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Wonderful World

A renowned psychology professor and writer spirals into despair following the tragic loss of her son. Starring Kim Nam-joo & Cha Eun-woo.

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April 30, 2024
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Wonderful World is a thriller series that centers on Eun Soo-hyun (Kim Nam-joo), a renowned psychology professor and writer who spirals into despair following the tragic loss of her son. Frustrated by the legal system’s failure to punish the culprit, she transforms into a relentless force of justice, seeking revenge on her terms.

The series is directed by Lee Seung-young, known for his work on Tracer (2022) and Voice 2 (2018). The script is written by Kim Ji-eun, the writer behind Lie After Lie (2020).

The show marks award-winning actress Kim Nam-joo’s return to drama after six years. Her last major role was in Misty (2018), where her remarkable performance earned her the Baeksang Award for Best Actress. Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo was last seen in the 2023 romantic comedy A Good Day to Be a Dog.

Wonderful World is the second primetime MBC drama to premiere in 2024. It aired every Friday and Saturday, occupying a time slot previously held by the popular series Knight Flower.

Series Info

Status

Main Cast

Kim Nam-joo
Cha Eun-woo
Kim Kang-woo
Im Se-mi

Director

Lee Seung-young

Writer

Kim Ji-eun

Network

Release Date

March 1, 2024

Release Date (Final Episode)

April 13, 2024

Schedule

Fridays & Saturdays at 21:50 KST

No. of Episodes

14

Korean Title

원더풀월드

Source Material

Original

Characters

Kim Nam-joo stars as Eun Soo-hyun, an accomplished and renowned psychology professor and writer. Her life takes a devastating turn following the tragic loss of her young son.

Cha Eun-woo as Kwon Sun-yool, who leads a rough life after quitting medical school. His path intertwines with Soo-hyun, setting the stage for unforeseen twists and turns in their lives.

Im Se-mi as Han Yu-ri, the CEO of a boutique shop who’s like a real sister to Soo-hyun.

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TV Ratings

'Wonderful World' Episode Ratings chart
EpisodeDate AiredRatingViewers
1March 1, 20245.3%934,000
2March 2, 20246.1%1,116,000
3March 8, 20248.0%1,448,000
4March 9, 20246.4%1,225,000
5March 15, 20249.9%1,619,000
6March 16, 20247.3%1,310,000
7March 22, 20248.5%1,446,000
8March 23, 20246.3%1,070,000
9March 29, 202411.4%1,811,000
10March 30, 20249.2%1,456,000
11April 5, 202411.4%1,919,000
12April 6, 20246.8%1,176,000
13April 12, 202411.4%1,904,000
14April 13, 20249.2%1,585,000
Average—8.4%1,430,000
‘Wonderful World’ TV ratings and viewers data from Nielsen (nationwide).

Go to our main Korean drama ratings page for more viewership information. You might also be interested: the Top 20 Highest Rated Korean Dramas of All Time.

More Info

Year Released

2024

Preceded By

Knight Flower

Followed By

Chief Detective 1958

No. of Seasons

1

Highest TV Rating (%)

11.4

Highest TV Viewers

1,919,000

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