
Genghis Khan built an empire that spanned vast regions in East Asia and East Europe. And there was one woman who held immense power in the Yuan Dynasty, which Genghis Khan founded, for 37 years. She was neither of Mongol descent nor from the Han Chinese. She came from Goryeo, a small kingdom in the Far East. She was taken to Mongol against her will as a Gungnyeo (palace women) but somehow overcame her lowly status to become the last empress in another land. Her name was Empress Ki.
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Empress Ki is a Korean drama from 2013 that aired on MBC, with 51 episodes. It mixes historical, romance and melodrama. It stars Ha Ji Won and Joo Jin Mo and is directed by Han Hee. Its story tags include Smart Female Lead, Power Struggle and Political Intrigue. If you enjoyed it, try Queen Seon Deok or Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
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