Entertainment · November 7, 2026
‘The Remarried Empress’ Sets Disney+ and Hulu Record With Biggest Local Original Launch Ever
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The Korean drama series ‘The Remarried Empress’ has achieved the largest local original premiere to date on Disney+ and Hulu globally. Debuting on November 3, the fantasy romance broke records for a non-U.S. original within its first three days of availability. The series also become the top Korean title premiere in over 50 international markets, including the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia. Starring Shin Mina and Ju Jihoon, the production was moved up by one day from its original scheduled release as a gesture to fan anticipation following a positive reception at the Busan International Film Festival in October.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- ‘The Remarried Empress’ is the most-viewed local original premiere ever on Disney+ and Hulu globally based on its first three days of viewing.
- The series launched on November 3.
- It is the number one Korean title premiere in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., UK, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
- The show stars Shin Mina and Ju Jihoon.
Reported by only some outlets
- The series launched with four episodes.
- The show stars Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung in addition to the lead actors.
- The premiere was originally scheduled for November 4 but was moved up a day by Disney+ as a thank you to fans.
- The series supplanted the 2023 superhero drama 'Moving' as the biggest local-original premiere.
- Buzz for the series grew after its premiere at the Busan International Film Festival in October.
Confirmed
- ‘The Remarried Empress’ is Disney+ and Hulu's biggest local original premiere ever.
- The record is based on views from the first three days following the Nov. 3 launch.
- The show reached No. 1 for Korean premieres in over 50 markets.
- The series features Shin Mina and Ju Jihoon.
Reported
- The premiere was moved from November 4 to November 3 as a thank you to fans. (Deadline)
- The series stars Lee Jongsuk and Lee Seyoung. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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