TV series
The World of the Married
2020, Korean, on JTBC. Created by Kang Eun-kyung & Mo Wan-il.
She was living her dreams but a betrayal turned her life into a nightmare.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 82 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The World of the Married
The World of the Married is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E16: Back to Gosan
Aired 16 May 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kang Eun-kyungCreator
- Mo Wan-ilCreator
- Kim Hee-aeJi Seon-u · 16 ep
- Park Hae-joonLee Tae-o · 16 ep
- Han So-heeYeo Da-gyeong · 16 ep
- Park Sun-youngKo Ye-rim · 16 ep
- Kim Young-minSon Je-hyeok · 16 ep
- Chae Kook-heeSeol Myeong-suk · 16 ep
- Lee Kyung-youngYeo Byeong-gyu · 16 ep
- Kim Sun-kyungUhm Hyo-jeong · 16 ep
- Jeon Jin-seoLee Jun-yeong · 16 ep
- Lee Hak-juPark In-gyu · 16 ep
- Park Choong-seonMa Gang-seok · 16 ep
- Jeong Jae-seongKong Ji-cheol · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 March 2020
- Last aired
- 16 May 2020
- Network
- JTBC
- Original title
- 부부의 세계
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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What The World of the Married is based on
The World of the Married is based on Doctor Foster, a television series.
Television series
Doctor Foster
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The World of the Married: quick answers
Is The World of the Married worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 75 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The World of the Married are there?
The World of the Married has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 82 minutes each.
Is The World of the Married finished?
Yes. The World of the Married ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The World of the Married on?
The World of the Married is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The World of the Married parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The World of the Married is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The World of the Married?
If you liked The World of the Married, try Scenes from a Marriage, The Affair, Remarriage & Desires.
Who created The World of the Married?
The World of the Married was created by Kang Eun-kyung and Mo Wan-il and stars Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee.
What is The World of the Married based on?
The World of the Married is based on Doctor Foster, a television series.