After a year of anticipation, the star-studded TVING original Korean historical drama series “Queen Woo” is set to premiere this August. Join us as we explore intriguing facts about this enchanting new Korean drama “Queen Woo” that will captivate audiences everywhere!
Discover the Facts About the New Korean Historical Drama “Queen Woo”
Korean Drama “Queen Woo” Storyline
Set against the historical backdrop of Goguryeo, “Queen Woo” is an action historical drama that follows Queen Woo’s struggle to secure her position as the queen of Goguryeo.
Following King Gogukcheon’s sudden death, five factions and princes of Goguryeo are vying for the throne. Queen Woo, who finds herself at the center of a deadly power struggle, decides to keep her position and secure the throne.
She has 24 hours to marry one of her younger brothers-in-law to survive and save the throne. However, she must leave the palace to crown the new king and fight against those who seize the throne.
Fun Facts
1. Second Work of Writer Lee Byung Hak
The upcoming Korean historical drama “Queen Woo” is a captivating second project from the talented writer Lee Byung Hak. The drama features an impressive A-list cast and follows his first successful work, “The Royal Taylor,” in 2014. This captivating historical drama starred stunning actors, including Yoo Yeon Seok, Go Soo, Han Seok Kyu, Ma Dong Seok, and Park Shin Hye.
2. First Drama Series Project of Director Jung Se Kyo
“Queen Woo” marks director Jung Se Kyo’s directorial debut in a television series. He made his first directorial debut with the heartwarming Korean movie “Oh! My Gran” in 2020, which starred veteran actress Na Moon Hee, known for her role in the Korean film based on the actual event “I Can Speak,” and actor Lee Hee Joon from the recent hit movie “Handsome Guys.“
In addition to his directorial debuts, he has worked as an Assistant Director for several films. These include “Like Father, Like Son,” “Good Bye Mom,” “War of the Arrow,” and “Perfect Game.” Interestingly, he also showcased his acting skills. He made guest appearances in the movies “Like Father, Like Son” and “The Sundays of August.”
3. Set to Release in 2 Parts
The highly anticipated Korean historical drama “Queen Woo” will be released in two parts. TVING will release Part 1 of the series on August 29 and Part 2 on September 12. New episodes will be available every Thursday, for a total of 8 thrilling episodes. Viewers can watch this captivating series on TVING, tvN, and Paramount+.
4. Jeon Jong Seo’s First Historical Drama
Young actress Jeon Jong Seo is a talented performer who deserves attention from Korean drama and movie lovers. Following her acting debut with the movie “The Burning” in 2018, she has successfully expanded her portfolio. Starring in various captivating dramas and films, she has showcased her remarkable versatility and talent.
Among her works, Jeon Jong Seo has taken on a series of challenging and daring roles. Some of her famous works are “Bargain,” “Ballerina,” “Money Heist,” and “The Call.“ Her performances in these projects have elevated her popularity both domestically and internationally.
The upcoming series marks Jeon Jong Seo’s first historical drama. Audiences can anticipate her stunning performance in the role of Queen Woo. She will bring to life the character of Queen Woo and her transformation into a heroic and warrior queen. Jeon Jong Seo will continue to leave a lasting impact through this performance. Additionally, her impressive performance in the drama will solidify her status as a formidable actress in the industry.
5. Star-studded Cast Lineup
The Korean historical drama “Queen Woo” features A-list actors in all the leading and supporting roles.
The drama’s main leads include Jeon Jong Seo, Ji Chang Wook, Kim Moo Yeol, Park Ji Hwan, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Jung Yoo Mi.
In the supporting cast, there are Song Jae Rim, Kang Young Seok, Jeong Jae Kwang, Bae Gi Beom, Jeon Bae Soo, Jo Han Chul, Lee Do Yup, Park Bo Kyung, Lee Hae Woo, Won Hyun Joon, Kim Do Yoon, and many more.
Trailers
Watch the captivating trailers for the upcoming Korean historical drama series “Queen Woo” below.
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