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In the acclaimed historical drama "Queen Woo," Jung Yu Mi portrays Woo Soon, the elder sister of Queen Woo and the head of the palace maids. She is admired for her beauty and queen lineage. Woo Soon initially believes she is destined for the throne.
However, her younger sister, Woo Hee, unexpectedly takes the crown. Determined to reclaim her rightful position, Woo Soon enters the palace as the head maid, serving her sister while secretly plotting to win over King Go Nam Moo and regain power.
The narrative delves into her internal struggles and ambitions against a backdrop of political intrigue following the king's sudden death. Part 1 of "Queen Woo" premiered on August 29, with Part 2 following on September 12.
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Jung Yu Mi's role in "Queen Woo" has sparked controversy due to a daring same-sex love scene with actress Oh Ha Nee in Episode 2. Ha Nee plays Sabi, a trusted shaman who advises Goguryeo's 9th king, Go Nam Mu.
Their controversial scene includes a minute-long explicit footage. It depicts Woo Soon under the influence of a potion, which is administered by Sabi. It causes her to envision the shaman as the king.
If you're eager to explore more of Jung Yu Mi's work, here are some of her notable Kdramas.
Jung Yu Mi's career as an actress started from commercials, and the young woman won an audience by her roles in popular dramas A Thousand Days' Promise, Rooftop Prince, and Six Flying Dragons.
In A Thousand Days' Promise she depicts Noh Hyang-Gi, a main character of the heartbreaking love story and a woman who forgets the man she loves.
As for the second series Rooftop Prince, a time-travel themed series, Jeong plays Hong Se-Na, a woman who becomes entangled in a conspiracy due to her resemblance to the deceased wife of the crown prince.
While she is officially an observer at Hwasedan, a group of intelligence agents led by Cho Young, her true allegiance lies with Jung Do Jeon and his vision for a new country. Jeong Yu Mi was the first choice for this role, and the character of Yeon Hee was specifically written for her.
The Greatest LoveThe Greatest Love, a series in which Jung Yu Mi starred, was produced four years earlier but still remains popular. The story revolves around a fading pop icon, Gu Ae-Jung, whose encounters with her childhood friend Dokko Jin lead to a love story. However, another actor, Yoon Pil-Ju, seeks to eliminate his popular competition.
Which character of Jung Yu Mi stands out for you?
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Rovelyn Barba
