Wicked World (TV series)
Wicked World is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Kang Hyun-joo, directed by Han Tae-seop, and starring Lim Ji-yeon, Heo Nam-jun, Jang Seung-jo, and Lee Se-hee. The series tells the story of a legendary Joseon villainess whose soul transmigrates into the body of a nameless actress and her love-hate relationship with a ruthless modern tycoon. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in May 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday at 21:50.
Synopsis
Kang Dan-shim, a notorious villainess from the Joseon, is sentenced to death and forced to drink a poison bowl, and dies in tears. But when she opens her eyes, she's suddenly surrounded by unfamiliar people and is at a historical drama filming location. She finds herself in an unfamiliar world in the year 2026, and she's in the body of Shin Seo-ri, a not well-known actress.Cast and characters
Main
- Lim Ji-yeon as Shin Seo-ri / Kang Dan-sim
- Shin Seo-ri: A nameless actress who becomes possessed by Kang Dan-shim and develops a vicious personality.
- Kang Dan-shim: A ruthless and cunning concubine of the Joseon dynasty, notorious as the most reviled villainess in the court. She rose to the position of first-rank concubine without strong support, leveraging her sharp wit and manipulative tactics. Following her death by poisoning, she is transported to the year 2026 and possesses the body of Shin Seo-ri, and starts a new life.
- Heo Nam-jun as Cha Se-gye
- Jang Seung-jo as Choi Moon-do, the president of Chail Construction who is Se-gye's cousin
- Lee Se-hee as Yoon Ji-hyo, Seo-ri's rival
Supporting
- Kim Min-seok as Baek Gwang-nam
- Chae Seo-an as Mo Tae-hee
- Baek Ji-won as Hong Bu-seon, the CEO of Se-ri's agency