[HanCinema's News] Preview for Thirteenth Episode of "The World of the Married" Breaks 1.2 Million Views
By William Schwartz | Published on
Across various platforms the preview for the upcoming thirteenth episode of "The World of the Married" broke 1.2 million views on May 6th. Even by the already high standards set by previous videos of "The World of the Married" this is quite high, and most likely related to the shocking conclusion of the twelfth episode.
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In the twelfth episode, the lead characters played by Kim Hee-ae and Park Hae-joon comisserate over their son and their shattered relationship. The scene escalates into a passionate kiss and an implied sexual encounter. In the following voiceover, Park Hae-joon can be heard saying that he will come back, while Kim Hee-ae encourages him to protect his existing marriage.
These events follow on top of a previous conflict wherein both spouses are discussed as possible culprits for a death that is ultimately ruled as a suicide. Consequently, the future storyline trajectory of "The World of the Married" has been deliberately left in an ambiguous place. Hence the appeal of a preview, which may offer tantalizing hints as to where the story will go for its final four episodes.
Written by William Schwartz
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"The World of the Married" is directed by Mo Wan-il, written by Joo Hyeon-I, and features Kim Hee-ae, Park Hae-joon, Han So-hee, Park Sun-young, Kim Young-min, Chae Gook-hee. Broadcasting information in Korea: 2020/03/27~Now airing, Fri, Sat 23:00 on jTBC.
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.