Empress Ki (2013)
Empress Ki is streaming in South Korea on wavve, Watcha.
The verdict
Empress Ki is a solid, watchable Korean series that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 66 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 60 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on wavve, Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama with a war & politics streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 66 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
A woman born in Korea navigates her way through love, war, politics and national loyalties to become a powerful empress in China's Yuan dynasty.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / War & Politics |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Han Hee
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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