Choo Young-woo‘s civil service exam has finally arrived.

In the 12th episode of JTBC’s Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Madam Ok‘s Story’ (written by Park Ji-sook, directed by Jin Hyeok and Choi Bo-yoon), which will air on the 12th, the day of the final battle unfolds for Cheon Seung-hwi (played by Chu Young-woo), who is reborn due to the harsh educational methods of his wife Ok Tae-young (played by Lim Ji-yeon).

According to the production team, Cheon Seung-hwi took the civil service exam to continue the honor of his wife Ok Tae-young, who is famous for her role in the foreign affairs department, and his younger brother Seong Do-gyeom (played by Kim Jae-won), who brought honor to Cheong Soo-hyeon by passing the civil service exam with top honors. When he tried to help the head of the private academy, Cha Jun-sik (played by Yoon Hee-seok), but was ignored because he didn’t have a government position, Seung-hwi Cheon‘s pride was hurt, and he was determined to pass the civil service examination.

However, Seung-hwi Cheon ended up holding the hand of his wife, Ok Tae-young, who wanted to help him out of character, instead of his younger brother, Seong Do-gyeom, and began to spend each day without a moment to breathe. He had to start studying before the rooster crowed, and he had to move according to a strict schedule that even set the time he went to the bathroom. It is curious to see whether Ok Tae-young’s teaching methods will lead Seung-hwi Cheon to the path of passing the civil service examination, just like Seong Do-gyeom, and the results will finally be revealed.


The released photos show Ok Tae-young and her family in front of the examination room. Everyone, from Man-seok (played by Lee Jae-won) holding a piece of paper wishing for Cheon Seung-hwi to cheering him on, to Maxim (played by Kim Jae-hwa), Dok-kki (played by Oh Dae-hwan), Keut-dong-i (played by Hong Jin-ki), and Ok Tae-young praying earnestly with both hands clasped together, are united in one heart and one mind to lend their support.

Next, Cheon Seung-hwi‘s courageous appearance captured in the examination room shows his strong desire to pass the exam. Attention is focused on the result, whether he will be able to move the heart of the king with his wife Ok Tae-young’s thorough education as well as his writing skills worthy of a heavenly master who has captivated many in the past.

The broadcast will be on the 12th at 10:30 p.m.

Reporter Hong Se-young, projecthong@donga.com