The Empress (2011)

帝锦 ‧ Drama ‧ 2011
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A refreshing work depicting a love that transcends borders between a Korean woman and a Japanese man.

~~ Adapted from the joint novel "Sarang Hue Oneun Gotdeul" by Gong Ji Young and Tsuji Hitonari

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