Queen of Divorce (Korean: 끝내주는 해결사) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Jeong Hee-seon, directed by Park Jin-seok, and starring Lee Ji-ah and Kang Ki-young. It aired on JTBC from January 31, to March 7, 2024, every Wednesday and Thursday at 20:50 (KST).[3][4] It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, on Kocowa in the Americas, and on Viu and Viki in selected regions.[5]
| Queen of Divorce | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 끝내주는 해결사 |
| Hanja | 끝내주는 解決士 |
| Literal meaning | Great Problem Solver |
| Revised Romanization | Kkeunnaejuneun haegyeolsa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kkŭnnaejunŭn haegyŏlsa |
| Genre | Legal drama |
| Written by | Jeong Hee-seon[1] |
| Directed by | Park Jin-seok[1] |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Park Seung-jin[2] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Editor | Yoon Song-hwa[2] |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | JTBC |
| Release | January 31 – March 7, 2024 |
Synopsis
editThe series is about a 'bad spouse' punishment solution provided by Korea's best divorce solver to put an end to the client's problematic marriage.[6]
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Team leader of the divorce resolution company 'Solution' who is a former lawyer at Chayul Law Firm.
- Kang Ki-young as Dong Ki-joon[7]
- A lawyer who is Sa-ra's business partner and advisor to 'Solution'.
- Oh Min-suk as Noh Yul-seong[8]
- Sa-ra's ex-husband who is a CEO of Chayul Law Firm.
Supporting
editPeople at Solution
edit- Kim Sun-young as Son Jang-mi[9]
- CEO of the divorce resolution company 'Solution'.
- Lee Tae-gu as Kwon Dae-gi[10]
- Member of Solution who is a former data security expert.
- Seo Hye-won as Kang Bom[11]
- Member of Solution who is a former detective.
- Kim Si-hyeon as Jang Hee-jin[12]
- Manager of the Solutions Law Office.
People around Sa-ra
edit- Na Young-hee as Cha Hee-won[13]
- Sa-ra's former mother-in-law and Yul-seong's mother.
- Kang Ae-sim as Park Jeong-sook[14]
- Sa-ra's mother who is an owner of a tteokbokki restaurant.
- Jeong Min-jun as Noh Seo-yoon[14]
- Sa-ra and Yul-seong's only son.
- Lee Seo-an as Han Ji-in[14]
- Yul-seong's current wife.
Other
edit- Shim Yi-young as Lee Joo-won[15]
- A best-selling author and mother of one child.
Original soundtrack
editPart 1
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Destiny" |
|
| Lena Park | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Destiny" (Inst.) |
| 4:14 | ||
| Total length: | 8:28 | ||||
Part 2
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Go Back" |
| Choi Min-chang | Siyeon (Dreamcatcher) | 3:27 |
| 2. | Untitled (Inst.) | Choi Min-chang | 3:27 | ||
| Total length: | 6:54 | ||||
Viewership
editQueen of Divorce : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[16]
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |||
| 1 | 732 | 1036 | 1217 | 1253 | 1071 | 1277 | 1166 | 1215 | 949 | 1044 | 874 | 1190 | 1085 | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[16] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | January 31, 2024 | 3.311% (5th) | 3.363% (4th) |
| 2 | February 1, 2024 | 4.897% (5th) | 5.195% (4th) |
| 3 | February 7, 2024 | 5.750% (1st) | 5.642% (1st) |
| 4 | February 8, 2024 | 5.680% (4th) | 5.513% (4th) |
| 5 | February 14, 2024 | 4.641% (2nd) | 4.386% (1st) |
| 6 | February 15, 2024 | 5.585% (4th) | 5.801% (4th) |
| 7 | February 21, 2024 | 5.529% (1st) | 5.743% (1st) |
| 8 | February 22, 2024 | 5.229% (5th) | 4.972% (4th) |
| 9 | February 28, 2024 | 4.590% (1st) | 4.410% (1st) |
| 10 | February 29, 2024 | 4.958% (5th) | 5.056% (4th) |
| 11 | March 6, 2024 | 4.187% (4th) | 3.852% (5th) |
| 12 | March 7, 2024 | 5.775% (4th) | 5.931% (4th) |
| Average | 5.011% | 4.989% | |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Tae Yuna (December 7, 2023). 대박 난 JTBC, 드라마 흥행 바통 잇는다...박신혜·이보영·이지아 출격 대기 [JTBC, a huge hit, continues the baton of drama success... Park Shin-hye, Lee Bo-young, Lee Ji-ah are waiting for sortie]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 프로그램 정보 [Program Information]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Jang A-reum (December 7, 2023). "나쁜 배우자 응징...이지아x강기영 '끝내주는 해결사' 1월31일 첫방" [Punishment for Bad Spouses... Lee Ji-ah x Kang Ki-young's 'The Solver Who Ends' first broadcast on January 31] (in Korean). News 1. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang So-young (December 13, 2023). "'끝내주는 해결사' 이지아·강기영 첫 호흡부터 화끈한 연기 합" [‘Awesome problem solver’ Lee Ji-ah and Kang Ki-young show off their acting together from the first time they work together] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ OTT platforms:
- Lee, Soo-hyun (January 31, 2024). 이지아X강기영, 안방에 통쾌한 사이다 선사할까…'끝내주는 해결사' 인물관계도→OTT 관심 [Lee Ji-ahXKang Ki-young, will you bring refreshing cider to your room...'Queen of Divorce' Character Relationship Diagram→OTT Interest] (in Korean). Top Star News. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Nate.
- Kocowa [@kocowa_official] (January 27, 2024). "Who's seated and ready for a tumultuous ride with these two relentless problem solvers?" (Tweet). Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Twitter.
- Salma, Nisrina (January 2, 2024). "4 Drama Korea Terbaru Januari 2024 di Viu" [4 Latest Korean Dramas January 2024 on Viu]. Viu (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- Viki [@Viki] (January 31, 2024). "#LeeJiAh and #KangKiYoung star in the tale of a divorce experts and an eccentric lawyers who help desperate spouses escape from misery-inducing marriages" (Tweet). Retrieved January 31, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Jeong Hee-yeon (December 7, 2023). "이지아, 남편 배신으로 나락→이혼 전문가...'끝내주는 해결사' 기대" [Ji-ah Lee falls into the abyss due to her husband's betrayal → Divorce expert... Expectations for a 'terrific problem solver'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Myung-mi (July 5, 2023). "이지아 강기영, JTBC '끝내주는 해결사' 출연 확정[공식]" [Lee Ji-ah and Kang Ki-young confirmed to appear in JTBC's 'Awesome Fixer' [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Jin-young (November 24, 2023). "오민석, 이지아 남편 된다...'끝내주는 해결사' 출연 확정" [Oh Min-seok becomes Lee Ji-ah's husband... Confirmed to appear in 'Awesome Fixer']. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ Hwang So-young (November 23, 2023). "김선영 JTBC '끝내주는 해결사' 이지아·강기영과 호흡" [Kim Seon-young collaborates with Lee Ji-ah and Kang Ki-young in JTBC's 'Awesome Solver'] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ Bae Hyo-joo (December 13, 2023). "'끝내주는 해결사' 이지아X강기영, 화끈한 연기 합 어땠나? 대본리딩 현장" [How was Lee Ji-ah X Kang Ki-young's combination of hot acting? The scene of script reading] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 13, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Seol (December 14, 2023). "서혜원, '끝내주는 해결사' 캐스팅...이지아X강기영과 '연기 호흡'" (in Korean). Financial News. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ "김시현 '끝내주는 해결사' 출연...이지아·강기영과 호흡" [Kim Si-hyun appears in 'Awesome Solver'... Working with Lee Ji-ah and Kang Ki-young]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Lee Yu-min. January 17, 2024. Archived from the original on February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ 이, 우주. "이지아X강기영 "결혼은 언제든 끝낼 수 있어" 악질 배우자 처단 ('끝내주는 해결사')". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c "등장인물소개 | 끝내주는 해결사 | 프로그램". JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "심이영 '끝내주는 해결사' 출연, 이혼 직전 유명작가 된다". Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 30, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
- "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 31, 2024. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 1, 2024. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 7, 2024. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 8, 2024. Archived from the original on February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 14, 2024. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 15, 2024. Archived from the original on February 16, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 21, 2024. Archived from the original on February 21, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 22, 2024. Archived from the original on February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 28, 2024. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). February 29, 2024. Archived from the original on February 29, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 6, 2024. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). March 7, 2024. Archived from the original on March 7, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
(in Korean) - Queen of Divorce at IMDb
- Queen of Divorce at HanCinema
