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Drama: Queenmaker
Revised romanization: Queenmaker
Hangul: 퀸메이커
Director: Oh Jin-Seok
Writer: Moon Ji-Young
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 11
Release Date: April 14, 2023
Runtime:
Genre: Politics
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Hwang Do-Hee (Kim Hee-Ae) works as a general manager for a strategic planning team at Eunsung Group. She is good at dealing with public opinion. She takes care of disturbing cases for the company and she is highly trusted by her employers.

One day, she joins Oh Kyung-Sook's (Moon So-Ri) campaign to become the mayor of Seoul. Oh Kyung-Sook is a human rights lawyer, who often went up against Eunsung Group. She decided to run for mayor with the goal of fighting for the weak.

During the election, Oh Kyung-Sook and Hwang Do-Hee often butt heads with differing opinions, but they strive for the same end goal. That is to make Oh Kyung-Sook the mayor of Seoul.

Cast



Kim Hee-Ae	Moon So-Ri
Hwang Do-Hee	Oh Kyung-Sook

Eunsung Family



Ryu Soo-Young	Seo Yi-Sook	Yoon Ji-Hye	Kim Sae-Byuk
Baek Jae-Min	Son Young-Sim	Eun Seo-Jin	Eun Chae-Ryoung

The Eunsung Group



Ok Ja-Yeon	Han Chae-Kyung	Jung Young-Hoon	Kim So-Yang	Park Sun-Young
Guk Ji-Yeon	Han I-Seul	Kang Ho-Rae	employee (ep.1)	employee (ep.1)



Lim Yong-Soon	Chu Yeon-Gyu	Jang Joon-Ho	Oh Hyun-Soo	Yeo Woon-Bok
Executive Lim (ep.1-2)	HR manager (ep.3)	executive (ep.9,11)	executive (ep.9,11)	executive (ep.9,11)

Baek Jae-Min's Campaign Group



Lee Kyoung-Young	Kim Byung-Cheol	Kang Chung-Hun	Kwak Jin	Han Ki-Jang
Carl Yoon	campaign advisor	campaign staff	campaign staff	fixer team (ep.10)

Ahn Chan-Woong

fixer team (ep.10)

Oh Kyung-Sook's Campaign Group



Ki Do-Hoon	Kim Ho-Jung	Kim Ye-Won	Lee Chae-Won	Seo Eun-A
Yoon Dong-Joo	Lee Cha-Sun	Ji-Ni	Rinjo	Sun-Young



Jo Hye-Won	Yoo Joon-A	Kim Ji-Su	Choi Young-Min	Ahn Yu-Ra
On-Sil	campaign staff	campaign staff	campaign staff	campaign staff



Im Yu-Ran	Kim Jin-Ok
campaign staff (ep.11)	campaign staff (ep.11)

Seo Min-Jung's Group



Jin Kyung	Kim Tae-Hoon	Kim Hwa-Young	Lee Jun-Hee	Seo Young-Sam
Seo Min-Jung	Ma Joong-Seok	Chairperson Cheon	strategy team leader	campaign advisor (ep.3)



Moon Hak-Jin	Jang Ye-Rim	Woo Sang-Wook	Kim Kwon	Won Tae-Min
campaign staff (ep.3)	campaign staff (ep.3)	campaign staff (ep.4)	campaign staff (ep.4)	Soo-Ho (ep.5)

Kim Min-A

Han Jae-I (ep.6)

Oh Kyung-Sook's Family



Hyun Bong-Sik	Park Soo-Oh
Kang Moon-Bok	Kang Hyun-Woo

Oh Kyung-Sook's Past Clients



Kim Sun-Young	Lee Se-Rang	Lee Dong-Hyun
Kim Hwa-Soo	fired worker client (ep.7)	Mr. Kang (ep.7-8)

Hwang Do-Hee's Group



Nam Myung-Ryul	Kwak Soo-Jung	Ban Hye-Ra	Kang Soo-Young
Hwang Joo-Il	caregiver	aunt (ep.6-7)	aunt (ep.6-7)

Media



Shim Young-Eun	Yeom Ji-Hye	Kim Jae-Il	Kim Sa-Hoon	Kim A-Ram
Reporter Kim Cho-Ryong	KCS anchorwoman	reporter (ep.1)	reporter (ep.2)	reporter (ep.2)



Kim Jung-Woo	Park Young-Soo	Nam Jung-Woo	Park Kyung-Geun	Choi Nam-Wook
news program expert guest (ep.2)	vlogger (ep.2)	news program host (ep.3)	CBC director (ep.4)	news program panelist (ep.4)



Kim Jang-Hwan	Kim Hyun-Tae	Park Jin-Young	Kang Choon-Sung	Lee Dong-Kyu
news program host (ep.5)	reporter (ep.10)	reporter (ep.10)	reporter (ep.10)	debate moderator (ep.11)

Seoul Mayor's Group



Kim Hak-Sun	Dong Hyo-Hee	Kim Yong-Jin	Jeon Jin-Ki	Kim Se-Dong
Sa Jae-Gon (ep.2)	Moon Yong-Soon (ep.2)	mayor's aide (ep.2,5)	Kim Jeong-Do (ep.5)	Na Jin-Guk

Kim Ik-Tae

Yook Seung-Cheol (ep.9-10)

Politicians



Kim Byung-Ok	Shin Dong-Ryuk	Lee Yoon-Sang	Lee Chang-Jik	Jo Won-Hee
Yang Sun-Dong	party member (ep.2)	Choi Cheol-Gi (ep.1)	Assemblyman Kim (ep.3)	Assemblyman Sung (ep.3)



Jung Doo-Kyum	No Seung-Jin	Guk Joong-Woong	Kim Wang-Geun	Shin Min-Soo
Assemblyman Bae (ep.3)	assemblyman (ep.3)	assemblyman (ep.5)	assemblyman (ep.5)	assemblyman (ep.5,7)

Jo Hyun-Gun

assemblyman (ep.8)

Baek Jae-Min's Family

Yoo Ha-Bok

Baek Joong-Do (ep.8)

Sangah Market



Goo Jae-Yeon	Song Chang-Kyu	Lee Joong-Yul	Ko Na-Young
market vendor	market vendor	merchants’ association chairman	market vendor

Others

Kang Sung-Wook

Carl Yoon's secretary



Kim Sun-Hyuk	Lee Young-Sook	Park Jeong-Seo	Jung Yoon Seo	Yannie Kim
Prosecutor Gi Joon-Tae (ep.1)	Han I-Seu's mom (ep.2)	truck driver (ep.6)	government official's wife (ep.7)	Angela (ep.7)



Park Ki-Ryoong	Yeom Seung-Yi	Kim Hwa-Young	Song Yo-Seb	Ko Do-Eun
Chairperson Ko Gwang-Pil (ep.8)	Yoon A-Yeong (ep.8)	Kim Eun-Hye (ep.8)	jaebol leader (ep.8)	daycare teacher (ep.8)



Um Gi-Baek	Lee Sung-Il	Lee Si-Hoo	Kang Suk-Won	Seo Kwang-Jae
fortune teller (ep.8)	detective (ep.9)	police official (ep.9)	police official (ep.9)	Heo Chul-Gyoon (ep.9)



Jang Ho-Joon	Jin Soo-Hyun	Kim Yong-Ho	Lee Hyun-Seok	Yoon Boo-Jin
victim (ep.9)	victim's mom (ep.9)	victim's dad (ep.9)	Cha Jiun-Hyeok (ep.10)	Oh Kyung-Sook supporter (ep.10)



Kim Young-Hee	Kim Ji-A	Jung Ki-Sun	Han Sang-Chul	Lee Joo-Suk
Oh Kyung-Sook supporter (ep.10)	nurse (ep.10)	Baek Jae-Min supporter (ep.10-11)	Baek Jae-Min supporter (ep.11)	prosecutor (ep.11)



Choi Hwa-Young	Jung Jin-Young
fishing man (ep.11)	help-seeker (ep.11)

Additional Cast Members:

Jung Young-Do - reporter (ep.1)
Kim Sang-Wook - lawmaker (ep.1)
Kwon Ban-Suk - interviewed attorney (ep.2)
Song Hoon - interviewed movie director (ep.2)
Lee Do-Hyung - hospital staff (ep.3)
Kim Sung-Yong - Director Kim Myeong-Won (ep.3)
Kang Hak-Soo - merchants’ association staff (ep.3)
Choi Hyun-Joon - detective (ep.8)
Park Chul-Min - news program host (ep.8)
Kim Seoung-Woo - reporter (ep.9)
Kim Jin-Goo - assemblyman (ep.11)
Kim Shin-Yul - assemblyman (ep.11)
Lim Hyo-Jin - assemblyman (ep.11)

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Annie Oct 29 2024 7:56 pm Just sad that they didn't kissed, but overall it was great

AA Jan 15 2024 11:36 pm I like it for the drama and confrontational scenes, but the political stance, especially for the lead woman, seems petty. All they do is contradict what the male villain is proposing, and that's it. The series ends with no real platform laid out, action-plans on how to implement it. The way they campaigned is to throw mud at each other, in their own words "end them", like there's an elimination game wherein the candidate who gets the least scandal somehow wins? I dont get it. Why cant the peope choose based on the platforms of the party/candidate? Or maybe, I just dont understand how their culture works.

I dont know with SK, but in our country, the mayor is more on programs. The anti-corruption stance is a good touch, too. But those flowery, abstract, big concepts are more fitting for national/presidential positions, not in mayorship. Mayors are more about local projects and programs. What are Kyung-Sook's programs? I really didnt understand.

OK series if you're used to kdramas, you might even find it refreshing. Characters are very simple and obvious. But if you've seen a lot of western true crime, evil corporation fights, you might find this really really petty and quite unbelievable.

Park Min Dec 24 2023 1:07 pm While it may have had a gripping introduction and an attractive selection of cast, however, it couldn't maintain its momentum later on. It started off as a fully fledged political drama then added a mix of other genres and cliches with an overpowering flavor of Netflix-esque type of production. Within a few episodes, it quickly lost its creative edge and began to recycle and re-skin the same attacks and counter-attacks between the involved parties. It made the scoop of the drama quite limited for its +11 hours runtime. It's a female centered plot so naturally the spotlight was on them. Each received decent characterization, good introductions, showcased interesting dynamics, and donned fashionable attire. However, by the end of the drama, all of them blended into a bland and vexing mix, losing their initial allure. The drama may have been alright but it's not quite there. At least it didn't stretch for the typical 16 episodes so that's a small win. On another note, the superheroes slo-mo walking shots were cringe. And the brief teaser at the end for a potential 2nd season was tasteless.

Magdalena Reyna Dec 14 2023 11:41 pm Great show. The reality of political campaigns are the same everywhere. K has the best actors. Bring a season 2. This show is awesome

Brooklynienne Aug 24 2023 9:49 am A good show about very strong women and justice. If you are into those themes, you will enjoy this drama.

Josee Aug 10 2023 2:56 pm I love it. the serie was very well written. the casting was outsanding.

Didu Jul 05 2023 11:10 am Hwang do hee reminds me with horatio caine from csi miami lol

bim Jun 22 2023 2:37 am So with all the stone an the floor Hwang Do Hee couldn't take one to break the side windows instead on shouting on a unconscious Guk Ji-Yeon

gg Jun 04 2023 2:01 am why Hwang Do Hee always 'speechless' and scream for nothing ? that's irritates me, overall good drama.

a fan Jun 04 2023 1:25 am Amazing!!!! ive been watching kdramas since i was a little girl. this is is my top 3 for sure. so well written so well acted just amazing all around

deliriouslin May 28 2023 10:00 am You know what to expect when you have 2 veterans acting in one drama. Queenmaker started off slow and when I thought it's a typical political drama, Kim Hee-Ae turned the tables around and with her amazing performance, the plot gets intense and chair-gripping.

Coupled with Moon So-Ri's acting, the duo proves that women’s power is strong even in politics and how women support each other in desperate situations and also tried to deter the forces of chaebol’s power. The drama brings a mixture of feelings and at times you will think that they will give up but it’s not over till it’s over. The plot is really well-written and hopefully, there will be a season 2!

Renwa May 21 2023 10:56 pm Queenmaker is a riveting tightly wound drama. The casting is just outstanding. So many despicable characters played by our favorite actors. I just adored the actors and hated the characters at the same time. Just when you think you’ve witnessed the worst of the worst behavior, it gets even worse. OMG. Non stop twists and turns…just a lot of fun. Lots of women power in this drama…Strong Characters played by consummate actors. The direction had to be top flight when such consistent high level performances keep the viewer so engaged & revengeful. Couldn’t wait for end so everyone got what was coming to them. Many award worthy aspects…performances, screenplay & directing. Don’t miss this 11 episode drama.

Miyuki May 04 2023 10:57 am Its funny when see all the usual protagonist actor play as villains here

kurt May 04 2023 8:33 am amazing series i can't wait for season 2

Nica May 02 2023 11:15 pm

spoiler*

I surprisingly enjoyed this political drama as it wasn't about the political aspect, just set the stage.

I liked that it was 11 eps and the ending was perfect as it showed there was life after incarceration for dohee.

Zeila May 01 2023 1:56 pm Grace Yuan below...I think you mean because BJM can't keep his pants On!!! Incredible cast list, great show. And if people think this political stuff only happens in SK....wake up.

Grace Yuan Apr 26 2023 8:30 am So basically, the problem begin and end because Baek Jae Min cant keep his pant off. This kdrama like fresh air and empowerment, because the women on it seems powerfull and dominant. In real life, some people view SK is old fashion and sensitive to women topics. I think the writer-nim (Moon Ji Young) heavily inspired by Scandal (USA political drama/Kerry Washington). And i recall there the dialogues similar with Itaewon Class.btw,This kdrama have flaws but still interesting. Bravo to the cast, esp Kim Hehe Aee, Moon So ri and Kin Sae Byuk.

Iara Apr 26 2023 6:01 am Gourgeous series. So good. Impeccable actings, beautifully written, superb storytelling. Not the first Korean series I love, but definitely one of my favorites. Keep it going with this great work you’ve been doing with storytelling… deep, structured, perfectly produced… Wow!

Lissa Apr 25 2023 2:16 pm Loved The QueenMaker! I hope there is a season 2. It's so refreshing to see these beautiful seasoned women actresses serving in these bold type of rolls. I can't wait to see what's next for them!

Ella Apr 24 2023 4:28 am Girl power - we love to see it!!! Please release a season 2 soon!!!

Lili Apr 24 2023 4:27 am Loved it!! Binged it in 1 day. Hoping a season 2 comes quick!

Harper Apr 24 2023 1:41 am Watching this drama just for Jin Kyung. Not much a fan of the other two female leads. Overall strong cast, plot wise, slghtly lacking.

FlaSh Apr 22 2023 1:37 pm Boring and a true waste of time, this drama only shines thanks to the remarkable performance of Kim Hee Ae. Moon So Ri gets torpedoed by the bad writing of her character, despite good acting skills as well.

... Apr 22 2023 4:47 am Kim hee ae and moon so ri are queens... No wonder this drama is super good

Marc Apr 21 2023 10:33 pm I copied from comments below because I couldn’t express my amazement of this wonderful drama any better. Outstanding! What a cast! What a plot! Best revenge drama ever, excellent writing. Everyone involved in this work of art should be commended and awarded

Kdramastan Apr 21 2023 2:11 pm well written crisp show with fabulous performances. awaiting season 2

simpleton Apr 21 2023 6:45 am to the comment below: it'snot really smoking, i think some were just computer graphics

gasenadi Apr 20 2023 6:58 pm Only one little gripe: Was every single character smoking cigarettes due to product placement? I have Never seen so many smokers in one series!

gasenadi Apr 20 2023 5:44 pm Outstanding! What a cast! What a plot! Best revenge drama ever, excellent writing. Everyone involved in this work of art should be commended and awarded.

Gallop Apr 20 2023 1:29 pm @Denzology he is a popular supporting actor, he was in drama chief of aide's first part. You can check his name there

rusty greaves Apr 20 2023 4:45 am what a show....brilliant...everything about this show especially the acting was superb. Great script and story line. left it open for another series I hope....thankyou very enjoyable.....

Boopsie Apr 19 2023 3:04 pm This show deserves a standing ovation!! Such a remarkable show- thank you writers, directors, producers, and actors/actresses for your contributions in bringing a wonderful show to screen for us viewers. Love from the USA ??. I even teared up on a couple of scenes; however, I loved it. A must watch 2023!

Sylvia Apr 18 2023 9:10 am Such a great show! It’s a political show but it doesn’t throw out jargons that could be hard for viewers to understand which is usually the case with political dramas. Every episode is entertaining and the cast is stellar- from the two female leads to the supporting cast! Kim Hee Ae is incredible as usual.

jean Apr 18 2023 8:09 am Kim Hee Ae is the best..A very good drama

Keysie Sevilla Apr 18 2023 7:42 am Kim Hee Ae did a great job in portraying her role,she's slaying again in this Tv Series,i hope there is a Season 2 ??

Bib Apr 17 2023 6:01 pm The best kdrama. The best performance from the actors.

Riz Apr 17 2023 12:01 pm This drama is unexpectedly Good. From the actors, down to the storyline and soudtrack, this series got me on the edge my seat. 'Tis by far one of the best political drama I've ever watched. I'm positive it will bag awards.

deana Apr 17 2023 7:56 am just finished watching queenmaker. 5/5! this drama is quite heavy but i enjoyed watching every episode. just like the title itself, queenmaker is all about women's power. i admit political drama is heavy and quite slow in the beginning. however, this drama is highly recommended if you have free time.

Yellow Apr 17 2023 7:19 am Chief of Staff is better. I feel this drama is overrated. However I’ve been blessed with Jin Kyung here. As expected from the scene stealer. Actually I’ve been repeating Jin Kyung part, and can I say aside from her amazing acting, she look really gorgeous.

Jules Apr 17 2023 12:46 am Just finished the whole season. Perfect cast selection & excruciating plot -- another eyeopener of how frightening politics anywhere around the globe could turned out.

Initially excited because I have been Jin Kyung's fan for sometime. She portrayed yet another villain character, even more evil than the one as Melacholia's headmistress Noh Jung Ah. The yelling and smirking, ahh it made my blood boil.

Kim Hee Ae and other ensemble female casts were outstanding!!! Looking forward for this drama to win award!

Putri Apr 16 2023 11:10 pm This series is so damn good! I am not into political drama, but Queenmaker is exception. I love the acting, the character, the plot, the ending!! I love how they capture women as a human being who strong, independent, and capable of anything. Must watch!

Stelios Apr 16 2023 9:44 am Really a very good well maintained tv series written and acted Do-hee ready to sacrifice her life for a noble cause.hope second season is under production to entertain viwing

Icha Apr 16 2023 5:38 am Just finished it on Netflix... wooow I love how it has many strong characters and how the story goes.

The badass two female leads. The three female Eunsung fam members... And also Mayor Seo.

Perfect combo ?

Country bumpkin Apr 16 2023 4:29 am jin kyung in ep 7 from min.34:00. wicked but somehow adorable. or cold blood but warm. ruthless but she got 9 year old puppy eyes. an oxymoron .! i repeated the scene. couldn't help but giggled eventhough she was being diabolical and ruthless or manipulative or all adjective words related to that. Think about it, the casts are all perfectly chosen. So far there are three female leads. All eunsung family are top notch! Lee kyoung young, Kim byung ok always delivered. When kbo scolded fl, yelled at her, within only a split second, i cringed. scared me good. But jin kyung, since her awesome performances in extraordinary lawyer, i always look for her. I think I become a huge fan of Jin Kyung.

Zenichi Apr 16 2023 1:46 am This drama was good enough to watch for.y indeed up soon? Miss hwang and miss oh has a great chemistry here.i really love thier character so much.miss hwang has a great talent that always exist and never forgotten..im so proud of #MissheeAe

Carrot Apr 15 2023 6:51 pm I love the series so much. Two women against the world. Yes!!!!

erika Apr 15 2023 3:39 pm Great show! Don’t listen to the bad comments. Not a single line or scene is unnecessary. The episodes are 1 hour, but doesn’t feel like it.

Michael Black Apr 15 2023 11:46 am gave up on this inside of 30 min, Hee-Ae cant carry a series for me anymore plus this was way to far fetched.

may Apr 14 2023 12:51 pm I felt bored because I hate politics. Kim Hee Ae is good as usual tho.

Beyannnggg Nov 22 2021 10:56 am Oh my goodness. Can't wait for this. Queens join hands ??✨ Will definitely love it ❤️

Alice Nov 21 2021 9:57 pm I love these two leads so I'm watching!!

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Difference between revisions of "Queenmaker (Netflix)"

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Cast

Eunsung Family

The Eunsung Group

Baek Jae-Min's Campaign Group

Oh Kyung-Sook's Campaign Group

Seo Min-Jung's Group

Oh Kyung-Sook's Family

Oh Kyung-Sook's Past Clients

Hwang Do-Hee's Group

Media

Seoul Mayor's Group

Politicians

Baek Jae-Min's Family

Sangah Market

Others

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