The upcoming South Korean tv series ‘Queenmaker’ has been directed by Oh Jin-seok. This political drama series mainly revolves around two women named Hwang Do-hee and Oh Seung-sook.
Do-hee runs the conglomerate’s strategic planning office and is an image genius. Seung-sook is a human rights lawyer, known as the rhinoceros 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 starred as Do-hee and Seung-sook in the series with Ryu Soo-young playing another Seoul mayoral candidate Baek Jae-min. The Queenmaker series will be released on April 14, 2023 Netflix.
The following is a list of television series that you must watch while waiting for ‘Queenmaker’ to be released.
Top 10 Television Series Like Queenmaker.
Pandora: Under Heaven – Number of Seasons: 1
The plot revolves around a lady named Hong Tae-ra who fully forgets her past memories and rises to the position of first lady to protect her family and punish those who try to control her destiny.
South Korean actress Lee Ji-ah plays Hong Tae-ra aka Mun Ha-gyeong or No.50 in the series.
Other cast members included Lee Sang Yoon, Jang Hee Jin, Park Ki-woong, Bong Tae Gyu etc. The series premiered on March 11, 2023 on tvN.
Mr Sunshine – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is set in early 1900s Hanseong which is Seoul in present day. The plot revolves around the lives of two people- Eugene Choi, born into slavery and becoming a Marine Corps officer after fleeing to the US, and Go Ae-shin- part of the Just Army and granddaughter of a nobleman.
South Korean actors Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-ri played Choi and Ae-shin respectively in the series. It runs from July 7 to September 30, 2018 tvN.
Vagabond – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean TV series primarily centers on Cha Dal-gun, a stunt man who is involved in a tragic plane crash and in the process, discovers a nationwide corruption scandal. South Korean singer-actor Lee Seung-gi plays Cha Dal-gun in the series.
It runs from September 20 to November 23, 2019 SBS.
Hit – 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 head of the anti-corruption investigation team for the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office and provides up a number of compromises to get to the position.
South Korean actor Kim Rae-won plays protagonist Park Jung-hwan in the series. It lasted from December 15, 2014, to February 17, 2015.
Designated Sacrifice: 60 Days – Number of Seasons: 1
The series is adapted from the 2016-2019 American political thriller drama series titled ‘Designated Victim‘.
The plot of this South Korean TV series includes a cataclysmic attack affecting the National Assembly that leads Park Mu-jin, the Minister of the Environment, to find a new way to guide Lorea through this chaos.
South Korean actor Ji Jin-hee plays Park Mu-jin in the series. It took place from July 1 to August 20, 2019 on tvN.
Beautiful 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 the guise of a commoner to avenge the execution of her younger brother Grand Prince Yeongchang after the usurpation of the Joseon throne by Prince Gwanghae.
Lee Yeon-hee And Cha Seung Won played Princess Jeongmyeong and Prince Gwanghae respectively in the series. It runs from April 13 to September 29, 2015.
A Good Wife – The Number Of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is a Korean remake of the American tv series with the same title. Jeon Doyeon, Yoo Ji Tae, and Yoon Kye-sang serves as the main character in the series. It took place from July 8 to August 27, 2016 on tvN.
The Big Thing – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is adapted from the comic ‘Daemul’ by manhwa artist Park In-kwon. South Korean actress Go Hyun-Jung plays South Korea’s first female president- Seo Hye-rim in the series.
It lasted from October 6 to December 23, 2010.
K2 – Number of Seasons: 1
This South Korean tv series is an action melodrama and political thriller and features Ji Chang-Wook, Song Yoon-ah, Im Yoon-ah, Jo Sung-ha, and Kim Kap-soo in the series.
It took place from 23 September to 12 November 2016 on tvN.
Korean Peninsula – Number of Seasons: 1
The cast of this political action romantic K-drama Hwang Jungmin And Kim Jung-Eun in leading roles. It ran from 6 February to 3 April 2012 on TV Chosun.
