Actor Lee Jong-suk celebrated the completion of filming for Disney+ original series The Remarriage Empress by gifting all staff members with luxury hotel meal vouchers and a heartfelt letter.

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The actor’s message, shared widely on online communities, read: “Thank you to all the staff and cast of The Remarriage Empress for your hard work. What seemed like a never-ending production has safely concluded! Personally, each scene felt especially challenging, but thanks to everyone’s dedication, we managed to complete the project successfully. I am sincerely grateful.”

He continued, “Having spent two seasons together—supporting and being supported—I wanted to show my appreciation by treating everyone to a meal. I hope my feelings are conveyed. Truly, you all worked hard and did well. It was an honor to meet you.”

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The Remarriage Empress, adapted from the globally popular Naver Webtoon with over 2.6 billion cumulative views as of December 2024, is a romantic fantasy epic. The story follows Empress Nabi of the Dongdae Empire, who, after being divorced by Emperor Sovieshu, requests marriage approval with Prince Heinley of the Western Kingdom, sparking a grand romance saga.

In the series, Lee Jong-suk plays Prince Heinley, the secretive heir to the Western Kingdom.

Currently, Lee Jong-suk is publicly dating singer-actor IU, who is also known for her generosity. Ahead of Chuseok, IU gifted the staff of MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama 21st Century Grand Lady ₩500,000 gift cards, drawing media attention. Fans have praised the couple for their warm-hearted gestures, likening them to an inspiring “power couple.”

Sources: Herald POP