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The Empress Ki (2013)
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Original name: 기황후
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
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Story:
The story of the woman that would become Empress Ki, and her struggles as she worked her way through war, political conspiracies, and the imperial palace to become Empress of China. This Korean Drama re-imagines the historical figure as a fierce, independent woman who goes to extreme lengths to protect those she loves.
Style:
suspenseful, romantic, harsh, multicultural, semi serious, captivating, epic, sageuk, political, costume drama ...
Plot:
love triangle, chinese emperor, empress, historical figure, female protagonist, culture clash, love, crown prince, female warrior, palace intrigue, battles, sword fight, throne, betrayal, asian, power struggle, friendship, royalty, chinese history, eunuch, mad love, orphan, heir, medieval, asian history ...
Time:
14th century
Place:
korea, china
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