''Glamorous Temptation'' () is a 2015

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starring

Joo Sang-wook Joo Sang-wook (; born July 18, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in generational saga ''Giant (TV series), Giant'', medical drama ''Good Doctor (South Korean TV series), Good Doctor'', romantic comedy ''Cunning Single ...

, Choi Kang-hee, and Cha Ye-ryun. It replaced ''

Splendid Politics ''Splendid Politics'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Cha Seung-won, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Jaewon, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan and Jo Sung-ha. It aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 2 ...

'' and aired on MBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) for 50 episodes from October 5, 2015 to March 22, 2016.

Plot

The series follows three characters: an ambitious woman, a woman jealous of her, and a man who will take revenge.

Cast

Main cast

as Jin Hyeong-woo **

Nam Joo-hyuk Nam Joo-hyuk (; born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean model and actor. He began his career as a model, and appeared in several music videos before making his screen debut in 2014 with '' The Idle Mermaid''. Nam rose to prominence with his ...

as young Jin Hyeong-woo Hyeong-woo is a man who lives for revenge, as he vows to take revenge against those who drove his father to death when he was still a teenager. * Choi Kang-hee as Shin Eun-soo **

Kim Sae-ron Kim Sae-ron (; July 31, 2000 – February 16, 2025) was a South Korean actress. Kim began her career in 2001 as a child model and transitioned to acting in 2009 with the film '' A Brand New Life'' (2009). She gained recognition through '' The ...

as young Shin Eun-soo. Despite facing a cruel fate where she is framed for crimes she did not commit, and left a widow after her husband dies at a young age, Eun-soo proves to be a strong woman as she strives to be a good single mother to her young daughter. * Cha Ye-ryun as Kang Il-joo **

Kim Bo-ra Kim Bo-ra (, born September 28, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role in the hit drama ''Sky Castle'' (2018). She started her career as a child when she was in the film '' For Horowitz'' (2006), and has since bee ...

as young Kang Il-joo Initially known by the name Sang-yi, Il-joo was born to her father's mistress. After her foster mother's death, II-joo is brought under the care of Hyeong-woo's family, who raise her as a close relative. She falls in love with Hyeong-woo, but gets extremely jealous when her close friend Eun-soo and Hyeong-woo fall for each other. She eventually takes matters into her own hands, betraying her friend and later rising up as a presidential candidate.

Supporting cast

Hyeong-woo's Family

Kim Byung-se Kim Byung-se (born September 26, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Kim attended California State University Long Beach. Kim is an avid golfer and can be often seen golfing on his Instagram. Him and his wife have two dogs. Filmography Film ...

as Hyeong-woo's father *

Na Young-hee Na Young-hee (, born September 20, 1961), born Bang Suk-hui, is a South Korean actress. Na was born in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Filmography Film *Note: the whole list is referenced. Television series Awards * 2021 ...

as Hyeong-woo's mother

Eun-soo's Family

Jung In-gi Jung In-gi (born September 12, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Jung made his acting debut in 1990, and has remained active in mainstream and independent film as well as television Television (TV) is a telecommunication medium for tran ...

as Eun-soo's father *

Kim Mi-kyung Kim Mi-kyung (; born October 14, 1963) is a South Korean actress. She is most active as a supporting actress in television dramas. Kim has been a member of the Yeonwoo Mudae theater company since 1985. Personal life On December 8, 2023, it ...

as Eun-soo's mother *

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as Shin Bum-Soo, Eun-soo's brother **Kim Hyung-kyu as young Shin Bum-Soo *

Lee Jae-yoon Lee Jae-yoon (, born December 15, 1984) is a South Korean-Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' My Love By My Side'' (2011), ''Heartless City'' (2013), ''Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'' (2015– ...

as Hong Myung-Ho, Eun-soo's husband *

Kal So-won Kal So-won (; born 14 August 2006) is a South Korean child actress. She debuted with the television series '' Take Care of Us, Captain'' (2012) and is best known for starring in '' Miracle in Cell No. 7'' (2013), one of the best-selling Korean ...

as Hong Mi-Rae, Eun-soo's daughter

Il-Joo's Family

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as Kang Seok-hyun, Il-Joo's father *Kim Pub-lae as Kang Il-Do, Il-Joo's elder brother *

Park Jung-ah Park Jung-ah (; also spelled as Park Jeong-ah, Park JungA; February 24, 1981) is a South Korean singer, actress, entertainer, and radio DJ. Career 2000–2014: Career beginnings, breakthrough success and Jewelry Park graduated from Dongduk Wo ...

as Lee See-young, Il-Do's wife *

Jang Young-nam Jang Young-nam (; born November 25, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as an acclaimed actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film, notably in works by director Jang Jin. A member of Jang J ...

as Kang Il-Ran, Il-Joo's elder sister *Yoon Soo as Kang Yoo-Gyung, Il-Do's daughter

Kwon Family

* Kim Ho-jin as Kwon Moo-Hyuk, Il-Joo's husband *

Cho Yeon-woo Cho Yeon-woo (born Cho Jong-wook on May 30, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Cho made his acting debut in 2003, and his notable television dramas include ''Dear Heaven ''Dear Heaven'' () is a South Korean television series starring Yoon Jung- ...

as Kwon Joon-Hyuk, Moo-Hyuk's brother *

Kim Chang-wan Kim Chang Wan (; born February 22, 1954) is a South Korean singer, actor, and writer. Early life and education Kim along with his younger brothers Kim Chang-hoon and Kim Chang-ik, began composing music during their mid-teens, and formed the ...

as Kwon Soo-Myung, Moo-Hyuk's father

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* *{{hancinema drama, Glamorous_Temptation 2015 South Korean television series debuts 2015 South Korean television series endings MBC TV television dramas South Korean melodrama television series