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Queen of Ambition tell story of Yoon Na Ri, a very poor woman who dreams to be a first lady and a man, Choi Kang Chan who sacrifices everything to help her. During the journey, they experience love, betrayal, unstoppable greed and conspiracy. This is based on the third installment of the 21-part Daemul comic series by famed Korean comic writer Park In Kwon, that was published in 2006.

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  • Apr 18, 2013 24 of 24 episodes seen
    chanqsun
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  10
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    • Acting/Cast  9
    • Music  10
    • Rewatch Value  8
    This drama let me tell you. Amazing. It was a serious roller coaster ride, Joo Da Hae, could seriously be the most hated women in kdrama history after seeing this drama. Her acting and character was just that great and effective. The whole concept of this drama was on point. It never dragged imo, and the characters were very convincing, and yes even yunho! I think he showed improvement here the most(acting wise) from the beginning it's a little shaky but i think as more episodes came out he improved. And we can't forget Ha Ryu, Kwon Sang Woo broke my heart his acting was so amazing, and the whole revenge concept broke my heart. He did such an amazing job with his character, and his read more
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  • Apr 6, 2013 24 of 24 episodes seen
    addicted-to-dramas
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  9
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    • Rewatch Value  1
    This drama was so much better than I ever expected it to be. It made me cry, angry and on rare occasions, laugh, and definitely had those "pull your hair out" and "bang my head against a concrete wall" moments, but to be honest it's all worth it in the end. Although I feel like since we were viewing the whole background story thing, almost every event that took place (like Da Hae threats, or even Ha Ryu's (I don't want to give specific details out without spoiling it, but those of you who watched it should know what I mean)) you sorta knew how they were going to turn out because of the beginning. How she had already gotten to that high place she hoped read more
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  • it's a story about a woman who lies about her past and uses people for her own personal gain.
    reportRecommended by addylovesbwood
  • Both male leads gave up everything so that the love of their lives, with tainted paths, could live normally. Little did they know, they would be betrayed by the women that they loved. Then after they meticulously plan and set out for their revenge.
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  • Tokio_Love 27 days ago
    I loved the ending! It was so sad, and I was so heart broken for him,it's been weeks since i saw the finale but I still think about it every now and then. The ending was so real. he was on a path of revenge, and 99% of the time, there is no happy ending when you're on the path of revenge. He brought her down "although he didnt want her to die" but he lost his whole family. TT^TT It hurts! I can't go on........
  • nuryaki Apr 22, 2013
    will be a happy ending?
  • Sarah87 Apr 20, 2013
    Ex president Baek turned himself in, I don't understand why Ha Ryu didn't use the video to frame Suk Tae Il and stop the election. And what's happened to ex president Baek after turning himself in? Why didn't the police arrest him? Why didn't Ha Ryu reveal his family photo in the latest episodes? Who has drawn that family drawing on the wall in the last scene? It wasn't there before XD And, above all, why it took him 16 episodes to discover the existence of audio recorder? lol
  • ChunElla Apr 13, 2013
    This drama didn't disappointed me. The acting, story and music were perfect. And the ending was good as I expected. I'm very happy that this drama was unique. And I think it wasn't typical melodrama about love. It was deeper. I want to meet the man like Ha Ryu
  • orhideja Apr 5, 2013
    I did not expect to like this drama so much. From acting, music, everything was perfect. Each episode is worth watching.
  • Izu Apr 4, 2013
    I've just finished it. It's a very strong position but also a very heart-breaking one. I recommend it to people with strong nerves. But it is very memorable and deep, definitely.
    I think this drama is a good lesson for all those very, very good, selfless people who don't know that giving too much, giving while hurting yourself is a bad thing, and it can later grow to a much worse situation just like in this drama.
    My heart breaks thinking about Ha Ryu :(
    2 ❤
  • bornfreeonekiss Apr 3, 2013
    She didn't pay for her crimes >.< ... I only feel bad for those people who died and for those whose lives were affected by her :'( ... I didn't like the ending but it was a good drama! 8/10
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    • Izu Apr 4, 2013
      it is disappointing that she died, however I believe that, everyone who survived gain peace after her departure from this world. But it doesn't change the amount of pain Ha Ryu will have for the rest of his life.
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  • dre_stylez Apr 3, 2013
    Joo Da Hae didn't get what she deserved. She didn't pay for her crimes by reflecting on her wrong doings nor did she truly apologize to Ha Ryu. Her death didn't fix all the damage she caused. Besides that, I enjoyed the ending. Overall, the drama was good even though I felt the last few episodes drew it out a bit; it could have ended in 20 episodes or so.
    1 ❤
  • Minzys_back Apr 3, 2013
    I'm disappointed. Like really ? This kind of ending !!! Just freaking like that, she gets away with it ? The story was amazing but the end couldn't be worse ...
  • Jemima Apr 2, 2013
    I want spoiler of the final episode...
  • Jemima Apr 2, 2013
    I want spoiler of the final episode...
  • Jemima Apr 2, 2013
    just watched ep 18... before you watch this make sure you have a strong heart... It will challenge your emotion
  • tlkdrama2me Mar 22, 2013
    Loving this drama but also hating it. I am halfway through episode 18 and I don't think my heart can take anymore .. Joo Da Hae OMG! I don't think I've ever come across such an evil character in a Korean drama .. nor will I ever be able to watch another one of her roles without thinking back at how ridiculous she was in this drama! I can't wait for this to be over .. so I can see some justice. If this drama ends with her getting off the hook again, I am seriously going to lose it.
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  • Izu Mar 13, 2013
    they seriously went overboard....
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    • darkfire-382 Mar 14, 2013
      I had the same look as Do Kyung when it happened. TToTT The fact that he opened his eyes and smiled right before is what killed me. D:
      2 ❤

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Queen of Ambition

Queen of Ambition

Title

  • Main Title: Queen of Ambition
  • Native title: 야왕
  • Also Known as: Yawang ; Night King

General Details

  • CountrySouth Korea
    TypeDrama
    NetworkSBS
  • Aired: January 14, 2013 to April 2, 2013
  • Airs On: Monday, Tuesday
  • # of Episodes 24
    Average Duration 1 hr. 5 min. per episode
  • Genres: Drama, Melodrama, Romance

Statistics

  • Score: 7.70 (scored by 290 users)
  • Ranked: #310
  • Popularity: #115
  • Members: 1,195
  • Favorites: 0
3.9 stars - based on 290 votes

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