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Lee Jongsuk Brings Heinrey Straight Out of the Webtoon, Leading the Success of The Remarried Empress At this point, romantic fantasy seems to be Lee Jongsuk's personal color. The actor has transformed into Heinrey, the Prince of the Western Kingdom, in Disney+ original series The Remarried Empress, capturing the hearts of viewers both in Korea and internationally. According to Disney+, based on viewership during the first three days following its release on November 3, the drama ranked as the most watched title worldwide among all Disney+ local original productions to date. It also ranked No. 1 among Korean titles released in more than 50 markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and Canada. Its popularity in Korea has followed suit. According to Good Data Corporation's FUNdex rankings for the first week of November, The Remarried Empress ranked No. 1 in the TV and OTT drama buzz rankings, while Lee Jongsuk ranked No. 5 among the most talked about cast members across TV and OTT dramas. In particular, Heinrey made his full fledged appearance in episode 3 and immediately changed the atmosphere of the drama. His playful and mischievous attitude, the composure befitting a prince, and the subtle change in his gaze whenever he interacts with Navier have quickly drawn viewers into the romantic storyline. Positive reactions have also continued overseas. Screen Rant praised how well Heinrey's character matches Lee Jongsuk's signature playful and mischievous charm. Positive reviews of Lee Jongsuk's portrayal of Heinrey have also continued to appear on the global drama review platform MyDramaList. Online, viewers have been responding with comments such as, "Romantic fantasy is Lee Jongsuk's personal color," "He looks like he stepped straight out of the original webtoon," and "A real prince has appeared." Lee Jongsuk's natural acting style has helped make the dialogue and settings characteristic of romantic fantasy, which could otherwise feel exaggerated, more accessible to viewers, lowering the barrier to entering the drama's fictional world. The New Year's ball scene, where Heinrey and Navier first develop a genuine romantic connection, has received particularly enthusiastic reactions. The moment Heinrey extends his hand to Navier, who is left alone after Sovieshu turns his attention to Rashta, is one of the signature scenes that fans of the original work have been eagerly waiting for. The ball photos posted on Lee Jongsuk's agency's official social media accounts received reactions in various languages, including English, Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, and Japanese. Many viewers compared Heinrey to a "Disney prince," while others shared their impressions of the emotions conveyed through the couple's gazes, dancing, and clasped hands. Ultimately, Heinrey's appeal is not created by his lavish costumes and visuals alone. Lee Jongsuk's acting, from the subtle changes in his expressions and gaze depending on whom he is interacting with, to the tenderness he shows only toward Navier and his ability to move effortlessly between playfulness and sincerity, brings the seemingly one dimensional "prince charming" character to life. As The Remarried Empress continues its global success, Lee Jongsuk is also expanding his strength in romantic roles into the fantasy genre through Heinrey. Attention is now focused on just how far Heinrey, who seems to have stepped straight out of the webtoon and into reality, will go in capturing viewers' hearts. #TheRemarriedEmpress #LeeJongsuk