Queenmaker

Queenmaker
Promotional poster
Hangul
퀸메이커
Revised RomanizationKwinmeikeo
McCune–ReischauerK'winmeik'ŏ
GenrePolitical drama[1]
Developed byNetflix
Written byMoon Ji-young
Directed byOh Jin-seok
Starring
Music by
  • Kim Jun-seok
  • Jeong Se-rin
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Yoo Deok-geun (CP)
  • Kim Jin-kyu (CP)
Producers
  • Shin Hye-yeon (nsight Film)
  • Jeong Ji-hoon (Studio Focus X)
  • Lee Sang-Baek (AStory)
  • Min Kwang-jin
  • Yun Eung-han
  • Jeon Sang-won
EditorYang Dong-yeop
Running time65–70 minutes
Production companies
  • Insight Film
  • Studio Focus X
  • AStory
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 14, 2023 (2023-04-14)

Queenmaker (Korean퀸메이커) is a 2023 South Korean political television series written by Moon Ji-young, directed by Oh Jin-seok, and starring Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, and Ryu Soo-young. It was released on Netflix on April 14, 2023.[2][3]

Synopsis

Hwang Do-hee (Kim Hee-ae) is a genius of image-making who controls the strategic planning office of a conglomerate. Oh Kyung-sook (Moon So-ri), a human rights lawyer who lives like a weed,[clarification needed] jumps into the election board to make her the mayor of Seoul.[4]

Cast

Main

  • Kim Hee-ae as Hwang Do-hee: a former member of the future strategy planning office of Eunsung Group. She becomes the campaign manager for Kyung-sook and handles all strategic actions for the team.[5]
  • Moon So-ri as Oh Kyung-sook: a human rights lawyer who is called the "rhino of justice", holding hands for the Seoul mayoral election.
  • Ryu Soo-young as Baek Jae-min: another Seoul mayoral candidate.[6]

Supporting

  • Seo Yi-sook as Son Young-sim: the chairwoman of Eunsung Group, who shakes up the elections with financial power.[7][8]
  • Kim Tae-hoon as Ma Joong-seok: Do-hee's ex-husband and director of policy at the National Reform Party.[9]
  • Ok Ja-yeon as Guk Ji-yeon: former secretary of Chae-ryeong and becomes the strategic planning director.[10]
  • Jin Kyung as Seo Min-jeong: who is called the 'servant of the common people'.[11]
  • Lee Geung-young as Carl Yoon: Baek Jae-min camp's who has reigned as the king of elections.[12]
  • Kim Byeong-ok as Yang Sun-dong: the nationwide leader of Oh Kyung-sook's party.[13]
  • Yoon Ji-hye as Eun Seo-jin: Chae-ryeong's sister.
  • Kim Sae-byuk as Eun Chae-ryeong: the managing director of Eunseong Group and Jae-min's wife.[14]
  • Seo Eun-ah as Seon-young: who works at Oh Kyung-sook's camp.[15]
  • Kim Ho-jung as Lee Cha-sun: a strong senior and supporter of Hwang Do-hee.[16]
  • Ki Do-hoon as Yoon Dong-joo: a person who helps Kyung-sook and gets involved in the election.[17]
  • Kim Sun-young as Kim Hwa-soo: general manager of the female workers' reinstatement coalition who fought against the tyranny of Eunseong Department Store.[17]
  • Park Sang-hoon as Kang Hyun-woo: Kyung-sook's son.[17]
  • Hyeon Bong-sik as Kang Moon-bok: Kyung-sook's husband.[17]

Accolades

Listicle

Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Time 2023 The 10 Best Korean Dramas of 2023 on Netflix Included [18]

References

  1. ^ Kwak Yeon-soo (March 17, 2023). "Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri team up for Netflix political drama 'Queenmaker'". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Kim Ji-won (January 17, 2023). "'더글로리' 파트2→'D.P.' 시즌2...넷플릭스, 올해 한국 작품 28편 공개" ['The Glory' Part 2 → 'DP' Season 2... Netflix to release 28 Korean titles this year]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Kim Na-yeon (March 17, 2023). "김희애X문소리의 정치쇼..넷플릭스 '퀸메이커', 4월 14일 공개[공식]" [Kim Hee-ae X Moon So-ri's political show...Netflix 'Queen Maker', released on April 14 [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Park Jeong-sun (January 17, 2023). "'경성크리처'부터 '퀸메이커'까지...2023 넷플릭스 韓 라인업" [From 'Kyungsung Creature' to 'Queen Maker'... 2023 Netflix Korea Lineup]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  5. ^ Park Soo-in (November 22, 2021). "김희애 문소리, 넷플릭스 '퀸메이커' 출연 확정 '역대급 워맨스 예고" [Kim Hee-ae and Moon So-ri confirmed to appear on Netflix's 'Queen Maker] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Yoo Byung-cheol (November 24, 2021). "류수영, 넷플릭스 '퀸메이커' 출연 확정...김희애-문소리와 대립 예고" [Ryu Soo-young confirmed to appear in Netflix's 'Queenmaker'... Kim Hee-ae and Moon So-ri and confrontation notice] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Archived from the original on November 24, 2021. Retrieved November 24, 2021 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Park, A-reum (August 26, 2022). "서이숙 '퀸메이커→슈룹' 이어 '나쁜 엄마' 캐스팅 '열일 행보'[공식" (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  8. ^ Jo Ji-young (March 17, 2023). "[공식] "워맨스가 폭발한다"...김희애X문소리 넷플릭스 시리즈 '퀸메이커' 4월 14일 공개" [[Official] "Womance explodes"... Kim Hee-ae X Moon So-ri Netflix series 'Queen Maker' to be released on April 14th] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  9. ^ Moon Ji-yeon (November 25, 2021). "[공식] 김태훈, '퀸 메이커' 출연 확정..김희애·문소리 호흡" [[Official] Kim Tae-hoon confirmed to appear in 'Queen Maker'... Hee-ae Kim and So-ri Moon]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 3, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  10. ^ Kim Ha-young (September 21, 2022). "[인터뷰] '빅마우스' 옥자연 "매번 다른 연기 선보이고 싶어요"" (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  11. ^ Moon Ji-yeon (March 30, 2023). "김희애·문소리 만드는 정치쇼..'퀸메이커' 메인 포스터·예고편 공개" [A political show that makes Kim Hee-ae and Moon So-ri...'Queen Maker' main poster and trailer released] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  12. ^ Ha Kyung-heon (June 23, 2022). "[스경연예연구소] 이경영, '또경영'의 명과 암" (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  13. ^ Kim Na-yul (October 14, 2022). "[종합]"가족들 내게 불만"..'금쪽상담소' 김병옥, 황혼 이혼 두려운 들러리 가장" (in Korean). Herald POP. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
  14. ^ "'퀸메이커' 김새벽, 떠난 비행기도 돌릴 듯한 강렬 비주얼". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
  15. ^ Ahn Byung-gil (April 17, 2023). "서은아 '퀸메이커' 키플레이어 뜬다" [Seo Eun-ah to be the key player in 'Queen Maker'] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  16. ^ 김채연. "김희애 이끌던 선배..김호정, '퀸메이커' 막강 라인업의 화룡점정". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  17. ^ a b c d "퀸메이커 1위 김희애X문소리 조합 '통'했다". 국제뉴스 (in Korean). 2023-04-19. Archived from the original on 2023-05-17. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
  18. ^ De Guzman, Chad (December 27, 2023). "The 10 Best Korean Dramas of 2023 on Netflix". Time. Retrieved December 28, 2023.