2/5 stars
Lead cast: Jeon Jong-seo, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Moo-yul
When Part I of the big-budget historical Korean drama Queen Woo dropped late last month, it was not the lavish sets that drew the notice of viewers.
The costumes were mentioned quite frequently but, rather than their ornate design, they were noted for their resemblance to historical Chinese outfits, which caused some viewers in South Korea to take umbrage.
As well, people talked about the show’s parallels to the hit HBO series Game of Thrones and the incongruously salacious scenes that were partly responsible for inviting those comparisons.