Here's Why You Should Be Watching Hit K-Drama "The World Of The Married" Right Now

By Wei Yin on 27 Apr 2020

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Wildly popular K-dramas such as Crash Landing on You and Itaewon Class have ended its run but if you are looking for new dramas to watch, we have a recommendation.

The World of the Married, a remake of BBC's Doctor Foster, is an intense melodrama about infidelity, betrayal, revenge and family ties and it has been smashing viewership records week after week.

Ji Sun Woo is a family physician who leads a seemingly perfect life with a peaceful family, her husband's unchanging love and a good son. When a crack forms in her happiness, everything falls apart.

Read on to find out why you should start watching this hit Korean drama right now if you haven't!

#1 High viewership ratings proves its popularity

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People are obsessed with the plot, acting, pace and even raciness so much so that it's only 1% away from the 2019 record set by SKY Castle for the highest viewership ratings achieved by any drama in Korean cable network history! In South Korea, the series' first episode recorded 6.26% viewership, surpassing all other first episode viewership ratings of any JTBC dramas, according to Nielsen Korea.

It's also the most-watched drama series on Viu right now, available as soon as six hours after broadcast in South Korea, with subtitles in six languages.

#2 It's bold and daring

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Perhaps because it's adapted from a highly popular British series, the drama is definitely more bold and daring than many of the K-dramas we are used to seeing. It has been described as one of the raciest and sexiest K-dramas – all the more reason to start watching!

#3 Lots and lots of plot twists

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Trust us when we say there's lots and lots of plot twists. Forget fairytale romances – with its riveting storyline and surprising plot twists, it's a refreshing take on the typical marital affair in Korean dramas. The unexpected twists will keep you on the edge of your seat and you might just want to binge watch all episodes in one sitting!

#4 Outstanding acting performances

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The stellar acting by veteran cast members makes this show even more captivating. Kim Hee Ae takes on the role of Ji Sun Woo and fired up the screen with her excellent portrayal of the complex emotions experienced by her character. Park Hae Joon who plays the cheating husband is equally great at portraying his conflicting emotions, bringing viewers on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

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Up-and-coming actress Han So Hee who stars as the jealous mistress Yeo Da Kyung, has also been receiving praises for her acting and beauty.

#5 Life lessons to learn

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The intense plot aside, The World of the Married actually has a lot of hidden life lessons to learn from. It discusses infidelity and betrayal, trust in a marriage, staying in a loveless marriage, the impact on children in divorced families and many more which will make you question your morals and beliefs.

Other than watching the drama for the reasons mentioned above, it's also a wake up call that such things happen in life and should be discussed rather than brushed under the rug.