The Iron Empress Episode 1
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Iron Empress starring Chae Si Ra and Lee Duk Hwa
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Based on the true historical figure, Chae Si Ra takes on the role of Empress Cheonchu of Goryeo Dynasty. A warrior queen, Cheonchu is the granddaughter of Wang Gun, the legendary first king of Goryeo. Wishing to protect her lands from outside Chinese forces and the other kingdoms in Korea, she battles alongside her soldiers in support of her brother, King Seongjong. But despite this united front for the good of her country, she wages a personal war against her own brother over the raising of her son, Mokjong. When Seongjong is left heirless, he decides to take his nephew and raise him as his own. Cheonchu struggles to win back her son amidst the wars and political intrigues in the palace. A sweeping epic of the early Goryeo dynasty, Iron Empress depicts a strong woman who is willing to give up love and family for the good of her empire.
Cast
Chae Si Ra as
Empress Chun Chu
Kim So Eun as
young Hwang Bo Soo / Chun Chu
Kim Suk Hoon as
Kim Chi Yang
Choi Jae Sung as
N/A
Lee Duk Hwa as
General Kang Kam Chan
Park Ji Bin as
Wang Song / Prince Gae Ryeong
Drama Information
Native Name: 천추태후
# of Episodes: 78
Network: KBS
Year: 2009
Director: Shin Chang Suk
Type: Korean drama
Genre:
Historical,
Action / Thriller,
Melodrama
Tags:
melodrama,
action,
historical,
hero,
politics,
dynasty,
epic,
Chae Si Ra,
Goryeo,
Lee Duk Hwa,
female warrior,
queen,
wars
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This drama shouldn't have been this long ... there aren't too many writers that could pull off a long series. I've been really into historical dramas lately and Jumong was definitely the best ... I was sad to watch it end. Kingdom of the Wind should've been longer ... not as good as Jumong but by far one of the better historical dramas. I was hoping this would be good, after reading some of the reviews ... it was good until the middle but the relentless corruption was too much after awhile. Many could've been prevented if they just communicated ... and these evil villains that just keep coming back are beyond annoying. Next time, please, please keep it shorter if the plot and the stories are just going to repeat over and over. I gave it a 3 star because it was good for more than half the series.
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This high octane, quick paced historical saga will leave you on the edge of your seat. I watched it years ago when it debuted on television, and it seized my attention each week. Empress Cheonchu's rise to power was laden with hardship and many trials which emboldened her on to become Goryeo's premier empress. Her devotion to the two loves of her life showed a softer side to her otherwise brusque persona. Her obsession to build a strong Goryeo through military might and terrtitory expansion strengthened her position and resolve by keeping her enemies at bay. Her accomplishments were vast, as well as the pain and loss she endured to see her vision become reality. This saga has all the elements you look for in a historical drama; suspense, love, passion, intrigue, treachery, and betrayl. So sit back and relax and enjoy this cornucopia of excitement.
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I enjoyed this Historical drama immensly. I was engrossed in the pain and frustration that the Empress and her allies endured all because of politics. To see how people use others to gain power it sickens me, but how wonderful to see that there can still be a degree of goodness in some people. I will miss the characters...
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Like uhh what the hell just happen all those death of the generals were so balls deep but it was also meaning less they could have just lived if they didnt fight and why did the queen just stop fighting or trying when she found the emperor.... the ending was good overall its an average and i dont think the GAY is needed in this drama...
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OMG!! Is is any wonder about the success of this woman....Gang Jo, Dae Do-Soo, Yang Kyu, Kang Kam-Chan, and, lest we forget...Kim Chi Yang! 5 Stars, Men!
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I STOP WATCHING THIS AFTER ALL SHE BEEN FIGHTING FOR ALL GONE TO WASTE. / HER SON EMPEROR JUST BECAME A GAY FAGGOT OUT OF NOWHERE. / GAY ASS HELL
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Push past the cheesy, laughable attacking bears in episode 1, and you will be rewarded! Ok... also forgive the first 4 min of ep. 19.
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It took me a while to get into this drama, specially when it have 78 episodes...But I am so happy to had watch it...It made me laugh and most of all cry..I really hated to see some of my favorite characters die, but I was expecting it in may ways, I wasn't surprise that this wonderful characters die..I am sorry in many ways that it had eneded..I will miss the characters ...I give my 5 stars to Chae Si Ra ..I highly recommend to see this drama, take your time with it and enjoy history..
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I was hooked into this show, the acting was very real, haha. I guess what I'm trying to say is that this drama show deserves a high rating and a good review from me. So, April 25th I just finished watching this spectacular drama and it was amazing. The beginning and middle was this-and-that but the ending was really something. Highly Recommend this drama to others,although it might take a while to finish watching all 78 episodes.
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Being a K-Drama fan & Historian by trade, I was very delighted with this Series. Very well done & even with dramatic license taken I was very impressed with how much story you got with the history available. That's great talent. hat's off the all the Acting & production crew who put this together. Thank-you
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