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The Iron Empress
First aired on Jan 3, 2009
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Genres: Drama, War & Politics, Action & Adventure

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
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
Featured Crew
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Hwang In-hyuk | Director
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Shin Chang-seok | Director
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Baik Hong-jong | Director of Photography