[Current Drama 2024] Queen Woo, 우씨 왕후- Jeon Jong Seo & Kim Mu Yeol- Part 2 coming in September

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TVING drama QueenWoo JungYooMi still cuts, release on August 29.

 

 

 

 

New casting news! .

 

OhHaNi confirmed cast for TVING drama QueenWoo, she will acts a goddaughter who makes fortune and sets auspicious days by JiChangWook’s side. Release on August 29.

 

 

 

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Jung Yu Mi Plots To Reclaim Her Queen Title From Jeon Jong Seo In New Historical Drama "Queen Woo"

TVING’s upcoming historical drama “Queen Woo” has unveiled the first look at Jung Yu Mi’s intriguing character!

 

“Queen Woo” is a historical action drama that follows the story of Queen Woo (Jeon Jong Seo), who becomes the target of five tribes seeking to gain authority and princes who are after the throne following the sudden passing of the king.

 

The drama also stars Kim Moo Yeol, Ji Chang Wook, Lee Soo Hyuk, Park Ji Hwan, and more.

 

Jung Yu Mi stars as Woo Soon, the elder sister of Queen Woo and the head of the palace maids. Woo Soon is celebrated as the most beautiful woman in the northern region, known for producing queens for generations. Once certain that she would become queen, her destiny takes an unexpected turn when her younger sister Woo Hee makes a choice that leads her to the throne instead.

 

Determined to reclaim what she believes is rightfully hers, Woo Soon enters the palace as the head maid, serving her sister closely while secretly plotting her rise to power.

 

 

As she attempts to win over King Go Nam Moo (Ji Chang Wook) to fulfill her ambitions, the king’s sudden death disrupts her plans, leaving viewers in suspense—will Woo Soon ultimately claim the throne she once thought was destined for her?

The released stills showcase Woo Soon’s multifaceted character, highlighting her beauty and the deep ambitions hidden beneath her composed exterior. As she meticulously tends to every detail of her sister’s royal attire, the discomfort on her face hints at the internal conflict she harbors. With Woo Soon standing as the queen’s closest confidante while secretly eyeing the throne, all eyes are on whether her dangerous ambitions will come to fruition.

 

 

Part 1 of “Queen Woo” will be released in full on August 29, followed by the complete release of Part 2 on September 12.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1683318wpp/jung-yu-mi-plots-to-reclaim-her-queen-title-from-jeon-jong-seo-in-new-historical-drama-queen-woo

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TVING drama QueenWoo LeeSooHyuk still cuts, release on August 29.

 

 

 

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Lee Soo Hyuk Is A Ruthless Prince With Fierce Ambition For The Throne In New Historical Drama "Queen Woo"

Drama Preview

TVING’s highly anticipated historical drama “Queen Woo” has unveiled new stills of Lee Soo Hyuk’s character!

 

“Queen Woo” is a historical action drama that follows the story of Queen Woo (Jeon Jong Seo), who becomes the target of five tribes seeking to gain authority and princes who are after the throne following the sudden passing of the king.

The drama also stars Kim Moo Yeol, Ji Chang Wook, Jung Yu Mi, Park Ji Hwan, and more.

 

Lee Soo Hyuk stars as Prince Go Bal Gi, the third prince and one of the candidates for the throne. Feared by many for his ruthless and vile nature, Go Bal Gi’s territory is shrouded in constant tension. His greed for the throne is as fierce as his temper, but he has kept his ambitions hidden due to his fear of the powerful King Go Nam Moo (Ji Chang Wook).

 

 

However, the king’s unexpected death awakens Go Bal Gi’s deeply rooted desire for power. Known for stopping at nothing to achieve his goals, all eyes are on whether Go Bal Gi can overpower the other contenders and fulfill his ambition.

 

The newly released stills capture Go Bal Gi’s deadly yet icy demeanor, depicting him as a key player in the battle for the throne. His disheveled appearance conveys his unpredictable nature, while his expressionless face as he holds a sword radiates menace.

 

 

Part 1 of “Queen Woo” will be released in full on August 29, followed by the complete release of Part 2 on September 12.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1683471wpp/lee-soo-hyuk-is-a-ruthless-prince-with-fierce-ambition-for-the-throne-in-new-historical-drama-queen-woo

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Lee Soo Hyuk Transforms into a Ruthless Prince in "Queen Woo"

by Lily Alice, August 23, 2024

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Doom at Your Service actor Lee Soo Hyuk takes on the role of a ruthless prince in the upcoming TVING original series Queen Woo.

Queen Woo is a historical drama about Queen Woo (Jeon Jong Seo), who becomes the target of five factions and princes of Goguryeo vying for the throne after the king's (Ji Chang Wook) death. 

In the drama, Lee Soo Hyuk plays the role of the third prince, Go Bal Gi, a contender for the throne. Go Bal Gi is a feared prince known for his ruthless and vile nature. Despite his insatiable ambition for the throne, he lives in fear of the powerful King Go Nam Mu (Ji Chang Wook), keeping his claws hidden. 

 

 

 

 

However, after the king's sudden death, Go Bal Gi's deeply buried ambition begins to stir. Known for getting what he wants by any means necessary, the question arises whether Go Bal Gi can overpower the forces vying for the throne and realize his ambitions.

 

 

 

Queen Woo will release Part 1 on August 29 followed by Part 2 on September 12. The K-drama will be available to stream on Paramount+.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/lee-soo-hyuk-transforms-into-a-ruthless-prince-in-queen-woo

 

 

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@partyon  they  have released Lee Soo Hyuk new drama photos. unfortunately he has his clothes on.

[partyon]

5 minutes ago, joccu said:

@partyon  they  have released Lee Soo Hyuk new drama photos. unfortunately he has his clothes on.

 

Unfortunately his facial hair is...ummm.... tragic...

 

 

@agenth's analysis of Ji Chang Wook oppa's and Lee Soo Hyuk oppa's facial hair (and I quote):

All beards in this drama suck

 

LOL

 

Am sure @Lmangla sweetie will find them nice

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Jung Yoo Mi Loses Her Chance to Become Queen to Jeon Jong Seo in "Queen Woo"

by Lily Alice, August 22, 2024

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Jung Yoo Mi fights to reclaim her destiny in Queen Woo.

Queen Woo is a historical drama about Queen Woo (Jeon Jong Seo), who becomes the target of five factions and princes of Goguryeo vying for the throne after the king's (Ji Chang Wook) death. 

In the K-drama, Woo Sun is the most beautiful woman in the northern region, which has produced queens for generations. In the past, she naturally believed she would become queen, but due to a twist of fate, her younger sister Woo Hee made a choice on her behalf and became the queen instead, causing Woo Sun to lose the position she had so desperately desired.

In order to seize another chance at becoming queen, Woo Sun enters the palace as the head court lady serving her younger sister Woo Hee. Harboring the ambition to capture the heart of King Go Nam Mu (Ji Chang Wook) and become queen, she waits for the right opportunity. But the sudden death of the king brings an unexpected variable into her plans. The question arises: Will Woo Sun be able to claim the queen's position, which she had always believed to be rightfully hers?

 

 

The stills give a glimpse of various aspects of Woo Sun, who harbors big ambitions beneath her beautiful appearance. While she meticulously tends to every detail of her sister, the queen's attire, maintaining the dignity of her role as the head court lady, her face betrays an inexplicable sense of uneasiness.

 

 

 

 

 Whether Woo Sun's dangerous ambition to seize the queen's position while standing by her side will come to fruition is a key point to look forward to.

Queen Woo will release Part 1 on August 29 followed by Part 2 on September 12. The K-drama will be available to stream on Paramount+.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/jung-yoo-mi-loses-her-chance-to-become-queen-to-jeon-jong-seo-in-queen-woo

 

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13 minutes ago, partyon said:

Unfortunately his facial hair is...ummm.... tragic... 

 

in the second photo he actually looks like a caricature of the devil with horns.

 

why kdrama gods why

 

 

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@agenth  I did double check bc I really thought he had devil horns 😁

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1 hour ago, partyon said:

Am sure @Lmangla sweetie will find them nice

kekeke.... nah it just looks I-don't-have-shaver / just-plain-lazy style. 

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News bites: August 24, 2024

by tccolb

 

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All hail prince Lee Soo-hyuk (Tomorrow) in the newest stills for the upcoming Queen Woo and though he’ll be competing for the Goguryeo throne, I’m putting in my vote for the mane of glory crown in 2024. With Jeon Jong-seo (Wedding Impossible) as our title character, alongside Ji Chang-wook (Welcome to Samdal-ri) and Kim Mu-yeol (No Way Out – The Roulette) among other talents, Part 1 of the sageuk launches next week on August 29, followed by Part 2 on September 12. [News1]

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/08/news-bites-august-24-2024/

 

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Ji Chang Wook Reigns With Fierce Charisma As King In New Historical Drama "Queen Woo"

Drama Preview

Aug 28, 2024

by M Lim

TVING’s highly anticipated historical drama “Queen Woo” has unveiled new stills of Ji Chang Wook’s character!

“Queen Woo” is a historical action drama that follows the story of Queen Woo (Jeon Jong Seo), who becomes the target of five tribes seeking to gain authority and princes who are after the throne following the sudden passing of the king.

The drama also stars Kim Moo Yeol, Jung Yu Mi, Lee Soo Hyuk, Park Ji Hwan, and more.

Ji Chang Wook takes on the role of King Go Nam Moo of Goguryeo, a ruler who ascends to the throne after earning the trust of his predecessor through his bravery and upright nature. He marries Woo Hee (Jeon Jong Seo), a member of the royal family, and together they share a loving relationship.

However, their bond begins to fray after Go Nam Moo personally suppresses a rebellion led by one of the queen’s relatives. Following a prolonged war, Go Nam Moo returns to the palace, only to face a sudden and unexpected death, throwing the nation into a turbulent power struggle.

The newly released stills capture King Go Nam Moo’s commanding presence, with his powerful charisma and imposing stature embodying the dignity of a true monarch.

 

 

 

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Amidst a brutal battlefield, his cold, piercing gaze and battle-hardened demeanor instill fear in his enemies. Despite his formidable strength, his sudden death raises intrigue and leaves viewers questioning the circumstances behind it.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1684560wpp/ji-chang-wook-reigns-with-fierce-charisma-as-king-in-new-historical-drama-queen-woo

 

 

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Jeon Jong Seo Dishes On Her Upcoming Historical Drama "Queen Woo"

Actress Jeon Jong Seo joined fashion magazine Elle for a pictorial and interview!

 

Jeon Jong Seo recently took part in a photo shoot for Elle magazine, with a concept that captured her serene and mysterious beauty under the moonlight.

 

In the interview that followed the photo shoot, Jeon Jong Seo talked about her upcoming TVING drama “Queen Woo,” which is set to release its first part on August 29. Reflecting on her experience filming her first-ever historical drama, she shared, “At first, it felt like a task, but as I acted, I gained new energy, both physically and mentally. Although the drama incorporates fantasy elements, it’s based on a real historical figure, which made me feel a bit pressured. I think I pondered how to blend my own style into the tone of the dialogue while maintaining balance with the story.”

 

 

Regarding her character, Queen Woo Hee, who becomes a target for princes vying for the throne and various tribes seeking power, she said, “I was drawn to her because she is an ambitious, honest, and progressive woman. When you look back at history, it seems that women who played important roles and had stories worth telling were often overlooked. As a Korean actress, I thought it would be very meaningful to portray a woman who played a key role in history.”

 

 

Jeon Jong Seo, who has challenged herself with various genres from thrillers to action and romantic comedies, remarked, “The question of what the public will like is always a puzzle that I must keep solving. The anticipation before a project’s release always makes me nervous, and sometimes it scares me. But it’s also a moment when I become more coolheaded. I will continue to work diligently and prepare step by step for the opportunity to show new sides of myself.”

 

Spoiler

 

Jeon Jong Seo’s full pictorial and interview will be available in the September issue of Elle Korea.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1684569wpp/jeon-jong-seo-dishes-on-her-upcoming-historical-drama-queen-woo

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Watching the first episode now. Me after 15 minutes....

 

This drama is a bit dark for my taste. Not even oppa's nude scenes can save this for me @agenth 

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despite the beard, he had a magnetic presence. especially the first time he and the queen were in a PRIVATE room, you could see his cold eyes soften into love and passion.

 

 

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Premiere Watch: Queen Woo

by missvictrix

 

Time slot: Thursday (single drop)
Broadcaster: TVING
Genre: Sageuk, action
Episode count: 4 (Part 1)

Reasons to watch: If you’re ready for a sweeping Gorguryeo action sageuk saga fest to balance out all of the rom-coms we have on our hands this month, Queen Woo is here! TVING is releasing the drama in two parts, so we’ll get Part 1 on August 29 and then Part 2 (also 4 episodes) two weeks later on September 12. With Jeon Jong-seo as our eponymous queen, Ji Chang-wook (!!) as her soon-dead husband, and Lee Soo-hyuk as the prince ready to take queen + throne — I mean, doesn’t this sound like everything you didn’t know you needed? I’m sorry your character bites the dust early, Chang-wook, but the thought of the intensity of a Jeon Jong-seo x Lee Soo-hyuk pairing is highly appealing. The drama also boasts Kim Mu-yeol, Kang Young-seok, Jung Yumi, and others.

 

TL;DR: Lee Soo-hyuk mane of glory, let’s go!

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/08/premiere-watch-queen-woo/

 

Pictures from the press conference

 

 

Spoiler

 

https://www.hankyung.com/article/202408278864H

 

https://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20240827050618

 

https://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2024/08/27/2024082700378.html

 

 

 

 

https://www.newdaily.co.kr/site/data/html/2024/08/27/2024082700379.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"Queen Woo" Sparks Outrage for Its Explicit Scenes and Historical Inaccuracies

by Lily Alice, August 30, 2024

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The 30 billion-won historical epic Queen Woo has been embroiled in controversies. From its resemblance to Chinese-style clothing to historical inaccuracy to explicit and provocative scenes rated 19+, the K-drama has been deemed quite problematic.  

Queen Woo is a historical drama about Queen Woo (Jeon Jong Seo), who becomes the target of five factions and princes of Goguryeo vying for the throne after the king's (Ji Chang Wook) death. Part 1 of the K-drama (episodes 1-4) was released on TVING in South Korea and Paramount+ globally. 

 

The story is a reimagined "faction" (fact + fiction) drama based on historical records of Queen Woo, who maintained power by choosing the rare practice of levirate marriage (where a widow marries her deceased husband's brother to continue the family line) in Goguryeo.

After its premiere, it quickly became one of the most controversial works of the year with many viewers asking the question, "Were the explicit 19+ scenes really necessary?", especially when the series, TVING's first historical drama, has yet to resolve ongoing historical accuracy debates. 

With a production budget of about 30 billion won, the series contains multiple explicit scenes that feel abrupt and out of place within the story. Unlike Western dramas, K-dramas have traditionally avoided such elements, a key factor which attracted global audiences to the Korean wave. The criticism of the gratuitous use of intimate scenes, which appear several times and often feel out of place, has been longstanding in South Korea. But with the rise of OTT platforms, "vulgar and filthy" scenes that objectify women seem to be increasing, making it more challenging for these dramas to escape backlash.

While explicit scenes are mostly shown only in OTT dramas (unlike in shows airing on nationwide broadcasting channels like KBS, MBC, SBS, etc.), viewers criticize that adding such scenes hinders the drama's immersion, and it seems to be the case that the drama is relying on shock value through excessive 19+ scenes. Many also argue that Queen Woo is simply aiming to gain attention through this element, and lacks in storyline.  

The controversy over historical accuracy, which sparked before the K-drama's premiere, remains unresolved. Queen Woo faced criticism with claims that the characters' costumes and topknots resembled those from Chinese historical dramas. Kim Mu Yeol's character Eul Pa So was particularly scrutinized for wearing attire reminiscent of those seen in Chinese historical dramas. 

At the K-drama's press conference, director Jung Se Kyo responded to this criticism by stating, Director Jung Se-gyo, who was in charge of directing, stated at the production press conference held on the 27th, "When working on this, we didn't do it alone. There were professors who provided us with advice, and we conducted several rounds of verification for the imagery and costumes." He also said, "We referred to Goguryeo-era murals and other materials for the topknots and costumes." He also said, "While there are parts where we had to be creative due to the lack of historical records, those choices were made in order to properly tell the story of Queen Woo." Writer Lee Byung Hak further asserted, "As you will see, this drama has nothing to do with the Northeast Project [China's revisionist project on the history and situation of the frontiers of Northeast China]." 

Despite these explanations, Korean netizens remain skeptical about the K-drama's historical accuracy. Many previous works have fallen into the same kind of controversy, with SBS's Joseon Exorcist (2021) even being canceled after airing just two episodes due to such issues. 

As Queen Woo faces the storm of criticism, its future hangs in the balance, with viewers and critics alike questioning whether the drama's provocative content and historical liberties can sustain its big ambition of retelling the story of one of the strongest women in Korean history.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/queen-woo-sparks-outrage-for-its-explicit-scenes-and-historical-inaccuracies

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Queen Woo: Episodes 1-4

by solstices

 

When Goguryeo’s monarch dies, the surviving queen must fend for herself amidst the adversaries that want her gone. Queen Woo weaves a sprawling web of ulterior motives and political scheming, but its narrative is marred by gratuitous scenes that detract from its central theme.

 
EPISODES 1-4

 

Our story begins in 197, on the battlefield. Goguryeo’s king GO NAM-MU (Ji Chang-wook) began a war to reclaim territories wrested away by the Han dynasty, and after two arduous years, they’re down to the final plot of land. Before battle, Go Nam-mu consults the great shaman SABI (Oh Hanee), who foretells an auspicious day heralding victory — but what she doesn’t disclose is that she’d also seen a vision of the king’s bloody corpse.

Against all expectations, Go Nam-mu successfully outwits the enemy by turning their strategy against them. Claiming the severed head of the enemy general, our king returns victorious, despite sustaining injuries. Needless to say, several conniving ministers are quite displeased by his survival.

Meanwhile, in the palace, our eponymous queen WOO HEE (Jeon Jong-seo) predicts the king’s exact strategy. Possessing a brilliant mind and battle tactics on par with her husband, Woo Hee is matched only by the loyal prime minister EUL PA-SO (Kim Mu-yeol!), who goes head-to-head with her in a game of chess.

 

As it turns out, these three go way back. A young Go Nam-mu had been instantly captivated by Woo Hee when she shot an arrow to save him from a street scammer, and Eul Pa-so had observed the scene from the sidelines. Eight years later, Woo Hee grew into a headstrong young lady capable of sparring against grown men, and she’d harbored a dream of becoming an infantry general.

That is, until Woo Hee overhears her spoiled older sister protesting against her arranged marriage. Why, she wants to be queen, not sequestered away in the frigid northern region with the second prince! Unable to stand idly by, Woo Hee volunteers in her sister’s place — and that’s how she winds up wed to Go Nam-mu. Before long, they fall in love, growing up together and training in the harsh winter.

As for Eul Pa-so, he caught Go Nam-mu’s eye 28 years ago, when he rose to the top ranks in a chess tournament alongside a crossdressing Woo Hee. Twenty years later, when Go Nam-mu rose to the throne, he sought out Eul Pa-so to appoint him as his prime minister. Nevermind that Eul Pa-so has been tilling fields all this time, or that unilaterally appointing him goes against all customs — Go Nam-mu will have no other as his right-hand man.

 

However, not all eyes look kindly upon our unconventional trio. Not only do the ministers scorn Eul Pa-so for his humble farmer’s background, but they also clamor for Woo Hee’s dethronement. What use is a queen who hasn’t been able to bear a son? Leading the opposition is the west minister HAE DAE-BU (Oh Dae-seok), who clings to the historical precedent of the Go and Hae clans sitting upon the throne in turns. Hae Dae-bu covets the throne alongside MYUNGRIM EORU (Lee Do-yeob), who seeks to control the queen’s seat. Thwarted by Go Nam-mu’s battle victory, Dae-bu makes contact with the “hidden one,” declaring that “the king must die.”

 

Closer yet is WOO SUN (Jung Yumi), Woo Hee’s older sister and the head of the royal maids. Bitter that her sister — her replacement — rose to the throne when it should have been her, Woo Sun tries and fails to seduce Go Nam-mu in his bath. Her distraught jealousy leaves her vulnerable to manipulation, and thus Sabi swoops in with a love potion. One drop, and the king will fall in love with her. But while Woo Sun is busy adding three drops to the king’s tea, Sabi spikes her cup. In Woo Sun’s mind, she’s joining bodies with Go Nam-mu; in reality, it’s Sabi who’s taking her to bed.

 

Go Nam-mu is all too aware of the forces that seek to topple his queen, and he resolves to protect her in the only way he’s able to. Not only does he push Woo Hee away by engaging in completely unnecessary sexual debauchery right in front of her, but he also arranges for her to be dethroned and sent away from the palace before her dissidents can harm her.

Except he succumbs first. Woo Sun’s — or rather, Sabi’s — poison has done him in. Eul Pa-so is amongst the first to discover the king’s corpse, alongside the stoic bodyguard MIL-WOO (Yoo Eui-tae) and the seemingly shifty minister SONG WOO (Kim Do-yoon), and he orders it covered up for the time being. Woo Hee must flee for her life, before those who hold a grudge against Go Nam-mu can come for her neck.

However, Woo Hee swallows her grief, and insists on an alternative. She cannot let the throne fall into undeserving hands. That prompts Eul Pa-so to bring up the custom of levirate marriage, in which a late king’s widow marries his younger brother to maintain power. Despite the reservations of her father WOO SO (Jeon Bae-soo), the calculating family head WOO DO (Jo Han-chul) is immediately onboard — Woo Hee must marry the third prince and protect the Woo clan.

 

 

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