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Queen Woo
Promotional poster
Hangul
우씨왕후
Hanja
Vu thị vương hậu
Revised RomanizationUssiwanghu
McCune–ReischauerWussiwanghwu
Genre
Written byLee Byoung-hak[2]
Directed byJung Se-kyo[2]
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No.of episodes8
Production
Running time50 minutes[3]
Production companies
Budget₩30billion[5]
Original release
NetworkTVING
ReleaseAugust 29(2024-08-29)–
September 12, 2024(2024-09-12)

Queen Woo(Korean:우씨왕후) is a 2024 South Koreansageukactiontelevision series starringJeon Jong-seo,Kim Mu-yeol,Ji Chang-wook,Jeong Yu-mi,Lee Soo-hyukandPark Ji-hwan.The series is about a struggle to establish a new king within 24 hours.[6]It was released onTVINGfrom August 29, to September 12, 2024.[7]It is also available forstreamingonViuand will be onParamount+in selected regions.[8][9]

Synopsis

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As soon as the death ofKing Gogukcheon of Goguryeois 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.[10]

Cast

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Main

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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

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Head of Woo family.
Head of Woo family.
  • Kim Do-yoon as Song Woo[13]
The king's closest aide.
  • Lee Hae-woo as Mochi[13]
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.
  • Won Hyun-jun as Noeum[15]
The leader of the White Tiger Tribe.

Reception

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The clothing, hairstyles, and accessories of the main characters have been criticized as anachronistic and historically inaccurate for resembling styles from the ChineseQin dynastyandWarring States period.[16]For instance, the appearance of Eul Pa-so has been noted to closely resemble a character fromThe Qin Empire.[17]

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.[18]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.[19][unreliable source?]

References

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  1. ^abPark, Seung-hoon (July 31, 2024)."살아남아야 해"...전종서, 치열한 '우씨왕후' 생존기[ "I have to survive"... Jeon Jong-seo, fierce 'Queen Woo' survival story] (in Korean).iMBC.Archivedfrom the original on July 31, 2024.RetrievedJuly 31,2024– viaNaver.
  2. ^abJo, Hye-jin (July 31, 2024).왕 지창욱의 죽음, '우씨왕후' 전종서 '치열한 사투' 시작[King Ji Chang-wook's death, 'Queen Woo' Jeon Jong-seo's 'fierce fight' begins] (in Korean). Xports News.RetrievedAugust 7,2024– viaNaver.
  3. ^"Queen Woo".CJ ENM.Archivedfrom the original on July 31, 2024.RetrievedAugust 1,2024.
  4. ^abcKim, 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.RetrievedJanuary 25,2024.
  5. ^Han, Hye-seon (August 27, 2024)."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]].star.moneytoday.co(in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on August 28, 2024.RetrievedAugust 27,2024– viaNaver.
  6. ^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).Archivedfrom the original on August 29, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 25,2024.
  7. ^Jo, Hye-jin (July 31, 2024).왕 지창욱의 죽음, '우씨왕후' 전종서 '치열한 사투' 시작[King Ji Chang-wook's death, 'Queen Woo' Jeon Jong-seo's 'fierce fight' begins] (in Korean). Xports News.RetrievedAugust 29,2024– viaNaver.
  8. ^Salma, Nisrina (August 2, 2024)."Sinopsis Queen Woo"[Synopsis Queen Woo].Viu.RetrievedAugust 29,2024.
  9. ^"International Originals Travel to Paramount+ Globally"(Press release).CBS.August 7, 2023.RetrievedAugust 7,2023– viaThe Futon Critic.
  10. ^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).Archivedfrom the original on January 25, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 25,2024.
  11. ^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.Archivedfrom the original on April 18, 2023.RetrievedApril 18,2023– viaNaver.
  12. ^abcdeChoi 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[ko](in Korean).RetrievedJanuary 25,2024.
  13. ^abcdLee, 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.Archivedfrom the original on August 1, 2023.RetrievedAugust 1,2023– viaNaver.
  14. ^abcdChoi 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[ko](in Korean).Archivedfrom the original on January 25, 2024.RetrievedJanuary 25,2024.
  15. ^Park, Jung-sun (August 7, 2024).원현준, 티빙 시리즈 '우씨왕후' 출연[Won Hyun-jun to appear in TVING series 'Queen Woo'] (in Korean).JTBC.RetrievedAugust 7,2024– viaNaver.
  16. ^Nath, Nikita (August 7, 2024)."Drama 'Queen Woo' embroiled in controversy for historical inaccuracies".Yahoo News.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
  17. ^Park, Jin-hai (August 9, 2024)."Drama 'Queen Woo' embroiled in controversy for historical inaccuracies".The Korea Times.RetrievedAugust 13,2024.
  18. ^Conran, Pierce (August 31, 2024)."K-drama Queen Woo Part I review: Jeon Jong-seo, Ji Chang-wook in turgid period drama".South China Morning Post.Archivedfrom the original on August 31, 2024.RetrievedAugust 31,2024.
  19. ^Shin, Youngeun (August 29, 2024)."TVing Original Series 'Queen Woo' Part 1 (1-4 times) Review".Maeil Business Newspaper.Archivedfrom the original on September 1, 2024.RetrievedAugust 31,2024.
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