Episode 1
Infidelity
1h 28m8.0 / 10
Ji Seon-u's marital bliss shatters when she spots an unfamiliar strand of hair on Lee Tae-o's scarf. Suspicious, she tails him after work one day.
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TV series
The World of the Married
2020TV-MA1 season7.5 / 10
She was living her dreams but a betrayal turned her life into a nightmare.
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.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
The Anger Builds
1h 24m8.0 / 10
After making a discovery that shakes her to the core, Seon-u is thrown into a dilemma. Yeo Da-gyeong's visit to her hospital worsens matters.
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Episode 3
Legal Advice
1h 18m8.7 / 10
A piece of unexpected news sends Tae-o running to Da-gyeong. Taking advice from a divorce lawyer, Seon-u begins gathering important evidence.
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Episode 4
Red Lipstick
1h 22m5.7 / 10
Min Hyeon-seo deals with the return of her boyfriend, who wants to cash in on her efforts. Son Je-hyeok puts forth a risky proposition to Seon-u.
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Episode 5
The Unexpected Dinner
1h 28m9.0 / 10
While Tae-o tries to save his affair, Seon-u learns more of his secrets. They head to Da-gyeong's parents' home, where an uneasy dinner ensues.
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Episode 6
It’s All Your Fault
1h 21m9.0 / 10
Seon-u and Tae-o's fight turns nasty as they battle over divorce papers and for custody of Lee Jun-yeong, who struggles to process their separation.
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Episode 7
I’m Back
1h 21m9.0 / 10
Tae-o and Da-gyeong come back to town and throw an extravagant housewarming party. While everyone gossips about the couple, Seon-u grows anxious.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bae Min-jun
Episode 8
I’m Not Running
1h 14m9.0 / 10
Seon-u is spooked by a series of strange incidents at home. In addition, she finds out that Jun-yeong has been hiding something from her.
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Episode 9
How Much Do You Trust Your Husband?
1h 21m9.0 / 10
Da-kyeong becomes wary of Tae-o's behavior. Before an important meeting with Yeo Byeong-gyu, Seon-u receives a panic-inciting package.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bae Min-jun
Episode 10
The Runaway
1h 26m9.0 / 10
A series of incriminating photos threatens Ko Ye-rim's marriage. Reeling from a betrayal, Seon-u seeks retaliation by paying Park In-gyu a visit.
Episode credits
Guest stars Carson Allen, Jeong Yoon-hee
Episode 11
Do You Think I Pushed Him?
1h 17m9.0 / 10
After Tae-o comes home in a questionable state, Da-gyeong snoops through his clothes. Hyeon-seo is convinced she knows the culprit's identity.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bae Min-jun
Episode 12
Boarding School
1h 24m9.0 / 10
When Tae-o is taken by police for questioning, Seon-u does what she thinks is right for her family. Da-gyeong urges Jun-yeong to make a choice.
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Episode 13
A Fight at School
1h 15m9.5 / 10
Seon-u is in the midst of considering job openings outside the city when she gets word that Jun-yeong has been involved in a fight at school.
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Episode 14
Sun Woo Leaves Gosan
1h 22m9.0 / 10
With both Jun-yeong and her job gone, Seon-u finds herself completely alone. When she goes missing, Kim Yun-gi and Tae-o rush to find her.
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Episode 15
Da Kyung’s Last Chance
1h 33m9.0 / 10
Nearing the end of her rope, Da-gyeong demands the truth from Tae-o. Soon after, Seon-u shows her the upsetting reality of Tae-o's patterns.
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Episode 16
Back to Gosan
1h 20m8.0 / 10finale
Seon-u gradually returns to her normal life. One day, she comes home to find that Jun-yeong has disappeared — and all that's left is a note from Tae-o.
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More about The World of the Married
Cast
Kim Hee-aeJi Seon-u
Park Hae-joonLee Tae-o
Han So-heeYeo Da-gyeong
Park Sun-youngKo Ye-rim
Kim Young-minSon Je-hyeokChae Kook-heeSeol Myeong-suk
Lee Kyung-youngYeo Byeong-gyu
Kim Sun-kyungUhm Hyo-jeongCredits
- Created by
- Kang Eun-kyung, Mo Wan-il
- Written by
- Joo Hyun
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 16
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 부부의 세계
Networks & production
JTBCSouth Korea
소금빛미디어(주)
JTBC StudiosSouth Korea
Themes
betrayaldirectordivorcedoctorextramarital affairfamily dramainfidelitymarried couple