Queenmaker

Queenmaker (Korean: 퀸메이커) is a South Korean political drama series that premiered on Netflix on April 14, 2023. The series consists of 11 episodes and explores the complex dynamics of power, public relations, and electoral politics.

Plot

The narrative centers on Hwang Do-Hee (Kim Hee-Ae), a highly skilled general manager for the strategic planning team at the Eunsung Group. Known for her expertise in managing public opinion and resolving sensitive corporate crises, she is a trusted figure within the conglomerate. The story shifts when she aligns herself with Oh Kyung-Sook (Moon So-Ri), a human rights lawyer who has frequently opposed the Eunsung Group. Together, they embark on a campaign to elect Oh Kyung-Sook as the mayor of Seoul, aiming to advocate for the marginalized despite their differing backgrounds and ideologies.

Cast

The series features a large ensemble cast portraying various figures within the Eunsung Group and the opposing campaign teams.

• Kim Hee-Ae as Hwang Do-Hee
• Moon So-Ri as Oh Kyung-Sook
• Ryu Soo-Young as Baek Jae-Min
• Seo Yi-Sook as Son Young-Sim
• Lee Kyoung-Young as Carl Yoon
• Kim Byung-Cheol as a campaign advisor

Production

The series was directed by Oh Jin-Seok and written by Moon Ji-Young. It was produced for distribution on the Netflix platform, focusing on the competitive nature of Seoul's mayoral race.