Netflix has officially dropped the much-anticipated team-up between two top stars as Kim Hee Ae and Moon So Ri portray strong and influential characters in the political K-drama "QueenMaker."
The 11-part episode series focuses on women's empowerment, especially in the male dominated world of politics.
Interestingly, Kim Hee Ae and Moon So Ri's drama showcased a fresh take on "womance," or the friendship between two female characters, as it depicted roles "outside of their comfort zones."
'QueenMaker' Enters Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows
Released on April 14 exclusively on Netflix, the political thriller series ranked 5th on the top 10 TV shows worldwide, as cited by Flix Patrol.
As of April 18, "QueenMaker" tops in 7 countries, including Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and more.
Besides the overwhelming response of the public, viewers praised the series for its amazing cast lineup, featuring a roster of talented actors.
'QueenMaker' Cast Guide: Meet the Stars Behind Netflix's Political K-drama
Kim Hee Ae
She played the disgraced politician Seo Min Jung, who is also running for the mayor's seat. Jin Kyung is best known for her role as head nurse Oh Myung Shim in "Dr. Romantic" seasons 1 to 3.
She also played Park Min Young's mother in "Love in Contract" and Tae Soo Mi, the representative of Korea's No. 1 law firm, Taesan, in "Extraordinary Attorney Woo."