Wonderful World: Everything we know about Cha Eun-woo’s K-drama

Gabriela Silva
Cha Eun-woo and Kim Nam-joo in Wonderful World K-drama

Attention enthusiasts of the newest K-drama craze, Wonderful World starring Cha Eun-woo! Presented below is an extensive summary covering the release schedule, cast lineup, and noteworthy highlights of the series.

2024 has a laundry list of K-dramas for fans to keep them entertained. Cha Eun-woo has risen through the ranks to be one of Korea’s top K-drama actors after getting his start as a K-Pop idol. From My ID is Gangnam Beauty to his recent work in A Good Day to Be A Dog, he’s a firm fan favorite.

Fans will get to see the actor once again in the blossoming months of Spring with the K-drama Wonderful World. This K-drama is all about heartbreaking revenge, with Cha in a role that showcases a bad-boy persona.

Ahead of its release, here’s everything you need to know about Wonderful World.

Wonderful World: What’s the K-drama about?

Wonderful World centers on a psychology professor who seeks revenge for her dead son after no one is punished for the crime.

The storyline for the K-drama is a contradiction compared to its title. Eun Soo-hyun is a famous writer and well-respected professor who had it made. But her life crumbles when her son unjustly dies. When the case falls through the cracks of the justice system and fails to punish the person responsible – Soo-hyun sets out for retribution.

Wonderful World has the character deal with her anger and grief as she becomes involved with people in the same predicament. As they solve her case, they begin to heal. Soo-hyun soon meets a young man named Kwon Seon-yul. He grew up in a rich family and set on medical school. When a series of incidents occur and he loses his family, he drops out and lives a tough life.

Wonderful World: Who’s in the cast?

Veteran actor Kim Nam-joo will lead Wonderful World K-drama as Eun Soo-hyun alongside Cha Eun-woo. See the full cast list below:

  • Kim Nam-joo as Eun Soo-hyun
  • Cha Eun-woo as Kwon Seon-yul
  • Kim Kang-woo as Kang Soo-ho, a successful anchorman and Soo-hyun’s husband
  • Im Se-mi as Han Yoo-ri, a shop wonder and close friend to Soo-hyun
  • Yang Hye-ji as Hong Su-jin, Seon-yul’s best friend

We’ll be sure to add more cast updates here as and when they arrive.

Wonderful World: When is the release date?

Wonderful World is set to release in March 1, 2024.

Cha Eun-woo’s and Kim Nam-joo’s K-drama will be a nice addition for the Spring, with the K-drama releasing early March. According to Soompi, the K-drama was originally announced in November of 2024.

Wonderful World will premiere on MBC with news of it being streamed to global fans on Disney+. It will also have a good run of 14 episodes in total.

Wonderful Word: Is there a trailer?

An official trailer for the Wonderful World K-drama has not been released, but MBC did premiere teasers, images, and posters. Check it out below:

K-drama fans agree this will be a welcome change for Cha Eun-woo, as his character appears to be darker than his previous roles.

Wonderful World is one of the K-drama fans can watch in March, with Netflix also set to premiere its long list of K-dramas throughout 2024.

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Gabriela is a Senior TV and Movies Writer for Dexerto covering Netflix, Disney+, K-Dramas and everything in between. She has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Fordham, and was previously a TV Writer for Showbiz Cheatsheet and List Witer for Screenrant. You can contact Gabriela at gabriela.silva@dexerto.com