Television Network Corporation (TVING) announced on July 12, 2023, that Ji Chang-wook, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Soo-hyuk, and others would be appearing in the upcoming drama Empress Woo with both the release date and cast out of the Kdramaย
The story of Goguryeo’s empress, as told by Empress Woo. After her husband’s unexpected death, she has to deal with a string of misfortunes. As the attacks from those seeking the throne begin, she turns to levirate.
Empress Woo Kdrama release date, cast, total episodes, plot story, where to watch ep online
The historical and action drama Empress Woo has eight episodes and is slated to premiere in 2024.
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Ji Chang-wook’s Empress Woo will tell the story of King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo, who was able to preserve peace and order in his reign despite having thousands of warriors under his command.
The Han Dynasty had almost 30,000 warriors, but King Gogukcheon of Goguryeo managed to vanquish them all. His sincerity and drive have won him widespread support. However, a chain of unfortunate events brings disaster to his Kingdom as the news of his supposed death spreads despair and anarchy throughout the land.
There is anarchy and despair in the kingdom of King Gogukcheon, and his wife, Woo-hee, is under pressure from the princes and five powerful tribes to appoint a new King within the next day. In the upcoming drama Empress Woo, Jeon Jong-seo will play Ji Chang-wook’s wife, Woo-hee.
Woo-hee quickly seeks to use the levirate power by marrying one of her husband’s brothers and placing the youngest of the two brothers on the throne. She was the first person in history to become queen twice thanks to her cunning and strategy. Meanwhile, Lee Soo-hyuk will play Go Bal-ki, a pretend heir to the throne after his brother’s supposed assassination.
The director, Jung Se-kyo
Director Jung Se-kyo, whose credits include Perfect Game, Goodbye Mom, Oh! My Gran, and others, will oversee Empress Woo. Lee Byeong-hak, a screenwriter, will create the script for the future drama.
Since Ji Chang-Wook and Lee Soo-hyuk will both be starring, viewers of Korean dramas are anticipating the new series. They are also guessing, based on the plot and characters of the aforementioned actors, as to whether or not the film will suffer from the second lead syndrome. The announcement of Lee Soo-hyuk’s casting has delighted his many fans.