''Woori the Virgin'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series written and directed by Jeong Jeong-hwa, and starring

Im Soo-hyang Lim Soo-hyang (; born April 19, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame playing leading roles in the television series '' New Tales of Gisaeng'' (2011) and ''Inspiring Generation'' (2014). After a series of supporting roles, she gained ...

in the lead role as Oh Woo-ri, with Sung-hoon,

Shin Dong-wook Shin Dong-wook (born Shin Hwa-shik on September 14, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in ''Soulmate'' and ''Cloud Stairs'' (both in 2006), and his supporting role in ''War of Money'' (2007). Career In Novembe ...

and

Hong Ji-yoon Hong Ji-yoon is a South Korean actress under KeyEast. She is best known for her roles in television series ''My First First Love'' (2019) and ''Woori the Virgin'' (2022). Career Hong Ji-yoon made her debut in tvN's ''Criminal Minds'' in 2017, ...

. Based on the American series ''

Jane the Virgin ''Jane the Virgin'' is an American romantic comedy-drama and satirical telenovela developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. The series premiered October 13, 2014, on The CW and concluded on July 31, 2019. It is a loose adaptation of the Venezuelan t ...

'', it premiered on

SBS TV SBS may refer to: Broadcasting * SBS Broadcasting Group, Belgium, formerly many countries * Talpa TV, formerly SBS Broadcasting B.V., Netherlands ** SBS6, Dutch television channel ** SBS9, Dutch television channel * Special Broadcasting Service ...

on May 9, 2022, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 ( KST) for 14 episodes.

Synopsis

The series is a romantic comedy drama about Oh Woo-ri (

), a woman who kept her virginal purity, getting pregnant with a child of Raphael (

Sung Hoon Sung Hoon (born Bang In-gyu on February 14, 1983) is a South Korean actor and a model. Early life Sung Hoon's birth name is Bang In-gyu but he legally changed his name to Bang Sung-hoon because since little, he was often sick and had so many su ...

), the CEO of a cosmetic group, due to the doctor's mistake during a regular check-up.

Cast and characters

Main

as Oh Woo-ri :29 years old, an assistant writer of a popular drama airing in that time. *

as Raphael :33 years old, CEO of Diamond Cosmetics and the biological father of the child. *

as Lee Kang-jae :33 years old, Woo-ri's boyfriend, a homicide detective.

Supporting

Seogwi-nyeo Tonkatsu

Hong Eun-hee Hong Eun-hee (born February 17, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Variety/radio show Web shows Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * Hong Eun-hee at Namoo Actors * ...

as Oh Eun-ran ** Ko Joo-hee as young Oh Eun-ran :45 years old, Woo-ri's mother, singing class instructor. * Yeon Woon-kyung as Seo Gwi-nyeo :66 years old. Owner of the tonkatsu shop.

Diamond Medical Foundation

Joo Jin-mo Joo Jin-mo (born Park Jin-tae on 26 September 1974), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the films '' Happy End'' (1999) in which he won Grand Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor, '' 200 Pounds Beauty'' (2006), ...

as Kim Deok-bae :61 years old. Chairman of the Diamond Medical Foundation. *

as Lee Ma-ri/Lee Mal-ja :29 years old, Raphael's wife, Diamond Medical Foundation marketing team leader. * Park Seon-young as Director Lim :36 years old, chief secretary. * Nam Mi-jung as Byun Mi-ja : 52 years old, trickster

Police office

* Han Jae-yi as Park Na-hee :29 years old, violent crimes detective. * Kim Dong-hyun as class leader :47 years old, strong squad leader.

Broadcast stations

Kim Soo-ro Kim Soo-ro (born Kim Sang-joong on May 7, 1970) is a South Korean actor. Career Early career Kim Soo-ro studied Theater at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and Dongguk University, then joined the Mokwha Repertory Company. In 1993, he made hi ...

as Choi Seong-il :45 years old, broadcast age 39 years old, Eun-ran's first love, becomes a daily soap opera star after a long period of no fame. His real name is Choi Deok-chil. * Lee Do-yeon as Yu Ye-ri :35 years old, drama writer. * Im Jae-myung as director Park :37 years old, drama director. * Yeon Min-ji as Choi Mi-ae : 31 years old, actress.

Others

* Kim Sa-kwon as Park Doo-pal *

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as Noh Man-cheol * Ahn Shin-woo as Jung Hyung-sik, the head of a security company.

Special appearance

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as obstetrician-gynecologist

Production

The series a remake of American TV series ''

'' which aired for five seasons on

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television network in the United States from 2014 to 2019. The American series is itself based on the 2002 Venezuelan

telenovela A telenovela is a type of a television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines ''tele'' (for "television") and ''novela'' (meaning "novel"). Similar drama genres around the world include '' teleserye'' ...

, ''

Juana La Virgen ''Jane the Virgin'' (Spanish title: ''Juana la Virgen'') is a 2002 Venezuelan telenovela written by Perla Farías and produced by RCTV. It was distributed worldwide by RCTV International. Daniela Alvarado and Ricardo Álamo star as the protago ...

''. ''Woori the Virgin'' reunites

and

after 2011 SBS drama '' New Tales of Gisaeng'' which was the debut drama of both of them, and 2016

KBS 2TV The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...

drama ''

Five Enough ''Five Enough'' () is a 2016 South Korea television series starring Ahn Jae-wook, So Yoo-jin, Shim Hyung-tak, Shim Yi-young, Im Soo-hyang, Shin Hye-sun, Sung Hoon and Ahn Woo-yeon. It aired on KBS2 from February 20 to August 21, 2016 for 54 ...

''. On April 15, 2022, photos of the script reading were released.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Viewership

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

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