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Bitter Sweet Hell
''Bitter Sweet Hell'' () is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Nam Ji-yeon, directed by Lee Dong-hyun, and starring Kim Hee-sun, Lee Hye-young, Kim Nam-hee, and Yeonwoo. It aired on MBC TV from May 24, to June 29, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions. Synopsis The series tells the story of Noh Young-won who is recognized as the country's best family psychological counselor. When her career and family are threatened by an unknown blackmailer, she tries to protect her family by joining hands with her mother-in-law. Cast and characters Main * Kim Hee-sun as Noh Young-won : A successful family psychological counselor who lives a perfect life that many would envy. * Lee Hye-young as Hong Sa-gang : Young-won's mother-in-law who is a famous mystery novel author and a devoted mother to her only son. * Kim Nam-hee as Choi Jae-jin : Young-won's husband and Sa-gang's son who is a doctor. * Yeonwoo as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Comedy
Black comedy, also known as black humor, bleak comedy, dark comedy, dark humor, gallows humor or morbid humor, is a style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered serious or painful to discuss, aiming to provoke discomfort, serious thought, and amusement for their audience. Thus, in fiction, for example, the term ''black comedy'' can also refer to a genre in which dark humor is a core component. Black comedy differs from ribaldry#Blue comedy, blue comedy—which focuses more on topics such as nudity, Human sexual activity, sex, and body fluids—and from obscenity. Additionally, whereas the term ''black comedy'' is a relatively broad term covering humor relating to many serious subjects, ''gallows humor'' tends to be used more specifically in relation to death, or situations that are reminiscent of dying. Black humor can occasionally be related to the grotesque genre. Literary critics h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kwon Hae-hyo
Kwon Hae-hyo (; born November 6, 1965) is a South Korean actor and activist. In addition to his acting career, he is also known for his activism. Kwon has been involved with a number of organizations advocating for political and social justice Social justice is justice in relation to the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society where individuals' rights are recognized and protected. In Western and Asian cultures, the concept of social justice has of ... causes, including the Unite Our People Movement Headquarters, the Abolish the Family Registry and Create Family Equality Organization, the Cultural Alliance for Peace at Daechuri, and the Minkahyup Human Rights Group. Filmography Film Television series Variety shows Hosting Theater Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kwon, Hae-hyo 1965 births Living people South Korean male television actors South Korean male film actors South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Capital Area
The Seoul Metropolitan Area (Sudogwon; , ) or Gyeonggi (region), Gyeonggi region (), is the metropolitan area of Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi Province, located in north-western South Korea. Its population of 26 million (as of 2024) is ranked as the List of largest cities#List, fourth-largest metropolitan area in the world. Its area is about . It forms the cultural, commercial, financial, industrial, and residential center of South Korea. The largest city is Seoul, with a population of approximately 10 million people, followed by Incheon, with three million inhabitants. Geography and climate The Metropolitan Area occupies a plain in the Han River (Korea), Han River valley. History Demographics Covering only about 12% of the country's area, the Seoul Metropolitan Area is home to more than 48.2% of the national population, and is the world's List of largest cities#List, ninth-largest urban area. This percentage has risen steadily since the mid-20th century, and the tre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nielsen Korea
Korean drama (), also known as K-drama or Koreanovela, refers to Korean-language television shows made in South Korea. These shows began to be produced around the early 1960s, but were mostly consumed domestically until the rise of the Korean Wave in the 1990s. They have since achieved significant international popularity, with millions of viewers across the world. Beginning around the 1970s, more and more households in South Korea owned televisions. Programs were often produced on low budgets and were mostly consumed domestically. The industry significantly developed in the 1980s, after the spread of color television. Beginning in the early 1990s, several Korean dramas began achieving significant international popularity, primarily in China and Japan. In addition, South Korean popular music ("K-pop") and films began seeing similar successes, which gave rise to rapid international adoption of South Korean media in a phenomenon commonly called the Korean Wave. In the following dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Lawyer
''Doctor Lawyer'' () is a 2022 South Korean television series starring So Ji-sub, Shin Sung-rok, and Im Soo-hyang. It premiered on MBC TV on June 3, 2022, and aired every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 ( KST) for 16 episodes. It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions. Synopsis A genius surgeon who became a lawyer specializing in medical litigation after losing everything through a rigged operation, and a prosecutor in charge of medical crimes who lost her only family (younger brother) and lover due to that operation, work together to punish people who believe that wealth and power can rank above life, and comfort the victims of medical negligence. Cast Main * So Ji-sub as Han Yi-han **Yoo Seon-ho as young Han Yi-han : Once a genius double-board surgeon specialized in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, but now a lawyer specializing in medical litigation. * Shin Sung-rok as Jayden Lee : Asian branch manager of Honors Hand, a company that special ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Knows Everything
''She Knows Everything'' () is a 2020 South Korean Korean drama, Mini series starring Kang Sung-yeon and Jo Han-sun. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, MBC from 8 July until 16 July 2020 at 21:30–22:45 every Wednesdays and Thursdays for 4 episodes. Plot This series is depicting a mystery incident that deals with human desires and truths uncovered in pursuit of a suspect involved in a mysterious death. Occurring in a reconstructed apartment, where Lee Koong-bok (played by Kang Sung-yeon), a real estate agent works, she is known with her Mononymous person, popular name as ''The Queen of Nosiness'' or ''The Nosiest Queen'' by her neighborhood. She has a meddlesome type of personality. In Ho-chul (played by Jo Han-sun), is a self-conceited veteran detective. Although he is bad-tempered, he's a charismatic person. Together, they often bicker and try to chase and confront each other, but when they become embroiled in a mysterious incident, they find clues and choose to work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring Me Home (film)
''Bring Me Home'' () is a 2019 South Korean drama thriller film written and directed by first-time director Kim Seung-woo and stars Lee Young-ae and Yoo Jae-myung. It debuted in the Discovery program of 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Plot Jung-yeon (Lee Young-ae) has been searching relentlessly for her son since he disappeared six years ago. One day, she suddenly receives an anonymous tip-off about his whereabouts that leads her to a fishing village. However, the villagers say they have never seen a child similar to the police officer Hong Kyung-jang (Yoo Jae-myung), who seems to be wary of her appearance. Jung-yeon, who senses that they are hiding something, does not give up and begins to search for the truth. Cast * Lee Young-ae as Jung-yeon * Yoo Jae-myung as Police corporal Hong * Park Hae-joon as Myung-gook * Lee Won-keun as Seung-hyun * Kim Gook-hee as Jin-wook's mother * Kim Yi-kyung as Nurse * Lee Hang-na Lee Hang-na (; born 22 February 1969) is a South Kor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Woong-in
Jung Woong-in (; born January 20, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his television series ''Ojakgyo Family'', '' I Can Hear Your Voice'' and Netflix film '' Seoul Vibe''. Early life Jung Woong-in was born on January 20, 1970, in Jecheon-eup, Jecheon-gun, North Chungcheong Province as the eldest of two sons. Jung completed his primary education at Seoul Gongneung Elementary School in 1983 and later graduated from Wongok Middle School in 1986. He then attended Yangmyeong High School, where he accidentally discovered his passion for acting while attending a theater class. After graduating in 1989, he pursued his studies in Theater and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Seoul Institute of the Arts in 1994. Jung was also known as a strict senior who enforced discipline on new juniors. He worked on the theater stage for a long time but decided to pursue a career in broadcasting due to difficult family circumstances. He entered the film industry with "Rehearsal" a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Kyunghyang
The ''Kyunghyang Shinmun'' () is a major daily newspaper A newspaper is a Periodical literature, periodical publication containing written News, information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background. Newspapers can cover a wide variety of fields such as poli ... published in South Korea. It is based in Seoul. The name literally means ''Urbi et Orbi Daily News''."Who is the ''Kyunghyang Shinmun'' (''Kyunghyang Daily News'')" ''Kyunghyang Shinmun'' website (English). Retrieved 2011-10-06. History ''Kyunghyang Shinmun'' was founded in 1946 by the Catholic Church, which explains its name. Before the Korean War, it was edited by Fr. Peter Ryang, a refugee from the North, and its circulation was 100,000. ' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jung-heon
Kim Jung-heon is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' No Matter What'', '' Through the Waves'', '' Golden Cross'' and '' Secrets of Women''. Filmography Television series Film Music video Theatre References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kim, Jung-heon 1987 births Living people South Korean male models 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung Gun-joo
Jung Gun-joo (; born May 26, 1995) is a South Korean actor. He has starred in several web dramas before venturing into TV broadcasts. Career In 2017, Jung Gun-joo signed an exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment and made an appearance in DAY6's music video "Moonrise (Day6 album), I Like You". He starred in a web-drama by Naver "Flower Ever After". In 2019, Jung joined Blossom Entertainment and acted as one of the main cast of ''Extraordinary You''. Personal life Jung served in the conscription in South Korea, mandatory military service at the age of 21 during his university days. And he has a barista license based on his experience working part-time at a coffee shop. Before becoming an actor, Jung studied mechanical engineering and modeled to earn pocket money. Filmography Film Television series Web series Web shows Music video appearances Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jung, Gun-joo Living people So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin So-yul
Shin So-yul (; born August 5, 1985), birth name Kim Jung-min, is a South Korean actress. Shin began acting in 2006, and appeared in supporting roles in films and television series such as ''Hello My Love'', ''Jungle Fish 2'', and '' Penny Pinchers''. Her breakthrough would come in 2012 with the popular cable dramedy ''Reply 1997''. In 2013, she received acting nominations from the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Grand Bell Awards for her risque role in romantic comedy film ''My PS Partner'', and became one of the hosts of talk show ''Talk Club Actors''. Shin played the leading role in the 2014 daily drama ''Love & Secret ''Love & Secret'' () is a 2014 South Korean daily drama starring Shin So-yul and Kim Heung-soo. It aired on KBS2 from November 11, 2014 to April 3, 2015 on Mondays to Fridays at 19:50 for 102 episodes. Plot Han Ah-reum, the daughter of the Kor ...''. In recent years, Shin became recognized for her supporting roles in various television dramas. Filmography Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
