Empress Ki

Season 1

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A Korea-born warrior girl had to be a servant at the Mongol Yuan court but somehow overcame her low status to become an empress in another land.

Where to Watch Season 1

51 Episodes

The Jackal and the Prince
E1
The Jackal and the PrinceSungnyang disguises herself as a man and works to free women who were sent to be Yuan concubines. King Wang Ko orders Sungnyang to get close to Wang Yu to lure him into an ambush.
The Timid Prince
E2
The Timid PrinceSungnyang reveals to the Crown Prince that there is a spy among them. Prince Togon is exiled to Koryo.
Protecting the Future Crown Prince
E3
Protecting the Future Crown PrinceSungnyang mistakes the Yuan Prince for a Yuan soldier. For the prince's protection, the Koryo King barricades the prince within the Koryo palace.
In Hot Pursuit
E4
In Hot PursuitThe Yaun Prince asks Sungnyang to teach him how to defend himself. El Temur plans a full-on attack on Daechong Island in order to kill the prince.
Survival in the Forest
E5
Survival in the ForestSungnyang and Prince Togon continue their way to Kaegyong to find the Koryo King. Meanwhile, El Temur takes Koryo's palace under his command.
Confrontation and a Sad Goodbye
E6
Confrontation and a Sad GoodbyeYom falls for Sungnyangs trick and brings in Prince Togon's body into the palace. Prince Togon becomes conflicted about choosing to tell the truth or becoming emperor of Yuan.
Separation of Lovers
E7
Separation of LoversThe King of Koryo finds out that Sungnyang is a woman and tires to protect her from Tangqishi. Meanwhile, at the capital of Yuan, Tanasiri is taking lessons to be empress.
The Life of a Servant
E8
The Life of a ServantSungnyang plots to take revenge on Emperor Togon during his wedding ceremony. The King of Koryo and Yom Byongsu are to duel to see who will be commander.
Meeting the Emperor
E9
Meeting the EmperorThe Koryo King defeats Yom and takes command, but is given poor resources to prepare for battle. El Temur is enraged when he finds out that the Emperor has taken in a concubine.
Curious
E10
CuriousThe Koryo King leads his men to their first victory against the Turks. The Emperor makes Sungnyang a part of his retinue.
Spies in the Palace
E11
Spies in the PalaceThe Empress orders Sungnyang to feed Lady Pak a powder that will cause her a miscarriage. The Emperor further suspects Nyang of being Sungnyang.
The Brilliant Plan
E12
The Brilliant PlanNyang is ordered to spread rumors that Lady Pak is faking her pregnancy. General Bayan disguises himself as Batolu, but runs into unexpected trouble on the battlefield.
Personal Maid
E13
Personal MaidLady Pak is brought in front of the inquisition to be re-examined. Sungnyang receives a written promise to be let out of the palace, but gets caught by the Emperor.
He Returns
E14
He ReturnsWang Yu brings victory with him to the Yuan Palace. The previous Yuan Emperor is said to have written a blood vow before his death and all are scrambling to find it.
The Fake Blood Vow
E15
The Fake Blood VowWang Yu comes up with a plan to infuriate El Temur, but needs Sungnyang to accomplish it. The Emperor challenges Wang Yu to a soccer match.
The Soluble Vows
E16
The Soluble VowsEl Temur tries to find the one who sent the appeal. Wang Yu finds out that Sungnyang was the one to help and decides to not see her again.
Curse Phase 2
E17
Curse Phase 2The Emperor and the Queen Dowager ask Wang Yu if he is interested in marrying one of the princesses. The Emperor opens a shadow play for Yang but uninvited guests decide to join them.
Tangqishi's Plan
E18
Tangqishi's PlanThe palace fills with rats and begin the curse of the late Khan. The emperor decides to actively search for the Blood Vow.
Fake or Real
E19
Fake or RealWangyu and Yeonchul comes up with a plan to fake Yeonchul's death to find out who are loyal to him. Nyang tell the emperor that she does not want him to speak to her again.
Removing El Temur
E20
Removing El TemurWangyu meets with the Dowager and wins her trust. Wangyu asks Nyang if she wants to be his Queen once he goes back to Koryo.
The Truth About Jok Ho
E21
The Truth About Jok HoWangYu receives permission from the Regent to return to Koguryo to visit his "sick" father. Nyang and two others stay behind to look for Jukho to find the blood vow.
Pregnant Sung Nyang
E22
Pregnant Sung NyangThe emperor decides to hide injured Nyang in the pavilion so the regent's men cannot find her. Nyang's party is attacked by thieves while they were trying to help Nyang escape.
Byul or Maha
E23
Byul or MahaNyang gives birth to a son with a unique dot on his feet. The emperor and Wang yu finds out about Nyang and plans their revenge against the empress.
Preparation for War
E24
Preparation for WarNyang is found by Bayan in Liaoyang province while she is being sold as a slave. Nyang discovers the blood vow and shows it to Bayan.
The Imperial Consort
E25
The Imperial ConsortNyang begins the selection process for the consorts as she fights through the obstacles the empress sets up. Wang Yu continues to find who is behind the counterfeit money.
Finally Meeting the Blood Vow
E26
Finally Meeting the Blood VowNyang becomes a consort and begins to fight with the empress with the support of other people from Koryo. Wangyu is fighting to stop counterfeit money from entering Liaoyang.
The Jealous Empress
E27
The Jealous EmpressNyang begins to teach the Emperor how to read and write every night by disguising it as a party. The empress decides to lock Nyang in the archives and give her an impossible task to finish.
Poisoned Sung Nyang
E28
Poisoned Sung NyangNyang begins her plan to take the empress' power away from her. Wangyu meets with Hukso to get Musong back by telling Hukso that he is the husband of El Temur's niece.
The Poisonous Dates
E29
The Poisonous DatesWangYu finds out about Nyang's situation from Tal Tal after they arrest Huksu. Nyang continues her revenge on the Empress.
Abdication Decree
E30
Abdication DecreeNyang and Wangyu finally meet together and go their own ways. Feisu finally completes deciphering the book they found in Huksu's house.
A Win for the Emperor
E31
A Win for the EmperorThe Emperor speaks in front of El Temur and also shows him that he can read. Tal Tal brings the spies from Eagle House in front of the governors.
Out to Kill
E32
Out to KillNyang avoids the bullet from El Temur and makes another governer the culprit of the attempted assassination of the Prince. The Empress calls in Wang Yu and Nyang together for a drink.
The Dramatic Royal Hunt
E33
The Dramatic Royal HuntNyang and the Emperor survive the coup but the Emperor is shot by a poison arrow. Wang Yu gets stabbed in the process of helping Nyang run away from the guards.
The Curse
E34
The CurseThe Emperor comes to save Nyang and her servants from being punished for the Emperor's injury. The Empress decides to use a curse to try and kill Nyang.
Ayushiridara
E35
AyushiridaraAfter Nyang recovered the talisman and broke the curse, El Temur begins to have nightmares. Wangyu begins to train the bums Wongjin brought as new recruits.
Eagle Group and the Blood Vow
E36
Eagle Group and the Blood VowBayan begins his plan to go to war with El Temur and marches to the capitol. El Temur receives word from his men that his son is bringing Bayan and won the war.
The Downfall
E37
The DownfallNyang is in the Ice Palace and calls everyone in to start planning to defend the Emperor while Bayan takes the palace. Wangyu complete's his job by opening the gate for Bayan's soldiers to enter.
A New Enemy Rising
E38
A New Enemy RisingThe Dowager opposes Nayng becoming the empress and makes Bayan bring his niece to run Nyang out. The former empress was hanged from the square for the public to see.
Bayan Hudu
E39
Bayan HuduBayan Hudu becomes the new empress and Nyang continues the search for the secret funds. Wang Yu is also searching for the secret funds to help Nyang become the empress.
Finding the Secret Treasure
E40
Finding the Secret TreasureNyang finally finds out about the secret funds El Temur has been collecting. Bayan announces to the Emperor that he wants to go to war and conquer surrounding countries.
Sung Nyang's Victory
E41
Sung Nyang's VictoryNyang and Wangyu begins their plan to remove the money from El Temur's house. Tal Tal finds out that he has been tricked by Nyang and rushes back to see the secret room empty.
Economic Downfall
E42
Economic DownfallWang Yu returns to Koryo and takes command by refusing to provide for Yuan any longer. Bayan takes his men to war with surrounding countries and tries to take them over.
Worse Times
E43
Worse TimesThe Dowager and Bayan frames Wang Yu of selling explosives to enemy states of Yuan. Wang Yu is stripped of his title and dragged to Yuan by the prince and Tanguishi.
Where Your Loyalties Lie
E44
Where Your Loyalties LieKim Sunju comes right on time to save Wang Yu and his servants from being executed. The Emperor breaks the promise with Nyang and start to drink again.
The Truth About Maha
E45
The Truth About MahaThe Empress finds out about Maha's secret about his birth by threatening Yon Hwa. Nyang tells the Dowager and Maha that she will reveal all the secrets soon.
The Princes' Fate
E46
The Princes' FateNyang runs to save Maha's life after finding out that he is her real son. Maha's true identity is revealed and he is kicked out of the palace.
The Eagle House Leader
E47
The Eagle House LeaderWang Yu visits Maha and decides that he is going to take him to Koyro and tell him everything. The Eagle House wants Yom Byung Soo to go see Bayan.
The Fake Coup
E48
The Fake CoupNyang keeps the Emperor locked up in her room so that no one will know that he is awake. Bayan is sent to prison for trying to kill Nyang and her son Ayu.
The Fall of Tangqishi
E49
The Fall of TangqishiNyang is sent to the temple to repent for her sins and ask for forgiveness. Wang Yu sends all the grains he bought to the palace to distribute to the people.
Poisoned
E50
PoisonedNyang finally becomes the Empress of Yuan and Wang Yu gains his throne. Nyang is trying to find out about the Eagle House and confiscate their assets.
A Not-So-Happy Ending
E51
A Not-So-Happy EndingThe Emperor continues to drink Kolta's poison knowing that Kolta is the head of the Eagle House. The Dowager kills herself in front of Nyang by drinking poison.