My heart hurts for Soohyun in this drama, and Kim Namjoo absolutely killed it. I agree that some beats were predictable, but the actors totally pulled those emotional strings, and I thought the cinematography and directing were top-notch. The slow-burning mystery also has me doubting everyone, including Suho and Yoori, but I also have to admit that it would be passe if he were just another cheating husband. Finally, Seonyul is such a surprising and veiled character. I'm loving seeing Eunwoo through a different lens at the moment, and the final moment between them was charged with chemistry - not that I expect them to get romantic!

Just from this recap alone without having watched anything, I’m intrigued! It seems like the writing—partnered with the acting— gives enough depth, but also some restraint, to the story to keep viewers on the edge of the seat and wanting more… Wanting more of the characters and their backstories and wanting to see more of what’s to unfold in the story

what did husband see in that cctv footage that made him back away in his investigations? before that, he was all for finding dirt from those old men to help his wife. he’s suspicious.

how is im semi’s character crucial here? she can’t just be the bff support system here. i’ve just finished marry my husband to just trust a kdrama best friend😅

and eunwoo’s soenyul is also still unclear. he’s everywhere around soohyun with all sorts of jobs lol. he looks like he’s going to help her but he also doesn't look trustworthy

This sounds promising enough that I want to save it to binge watch, at least until it gets further in.

I am glad the casting team decides to go with Kim Nam Joo and Kim Kang Woo for this drama. They definitely make this drama worth picking up for me, despite the fact, that it is just two episodes. Their experience and talent as senior/veteran actors are definitely outstanding.

Kim Nam Joo's role as a grieving mother here is really moving, she gives 10000% effort into this role. She makes me forget that she is just an actress playing Soohyun. As for Kim Kang Woo, he makes a wonderful and doting husband and father in this drama. Though I have to admit, it is not easy for me to trust Su Ho due to the slow burn mystery and the fact that, he almost always played the role of a villain in his previous dramas/films.

Soo hyun's hair that is perfect after 7 years in jail

Wonderful World is a must watch! From the first episode, with its opening scene showing Cha Eunwoo having a stare down with Kim Namjoo and drives his car seemingly towards her, the whole scene was just so impactful, with both their eye-acting and facial expressions carrying the scene to perfection; that it already gripped me and sparked my attachment to this drama. It got a hold on me from the get-go, resulting in wanting to stay and uncover the story and unravel its mystery. The excellence in acting and the fast pace of the story kept me engaged, with much curiosity on how the gripping drama will progress. Veteran actress Kim Namjoo is Queen as expected, with her excellent, amazing drama chops, making the audience feel for her tragedy with shared tears and broken hearts. The 2nd episode came around, and Cha Eunwoo's appearance was again so impactful, with him showing a different side of him as an actor, with his masculine, rough, tough, strong and powerful presence, and even without much lines to deliver, his eye-acting, face/body acting, his aura, can't help but capture his audience's attention. I for one was captivated by Cha Eunwoo, and will surely see this drama through; in fact I can't wait for the next episodes where for sure, the main leads, KNJ and CEW will further grip my interest and my kdrama heart. In a nutshell, Wonderful World is surely wonderful!

I really hope they won't go with the trope of the cheating husband of a successful wife with the friend...

For now, I'm not sure about the story yet. These 2 episodes were more like an introduction.

What was this version of What a Wonderful World? It was clearly not Louis Armstrong.

I fast-forwarded a lot; not because I didn't like it but because it felt so real and I wanted to cry every time Kim Nam-joo cried. I'm not a fan of Cha Eun-woo, stilI think he's good in this role. Like other beanies I hope there is no cheating plot.

Wonderful World has a scenario that's always on point. From the point of view of ordinary people, the law is often more favorable to criminals than to victims. In addition, the drama begins with a child being hit by a driver who did not help him, which is unfortunately a "so popular" hit and run. And then it's even worse for the drama's characters. The drama has the perfect theme to engage the viewers' emotions. In my country, a few days ago, a driver intentionally hit pedestrians, as a result of which 20 people were injured, and the media hides information about the perpetrator and does not reveal his initials, which is what they usually do. The news immediately spread that he was an immigrant or a refugee, because at the very beginning of this case there was no censorship of the media and then information appeared about what language he spoke just after the accident. This reminds me a lot of the situation in this drama and the role of the media in all of this. In the case of this drama, the perpetrator is related to politics and that is why certain things happen to the characters. And the role of the media is very important, why certain things are hidden. It engages viewers even more because it concerns corruption and the role of the media in hiding it, which is everywhere in the world.

For me, the best part of the first couple of episodes was the way they showed how rich and full Soo Hyun's life was before the accident. While there may have been more going on than she knew (like how her husband was taking anti-anxiety meds for awhile), her life genuinely felt real and happy. Often the spouse of the main character can be flat as to be mere plot device--long-suffering devoted spouse, spot-a-mile away cheater or neer-do-well, or just a parent--it was great to see the husband be a 3-D full character who seemed to genuinely love his wife, even if there are other things going on. That's what makes what Soo Hyun lost seem greater and why she set her husband free seem motivated by love. The depth of their relationship is what makes the mystery intriguing and the drama not predictable. Sure, the show may be about the relationship between Soo Hyun and Seon Yul, but I think the relationship between Soo Hyun and Su ho laid the foundation for the mystery because I now care for both (KNJ and KKW were amazing and gave such depth to their characters) and want to know more about why things happened.

Ugh! What is wrong with the legal system?! How can someone commit a hit and run, move the victim's body which hindered the victim's chances of survival, get a not guilty verdict?! I'm angry and disgusted and I didn't even watch this. This is exactly why vigilante justice is appealing.

This just seems so devastating and I could totally see how her life would be completely upended and her marriage destroyed.

Aside from the predictability I really enjoyed the first two episodes. I will say I cackled at the clear fan service scene of CEW at the junkyard. Aside from the carefully placed dirt, he looked nothing like the other junkyard guys. Give him a slight tan and ruddiness, that makes sense, instead, just a light dusting of dirt placed here and there, lol.

As expected our veterans killed it. They were both convincing as this loving couple and they both clearly loved their kid. It is annoying if they make him a cheating husband, sigh. As for Soo Hyun, I am not going to lie, I probably would have hit that man with my car too. At least pretend remorse for some weeks, smh.

Only the first two episodes and I'm already wondering:
- about Soo-hyun's husband
- about manager Yoo-ri (who I seriously thought was Soo-hyun's
sister)
- about Seon-yul
- about that woman with the cell phone, in front of Soo-hyun's house

Streaming anywhere in USA?

The manager is Soo-hyun younger sister. I thought she called Soo-hyun Unnie because she was older, but then they both called the same woman Umma.

That was a powerful opening for episode 1. From the promotions, they kept mentioning the world "healing" in the story so why is Seonyul ready to hit Soohyun with a car. >_< Made me ask myself the same words Soohyun said during the teaser "Who are you?" Plus the ending scene in ep2, was it planned or coincidence? Seonyul is indeed a mystery.

Kim Namjoo and Kim Kangwoo did so well. I believe that they truly love each other so watching ep2 made me really heartbroken. I hope Suho is not cheating and it is something else. And why does Soohyun addresses her husband with ~씨?? Is this normal for korean couples?

Also as a mom, Soohyun really breaks my heart..

Thank you for the recap. While the world depicted in the drama is anything but wonderful, the set up seems promising thanks to the veteran actors who are engaging.

The article shared by @peiyeelai now has me worried about Kim Kang-woo's role and it's length. Cha Eun-woo as ML doesn't seem plausible but let's see how the story progresses.

I want to watch this but am feeling a bit fragile right now so am wondering how to approach it and last the distance?