Series synopsis
The World of the Married, also known as 부부의 세계 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on JTBC on March 27, 2020. It ended on May 16, 2020. It was created by Kang Eun-kyung, Mo Wan-il. It stars Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee and Park Sun-young.
Ji Sun Woo is an associate director of a family clinic with a perfect life—a great career, married to a handsome, young-looking man, mother to an adoring son, and surrounded by seemingly caring friends. She couldn't be more content. Lee Tae Oh, her husband, is an aspiring movie director. However, when his temptation leads him to betray Sun Woo along with the people around her, she gets driven to revenge. The perilous twists-and-turns of a married couple's life unfolds.
Premise
Ji Sun Woo is an associate director of a family clinic with a perfect life—a great career, married to a handsome, young-looking man, mother to an adoring son, and surrounded by seemingly caring friends. She couldn't be more content. Lee Tae Oh, her husband, is an aspiring movie director. However, when his temptation leads him to betray Sun Woo along with the people around her, she gets driven to revenge. The perilous twists-and-turns of a married couple's life unfolds.
Premise: She was living her dreams but a betrayal turned her life into a nightmare.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Hee-ae as Ji Seon-u
- Park Hae-joon as Lee Tae-o
- Han So-hee as Yeo Da-gyeong
- Park Sun-young as Ko Ye-rim
- Kim Young-min as Son Je-hyeok
- Chae Kook-hee as Seol Myeong-suk
- Lee Kyung-young as Yeo Byeong-gyu
- Kim Sun-kyung as Uhm Hyo-jeong
Supporting cast
- Jeon Jin-seo as Lee Jun-yeong
- Lee Hak-ju as Park In-gyu
- Park Choong-seon as Ma Gang-seok
- Jeong Jae-seong as Kong Ji-cheol
- Lee Mu-saeng as Kim Yun-gi
- Sim Eun-woo as Min Hyeon-seo
Guest cast
- Bae Min-jun as Lee Joon Young's Classmate
- Carson Allen as English teacher
- Jeong Yoon-hee as Jeweler (Eps 10)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | May 22, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 16 | March 27, 2020 | May 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Special, Part 1 Watch this special episode part one of "A World of Married Couple," one of the most compelling dramas to air on our screens. Hear what the actors and actresses have to say and relive the most defying moments. It will want to make you watch it all over again. |
May 22, 2020 |
| 2 |
Special, Part 2 We go behind the scenes in this second episode of "A World of Married Couple Special." Experience each scene through the eyes of the director and witness how these incredible actors made it so riveting. Also, listen to experts analyze vital moments that made each character's role captivating. |
May 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Infidelity Ji Seon-u's marital bliss shatters when she spots an unfamiliar strand of hair on Lee Tae-o's scarf. Suspicious, she tails him after work one day. |
March 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Anger Builds After making a discovery that shakes her to the core, Seon-u is thrown into a dilemma. Yeo Da-gyeong's visit to her hospital worsens matters. |
March 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
Legal Advice A piece of unexpected news sends Tae-o running to Da-gyeong. Taking advice from a divorce lawyer, Seon-u begins gathering important evidence. |
April 3, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2020 |
| Runtime | 82 minutes |
| Status | ended |