The “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call“ actor Ju Ji Hoon has been offered the lead role in a new Korean drama based on the popular webtoon “The Remarried Empress” and may potentially work alongside other top actors, Shin Min Ah and Lee Jong Suk. Read on to find out more about Ji Ji Hoon’s potential new drama and role.
New Drama “The Remarried Empress” Adds Ju Ji Hoon to Cast Alongside Shin Min Ah and Lee Jong Suk
According to an exclusive report by IZE, actor Ju Ji Hoon is in discussions to star in a new fantasy romance drama adapted from the popular webtoon “The Remarried Empress.” In response to the casting news, BLITZWAY Entertainment confirmed it and stated,
“It is true that he has received the offer and is currently reviewing it, but nothing has been confirmed yet.”
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“The Remarried Empress”
“The Remarried Empress” follows the story of a perfect empress, Navier Ellie Trovi of the Eastern Empire. She is the wife of Sovieshu, the Emperor of the Eastern Empire. One day, her husband brings home a mistress, attracted by her innocence and sweetness, and asks for a divorce from Navier. Navier feels betrayed and hurt, but she agrees to his request with one condition: that he approves her remarriage to Heinrey, the King of the Western Empire. This shocking twist allows her to retain her title as empress.
The popular webtoon series “The Remarried Empress” was created by Alphatart, adapted by HereLee, and illustrated by Sumpul. The first season of the series was published on October 24, 2019, and is ongoing.
You can read the “The Remarried Empress” webtoon in Korean and English versions.
Ju Ji Hoon’s Role in “The Remarried Empress”
The actor is in discussions for the role of Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire. He may co-star with Shin Min Ah from “No Gain, No Love“ and Lee Jong Suk from “Big Mouth.”
Earlier, Shin Min Ah received an offer to play the character of Navier, while Lee Jong Suk received an offer to play Heinrey.
If Ju Ji Hoon accepts the role, this upcoming drama will mark his return to the historical genre and kingdom theme. Previously, the actor played the crown prince in two hit series, “Princess Hours” in 2006 and “Kingdom” Season 1 & 2 from 2019 to 2020. He also portrayed a king in the Korean movie “I Am the King” in 2012.
Ju Ji Hoon Updates
In 2022 and 2023, actor Ju Ji Hoon took a break from the small screen to focus on his work on the big screen and produced the films “Hunt,” “Gentleman,” “Project Silence,” and “Ransomed.”
Finally, the actor satisfied his fans’ longing for his presence on the small screen by appearing in three drama series in 2024. He showcased his charm in different roles in the series “Blood Free,” “Love Your Enemy,” and “Light Shop.”
At the beginning of 2025, the actor performed outstandingly in the drama series “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,” which recently became the most-watched series on Netflix.
According to reports, Ju Ji Hoon’s upcoming drama series is “Climax.” It is a thriller crime series about a woman who takes advantage of the cartel’s power to help her husband become president.
If the actor accepts the offer to lead the new drama “The Remarried Empress,” it will be his next drama project after “Climax.” Furthermore, many Kdrama fans are demanding the new season of the “Kingdom “ series and the movie “Along with the Gods.”
Your Thoughts?
What do you think about Ju Ji Hoon’s potential new drama and role? Please share your thoughts in the comments.
In the meantime, watch Ju Ji Hoon as the crown prince and king in the exciting trailers for “Princess Hours,””Kingdom,” and “I Am the King,” below.
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