveals the production team's efforts to realize the grand royal world. European Chief Producer Nam Yoon-seok selected Germany's Schleissheim Palace as the primary location after visiting 16 castles in France, Germany, and the Czech Republic, capturing the majesty of the Dongdae Empire. A unique royal world has been completed by meticulously layering locations, sets, art, and music that reflect each character's personality and inner world—such as Navi's elegance and solitude, Sovieu's power and the weight of absolute monarchy—as well as music that follows Navi's growth.

'The Empress in Love' will be available exclusively on Disney+ starting November 4.

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