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Because This Is My First Life
''Because This Is My First Life'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ki and Jung So-min that explores different points of view on careers, relationships, marriage, and love. The series marks Lee Min-ki's first small-screen lead role since 2007. It aired on tvN from October 9 to November 28, 2017, every Monday and Tuesday at 21:30 ( KST). Synopsis Socially awkward IT employee Nam Se-hee (Lee Min-ki) and broke homeless writer Yoon Ji-ho (Jung So-min) agree to a marriage of convenience by signing a contract of two years, wherein they agree to the terms and conditions of only being landlord and tenant, sharing their home based on common goals and values. Things do not go as planned when the housemates' pact of platonic cohabitation is interfered with by their trauma, social expectations, and familial interventions. Cast Main * Lee Min-ki as Nam Se-hee, a quirky and apathetic computer designer who has bought an expensive townhouse and rents out his extra roo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, Middle Ages, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like Screwball comedy, screwball comedies, career woman comedies, and 1950s Sex comedy, sex comedies in Hollywood. Over time, the genre has expanded beyond traditional structures, incorporating unconventional themes, challenging gender roles, and addressing adult topics while maintaining its core focus on romance and humor. A common convention in romantic comedies is the "Meet cute, meet-cute", a humorous or unexpected encounter that creates initial tension and sets up the romantic storyline. History Comedies, rooted in the fertility rites and satyr plays of Ancient Greek comedy, ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esom
Lee So-young (; January 30, 1990), known by her stage name Esom (), is a South Korean actress. Career She gained recognition for her leading role in the 2014 film '' Scarlet Innocence'', for which she was nominated for Best New Actress in five different award ceremonies. She then had notable roles in television series ''The Third Charm'' (2018), ''Taxi Driver'' (2021), and film ''Samjin Company English Class ''Samjin Company English Class'' () is a 2020 South Korean comedy-drama film written and directed by Lee Jong-pil, starring Go Ah-sung, Esom and Park Hye-su. It was released on October 21, 2020. Plot In 1995, three female employees at Samjin ...'' (2020). In January 2023, Esom signed with new agency Management MMM. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Music video appearances Hosting Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Esom South Korean female models 1990 births Living people 21st- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Seok-jeong
Hwang Seok-jeong (born February 2, 1971) is a South Korean actress. She has mostly played supporting roles in films and television series A television show, TV program (), or simply a TV show, is the general reference to any content produced for viewing on a television set that is broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, and cable, or distributed digitally on streaming plat ..., notably '' Secret Love'' (2013), '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014) and '' She Was Pretty'' (2015). Filmography Film Television series Variety show Musical theatre Awards and nominations References External links * * * * * 1971 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean television personalities South Korean web series actresses Seoul National University alumni Actresses from Busan People from Saha District Long stubs with short prose {{SouthKorea-actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoon Bo-mi
Yoon Bo-mi (; born August 13, 1993), known mononymously as Bomi, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group Apink. Yoon made her acting debut with a cameo role in the 2012 television series '' Reply 1997'', she then starred in various television series such as '' Because This Is My First Life'' (2017), '' Please Don't Date Him'' (2020), and gained attention through her supporting role in '' Queen of Tears'' (2024). Early life and education Yoon Bo-mi was born in Gwonseon District, Suwon, South Korea on August 13, 1993. She has one older sister and a younger brother. She was trained in the martial art of Taekwondo from the age of five and is a holder of a third degree black belt. She attended Youngshin Girls High School and later on, Korean Arts High School; from where she graduated in February 2012. Upon graduation from high school, she decided to postpone her further studies in college to concentrate on her music career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Chung-ah
Lee Chung-ah (; born October 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the films ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) and '' My Tutor Friend 2'' (2007), as well as the cable dramas '' Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011), '' VIP'' (2019) and ''Celebrity'' (2023). Career Lee Chung-ah began her acting career by playing supporting roles in the films ''Resurrection of the Little Match Girl'' (2002) and ''Happy Ero Christmas'' (2003). In 2004, she landed her first leading role in ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004), a film adaptation of an internet novel by Guiyeoni. Lee played a country girl who moves to the city and attracts the attention of the two most popular boys in town, played by Jo Han-sun and Kang Dong-won. The film made the two actors into breakout stars, but not Lee. She was cast as a lead actress in her first television drama ''Let's Go to the Beach'' (2005), where she and Lee Wan played bickering lifeguards who later fall in love. In 2006, Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Min-kyu (actor)
Kim Min-kyu (; born December 25, 1994), also spelled as Kim Min-gue, is a South Korean actor. He is known for his appearance in the variety program '' Crime Scene Season 3'' and gained recognition for his roles in television series '' Queen: Love and War'' (2019–20), '' Backstreet Rookie'' (2020), '' Snowdrop'' (2021–22), '' Business Proposal'' (2022), and '' The Heavenly Idol'' (2023). Career Kim began his acting career in 2013, playing a minor role in Mnet drama '' Monstar'', had notable roles in television series ''Signal'' (2016), '' Because This Is My First Life'' (2017), '' The Rich Son'' (2018) and ''Perfume'' (2019) and appeared in the variety program '' Crime Scene season 3'' as an detective's assistant. Kim gained recognition for his career's first leading role through the historical drama '' Queen: Love and War'' (2019–20) where he played Lee Kyung, the King of Joseon. In 2020, Kim played the role of Kang Ji-wook in SBS drama '' Backstreet Rookie''. In 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Hye-won
Jeon Hye-weon (; born April 2, 1998) is a South Korean actress. She is known for roles in television dramas such as '' Our Beloved Summer'' (2021–2022) and ''Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce) ''Love (ft. Marriage and Divorce)'' () is a Korean drama, South Korean television series starring Sung Hoon (actor), Sung Hoon, Lee Tae-gon, Park Joo-mi, Lee Ga-ryeong, Lee Min-young (actress), Lee Min-young, Jeon Soo-kyeong and Jeon No-min. The ...'' (2021). Filmography Film Television series Web series References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jeon, Hye-won 1998 births Living people 21st-century South Korean actresses South Korean female models South Korean television actresses South Korean film actresses South Korean web series actresses Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Actresses from Busan People from Haeundae District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noh Jong-hyun
Noh Jong-hyun (born January 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor. Career Noh Jong-hyun made his television debut in the 2017 romantic comedy '' Because This Is My First Life'' in which he portrayed the female lead's little brother. The following year, he appeared in OCN's miniseries '' Short'' and gained more recognition after playing the youngest detective of the team in ''Life on Mars'', adapted from the British television series of the same name. In 2019, Noh made a cameo appearance in '' Romance Is a Bonus Book''. He then portrayed the male lead's best friend in tvN's ''He Is Psychometric''. He also joined the cast of '' Hell Is Other People'', adapted from the webtoon of the same name. In 2020, Noh appeared in ''Blackout'', an episode of Drama Stage's third season. He was also cast in '' Kkondae Intern'' and '' Live On''. He will also make his film debut in ''A Mathematician in Wonderland''. In 2021, Noh is set to star in ''Youth Youth is the time of life when one is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sun-young (actress, Born 1976)
Kim Sun-young (; born April 10, 1976) is a South Korean actress. She has performed in a variety of popular dramas, including ''Reply 1988'' (2015), ''Because This is My First Life'' (2018), ''Romance is a Bonus Book'' (2019), '' When the Camellia Blooms'' (2019), ''Vagabond'' (2019), ''Crash Landing On You'' (2019), and '' Backstreet Rookie'' (2020). She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Chunsa Film Art Awards and Wildflower Film Awards for her performance in ''Communications and Lies''. Kim has received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards for her role on ''Crash Landing On You''. Early life Kim was born in educators family on April 10, 1976, in Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. From 1992 to 1995 She attended Yeongdeok Girls' High School. She fell in love of acting there. From 1995 to 1999 She Studied Philosophy at Hallym University. Kim started acting while on the theater stage in college. Career Kim debuted as a theatre actor in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Byeong-ok
Kim Byeong-ok (born October 11, 1960) is a South Korean actor. A veteran supporting actor, he is best known for his role as Mr. Han in '' Oldboy''. Career In 2015, he was featured in a controversial Maxim Maxim or Maksim may refer to: Entertainment *Maxim (magazine), ''Maxim'' (magazine), an international men's magazine ** Maxim (Australia), ''Maxim'' (Australia), the Australian edition ** Maxim (India), ''Maxim'' (India), the Indian edition *Maxim ... Korea cover, standing next to a car smoking a cigarette with a woman's legs bound in duct tape protruding from the car's trunk. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * * Living people Male actors from Bucheon South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male web series actors 1960 births 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Hee-kyung
Moon Hee-kyung (; born December 22, 1965) is a South Korean actress. Moon made her acting debut in musical theatre in 1995. She has also played supporting roles in films and television series, notably ''Skeletons in the Closet'' (also known as ''Shim's Family'') in 2007. Early life and education Moon was born on December 22, 1965 in Harye-ri, Namwon-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju Island, South Korea. She graduated from Sookmyung Women's University. Career In 2016, Moon became the only person to compete in both seasons of Tribe of Hip Hop. Other activities Philanthropy In February 2023, Moon donated 1 million won to Hometown Love Donation. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television shows Discography Singles Musical theatre Ambassadorship * Public relations ambassador of Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province South Chungcheong Province (), informally called Chungnam, is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, province of South Korea in the Hoseo re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Eung-soo
Kim Eung-soo (; born February 12, 1961) is a South Korean actor. Kim lived in Japan for seven years, where he studied filmmaking at the Japan Institute of the Moving Image. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Web shows Music video appearances Theater Ambassadorship * Honorary Military of Muju (2022) Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Eung-soo 1961 births Living people South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors South Korean male musical theatre actors South Korean male stage actors South Korean male web series actors Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Male actors from South Chungcheong Province 20th-century South Korean male actors 21st-century South Korean male actors Gwangsan Kim clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
