Queen Woo Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:우씨왕후
Hanja:于氏王后
Rr:Ussiwanghu
Mr:Wussiwanghwu
Director:Jung Se-kyo
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:8
Runtime:50 minutes[1]
Budget:billion[2]
Network:TVING

Queen Woo is a 2024 South Korean sageuk action television series starring Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Mu-yeol, Ji Chang-wook, Jeong Yu-mi, Lee Soo-hyuk and Park Ji-hwan. The series is about a struggle to establish a new king within 24 hours.[3] It was released on TVING from August 29, to September 12, 2024.[4] It is also available for streaming on Viu and will be on Paramount+ in selected regions.[5] [6]

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.[7]

Cast

Main

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.

Prime minister of Goguryeo and the king's soldier.

Woo Hee's husband who is the king of Goguryeo with a brilliant mind.

Woo Hee's older sister.

Prince of Goguryeo who is one of three candidates for succession to the throne.

A commander who protects King Go Nam-mu.

Supporting

Head of Woo family.

Head of Woo family.

The king's closest aide.

A member of the royal guard.

Fourth prince of Goguryeo.

Fifth prince of Goguryeo.

Dethroned prince.

A woman who is trying to destroy the Go royal family.

The leader of the White Tiger Tribe.

Reception

The clothing, hairstyles, and accessories of the main characters have been criticized as anachronistic and historically inaccurate for resembling styles from the Chinese Qin dynasty and Warring States period.[13] For instance, the appearance of Eul Pa-so has been noted to closely resemble a character from The Qin Empire.[14]

Viewers have also criticized the gratuitous use of intimate scenes, claiming that they often feel out of place and interrupt the storyline. Unlike nationwide broadcasting channels which limit 19+ content, the rise of OTT platforms in Korea have led to an increase in "vulgar and filthy" scenes that objectify women and rely on shock value to gain viewership.[15] Reviews have noted an excessive amount of degrading violence against women. An often cited scene is when the king's younger brother, Go Bal-ki, bends his wife over a table and, while having intercourse, impales her in the back with his sword. A few minutes later, he stabs a wall in frustration, accidentally killing a woman on the other side, and orders his guards to chop off the heads of all the remaining maids in the palace.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Queen Woo. CJ ENM. August 1, 2024. July 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240731204329/https://watch.cjenm.com/broadcast/sub/view?topcategory=DRM10&formatYn=N&contentsId=B120242887. live.
  2. Web site: ko: "전종서 학폭·중국사극 모두 NO"..'우씨왕후' 논란 딛고 300억 대작 탄생[종합]. "Jeon Jong-seo says no to school violence or Chinese historical dramas"...'Empress Wu' overcomes controversy, 30 billion won blockbuster is born [Comprehensive]. Naver. star.moneytoday.co. ko. Han. Hye-seon. August 27, 2024. August 27, 2024. August 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240828014356/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003261406. live.
  3. Web site: ko:운수오진날·우씨왕후, 파라마운트+ 타고 세계로. The Day of Misfortune and Queen Woo goes to the world on Paramount+. https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230420_0002273865. Newsis. ko. Choi. Ji-yoon. April 20, 2023. January 25, 2024. August 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230829095548/https://www.newsis.com/view/?id=NISX20230420_0002273865. live.
  4. Web site: ko:왕 지창욱의 죽음, '우씨왕후' 전종서 '치열한 사투' 시작. King Ji Chang-wook's death, 'Queen Woo' Jeon Jong-seo's 'fierce fight' begins. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001754939. Naver. Xports News. ko. Jo. Hye-jin. July 31, 2024. August 29, 2024.
  5. Web site: Sinopsis Queen Woo. Synopsis Queen Woo. Viu. Salma. Nisrina. August 2, 2024. August 29, 2024.
  6. International Originals Travel to Paramount+ Globally. The Futon Critic. CBS. August 7, 2023. August 7, 2023.
  7. Web site: ko: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. https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230801/120508661/1. Sports Donga. ko. Choi. Yun-na. August 1, 2023. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125043830/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20230801/120508661/1. live.
  8. Web site: ko:[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. https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003996187. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Moon Ji-yeon. April 18, 2023. April 18, 2023. April 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230418002206/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003996187. live.
  9. Web site: ko:'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. http://osen.co.kr/article/G1112142206. . ko. Choi Na-young. July 12, 2023. January 25, 2024.
  10. Web site: ko:'우씨왕후' 전종서→김무열-지창욱, 대본리딩부터 연기 배틀. 'Queen Wu' Jeon Jong-seo → Kim Moo-yeol - Ji Chang-wook, acting battle from script reading. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000754455. Naver. Newsen. ko. Lee. Min-ji. August 1, 2023. August 1, 2023. August 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230801004700/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000754455. live.
  11. Web site: ko:'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. http://osen.co.kr/article/G1112154337. . ko. Choi Na-young. August 1, 2023. January 25, 2024. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125170429/http://osen.co.kr/article/G1112154337. live.
  12. Web site: ko:원현준, 티빙 시리즈 '우씨왕후' 출연. Won Hyun-jun to appear in TVING series 'Queen Woo'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000405104. Naver. JTBC. ko. Park. Jung-sun. August 7, 2024. August 7, 2024.
  13. Web site: Drama 'Queen Woo' embroiled in controversy for historical inaccuracies. Yahoo News. Nath. Nikita. August 7, 2024. August 13, 2024.
  14. Web site: Drama 'Queen Woo' embroiled in controversy for historical inaccuracies. The Korea Times. Park. Jin-hai. August 9, 2024. August 13, 2024.
  15. Web site: K-drama Queen Woo Part I review: Jeon Jong-seo, Ji Chang-wook in turgid period drama. South China Morning Post. Conran. Pierce. August 31, 2024. August 31, 2024. August 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240831205802/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3276679/k-drama-queen-woo-part-i-review-jeon-jong-seo-ji-chang-wook-turgid-period-drama. live.
  16. Web site: TVing Original Series 'Queen Woo' Part 1 (1-4 times) Review. Maeil Business Newspaper. Shin. Youngeun. August 29, 2024. August 31, 2024. September 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240901003347/https://www.mk.co.kr/en/broadcasting-service/11104296. live.

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