TV series
The World of the Married
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2020-03-27
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 16 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- JTBC
- Production
- 소금빛미디어(주), JTBC Studios
- Country
- KR
- Original language
- KO
Cast
- Kim Hee-ae as Ji Seon-u
- Park Hae-joon as Lee Tae-o
- Han So-hee as Yeo Da-gyeong
- Park Sun-young as Ko Ye-rim
- Kim Young-min as Son Je-hyeok
- Chae Kook-hee as Seol Myeong-suk
- Lee Kyung-young as Yeo Byeong-gyu
- Kim Sun-kyung as Uhm Hyo-jeong
- Jeon Jin-seo as Lee Jun-yeong
- Lee Hak-ju as Park In-gyu
- Park Choong-seon as Ma Gang-seok
- Jeong Jae-seong as Kong Ji-cheol
Creators and crew
- Kang Eun-kyung - Creator
- Mo Wan-il - Creator
- Park Jun-seo - Executive Producer
- Ham Yeong-hoon - Producer
- Mo Wan-il - Director
- Joo Hyun - Writer
Episodes
Episode 1: Infidelity
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.
Episode 2: The Anger Builds
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.
Episode 3: Legal Advice
A piece of unexpected news sends Tae-o running to Da-gyeong. Taking advice from a divorce lawyer, Seon-u begins gathering important evidence.
Episode 4: Red Lipstick
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.
Episode 5: The 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.
Episode 6: It’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.
Episode 7: I’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.
Episode 8: I’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.
Episode 9: How 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.
Episode 10: The 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.
Episode 11: Do 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.
Episode 12: Boarding 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.
Episode 13: A Fight at School
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.
Episode 14: Sun 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.
Episode 15: Da 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.
Episode 16: Back to Gosan
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.
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