Shin Min-a aims to show both regal, human side of Navier in 'The Remarried Empress'

Seoul, November 3 (Yonhap) -- Actress Shin Min-a, preparing to star in Disney+ series The Remarried Empress, shared her approach to depicting Empress Navier. The Korean fantasy romance, based on a popular web novel, revolves around Navier and her husband Sovieshu, whose marriage is disrupted by the arrival of Rashta, a former slave. Instead of succumbing to Rashta's advances, Navier chooses her own path, aided by Heinrey, a mysterious prince who can transform into a bird called Queen.

At a press conference, Shin emphasized the importance of balancing Navier's regal strength with her human, relatable qualities. She noted the pressure to portray a character with such weight, but acknowledged it motivated her to concentrate more on her role. Director Cho Su-won acknowledged the challenge of setting the right tone, noting the webtoon version of the story is more light-hearted than the original web novel.

Creating the visual effects for Queen, the bird form of Heinrey, proved particularly challenging. Lee Jong-suk, who plays Heinrey, explained that the visual effects team designed Queen to resemble his movements, making it difficult for him to act as if interacting with a real bird.

Actor Ju Ji-hoon, who plays Sovieshu, joked about being prepared for criticism of his villainous character, stating he expects it but remains focused on enjoying the show.