The Iron Empress

The story, without spoilers

Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.

Cast & characters

Chae Shi-ra

Empress Chun Chu

Lee Duck-hwa

Kang Kam-Chan

Choi Jae-sung

Gang Jo

Moon Jeong-hee

Empress Munhwa

Lee In-hye

Empress Seonjeon

Lee In

King Mokjong