Wonderful World (South Korean TV series)
Appearance
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Hangul | 원더풀 월드 |
Revised Romanization | Wondeopul woldeu |
Genre | |
Developed by | Kwon Seong-chang (planning)[3] |
Written by | Kim Ji-eun[4] |
Directed by | |
Starring | |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
Production | |
Executive producer | Hwang Cheol-min[5] |
Producers | |
Production company | Samhwa Networks[6] |
Original release | |
Network | MBC TV |
Wonderful World (Korean: 원더풀 월드) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Kim Nam-joo, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Kang-woo, and Im Se-mi. It is scheduled to premiere on March 1, 2024, and will air on MBC TV every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[7][8] It will also be available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[3][9]
Synopsis
The series is about a mother who decides to pursue justice on her own when the legal system fails her following the tragic loss of her son.[1]
Cast
Main
- Kim Nam-joo as Eun Soo-hyun: a successful and famous psychology professor and writer.[2]
- Cha Eun-woo as Kwon Seon-yul: a mysterious person who grew up in a wealthy family, but lives a rough life after losing his parents due to a series of incidents.[10]
- Kim Kang-woo as Kang Soo-ho: Soo-hyun's husband who is a successful anchorman.[4]
- Im Se-mi as Han Yoo-ri: the owner of a select shop who is like a real sister to Soo-hyun.[11]
Supporting
- Park Hyuk-kwon as Kim Jun[8]
- Gil Hae-yeon as Jung Myung-hee[8]
- Cha Soo-yeon as Yoon Hye-geum: the director of Gold Gallery who lives with her son who suffers from epilepsy.[12]
- Oh Man-seok as Kwon Ji-woong[8]
- Kang Myung-joo as Kim Eun-min[8]
- Jin Geon-woo as Kang Tae-ho: Soo-ho's younger brother who is a neurosurgery resident.[13]
- Yang Hye-ji as Hong Su-jin: Seon-yul's best friend who has an easy-going and honest personality.[14]
- Kim Woo-hyun as Yong-gu[8]
- Lim Ji-sub as Kwon Min-hyuk: a person who lives a rough life and does anything for money.[15]
- Lee Jun as Kang Geon-woo[8]
Release
In November 2023, production company Samhwa Networks announced that it had signed a license contract with Walt Disney Korea for the broadcasting rights of the series.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Kim Nam-joo to Make Small-Screen Comeback in Revenge Series". The Chosun Ilbo. June 6, 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
- ^ a b Jo Ji-young (May 30, 2023). "[공식] '시청률 퀸' 김남주, '원더풀월드'로 5년만에 안방 컴백" (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e Han Hae-seon (December 19, 2023). "김남주X차은우 '원더풀 월드', MBC 금토드라마 편성[공식]" (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Lee Mi-ji (June 2, 2023). "김강우, '원더풀월드' 출연확정..김남주와 부부 호흡(공식)" (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d "프로그램 소개" [Program Introduction]. MBC (in Korean). February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Kim Kyung-taek (November 7, 2023). "삼화네트웍스, 드라마 방영권 라이센스 계약" (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver News.
- ^ MBC Drama [@mbcdrama_pre] (January 18, 2024). "#원더풀월드 대본리딩 현장 공개" (Tweet) (in Korean). Retrieved January 18, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f g Choi Yun-na (January 18, 2024). "김남주X차은우 '원더풀 월드'. 대본리딩 현장 공개" [Kim Nam-joo X Cha Eun-woo 'Wonderful World'. Script reading site revealed] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved January 18, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (January 30, 2024). "Disney+ Picks Up Korean Drama Series 'Wonderful World'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Hwang Hyo-i (June 1, 2023). "차은우, 의대 자퇴생…'원더풀월드' 김남주와 호흡[공식]" (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo Jun-ha (June 8, 2023). "임세미, '원더풀월드' 출연 확정… 김남주·차은우와 호흡" (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved December 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Yoo Jeong-min (January 16, 2024). "차수연, MBC '원더풀월드' 출연…김남주·차은우와 호흡" (in Korean). MBC Entertainment. Retrieved January 16, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang Soo-jeong (January 25, 2024). "진건우, '원더풀 월드' 출연…김남주·차은우 등과 연기 호흡" (in Korean). Dailian. Retrieved January 25, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Min-ji (January 17, 2024). "양혜지, 차은우 절친 된다…'원더풀 월드' 캐스팅 [공식]" (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved January 17, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Seo-jeong (January 23, 2024). "임지섭, MBC '원더풀 월드' 합류..김남주·차은우와 호흡[공식]" (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved January 25, 2024 – via Naver.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Wonderful World at HanCinema