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[All] The drama "I Demand Approval for Remarriage" features an unexpectedly all-star cast!? A complete summary of the original web comic, plot, and broadcast date!
"I Request Approval for Remarriage" is a hotly anticipated Korean drama scheduled to be released exclusively on Disney+ in 2026. We'll explain everything from the original story to character introductions and the all-star cast of Shin Min-a, Lee Jong-suk, Joo Ji-hoon, and Lee Se-young!
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table of contents 1. Drama Overview 2. Relationship to the original work 3. Characters and cast introduction 4. Synopsis 5. Production team information 6. Points to note about the live-action adaptation 7. Frequently Asked Questions 8. Summary |
1. Drama Overview
The Korean drama "I Request Approval for Remarriage," which will be released exclusively on Disney+ in 2026, is an ambitious live-action adaptation of a grand Western-style romance fantasy. The original work is a hugely popular web novel with over 100 million cumulative views, which has already been made into a web comic and is hugely popular not only in Korea but also overseas.
The drama will consist of 10 episodes and is set in the fictional countries of the Eastern and Western Empires, depicting the struggle for love and power surrounding the divorce and remarriage of an empress. With top Korean actors such as Shin Min-a, Joo Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk, and Lee Se-young confirmed for the role, the series is being called the "ultimate weapon" of live-action romance fantasy.
The film will be directed by Jo Soo-won, who also directed "I Can Hear Your Voice" and "Pinocchio," and the screenplay will be written by Yeo Jin-ah and Hyun Chun-yeol, who also wrote "Astonishing Rumors."
2. Relationship to the original work
The original work is a web novel of the same name by author Alpha Tart, which was serialized in the Naver series from 2018 and concluded in 2021. It surpassed 4 million downloads in five months and has been viewed more than 100 million times in total. It has since been made into a web manga and translated into multiple languages, and has gained fans all over the world.
The novel premise of a divorced empress seeking a new husband and the story's triple threat of regret, revenge, and independence make it stand out from other romance works. The character names and worldview of the novel will remain the same in the drama adaptation, and filming is also planned for an overseas location in Prague, Czech Republic.
3. Characters and cast introduction
| Actor Name | Role name | Character Introduction |
| Shin Min-a | Empress Navier | The Empress of the Tokyo University Empire. A person of perfect intelligence and dignity. Abandoned by her husband, she decided to remarry. |
| Joo Ji-hoon | Emperor Soviet | The emperor has absolute power, but he abandons his empress and chooses a woman named Rasta. |
| Lee Jong-suk | Heinli | The first prince of the Western Kingdom. A mysterious man with a secret. He has a fateful encounter with Navier. |
| Lee Se-young | Rasta | A woman of former slave origin, she is beautiful and ambitious, and aims to become empress. |
| Lee Bong-ryong | Eliza | Navier's head maid and the only person she can confide in. |
| Choi Dae-hoon | Mekkena | Heinri's secretary. |
| Park Ho-san | Rotesh | Rasta's former master and violent character. |
| Jung Young-ju | Albani | She is the wife of the Emperor's uncle, Duke Lilthean. She adopts Rasta to restore the family line. |
| Nam Yunho | Runt | Secretary to Emperor Sobiesh. |
The complex relationships between the characters and their psychological portrayals are expected to be major highlights of this drama.
4. Synopsis
Navier, who was respected by everyone as the perfect empress, is suddenly confronted with the unexpected demand for divorce by Sobiesh, the Emperor of the Eastern Empire. Sobiesh tries to drive Navier out in order to install Rasta, a former slave, as empress.
Navier, whose self-esteem has been hurt, accepts the divorce and makes the bold decision to remarry Prince Heinley of the neighboring Western Kingdom. This remarriage goes beyond a personal choice and develops into a major incident that even shakes the political balance between the empires.
Navier throws herself into the battle to regain the position of Empress and regain true love and pride.
5. Production team information
| item | Content |
| Direction | Jo Soo-won (I Can Hear Your Voice, etc.) |
| Screenplay | Yeo Jin Ah, Hyun Chun Yeol (Astonishing Rumors) |
| Production company | Studio N |
| Filming location | Set in Prague, Czech Republic and Korea |
| delivery | Disney+, Hulu |
| Release date | Scheduled for 2026 |
6. Points to note about the live-action adaptation
The biggest point of interest is how much of this epic Western fantasy world will be portrayed in live-action. Whether it will be recreated "naturally" including names, costumes, and cultural background will be an important point for fans of the original work.
The production team has stated that they will "faithfully recreate the world of the original," and are focusing on overseas locations, VFX, and lavish costumes and art. Expectations are high for a medieval European-like visual that has never been seen in a Korean drama before.
Additionally, all four of the main actors have extensive experience in romance dramas and are highly praised for both their acting skills and looks. Their dialogue and chemistry will also be a highlight of the drama.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. How many episodes are there in total?
A. It consists of 10 episodes. We are taking our time in producing each episode to improve its quality.
Q. Is the worldview completely Western?
A. The character names and settings will be Western-style based on the original, and the filming locations will be mainly in the Czech Republic, so the atmosphere will be quite close to the original.
Q. Is it also broadcast on terrestrial television?
A. At this time, it has been decided that the series will be exclusively distributed on Disney+ and Hulu, and there are no plans for it to be broadcast on terrestrial television.
8. Summary
"I Request Approval for Remarriage" is a new genre challenge never before seen in Korean dramas, and is an ambitious work that depicts the essence of romance fantasy in live action. It is attracting attention both at home and abroad as a work that presents new possibilities for Korean dramas.
In 2026, a grand drama that combines Shin Min-ah's charisma, Joo Ji-hoon's imperial beauty, Lee Jong-suk's ingenuity, and Lee Se-young's ambition will move your heart.
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