The Most Controversial Bed Scene in “Queen Woo” Stirs Ongoing Debate

“Premiering on August 29th, “Queen Woo”is a historical chase-action drama set during the 2nd century. The story follows Queen Woo (played by Jeon Jong-seo) as she becomes the target of princes and five powerful tribes after the sudden death of the king. With only 24 hours to crown a new king, Queen Woo must navigate through political intrigue and power struggles. Based on the real historical figure Queen Woo, the series also delves into the lives of her husband Gogukcheon, the 9th king of Goguryeo, and his brother Sansang, who practiced the custom of levirate marriage. Starring a talented cast including Jeon Jong-seo, Ji Chang-wo

In Part 1 of the series, comprising of the first four episodes, the focus of the story is on Queen Woo Hee (portrayed by Jeon Jong-seo) choosing levirate marriage following the passing of King Gogukcheon (portrayed by Ji Chang-wook).

Despite only half of the series being released, the drama has received harsh criticism from viewers for its explicit bed scenes and nudity. The second episode, in particular, caused controversy for its lengthy and graphic same-sex scene between Queen Woo Hee’s sister, Woo Sun (Jeong Yu-mi), and the shaman Sa Bi (Oh Ha-nee). In this scene, Woo Sun, under the influence of a potion, mistakenly believes she is in love with Go Nam-mu and ends up having a sexual encounter with Sa Bi that lasts for 1 minute and 54 seconds. Furthermore, the first episode also features a sexual scene between Gogukcheon and the maids that lasts for 3 minutes and 23 seconds, setting a new

The reviews for “Queen Woo” contain numerous criticisms, such as questioning whether the actors in the ice massage scene were adult film performers, expressing discomfort with the use of female nudity for attention, and stating that the excessive nudity and bed scenes disrupted the immersion and made the show uncomfortable to watch. Some viewers were disappointed with the unexpected and shocking content, comparing it to a Korean version of Game of Thrones rather than a unique production.

Despite some mixed reviews, there were also those who praised the drama. One viewer commended the production for tackling a historical theme, stating that it deserves recognition. Others were impressed by the immersive war scenes in the first episode and were so engrossed in the story that they binge-watched all four episodes at once. While acknowledging that some scenes may have been excessive, they eagerly await the release of Part 2. Another viewer expressed learning something new about Goguryeo’s Queen Woo and eagerly anticipates the next episodes. They also questioned the controversy surrounding nudity and bed scenes, considering that the drama is already rated 19+.

The highly anticipated second part of “Queen Woo”is scheduled to premiere on September 12th at noon. With much discussion surrounding its release, there is curiosity about whether the show will be able to overcome the controversy surrounding its explicit content and receive recognition for its artistic merit.

The information was obtained from Wikitree, as seen at https://www.wikitree.co.kr/articles/980569.