{
  "id": 18265145,
  "title": "From prince to emperor: Ju Ji-hoon's appearance in 'The Remarried Empress' sparks debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/from-prince-to-emperor-ju-ji-hoons-appearance-in-the-remarried-18265145",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261105/from-prince-to-emperor-ju-ji-hoons-appearance-in-the-remarried-empress-sparks-debate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nearly two decades after captivating audiences as a youthful crown prince in the popular Korean drama \"Princess Hours,\" actor Ju Ji-hoon has reprised a royal role in Disney+ series \"The Remarried Empress.\" However, his transformation into an emperor is generating a divided response from viewers. Some question his on-screen appearance and styling, while others commend his powerful acting.\n\n\"The Remarried Empress,\" which launched on Disney+ on November 3rd, is an adaptation of the widely-read Korean web novel and webtoon with the same title. The show has garnered significant interest from fans of the original story even before its release. Shortly after the premiere, Ju Ji-hoon's portrayal of Sovieshu, the emperor of the Eastern Empire, became a talking point among viewers.\n\nSome expressed disappointment with his complexion on screen, alleging that he looked unusually fatigued. Others noted that his face seemed noticeably paler and more sallow compared to his fellow cast members. However, the appearance of an actor on screen can be significantly influenced by makeup, lighting, and color grading. Therefore, it is inappropriate to draw conclusions about their health or mood based solely on their visual depiction.",
  "summary": "Nearly 20 years after winning hearts as a young crown prince in the hit Korean drama \"Princess Hours,\" actor Ju Ji-hoon has returned to a royal role in Disney+'s \"The Remarried Empress.\" But his transformation into an emperor is drawing mixed reactions, with some viewers questioning his on-screen appearance and styling while others praise his commanding performance. \"The Remarried Empress,\" which…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}