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The Iron Empress

4.820091 seasonTV SeriesDramaWar & PoliticsAction & 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…

DirectorsHwang In-hyuk·Shin Chang-seok

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Iron Empress isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan, South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Epsiode 1
Jan 3, 2009
E2
Episode 2
Jan 4, 2009
E3
Episode 3
Jan 10, 2009
E4
Episode 4
Jan 11, 2009
E5
Episode 5
Jan 17, 2009
E6
Episode 6
Jan 18, 2009
E7
Episode 7
Jan 24, 2009
E8
Episode 8
Jan 25, 2009
E9
Episode 9
Jan 31, 2009
E10
Episode 10
Feb 1, 2009
E11
Episode 11
Feb 7, 2009
E12
Episode 12
Feb 8, 2009
E13
Episode 13
Feb 14, 2009
E14
Episode 14
Feb 15, 2009
E15
Episode 15
Feb 21, 2009
E16
Episode 16
Feb 22, 2009
E17
Episode 17
Feb 28, 2009
E18
Episode 18
Mar 1, 2009
E19
Episode 19
Mar 7, 2009
E20
Episode 20
Mar 8, 2009
E21
Episode 21
Mar 14, 2009
E22
Episode 22
Mar 15, 2009
E23
Episode 23
Mar 21, 2009
E24
Episode 24
Mar 22, 2009
E25
Episode 25
Mar 28, 2009
E26
Episode 26
Mar 29, 2009
E27
Episode 27
Apr 4, 2009
E28
Episode 28
Apr 5, 2009
E29
Episode 29
Apr 11, 2009
E30
Episode 30
Apr 12, 2009
E31
Episode 31
Apr 18, 2009
E32
Episode 32
Apr 19, 2009
E33
Episode 33
Apr 25, 2009
E34
Episode 34
Apr 26, 2009
E35
Episode 35
May 2, 2009
E36
Episode 36
May 3, 2009
E37
Episode 37
May 9, 2009
E38
Episode 38
May 10, 2009
E39
Episode 39
May 16, 2009
E40
Episode 40
May 17, 2009
E41
Episode 41
May 23, 2009
E42
Episode 42
May 24, 2009
E43
Episode 43
May 30, 2009
E44
Episode 44
May 31, 2009
E45
Episode 45
Jun 6, 2009
E46
Episode 46
Jun 7, 2009
E47
Episode 47
Jun 13, 2009
E48
Episode 48
Jun 14, 2009
E49
Episode 49
Jun 20, 2009
E50
Episode 50
Jun 21, 2009
E51
Episode 51
Jun 27, 2009
E52
Episode 52
Jun 28, 2009
E53
Episode 53
Jul 4, 2009
E54
Episode 54
Jul 5, 2009
E55
Episode 55
Jul 11, 2009
E56
Episode 56
Jul 12, 2009
E57
Episode 57
Jul 18, 2009
E58
Episode 58
Jul 19, 2009
E59
Episode 59
Jul 25, 2009
E60
Episode 60
Jul 26, 2009
E61
Episode 61
Aug 1, 2009
E62
Episode 62
Aug 2, 2009
E63
Episode 63
Aug 8, 2009
E64
Episode 64
Aug 9, 2009
E65
Episode 65
Aug 15, 2009
E66
Episode 66
Aug 16, 2009
E67
Episode 67
Aug 22, 2009
E68
Episode 68
Aug 23, 2009
E69
Episode 69
Aug 29, 2009
E70
Episode 70
Aug 30, 2009
E71
Episode 71
Sep 5, 2009
E72
Episode 72
Sep 6, 2009
E73
Episode 73
Sep 12, 2009
E74
Episode 74
Sep 13, 2009
E75
Episode 75
Sep 19, 2009
E76
Episode 76
Sep 20, 2009
E77
Episode 77
Sep 26, 2009
E78
Episode 78
Sep 27, 2009

Cast · Directed by Hwang In-hyuk

Chae Shi-ra
Chae Shi-ra
Empress Chun Chu
Lee Duck-hwa
Lee Duck-hwa
Kang Kam-Chan
Choi Jae-sung
Choi Jae-sung
Gang Jo
Moon Jeong-hee
Moon Jeong-hee
Empress Munhwa
Lee In-hye
Lee In-hye
Empress Seonjeon
Lee In
Lee In
King Mokjong
Kim Byeong-gi
Kim Byeong-gi
Jang Soon Gook
Jang Soon Gook
Yoo Jong
Lee Hyun-kyoung
Lee Hyun-kyoung
Empress Mundeok
Park Eun-bin
Park Eun-bin
Hwang Bo Seol [Young]
Kim So-eun
Kim So-eun
Hwang Bo Su [Young]
Ko Kyu-pil
Ko Kyu-pil
Jang Myung-Gil

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The Iron Empress — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Iron Empress?

The Iron Empress isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan and South Korea. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Iron Empress on Netflix?

No, The Iron Empress is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Iron Empress on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Iron Empress isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Iron Empress for free?

The Iron Empress isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Iron Empress?

The Iron Empress has 1 season in total (78 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of The Iron Empress out yet?

Yes — all 78 episodes across 1 season of The Iron Empress are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Iron Empress?

No — The Iron Empress ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.