The upcoming South Korean tv series ‘Queenmaker’ has been directed by Oh Jin-seok. This political drama series primarily revolves around two women named Hwang Do-hee and Oh Seung-sook.
Do-hee controlled the strategic planning office of a conglomerate and became a genius at image-making. Seung-sook is a human rights lawyer, known as the rhino of justice, who jumps into the election board to make Do-hee the mayor of Seoul.
South Korean actresses Kim Hee-ae, and Moon So-ri have been cast as Do-hee and Seung-sook in the series with Ryu Soo-young playing another Seoul mayoral candidate Baek Jae-min. The series Queenmaker is set to be released on 14th April 2023 on Netflix.
Following is a list of television series that you must watch while waiting for ‘Queenmaker’ to be released.
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Top 10 Television Series Like Queenmaker.
Pandora: Beneath the Paradise – Number of Seasons: 1
The plot revolves around a woman named Hong Tae-ra who completely forgets her past memory and rises to the position of first lady to protect her family and punish those who have tried to take control of her destiny.
South Korean actress Lee Ji-ah portrayed Hong Tae-ra aka Mun Ha-gyeong or No.50 in the series.
Other cast members include Lee Sang-yoon, Jang Hee-jin, Park Ki-woong, Bong Tae-gyu etc. The series premiered on 11th March of 2023 on tvN.
Mr. Sunshine – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is set in the early 1900s Hanseong which is Seoul in the present day. The plot revolves around the lives of two people- Eugene Choi, born into slavery and becoming a Marine Corps officer after escaping to the USA, and Go Ae-shin- part of the Righteous Army and the granddaughter of an aristocrat.
South Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri played Choi and Ae-shin respectively in the series. It ran from 7th July to 30th September 2018 on tvN.
Vagabond – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series primarily centers around Cha Dal-gun, a stuntman who gets involved in a tragic airplane crash and in the process, discovers a national corruption scandal. South Korean singer-actor Lee Seung-gi portrayed Cha Dal-gun in the series.
It ran from 20th September to 23rd November 2019 on SBS.
Punch – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean political thriller drama tv series. The plot records the last six months of the life of Park Jung-hwan who is the chief of the anti-corruption investigation team for the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office and gives in to a number of compromises to get to the position.
South Korean actor Kim Rae-won portrayed the protagonist Park Jung-hwan in the series. It ran from December 15, 2014, to February 17, 2015.
Designated Survivor: 60 Days – Number of Seasons: 1
The series is based on the American political thriller drama series of 2016-2019 titled ‘Designated Survivor‘.
The plot of this South Korean tv series features a catastrophic attack that affects the National Assembly leading to Park Mu-jin, the Minister of Environment, finding new ways to guide Lorea through this chaos.
South Korean actor Ji Jin-hee portrayed Park Mu-jin in the series. It ran from 1st July to 20th August 2019 on tvN.
Splendid Politics – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean historical political Romance tv series revolves around the rise of Princess Jeongmyeong as she plots her revenge while living in disguise as a common man to avenge the execution of her younger brother Grand Prince Yeongchang after the Joseon throne is usurped by Prince Gwanghae.
Lee Yeon-hee and Cha Seung-won portrayed Princess Jeongmyeong and Prince Gwanghae respectively in the series. It ran from 13th April to 29th September 2015.
The Good Wife – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is a Korean remake of the same-titled American tv series. Jeon Do-Yeon, Yoo Ji-tae, and Yoon Kye-sang were cast as primary characters in the series. It ran from 8th July to 27th August of 2016 on tvN.
Big Thing – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is based on the comic ‘Daemul’ by manhwa artist Park In-kwon. South Korean actress Go Hyun-Jung portrayed the first female president of South Korea- Seo Hye-rim in the series.
It ran from 6th October to 23rd December 2010.
The K2 – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is an action melodrama and political thriller and casts Ji Chang-Wook, Song Yoon-ah, Im Yoon-ah, Jo Sung-ha, and Kim Kap-soo in the series.
It ran from 23rd September to 12th November 2016 on tvN.
Korean Peninsula – Number of Seasons: 1
This political action romance K-drama casts Hwang Jung-min and Kim Jung-Eun in the main roles. It ran from 6th February to 3rd April 2012 on TV Chosun.
