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.
| Title | The Iron Empress |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Country | South Korea |
| Studio | KBS2 |
| Cast | Chae Shi-ra, Lee Duck-hwa, Choi Jae-sung, Moon Jeong-hee, Lee In-hye, Lee In |
| Crew | Hwang In-hyuk (Director), Shin Chang-seok (Director), Baik Hong-jong (Director of Photography) |
| Alternative Titles | 談戀愛前先吃飯, Cheon Chu Tae Hu, Empress Chun Chu, Empress Chun Choo |
| Keyword | historical figure, historical drama, 10th century, chinese invasion of korea, goryeo dynasty, daeha |
| First Air Date | Jan 03, 2009 |
| Last Air date | Jan 03, 2009 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 78 Episode |
| Runtime | 45:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 4.80/ 10 by 4.00 users |
| Popularity | 47.671 |
| Language | Korean |
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