‘QueenMaker’ Episodes 1-6: Kim Hee Ae Transforms Moon So Ri as Seoul’s Mayoral Candidate
After months of waiting, Netflix officially unveils the exciting chemistry of two top stars Moon So Ri and Kim Hee Ae as they portray powerful women in two different fields.
Released on April 14, the 12-part episode K-drama showcase "womance" the opposite version of "bromance" were it depicts a solid friendship between two strong and vibrant women.
In "QueenMaker," it showcases the team-up between a PR professional and a labor rights loyal to make the impossible possible.
Meet the 'QueenMaker' Cast
Headlined by two award-winning South Korean actresses, Kim Hee Ae took the role of PR genius Hwang Do Hee who is responsible for cleaning up the mess of the Eunsung Group.
On the other hand, Moon So Ri plays the human rights lawyer Oh Kyung Sook who earned the moniker "crazy rhino" for her strange stunts for protests.
Joining the duo is a roster of amazing actors and actresses which includes Ryu Soo Young as Baek Jae Min, who is set by Eunsung Group to run as Seoul's Mayor.
"QueenMaker" also features Seo Yi Sook as Eunsung Group's Chairman, Son Young Shim while Yoon Ji Hye and Kim Sae Byeok play her daughters.
Adding to the list of the "Queenmaker" cast is Ok Ja Yeon as Hwang Do Hee's successor Guk Ji Yeon.
'QueenMaker' Episodes 1 to 6 Recap
The first half of "QueenMaker" delivered jam-packed episodes as it featured what prompted Hwang Do Hee to drop her post at EunSung group and team up with Oh Kyung Sook.
Episode 1 showcased the crisis at the conglomerate caused by the higher-ups.
The chairman's daughter Eun Chae Ryoung gets condemned by the public and media after she gets investigated due to physical harassment against her employees.
"QueenMaker" featured how Hwang Do Hee resolve the issue by rebuilding her image.
On the other hand, the labor union, led by the lawyer Oh Kyung Sook, protest against the conglomerate by illegally settling on the top floor. She vowed not to go down until the company give their employees the benefits they deserve.
From one crisis to another, Hwang Do Hee meets Chae Ryoung's husband, Baek Jae Min.
He showed her a conversation between him and his secretary Han I Seul, revealing that she is blackmailing him for sexual assault.
The employee also warned him to expose him and seek help from the MeToo movement.
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With this, Hwang Do Hee use her power to fix up the mess and keep the employee silent.
However, Han I Seul insists that she never made such texts and was assaulted by Baek Jae Min.
Disappointed by Do Hee's decision, she jumped off the building and was witnessed by Hwang Do Hee.
After her investigation, she found out that Baek Jae Min did assault the poor lady which made her feel guilty.
Mr. Baek also pointed out that it was not his fault that I Seul died but Hwang Do Hee for blackmailing her to expose her past.
With this, Do Hee has decided to cut off her ties with EunSung group.
In addition, she planned on courting Oh Kyung Sook to run for the mayoral seat; however, she dislikes the idea of being a politician.
To convince her, Hwang Do Hee sent Oh Kyung Sook evidence, exposing the anomalies of EunSung group, which surely sparked her anger.
While Mr. Baek thought that Oh Kyung Sook would accept his offer to be his campaign manager, the human rights lawyer declared that she is running for the mayoral race and will be Baek Jae Min's opponent.
With the help of Hwang Do Hee, Oh Kyung Sook has transformed into one of the strongest candidates to be the next mayor of Seoul.
