[OSEN=Reporter Lee In-hwan] Fans are going wild over the romance between Lee Jong-suk and Shin Min-a in the Remarried Empress. A scene where the two shout together against the open sky, blended with background music, brought to mind a classic Disney musical.
A Romantic Hot Air Balloon Escape
On November 11th, episodes 5 and 6 of the Disney+ original series ‘Remarried Empress’ were released, drawing immense attention as the romance between Heinrey (played by Lee Jong-suk) and Navier (played by Shin Min-a) progressed further.
The scene that captured the most attention was the duo’s hot air balloon date. In the newly released episodes, Sovieshu (played by Ju Ji-hoon) attempted to reconcile with Navier on her birthday, heading together to the detached palace. However, amidst the warm atmosphere, he made the mistake of calling out Rashta’s (played by Lee Se-young) name. Upon hearing that Rashta had taken ill, Sovieshu abandoned Navier and left her behind.
Heinrey stepped in to comfort a wounded Navier. Preparing a hot air balloon for her, he took her high up into the sky to escape the confines of the imperial palace. It was during this date that the two characters stood side by side and let out joyful shouts.
A Disney-Like Musical Moment
Standing behind Navier in his dark uniform against a backdrop of blue skies and clouds, Heinrey encouraged her by saying, "It’s okay to scream, no one can hear you." When Navier let out a shout, background music seamlessly overlapped instead of a regular cheer, creating the enchanting atmosphere of a musical sequence.
Fans burst into laughter, noting that Navier’s cry sounded almost like singing. Comments poured in such as, "Wait, why is she singing?", "He told her just to scream, why is she performing with her mouth?", and "Her pitch is surprisingly good." One fan even pointed out, "The harmony matches so strangely well."
Reactions comparing the moment to a Disney animation also flooded in. Comments like, "It suddenly felt like a musical drama," "That’s certified Disney vocal range," and "It feels like a song is about to start" appeared alongside praise for the platform, with viewers remarking, "It really fits the Disney+ vibe."
Fans React to the Chemistry
Shin Min-a’s visual appeal also drew enthusiastic responses, with viewers commenting, "She has true Disney princess vibes" and "Shin Min-a as a Disney queen, let’s go." Fans thoroughly enjoyed the chemistry between Navier, smiling with her back to Heinrey, and Heinrey gazing affectionately at her.
Meanwhile, some fans who had watched the main episode early noted that they focused more on the actors’ expressions than the music itself. One fan shared, "I watched it earlier and honestly didn’t even notice that part," explaining that the musical element blended so naturally into the overarching scene.
Others expressed a deep sense of liberation from Navier’s shout. Along with comments saying, "I loved this scene so much, it felt so liberating," some voiced a tinge of regret that the shouting moment was too brief. One viewer noted, "It was a bit disappointing that the music didn’t play during the second time she screamed."
