PHIt follows a girl, SeungNyang from Goryeo (erstwhile Korea) who dresses like a boy to escape the concubine tribute to Yuan (erstwhile China). She fights with her father whom she addresses as Commander and his pupils to catch hold of bandits, money mongers, and other antisocial elements. She is nicknamed 'The Jackal' for she's shrewd and clever beyond her years. In time she works for the King- Wang Yoo, gaining his trust and admiration for her archery skills. She plays an important role in protecting Toghon Temur, the crown prince of the Mongol Empire who is sent to Goryeo in exile, whom his own countrymen conspire to kill under the orders of the Regent, El Temur.
Somewhere in between, her identity as a girl is revealed. The King of Goryeo is deported to Yuan, and she is taken as a concubine. With several turn of events she rises to the position of a palace servant, a court lady, King's consort, and finally the empress; gaining many friends and enemies in the journey, losing many near and dear ones to power plays, scheming her own revenge, escaping death numerous times and influencing Goryeo and Yuan's economy and polity in a major way.
Native Title: 기황후
Also Known As: Hwatu , 화투 , Qi Empress , Battle of Flowers , Gi Hwang-hu , The Empress Ki
Screenwriter: Jang Young Chul, Jung Kyung Soon
Director: Han Hee
Genres: Historical, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Melodrama, Tragedy, Political
Tags: Smart Female Lead, Power Struggle, Strong Female Lead, Female Warrior, Goryeo Dynasty, Love Triangle, Revenge, Female Lead Action Scenes, Harem, Cross-Dressing
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