The Queen 'Woo'
| The Queen 'Woo' | |
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 Tentative poster | |
| Also known as | Queen Woo |
| Hangul | 우씨왕후 |
| Hanja | 于氏王后 |
| Revised Romanization | Ussiwanghu |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Lee Byoung-hak[2] |
| Directed by | Jung Se-kyo[2] |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TVING |
The Queen 'Woo' (Korean: 우씨왕후) is an upcoming South Korean web series starring Jeon Jong-seo, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Mu-yeol, Jeong Yu-mi, Lee Soo-hyuk and Park Ji-hwan. It is about a struggle to establish a new king within 24 hours. It is an original drama of TVING and will be released on its platform in 2024, and will also be released globally through Paramount+ in selected regions.[4][5]
Synopsis
As soon as the death of King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo is announced, a fierce battle between tribes will begin. Queen Woo, who became the target of five tribes seeking power, struggles to establish a new king within 24 hours. So begins the journey of the life of 'Woo', who became the first woman in history to become queen twice.[6]
Cast
Main
- Jeon Jong-seo as Woo Hee / Queen U of Goguryeo: the queen of Goguryeo who has beauty and intelligence. She tries to protect her family and tribe by marrying one of her husband's younger brothers when the king dies.[7]
- Ji Chang-wook as Go Nam-mu / King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo: Woo Hee's husband who is the king of Goguryeo with a brilliant mind.[8]
- Kim Mu-yeol as Eulpaso: prime minister of Goguryeo and the king's soldier.[8]
- Jeong Yu-mi as Woo Sun: Woo Hee's older sister.[8]
- Lee Soo-hyuk as Go Bal-gi: prince of Goguryeo who is one of three candidates for succession to the throne.[8]
- Park Ji-hwan as Mugol: a commander who protects King Go Nam-mu.[8]
Supporting
- Jeon Bae-soo as Woo So: head of Woo family.[9]
- Jo Han-chul as Woo Do: head of Woo family.[9]
- Kim Do-yoon as Song Woo: the king's closest aide.[9]
- Lee Hae-woo as Mochi: a member of the royal guard.[9]
- Kang Young-seok as Go Yeon-u / Sansang of Goguryeo: 4th prince of Goguryeo.[10]
- Jung Jae-kwang as Go Gye-su: 5th prince of Goguryeo.[10]
- Song Jae-rim as Go Pae-ui: dethroned prince.[10]
- Park Bo-kyung as Jolbon: a woman who is trying to destroy the Go royal family.[10]
References
- ^ a b Hong, Se-young (July 12, 2023). 전종서·김무열·지창욱→박지환 '우씨왕후' 출연확정, 내년 공개 [공식] [Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Moo-yeol, Ji Chang-wook→ Park Ji-hwan confirmed to appear in 'Queen Woo', to be released next year [Official]]. Sports Donga. Retrieved January 19, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "IMDB Queen Woo Full Cast & Crew".
- ^ a b c Kim, Yang-su (July 12, 2023). '우씨왕후' 전종서x김무열x지창욱→박지환 캐스팅...2024년 공개 ['Queen Woo' Jeon Jong-seo x Kim Moo-yeol x Ji Chang-wook → Park Ji-hwan cast...Coming 2024]. Joy News 24. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Choi, Ji-yoon (April 20, 2023). 운수오진날·우씨왕후, 파라마운트+ 타고 세계로 [The Day of Misfortune and Queen Woo goes to the world on Paramount+]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "International Originals Travel to Paramount+ Globally" (Press release). CBS. August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 7, 2023 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Choi, Yun-na (August 1, 2023). "전종서·김무열→지창욱·정유미 '우씨왕후', 대본리딩 현장 공개" [Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Moo-yeol → Ji Chang-wook, Jung Yu-mi, 'Queen Woo', script reading site revealed]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Moon Ji-yeon (April 18, 2023). [공식] 전종서 '우씨왕후'로 첫 사극 도전..고구려 왕후 된다 [[Official] Jeon Jong-seo's first historical drama challenge with 'Queen Wu'... Becomes a Goguryeo queen] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on April 18, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e Choi Na-young (July 12, 2023). '우씨왕후' 전종서∙김무열∙지창욱∙정유미∙이수혁∙박지환, 캐스팅 발표..왕좌 놓고 싸운다 ['Queen Woo' Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Mu-yeol, Ji Chang-wook, Jeong Yu-mi, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Park Ji-hwan, casting announcement...fight for the throne]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Lee, Min-ji (August 1, 2023). '우씨왕후' 전종서→김무열-지창욱, 대본리딩부터 연기 배틀 ['Queen Wu' Jeon Jong-seo → Kim Moo-yeol - Ji Chang-wook, acting battle from script reading] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d Choi Na-young (August 1, 2023). '우씨왕후' 전종서∙김무열∙지창욱∙정유미 캐스팅..불꽃 튀는 대본리딩 현장 공개 ['Queen Woo' Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Mu-yeol, Ji Chang-wook, and Jeong Yu-mi casting...Sparkling script reading site revealed]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2024.
External links
- Production website at Andmarq (in Korean)
- The Queen 'Woo' at IMDb
- The Queen 'Woo' at HanCinema
