Beautiful World (2019 South Korean Television Series)
Beautiful World (Korean: 아름다운 세상; RR: Areumdawoon Sesang) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the cable network JTBC. The series premiered on April 5, 2019, and concluded on May 25, 2019, consisting of 16 episodes. It occupied the Friday and Saturday 23:00 time slot, succeeding the series Legal High and preceding Chief of Staff.
Plot Synopsis
The narrative centers on two families with contrasting backgrounds. Park Moo-Jin (Park Hee-Soon), a high school teacher, and his wife Kang In-Ha (Choo Ja-Hyun), who operates a bakery, lead a stable life with their children. Their lives are upended when their son, a middle school student, suffers a severe injury resulting from an incident of school violence. The parents embark on a difficult journey to uncover the truth behind the event.
In contrast, the series follows the wealthy family of Oh Jin-Pyo (Oh Man-Seok) and Seo Eun-Joo (Cho Yeo-Jeong). Oh Jin-Pyo serves as the chairman of a private school foundation. When their son is implicated in the school incident, the parents attempt to cover up his involvement, leading to a conflict between the two families.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast portraying the families and individuals involved in the school community.
The Family of Kang In-Ha
The Family of Seo Eun-Joo
Production
The series was directed by Park Chan-Hong and written by Kim Ji-Woo. It was produced for the JTBC network, with a focus on the social implications of school violence and the moral responsibilities of parents.
