Shin Min-a and Ju Ji-hoon have released a pictorial for W Korea Vol. 11 ahead of their Disney+ series The Remarried Empress. According to Sports Seoul, the photos hint at the strained bond between their characters.

What is The Remarried Empress about?

The series is a romantic fantasy epic set in the Dongdae Empire. Empress Navie, played by Shin Min-a, is told by Emperor Sobieshu, played by Ju Ji-hoon, that he wants a divorce after he falls for Lasta, a runaway slave played by Lee Se-young. Navie agrees, but only on the condition that she be allowed to remarry Prince Hainri of the Seo Kingdom, played by Lee Jong-suk.

What did the pictorial show?

The photos reflect the complicated emotions between the two leads. According to the report, the images combine tension and intimacy, with each actor's presence filling the frame. Shin Min-a's look suggests the poise and quiet strength of Navie, while Ju Ji-hoon's intense gaze adds weight to Sobieshu.

When does the series premiere?

The first four episodes arrive on November 4. After that, two new episodes release every Wednesday until all 10 are available.

For international fans

The Remarried Empress is a Disney+ original, so viewers in regions where the platform is available can watch it there. The series combines palace intrigue with a romance that turns on power and divorce, a theme that has drawn attention in K-drama fandoms. Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young round out a cast that also includes the two leads.