The new upcoming drama series stars Kim Hae and Park Hae Joon as a married couple. The show will have its preview on Friday, March 27.
According to producer Mo Wan-il, the story tackles sensitive issues, such as the journey of married couples who experienced affair, betrayal and valuing family. JTBC's "The World of the Married" holds 16 episodes, in which the episodes 1 - 6 landed rated R for contents are more practical and complicated for public viewing. The announcement happened on Thursday during the media conference. The management further explained that the show does not include sensual or brutal scenes.
Further, many of the topics are close to reality that anyone may have experienced. Producer Mo Wan-il explained, "It's a story about a married couple and the overall setting of the drama couldn't be dealt with lightly. The ratings weren't given based on the violence or sexual elements, but because the actors' portrayal was too realistic that the scenes seemed more tense, grave and sensational."
The producer added, "We decided to not limit ourselves until episode 6 and really go head-on with portraying real emotions."
The drama series is adapted from the popular BBC Network series "Doctor Foster" that released 2 seasons. The show gained international recognition around Australia, in the United Kingdom, and in the US. It tackles real-life issues and its timely concern about marriage, revenge, and family.
"While the original is focused more on the main character, in adapting the story for the Korean drama, we wanted to portray a whirlwind of emotions to rage around the main character and the people around her," Producer Mo shared.
"The focus is not just on the person, but on the relationships in which she is involved. Marriage and married life - that's how the title became 'The World of the Married'," the producer went on.
Kim Hee-ae, in character as Ji Sun-woo, works as a family medicine doctor. Her world makes up with her loving husband and responsible son. Everything is perfect like what she dreamed of before she got married. Then, the unexpected happens when a small clue leads her inner instinct to suspect her husband's secret. As she seeks for the truth, she realizes that there are deeper stories that will unfold.
Park Hae-Joon, in character as Lee Tae-oh, is a successful businessman. Keeping his duties to love his wife and care for their son matters to him. He works hard yet charisma and reckless decisions put him into trouble. He shatters the trust that his wife holds on for their marriage to last.
The show brings great actors in one drama.
Main Cast
Kim Hee Ae as Ji Sun Woo
Park hae Joon as Lee Tae Oh
Park Sun Young as Ko Ye Rim
Kim Young Min as Son Je Hyuk
Han So hee as Yeo Da Kyung
Supporting Cast
Lee Kyung Young as Yeo Byung Kyu
Kim Sun Kyung as Eom Hyo Jung
Chae Gook Hee as Park In Kyu
Shim Eun Woo as Min Hyeon Seo
Lee Moo Saeng as Kim Yoon Ki
