Empress Myeongseong (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 4.5
Released in 2001, Empress Myeongseong is a drama series.
What it’s about. Based on the life of Empress Myeongseong (1851 - 1895), the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the Joseon dynasty. She was killed on October 8, 1895 by Japanese assassins.
Who’s in it. Empress Myeongseong stars Lee Jin-woo as King Gojong, Lee Mi-yeon as Empress Myeongseong, Choi Myung-gil as Empress Myeongseong (episodes 82-124) and Yoo Dong-geun as Heungseon Daewongun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Empress Myeongseong has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empress Myeongseong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empress Myeongseong tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empress Myeongseong (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Empress Myeongseong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Empress Myeongseong worth watching?
- Empress Myeongseong holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empress Myeongseong?
- Empress Myeongseong stars Lee Jin-woo, Lee Mi-yeon, Choi Myung-gil, Yoo Dong-geun and Lee Hyun-kyoung.
- When was Empress Myeongseong released?
- Empress Myeongseong was released in 2001.