The Iron Empress_
Original: 천추태후
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.
Network
KBS2
Episodes
78
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
wavve
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Iron Empress has 1 season with 78 episodes spanning 2009.
Year context
The Iron Empress first aired 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (14)
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
Kim Byeong-gi
Jang Soon Gook
Yoo Jong
Lee Hyun-kyoung
Empress Mundeok
Park Eun-bin
Hwang Bo Seol [Young]
Kim So-eun
Hwang Bo Su [Young]
Ko Kyu-phil
Jang Myung-Gil
Park Ji-il
Kim Shim-Eon
Kim Ji-hoon
King Hyeon-Jong
SEASONS (1 season, 78 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Epsiode 1
02
Episode 2
03
Episode 3
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Episode 4
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Episode 5
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Episode 6
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Episode 7
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Episode 19
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Episode 20
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Episode 31
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Episode 35
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Episode 36
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Episode 37
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Episode 38
39
Episode 39
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Episode 40
41
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Episode 42
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44
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Episode 52
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Episode 53
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Episode 54
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Episode 55
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58
Episode 58
59
Episode 59
60
Episode 60
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64
Episode 64
65
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Episode 67
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Episode 68
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Episode 69
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Episode 70
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Episode 71
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Episode 72
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Episode 73
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Episode 74
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Episode 75
76
Episode 76
77
Episode 77
78
Episode 78
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
78
Episodes
65 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
KBS2
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
78
Episode Length
65 min/ep
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
4.8/10 (5 votes)
Popularity
6
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Iron Empress about?
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.
Where can I watch The Iron Empress?
The Iron Empress is available on wavve. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Iron Empress have?
The Iron Empress has 1 season with 78 episodes total.
Who stars in The Iron Empress?
The cast of The Iron Empress includes Chae Shi-ra, Lee Duck-hwa, Choi Jae-sung, Moon Jeong-hee, Lee In-hye.
What is the rating of The Iron Empress?
The Iron Empress has a rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
Is The Iron Empress still running?
The Iron Empress has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Drama
War & Politics
Action & Adventure
