Queen Woo (Korean: 우씨왕후) is a South Korean historical drama series directed by Jung Se-Kyo and written by Lee Byeong-Hak. The series, which consists of eight episodes, premiered on the streaming platform TVING in 2024, with its release split into two parts in August and September.
Plot
The narrative centers on Woo Hee, the empress of the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo. Following the sudden death of her husband, King Go Nam-Mu, the kingdom descends into a chaotic power struggle. Woo Hee becomes the primary target of various princes and the five tribes, all of whom seek to seize control of the throne. To secure her position and protect her family and tribe, the empress utilizes the custom of levirate marriage, attempting to marry one of her late husband's younger brothers to ensure the continuity of the royal line. The entire conflict unfolds within a high-stakes 24-hour timeframe.
Promotional poster for the series Queen Woo.Jun Jong-Seo, who portrays the lead character, Empress Woo Hee.Kim Moo-Yul, who plays the role of Eul Pa-So.Ji Chang-Wook, who plays King Go Nam-Mu.Jung Yu-Mi, who plays Woo Soon.Jeon Bae-Su, who plays Woo So.Jo Han-Chul, who plays Woo Do.Song Si-An, who plays the younger version of Woo Hee.Kim Ha-Eun, who plays the child version of Woo Hee.Jung Ye-Na, who plays the younger version of Woo Soon.Lee Soo-Hyuk, who plays Go Bal-Gi.Song Jae-Rim, who plays Go Pae-Eui.Kang Young-Seok, who plays Go Yeon-Woo.Jeong Jae-Kwang, who plays Go Gye-Su.Park Ji-Hwan, who plays Moo Gol.Lee Hae-Woo, who plays Mo Chi.Park Jung-Won, who plays Yoo A.Kim Do-Yoon, who plays Song Woo.Oh Ha-Nee, who plays Sa-Bi.Lee Hyun-Kyun, who plays the royal physician.Jang Yong-Chul, who plays the eunuch.Cho Su-Yeon, who plays a royal maid.Lee Do-Yub, who plays Myung Rim Eo Ru.Yoon Jin-Young, who plays Eo Ji-Ryu.Dong Hyun-Bae, who plays Jwa Ja-Mak.Oh Dae-Suk, who plays Hae Dae-Bu.Ha Soo-Ho, who plays Wie Yeo-Mool.Park Bo-Kyung, who plays Yeon Bi.Jeon Jin-Woo, who plays Mok Do.Lee Jae-Gu, who plays an elder.Jo Ha-Suk, who plays Hwa Do-Ja.Lee Kang-Min, who plays Dal Ga.Lee Nam-Woo, who plays an elder.Kang Sung-Ho, who plays an elder.Choi Yoon-Kyung, who plays a character in the East District.
