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The World of the Married(TV show/series, 2020)

Original title: "부부의 세계" (Korean/KO)
1h 22min per episode | Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 16 episodes

The World of the MarriedRating: 3.9/5 (with 24 votes)
The World of the Married (Korean: 부부의 세계) is a South Korean television series starring Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, and Han So-hee. Based on BBC One's drama series Doctor Foster written by Mike Bartlett, it tells a story of a married couple whose betrayal of one another leads to a whirlwind of revenge, grief, forgiveness and healing. It aired on JTBC on Fridays and Saturdays from March 27 to May 16, 2020. With its final episode reaching a nationwide rating of 28.371%, the series became the highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history, overtaking Sky Castle. It also recorded the highest average rating for a drama on cable television, with an average rating of 18.829%. Although the series was criticized for its portrayal of sex and violence, it received critical acclaim for its screenplay, direction and acting performances, with Mo Wan-il winning Best Director and Kim Hee-ae winning Best Actress at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards. ()
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About The World of the Married

Ji Sun Woo is an associate director of a family clinic with a perfect life—a great career, married to a handsome, young-looking man, mother to an adoring son, and surrounded by seemingly caring friends. She couldn't be more content. Lee Tae Oh, her husband, is an aspiring movie director. However, when his temptation leads him to betray Sun Woo along with the people around her, she gets driven to revenge. The perilous twists-and-turns of a married couple's life unfolds.

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The World of the Married Seasons and Episodes

03/27/2020Season 1 - 16 episodes
A turbulent twister of lies, betrayals and revenge tears apart the seemingly picture-perfect marriage between a doctor and a filmmaker.
#1 | 03/27/2020Infidelity
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Ji Seon-u's marital bliss shatters when she spots an unfamiliar strand of hair on Lee Tae-o's scarf. Suspicious, she tails him after work one day.
#2 | 03/28/2020The Anger Builds
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
After making a discovery that shakes her to the core, Seon-u is thrown into a dilemma. Yeo Da-gyeong's visit to her hospital worsens matters.
#3 | 04/03/2020Legal Advice
4.3/5 (with 2 votes)
A piece of unexpected news sends Tae-o running to Da-gyeong. Taking advice from a divorce lawyer, Seon-u begins gathering important evidence.
#4 | 04/04/2020Red Lipstick
2.0/5 (with 2 votes)
Min Hyeon-seo deals with the return of her boyfriend, who wants to cash in on her efforts. Son Je-hyeok puts forth a risky proposition to Seon-u.
#5 | 04/10/2020The Unexpected Dinner
While Tae-o tries to save his affair, Seon-u learns more of his secrets. They head to Da-gyeong's parents' home, where an uneasy dinner ensues.
#6 | 04/11/2020It’s All Your Fault
Seon-u and Tae-o's fight turns nasty as they battle over divorce papers and for custody of Lee Jun-yeong, who struggles to process their separation.
#7 | 04/17/2020I’m Back
Tae-o and Da-gyeong come back to town and throw an extravagant housewarming party. While everyone gossips about the couple, Seon-u grows anxious.
#8 | 04/18/2020I’m Not Running
Seon-u is spooked by a series of strange incidents at home. In addition, she finds out that Jun-yeong has been hiding something from her.
#9 | 04/24/2020How Much Do You Trust Your Husband?
Da-kyeong becomes wary of Tae-o's behavior. Before an important meeting with Yeo Byeong-gyu, Seon-u receives a panic-inciting package.
#10 | 04/25/2020The Runaway
A series of incriminating photos threatens Ko Ye-rim's marriage. Reeling from a betrayal, Seon-u seeks retaliation by paying Park In-gyu a visit.
#11 | 05/01/2020Do You Think I Pushed Him?
After Tae-o comes home in a questionable state, Da-gyeong snoops through his clothes. Hyeon-seo is convinced she knows the culprit's identity.
#12 | 05/02/2020Boarding School
When Tae-o is taken by police for questioning, Seon-u does what she thinks is right for her family. Da-gyeong urges Jun-yeong to make a choice.
#13 | 05/08/2020A Fight at School
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Seon-u is in the midst of considering job openings outside the city when she gets word that Jun-yeong has been involved in a fight at school.
#14 | 05/09/2020Sun Woo Leaves Gosan
With both Jun-yeong and her job gone, Seon-u finds herself completely alone. When she goes missing, Kim Yun-gi and Tae-o rush to find her.
#15 | 05/15/2020Da Kyung’s Last Chance
Nearing the end of her rope, Da-gyeong demands the truth from Tae-o. Soon after, Seon-u shows her the upsetting reality of Tae-o's patterns.
#16 | 05/16/2020Back to Gosan
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Seon-u gradually returns to her normal life. One day, she comes home to find that Jun-yeong has disappeared — and all that's left is a note from Tae-o.
#17 | 05/22/2020Episode 17
05/22/2020Specials - 2 episodes

Additional Information

Official websites:
Production country: South Korea
Based on: "Doctor Foster" (TV show/series, 2015-)
Made by: Dramahouse
Original language: Korean (KO)
Spoken languages: Korean (KO)
Translated into 16 languages: Arabic (AR), Czech (CS), Greek (EL), English (EN), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Indonesian (ID), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Burmese (MY), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Thai (TH), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 03/27/2020
Last episode released on: 05/16/2020
Cast: Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee
Director: Mo Wan-il
Screenwriter: Joo Hyun
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"عالم المتزوّجَين"
"Светът на съпрузите"
"עולם הזוגות הנשואים"
"夫婦の世界"
"부부의 세계"
"The World of a Married Couple"
"Жизнь в браке"
"หลังภาพแห่งความสุข"
"夫妻的世界"
"A World of Married Couple"
"Couple's World"
"The Married Life"
"Thế Giới Hôn Nhân"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:38175, Added: 04/07/2020, Last updated: 03/20/2024