Air Dates: October 28 – April 29, 2014

Episodes: 51

Where to Watch: Kocowa

Genre: Historical Romance

Starring: Ha Ji Won and Ji Chang Wook

During the Yuan dynasty, the Mongols ruled a large portion of Asia, including Goryeo (modern day Korea).  Empress Ki follows the story of one woman who was brought from Goryeo as a slave, and through perserverance and ingenuity, gains the love and trust of the emperor.  Fighting her way through the ranks, she dreams of becoming the foreign-born Empress of the Yuan dynasty.

If you are a tried and true historical fiction fan, Empress Ki is a classic must-see.  The costumes and scenary are of epic proportions, and the stories of love and betrayal are exactly what we would expect from this style of drama.  The cast is amazing and the plot lines will keep you guessing until the very end.  If you are new to the genre or just don’t enjoy long, drawn-out, meoldramatic plots, this is probably not for you.  It is not lighthearted or a quick fix, but for those of you looking for a beautiful story you can immerse yourselves in, you will not be disappointed.  I give Empress Ki a 4  out of 5 ramen.

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