The 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
Runtime:50 minutes[1]
Network:TVING

The Queen 'Woo' is an upcoming South Korean 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. It is scheduled to premiere on TVING on August 29, 2024. It will also be available for streaming on Paramount+ in selected regions.[2] [3] [4]

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.[5]

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.

Controversy

The costuming and hairstyles of the main characters have been criticized as historically inaccurate for taking inspiration from the styles of the Chinese Qin Dynasty.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Queen Woo. CJ ENM. August 1, 2024.
  2. 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.
  3. International Originals Travel to Paramount+ Globally. The Futon Critic. CBS. August 7, 2023. August 7, 2023.
  4. Web site: ko: "살아남아야 해"...전종서, 치열한 '우씨왕후' 생존기. "I have to survive"... Jeon Jong-seo, fierce 'Queen Woo' survival story. Naver. MBC News. ko. Park. Seung-hoon. July 31, 2024. July 31, 2024.
  5. Web site: 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. ko. Choi. Yun-na. August 1, 2023. January 25, 2024.
  6. 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.
  7. 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. Osen. ko. Choi Na-young. July 12, 2023. January 25, 2024.
  8. 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.
  9. 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. Osen. ko. Choi Na-young. August 1, 2023. January 25, 2024.
  10. 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.
  11. Web site: Drama 'Queen Woo' embroiled in controversy for historical inaccuracies. The Korea Times. Park. Jin-hai. August 9, 2024. August 13, 2024.

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