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The Last Empress

2018 · 45m per ep · 15 · 한국어/조선말 · South Korea

In an alternate-reality South Korea, where a constitutional monarchical system prevails, Oh Sunny, a musical actress, becomes the empress of the country. Thus begins a dispute for power in the royal palace. Nothing is what it seems, and Oh Sunny is ready to fight until the end to uncover a mysterious homicide within the royal palace, fighting to protect those she loves the most and obtain happiness.

6.3(102 reviews)

6.776% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Nov 21, 2018
Last air date: Feb 21, 2019
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 52
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: 한국어/조선말
Country: South Korea
Network / platform: SBS
Creator / showrunner: Park Young-soo, Kim Soon-ok
Certification: 15
Production companies: SM Life Design Group

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Keywords

love trianglequeenmonarchyrevengemurderromanceunrequited loveempressalternative realitydouble identityalternate universesuspense

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2018 · 52 episodes

In a modern-day monarchical Korea, a bright musical actress enters an unforgiving world of sinister secrets when she marries the emperor.

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Cast

Jang Na-ra

Oh Ssu-Ni

Choi Jin-hyuk

Na Wang-shik

Shin Sung-rok

Lee Hyuk

Lee Elijah

Min Yoo-ra

Shin Eun-kyung

Empress Dowager Kang

Oh Seung-yun

Yi-Yoon

Oh Ah-Rin

A-Ri

Park Won-sook

Grand Empress Dowager Jo

Lee Hee-jin

Princess Soo-jin

Shin Go-eun

Queen So-Heon

Yoon Da-hoon

Oh Geum-Mo

Stephanie Lee

Oh Hel-Ro

Hwang Young-hee

Baek Do-Hee

Ko Se-won

Prime Minister

Tae Hang-ho

Na Wang-Sik (ep.1-4)

Kim Dong-Kyu

Hwanghooui Poomkyeok

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.3

102 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera5.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.300000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful