Series synopsis
Queen Woo, also known as 우씨왕후 is a South Korean action & adventure drama television series that premiered on tvN on August 29, 2024. It ended on September 12, 2024. It stars Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Moo-yul, Ji Chang-wook and Jeong Yu-mi.
Upon the announcement of the king's death in Goguryeo, a fierce battle ensues among tribes. Queen Woo, who immediately becomes the target of princes and five tribes vying for the throne, struggles to crown a new king within 24 hours. Will Queen Woo be able to transcend the constraints of gender and era to carve out her own destiny?
Premise
Upon the announcement of the king's death in Goguryeo, a fierce battle ensues among tribes. Queen Woo, who immediately becomes the target of princes and five tribes vying for the throne, struggles to crown a new king within 24 hours. Will Queen Woo be able to transcend the constraints of gender and era to carve out her own destiny?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jeon Jong-seo as Queen Woo / Woo Hee
- Kim Moo-yul as Eulpaso
- Ji Chang-wook as King Gogukcheon / Go Nam-moo
- Jeong Yu-mi as Woo Soon
- Lee Soo-hyuk as Go Bal-gi
- Park Ji-hwan as Moogol
- Song Jae-rim as Go Pae-eui
- Kang Young-suk as Go Yeon-woo
Supporting cast
- Jeong Jae-kwang as Go Gye-soo
- Jeon Bae-soo as Woo So
- Cho Han-cheul as Woo Do
- Park Bo-kyung as Yeon-bi
- Oh Ha-ni as Sabi
- Ahn Ji-ho as Gal Ro [White Tigers]
- Ha Soo-ho as Wie Yeo Mul [West District]
- Kim Do-yoon as Song U [Nam Mu's closest confidante]
- Park Jung-won as Yoo A
- Jung Ye-na as Woo Soon [Youth]
- Choi Yoon-kyung as Chief Priest Seol joo
Guest cast
- Song Si-an as Woo Hee (Young)
- Park Do-ha as Nam Moo (Young)
- Cha Eun Dam as Princess Jwa
- Jang Young-woo as Nanny (Eps 2)
- Choi Jung-hwa as [Hae family elder]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | August 29, 2024 | September 12, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The King Without an Heir As King Go Nam-mu is out on the battlefield during Goguryeo’s war against Han Dynasty, Queen Woo Hee and Prime Minister Eulpaso occupy the palace in his absence. However, many begin to covet the royal power, and conspiracies among them begin to emerge. The conflict escalates as the King does not yet have an heir to the throne. |
August 29, 2024 |
| 2 |
Death of the King Upon returning from battle, King Go Nam-mu is poisoned and dies. The rumor of this unexpected event soon spreads, and those who seek power conspire. Meanwhile, Queen Woo Hee must protect herself without the King. So with the help of Moogol, she flees to meet the Third Prince. |
August 29, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Empty Throne As instructed, Queen Woo Hee visits the Third Prince to initiate the levirate marriage. However, upon seeing the consequences of his heinous actions, she concludes that the Third Prince is unworthy of any claim to power. Realizing the urgency, she escapes to avoid further complications. Meanwhile, those who have been biding their time sense that the moment has come to reclaim the throne they believe is rightfully theirs. |
August 29, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 29, 2024 |
| Last aired | September 12, 2024 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |