Remarriage & Desires

Remarriage & Desires (Korean: 블랙의 신부; RR: Beulraekeui Shinbu) is a South Korean television drama series that premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2022. The series, directed by Kim Jung-Min and written by Lee Geun-Young, explores the intersection of wealth, social status, and marriage within the upper echelons of society.

Premise

The narrative centers on Rex, an exclusive matchmaking agency that caters specifically to the wealthiest individuals in South Korea. Clients utilize the agency's services to secure or elevate their social standing through strategic marriages or remarriages. The plot follows Seo Hye-Seung (played by Kim Hee-Seon), who enters the agency with personal motivations centered on revenge, and Lee Hyung-Ju (played by Lee Hyun-Wook), among other high-profile clients navigating the complex social dynamics of the elite.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast portraying various clients and associates of the Rex agency:

Kim Hee-Seon as Seo Hye-Seung
Lee Hyun-Wook as Lee Hyung-Ju
Jung Eugene as Jin Yoo-Hui
Park Hoon as Cha Seok-Jin
Cha Ji-Yeon as Choi Yoo-Sun, the head of Rex

Kim Hee-Seon as Seo Hye-Seung — Kim Hee-Seon stars as Seo Hye-Seung.

Lee Hyun-Wook as Lee Hyung-Ju — Lee Hyun-Wook stars as Lee Hyung-Ju.

Jung Eugene as Jin Yoo-Hui — Jung Eugene stars as Jin Yoo-Hui.

Park Hoon as Cha Seok-Jin — Park Hoon stars as Cha Seok-Jin.

Cha Ji-Yeon as Choi Yoo-Sun — Cha Ji-Yeon portrays the head of the Rex agency.

Production

Remarriage & Desires consists of 8 episodes. It was produced for distribution on the Netflix platform, focusing on the competitive nature of high-society matchmaking.