The World of the Married (2020)
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The World of the Married is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
What the audience says
The World of the Married is one of the better-rated Korean series out there. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 74 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 82 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 74 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~82 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kang Eun-kyung
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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