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The Elegant Empire is a mystery and drama TV series that premiered on KBS2 on August 7, 2023. It has 1 season and 105 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 105, aired on January 19, 2024.
A man and a woman take revenge desperately yet elegantly after being trampled on by enormous power.
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105 episodes · 1 season
2023 · 50 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
Ki-yoon is a clever and good-looking chairman of Elegant Empire Entertainment. He is a rich romanticist of the century who seems perfect on the outside, but he is also an ambitious man with a dark secret that he cannot tell others. His wife, Shin Ju-kyung, was able to rise from poverty by marrying Ki-yoon, just like Cinderella from the fairytale. She is a perfect mother and a lovely wife with a great career until an unexpected incident steals everything away from her. Jung Woo-hyuk, a rookie actor of NA Entertainment who continues his acting career after overcoming the misery of his incompetent agency, misses his mentor, Ju-kyung, who suddenly disappeared. At the moment, Seo Hee-jae, who looks just like Ju-kyung, walks into NA Entertainment. Woo-hyuk gets confused when he sees Hee-jae, and she intentionally approaches Ki-yoon. Who destroyed her life, and how will she get back the perfect life she lost?
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E105
After getting revenge on Gi Yun, Hee Jae reclaims her name and position and begins living a happy life with Soo A. Jaclyn recalls her memories of Seung Pil and starts a new life with her mother in the US. Meanwhile, Woo Hyuk plans an unforgettable marriage proposal to Ju Kyung.
E104
After suffering a fatal blow from Hee Jae's entourage, Gi Yun looks to flee overseas with Hye Rim and Soo A. Meanwhile, everyone at WJ Entertainment and the people around Gi Yun finally see Gi Yun's true colors. As Gi Yun tries to escape, Hee Jae, Woo Hyuk, and Jaclyn chase him from behind.
E103
Gi Yun reminds Prosecutor Yoo that he will take control of the country with VK Media's business and sways him to lock up Hee Jae, Woo Hyuk, and Jaclyn before the historic signing event. Meanwhile, Jaclyn is overwhelmed by Seung Pil's sudden death, and in anger, she points a gun at him.
E102
Gi Yun confronts a challenging situation upon discovering a video depicting him mistreating his father. Skillfully evading the scenario, he endeavors to sway public opinion in his favor. Meanwhile, Hee Jae, faced with heightened challenges in executing her plans, readies herself anew to seek revenge, starting with a press conference.
E101
Gi Yun is singularly fixated on ensuring Hee Jae faces consequences for the embarrassment he endured, subsequently forging ahead with VK Media Valley's groundbreaking ceremony after falsely raising the hopes of his employees. Adding to the complexity, he intrudes into Woo Hyuk's residence to retrieve Soo A, whom Hee Jae had taken earlier.
E100
Woo Hyuk and Hee Jae head to the prosecution office to turn in Gi Yun's corruption ledger. However, Gi Yun lets them know about Soo A being diagnosed with leukemia to get away with his crimes. Gi Yun asks Hee Jae to hand over the ledger back to him.
E99
Jaclyn quickly escapes the house when she learns Gi Yun is returning home with Hye Rim, whom she is responsible for locking up in the mental hospital. Meanwhile, Young Ran visits Hee Chan in prison and sees his caring heart for Woo Hyuk, and Ju Kyung gets her hands on Gi Yun's corruption files and plans to expose him.
E98
Even after Yang Hee Chan's confession, Gi Yun skillfully turns the situation to his advantage. Hee Jae and Woo Hyuk struggle to bring Gi Yun down, and now Tak Sung Gu attempts to contact them with the intention of revealing Gi Yun's secrets.
E97
Noticing that Yang Hee Chan isn't following the script, Gi Yun instructs Sung Gu to eliminate Hee Jae and Woo Hyuk. Sung Gu is assured safety upon leaving the country, leading him to comply with Gi Yun's directives. Yet, he senses the importance of having a backup plan to safeguard himself.
E96
Jaclyn, despite being the brain behind it all, feigns ignorance about Gi Yun's mother. Gi Yun is on the brink, with no idea how to handle his mother's disappearance. Concurrently, Soo A is battling panic disorder due to her inability to see Ju Kyung. Ju Kyung, aiming to put an end to the revenge, tries to get in touch with Sung Gu.
E95
Gi Yun becomes anxious, thinking that Hee Chan still has files on his corruption. Although Hye Rim is still on bad terms with Young Ran, she visits Young Ran in the hospital room where Hee Chan is recovering, using him as an excuse to visit. While Young Ran steps out for a moment, Hye Rim starts to look for Gi Yun's corruption files. However, Young Ran returns and catches her in the act.
E94
Chang Sung makes a video for Gi Yun that allows Gi Yun to prove that the footage Hee Jae submitted before was fake. Gi Yun gladly accepts his father's gift and puts Hee Jae in a difficult position. Hee Jae gets a restraining order, and she finds herself torn away from Soo A.
E93
Gi Yun attempts to frame Hee Jae for fraud, yet Woo Hyuk ensures she avoids arrest. Despite Gi Yun's efforts against Hee Jae, she is determined to return home solely for Soo A. Regardless of Gi Yun's threats, Hee Jae remains steadfast in staying by Soo A's side. Chang Sung, in his rational state, endeavors to reform Gi Yun, but the scars run too deep for healing.
E92
Hee Jae finds herself challenged to prove her innocence in the face of Gi Yun's bold actions. Attempting to vindicate herself, she presents a video of Chang Sung to the police, only to encounter unexpected obstacles orchestrated by Gi Yun. Both Gi Yun and Hye Rim can't help but contemplate how much simpler everything would be if Hee Jae were no longer in the picture.
E91
The police arrest Gi Yun for instigating Hee Chan's murder. However, Gi Yun claims that Woo Hyuk manipulated the footage to frame him for the crime. Hee Jae and Woo Hyuk feel hopeless as Gi Yun slips away again. Meanwhile, Sung Il reveals the truth behind Gi Yun's birth to Hee Jae and plans to report to the media that Chang Sung is alive.
E90
Although Hee Chan's hit-and-run accident was not fatal, Gi Yun still smiles in satisfaction. Gi Yun visits NA Entertainment's accommodation to take back Chang Sung, but he fails due to the people's strong dissuasion. Enraged by his failed endeavor, Gi Yun hones his blade of revenge even sharper.
E89
Gi Yun becomes a mess when he learns he lost Chang Sung to Hee Jae. He meets with Dr. Oh and plans to play the media to stop Chang Sung's interview. Meanwhile, Hee Chan secretly contacts his family and tells them his plans to turn himself in. However, Gi Yun interferes with Hee Chan's confession.
E88
Despite her revenge plans, Hee Jae places Chang Sung's safety first. Nevertheless, Gi Yun, sensing the impending threat, acts proactively. When Hee Jae finally catches on, it seems too late, and her only shot at saving Chang Sung now hangs by a thread.
E87
Soo A is overjoyed and tears up upon realizing that Hee Jae is her mother. However, she is concerned that her mother might leave again. Witnessing Soo A's happiness at having her complete family, Hee Jae hesitates to proceed with her revenge for Soo A's sake. Woo Hyuk agrees that focusing on Soo A's well-being is the best course of action. Meanwhile, Hee Chan, who is on the run, intends to secretly meet with Gi Yun, unaware of Gi Yun's plan to eliminate him.
E86
The threat to Hee Jae's life escalates as Gi Yun becomes a danger, and Hee Jae discovers herself without assistance. However, an unforeseen development lands Hee Jae in the hospital, temporarily averting the life-threatening danger. Meanwhile, Woo Hyuk stands by Hee Jae's side in the hospital, and they address and clear up the misunderstandings. Hee Jae now plans to go back to Gi Yun's house to handle unfinished business.
E85
Hee Jae is deeply shocked after discovering Gi Yun had known about her true identity all along. Jaclyn, who knows about Gi Yun's plan, warns Hee Jae to tread cautiously. With time caving in on her, Hee Jae plans to sneak Chang Sung out of the house and use him to expose Gi Yun's evil deeds.
E84
Hee Chan tries to destroy Gi Yun for Woo Hyuk's well-being but to no avail. Knowing Hee Chan would betray him, Gi Yun exposes to the press about Hee Chan's crime and makes him go on the run. As Hee Chan avoids the police, he plans his revenge against Gi Yun.
E83
Seung Pil's mishap unites Jaclyn and Hee Jae, sparking a conversation about their future intentions. During this exchange, Jaclyn emphasizes her commitment to ensuring Gi Yun faces consequences. Simultaneously, Hee Jae frets over the possibility that Gi Yun has discovered her true identity and is eager to aid Chang Sung in his escape at the earliest opportunity.
E82
Gi Yun shares the truth about Hee Jae with Hye Rim, outlining the plans he has for her. The sheer audacity of the situation makes it difficult for Hye Rim to grasp. Meanwhile, Seung Pil leaves a letter for Woo Hyuk before rushing to assist Jaclyn in escaping the hospital. However, they find themselves at a dead end while trying to escape the building.
E81
Now that Gi Yun knows Hee Jae's real identity, he's strategizing a countermove with a plan to inflict profound and lasting pain. It kicks off with Gi Yun proposing to Hee Jae in front of Soo A. Although Hee Jae requests time to ponder the proposal, Gi Yun emphasizes that her hesitant stance could jeopardize everything. Observing the developments between Hee Jae and Gi Yun, Woo Hyuk distances himself from Hee Jae even more.
E80
Bit Na falls victim to Gi Yun's scheme and collapses when she hears Woo Hyuk is her half-brother. Hee Chan is also stunned by Gi Yun's intentions and intends to fight back. Meanwhile, Gi Yun makes plans to leave Hee Chan as his partner.
E79
Gi Yun, who has always been suspicious of Hee Jae, finally learns through the medication Hee Jae was taking and genetic testing with Soo A that she is positively Shin Ju Kyung. He plans his next move and aims to take all the money Hee Jae has. Meanwhile, without knowing anything, Gi Yun fools Hee Jae into thinking he doesn't suspect her anymore, and Hee Jae gives him a large sum of money.
E78
Woo Hyuk is willing to bend his standards to ensure the downfall of Yang Hee Chan, involving Bit Na in the process. Meanwhile, in her effort to aid Chang Sung's escape from the house, Jaclyn becomes trapped. Frustrated with Jaclyn's constant presence, Hye Rim decides to lock her up in a place of no return.
E77
As Hee Jae's clandestine activities in the study come to light, Gi Yun takes proactive measures, initiating a surveillance plan to closely observe her actions. Simultaneously, Jaclyn, perceiving the imminent peril for Hee Jae, rushes to provide a timely warning. Meanwhile, Gi Yun successfully identifies the orchestrator of private detective work, shedding light on Hee Jae's deceptive maneuvers.
E76
Gi Yun discovers that someone is aware of the home CCTV and has tampered with its configurations. This leads him to suspect that either Hee Jae or Jaclyn might be involved in the covert activity. In response, he instructs Sung Gu to thoroughly inspect the entire house for signs of monitoring, and he eventually stumbles upon an unusual device. Gi Yun's distrust of Hee Jae intensifies.
E75
Gi Yun provokes Woo Hyuk on purpose and then reports him to the police to keep him from the funeral. Jaclyn barges into Gi Yun's home for her revenge even though Seung Pil tries to stop her. Meanwhile, Hee Jae secretly goes back to Jun Hee's wake at night.
E74
Woo Hyuk falls into despair after his mother dies from a hit-and-run accident that was supposed to be for him. Hee Chan sees Woo Hyuk in deep sadness and can't help but feel guilty. Meanwhile, Hee Jae rushes to Woo Hyuk's mother's funeral despite Gi Yun's strong disapproval.
E73
Gi Yun believes Hee Jae does not love him, and he questions why she approached him. Meanwhile, Hee Chan thinks deeply about hurting his son, Woo Hyuk. However, Gi Yun pressures him and puts Hee Chan in a tight spot, making him decide to end Woo Hyuk's life.
E72
As the safe vanishes, Hee Jae frets anxiously, worried that Gi Yun may have caught on to her true intentions. Meanwhile, Jaclyn pays a visit to Hee Chan, aiming to lure him into backstabbing Gi Yun. Despite this, Gi Yun proves to be a step ahead of Hee Chan, pressuring him to prioritize what's best for his business, unless he wants to confront the inevitable public humiliation.
E71
Pressured by Woo Hyuk's threat, Hee Chan is forced to expose Gi Yun's every corruption to the public. Meanwhile, Hee Jae involves Jaclyn to bring down both Hee Chan and Gi Yun simultaneously. Upon discovering the potential connection between Woo Hyuk and Hee Chan, Gi Yun is eager to confirm the true nature of their relationship.
E70
Gi Yun determines to dispose of Jaclyn, the thorn in his side. He takes her to a refrigerated container and locks her inside. Luckily, Hee Jae and Woo Hyuk save her from death. However, Jaclyn loses her baby, and she vows to get her revenge against Gi Yun.
E69
Jaclyn can't throw her suspicions of Hee Jae being Ju Kyung away and follows her. Hee Jae plans to use Jaclyn to expose to the world that Woo Hyuk is Hee Chan's love child and have it destroy his political career. She also plans to use Jaclyn to come between Hee Chan and Gi Yun and slowly demolish Gi Yun's life.
E68
Hye Rim learns that the baby Jaclyn is carrying isn't a boy. She calls Jaclyn over and interrogates her about her lies and deception. However, Jaclyn doesn't back down one bit. Meanwhile, Jaclyn lets Hye Rim and Gi Yun know that she knows Chang Sung is alive, pushing them into madness.
E67
Gi Yun and Hye Rim receive a video clip of Chang Sung from an anonymous caller, and Gi Yun hopes it is not Hee Jae who blackmailed them. Woo Hyuk warns Hee Chan to stop the casino business he is working on with Gi Yun. Meanwhile, Chang Sung tells Hee Jae to find the hearing aid he gave to Soo A.
E66
Woo Hyuk is shocked to find out that Hee Chan is his biological father. When Jun Hee explains what happened in the past to him, he decides to bring Hee Chan down to take revenge. Meanwhile, Hee Jae figures out where Gi Yun is hiding the ledger, and Jaclyn sneaks into the basement of Gi Yun's house.
E65
Out of anger, Gi Yun takes away the dolls and toys with memories that Woo Hyuk had given Soo A and makes her cry. Seeing Soo A in tears, Hee Jae tells Woo Hyuk with a heavy heart to stay away from Soo A to preempt any further hardships for Soo A. Meanwhile, Woo Hyuk stumbles upon Hye Rim and his mother in a heated conversation.
E64
After keeping a close eye on Hee Jae, Jaclyn questions Hee Jae's true identity. Later, Hee Jae commits to a DNA test between her and Soo A to shake off Jaclyn's suspicions. Meanwhile, Hee Jae, Gi Yun, Hye Rim, and Jaclyn wait together for the paternity test to arrive.
E63
Jaclyn proudly flaunts the bracelet Hee Jae had given Hye Rim in front of Hee Jae. Worried about the wiretapping device in the bracelet, Hee Jae forcefully takes it from her. However, the bracelet breaks and Jaclyn sees the wiretapping device. Jaclyn finds it suspicious and tells Gi Yun about it right away.
E62
Jun Hee immediately breaks up with Sung Il after Hee Chan finds out she is Woo Hyuk's mother. Hee Chan runs a background check on Jun Hee to see if Woo Hyuk is his own son. Meanwhile, Hee Jae asks Gi Yun for permission to take a look at the company ledger.
E61
Gi Yun throws a fit at Woo Hyuk after finding out he is planning to dismiss him from his chairman position. Soo A secretly sneaks out of the house and meets Woo Hyuk without letting Hee Jae know. Meanwhile, Sung Il introduces Jun Hee to Hee Chan and Young Ran.
E60
Gi Yun discovers that someone has been discreetly buying large amounts of WJ Entertainment's shares. Gi Yun worries that his company will fall into the hands of someone other than himself. He finds out that Woo Hyuk is the one who is buying the shares and then aggressively confronts him about it.
E59
Gi Yun and Hye Rim plan to send Chang Sung to an island to lock him up for eternity as he becomes increasingly a burden. However, when they drug Hee Jae to sleep and attempt to sneak Chang Sung out secretly, they are horrified when they hear her call out Chang Sung's name. Meanwhile, Bit Na runs away from home to Seung Pil's house.
E58
Quietly making her way into Gi Yun's home lobby, Jaclyn waits for Hee Jae and Soo A to come back. With Jaclyn laying bare the truth, Hee Jae discovers Jaclyn’s secret visits to Gi Yun’s home and her pregnancy with Gi Yun's child. Contrary to Jaclyn's expectations, Hee Jae calmly recommends that Jaclyn consider letting her raise the baby for the child's sake.
E57
The news of his mother's illness plunges Woo Hyuk into deep emotional pain, leading him to prioritize her care. Jun Hee, recognizing her imminent fate, implores Woo Hyuk not to follow Hee Jae's vengeful path. Despite his enduring love for Hee Jae, Woo Hyuk decides it's time to let her go and focus on his mother's needs.
E56
Gi Yun realizes that an unidentified woman is hindering his progress, yet this doesn't deter him from committing atrocious acts. Meanwhile, all Woo Hyuk desires is the happiness of his loved ones, which include his mother and Hee Jae. Unfortunately, it will only be a matter of time before he finds out about his mother's illness. On the flip side, Jaclyn verifies her baby's gender and seeks ways to strengthen her position in Gi Yun's household.
The Elegant Empire has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 19, 2024.
The most recent episode of The Elegant Empire, Season 1 Episode 105, aired on January 19, 2024.
The Elegant Empire has 1 season with 105 episodes in total.
The Elegant Empire first aired on KBS2 on August 7, 2023.
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