''Revolutionary Sisters'' () is a 2021

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starring

Yoon Joo-Sang Yoon Joo-sang (; born June 25, 1949) is a South Korean actor. In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award during the 2009 KBS Drama Awards for his role in ''Iris (South Korean TV series), Iris''. Filmography Film *''Cane (Hoichori)'' (2011) ...

Hong Eun-Hee Hong Eun-hee (; born February 17, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Variety/radio shows Web shows Music video appearances Theater Awards and nominations References External links * Hong Eun-hee at ...

Jeon Hye-bin Jeon Hye-bin (; born September 27, 1983), also known as BIN, is a South Korean actress, singer and model. In 2002, she began her career as singer of the short-lived, three-member girl group LUV. However, the group disbanded the following year d ...

Kim Kyung-nam Kim Kyung-nam (; born December 21, 1989) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series ''Prison Playbook'' (2017–2018), ''Come and Hug Me'' (2018), ''Where Stars Land ''Where Stars Land'' () is a South Kor ...

Go Won-hee Kim Won-hee (; born September 12, 1994), better known by the stage name Go Won-hee (), is a South Korean actress. She is known for her role in the television series ''The Stars Are Shining'' (2015–2016), ''Strongest Deliveryman'' (2017), ''Pe ...

, and

Lee Bo-hee Lee Bo-hee (; born 25 May 1959) is a South Korean actress. Lee won a number of awards for her film roles in the 1980s, including Best New Actress for ''The Green Pine Tree'' at the 22nd Grand Bell Awards, Best Actress for '' Eoudong'' at the 22n ...

. Directed by Lee Jin-seo, the weekend drama revolves around Lee sisters, who are suspected of murder of their mother during the divorce proceedings of their parents. It premiered on

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on March 13, 2021, and aired every Saturday and Sunday from 19:55 ( KST) till September 18. The series ended on September 18 after 50 episodes. The 49th episode of the series aired on September 12, 2021, logged a national average viewership of 32.6% with 5.8 million viewers watching the episode, it placed the series at 7th rank among 'Top 50 series per nationwide viewers in Korea'.

Synopsis

The series opens with the murder of a mother that is committed during the parent's divorce proceedings and all members of the Lee family and the extended family are suspected of murder. This series further tells the suspenseful but humorous story of the aftermath of the murder. Lee Cheol-soo (

Yoon Joo-sang Yoon Joo-sang (; born June 25, 1949) is a South Korean actor. In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award during the 2009 KBS Drama Awards for his role in ''Iris (South Korean TV series), Iris''. Filmography Film *''Cane (Hoichori)'' (2011) ...

) has three daughters, Lee Gwang-nam, Lee Gwang-sik and Lee Gwang-tae. He is a stickler for rules and principles. The daughters resent him. Lee Gwang-nam, the eldest, is proud, selfish and the apple of her mother's eyes. Her mother has suffered due to her father, so she dislikes him. Lee Gwang-sik, the second daughter is a public officer. She is smart, principled and considerate to others. Lee Gwang-tae, the youngest daughter, is good at martial arts and works part-time. She does not consider marriage an option. Meanwhile, since Han Ye-seul was 12, he had dreamt of becoming a trot singer.After dropping out of high school, he came to Seoul to pursue his dream. He is hard-working, kind and righteous.

Cast

Main

as Lee Cheol-soo :65 years old, father of three daughters, Bong-ja's brother-in-law, Taeng-ja's brother-in-law, works to open the toilet sewage system *

Hong Eun-hee Hong Eun-hee (; born February 17, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Variety/radio shows Web shows Music video appearances Theater Awards and nominations References External links * Hong Eun-hee at ...

as Lee Gwang-nam :43 years old, first daughter, egoistic, vain and conceited, Lee Cheol-soo's first daughter, Gwang-sik and Gwang-tae's eldest sister *

as Lee Gwang-sik : 34 years old, second daughter, smart and just, wise and considerate and an intelligent government employee *

as Lee Gwang-tae :29 years old, youngest sister to Gwang-nam and Gwang-sik, 11th-degree black belts, cheerful and cool, a trend taker *

as Han Ye-seul :32 years old, a guitarist and an aspiring trot singer, Lee Gwang-sik's lover, a man with good morals and values, humorous, emotional and decent character *

Choi Dae-chul Choi Dae-chul (born Choi Won-chul on October 16, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He has been active in musical theatre since 2002, but has also played supporting roles in television dramas such as '' Wang's Family'' (2013), '' Jang Bo-ri Is Here!' ...

as Bae Byeon-ho :45 years old, Lee Gwang-nam's husband, a successful lawyer *

as Oh Bong-ja :57 years old, aunt of three sisters, Cheol-soo's sister in law, Taeng-ja's older sister, owner of a one-room building *

Lee Byung-joon Lee Byung-joon (; born January 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Active in film, television and theater since 1985, Lee is best known for his supporting roles in '' A Bloody Aria'' (2006), '' Highway Star'' (2007), and ''Eye for an Eye'' (2008) ...

as Han Dol-se : 72 years old, Han Ye-seul's father, junior from Lee park-soo's hometown

Supporting

Kim Hye-sun Kim Hye-sun (; born September 28, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the television drama ''First Wives' Club'' (2007–2008). Career Kim Hye-sun began modeling when she was in middle school. While a ...

as Oh Taeng-ja :55 years old, aunt of three sisters, Cheol-soo's sister-in-law, Bong-ja's sister * Hong Je-yi as Oh Ttoo-gi, : 7 years old, Taeng-ja's daughter *

Ha Jae-sook Ha Jae-sook (; born January 7, 1979) is a South Korean actress. She dropped out of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to pursue an acting career, and made her theater debut in 2000. After several years on stage, she first appeared onscreen in 2 ...

as Shin Maria : 46 years old, owner of Bae Byeon-ho's regular restaurant * Seol Jung-hwan as Heo Gi-jin :29 years old, Heo Poong-jin's brother * Joo Suk-tae as Heo Poong-jin : 38 years old, he has affection for his younger brother, Gi-jin, more than his parents * Lee Sang-sook as deputy's mother, 65 years old * Ho-seok as Yang Dae-chang, Han Ye-seul's friend and manager. *

Son Woo-hyeon Son Woo-hyeon, commonly known as Son Woo-hyun, (born Son Hyeon-seok on 30 November 1989), is a South Korean actor, singer, and songwriter. In 2011, Son achieved his acting debut when he was cast in the widely acclaimed South Korean TV series '' ...

as Na Pyeon-seung :29 years old, Gwang-sik's current husband, an elementary school classmate with Gwang-tae. *

Go Geon-han Go Geon-han is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' Clean with Passion for Now'', '' The Tale of Nokdu'' and '' Sweet Home''. He also appeared in movies '' Friend: The Great Legacy'' and ''The Battle of ...

as Byun Sa-chae, 29 years old, Ki-jin's best friend *

Han Ji-wan Han Ji-wan (; born August 14, 1987) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her drama roles in '' Rugal'', '' Search: WWW'' and '' I Do, I Do''. Early life She was born on August 14, 1987, in Sangam-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, South Korea. ...

as Min Deul-re * Kim Na-yoon as Pyeon-seung's mother * Song Young-jae as Pyeon-seung's father * Seo Yoon-ah as Na Pyeon-seung's older sister * Chun Yi-seul as Lee Tae-ri * Park Sun-woo as Teacher Tak *

Ji Sung-won Hwang Geum-hee (; born August 20, 1977) is a South Korean actress. Previously known by her stage name Ji Sung-won, Hwang began using her real name professionally in August 2013. Her most notable work is the critically acclaimed horror film H ...

as Sang Gan-nam's wife * Lee Ji-wan as Song Ah-reum *

Shin Cheol-jin Shin Cheol-jin (; born 29 May 1956) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in the 1976 play ''Naughty in the West''. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations * 2005 Korean Theater Actors Association Actor of the Year * ...

as Grandfather * Kim Ga-ran as Gwang-sik's colleague * Park In-hwan *

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 Referenc ...

as Jin Jeong-han a guest at Lee Gwang-sik's restaurant * Seo Do-jin as Hwang Chun-gil

Special appearance

Baek Seung-hee Baek Seung-hee (; born 12 September 1986) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''A Bird That Doesn't Sing ''A Bird That Doesn't Sing'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Oh Hyun-kyung, H ...

as Bae Seul-cheo, wife of Han Ye-seul's older brother, Bae-seul *

Sam Hammington Samuel Mayer Russ Hammington (born 31 July 1977) is a New Zealand-born Australian comedian who is primarily active in South Korea. Hammington hosted radio show ''Drivetime'' with Annabelle Ambrose from 2008 to 2012. He was a cast member of popul ...

as himself * William Hammington * Bentley Hammington * Kim Yi-seo as Togi's kindergarten teacher

Production

Casting

With this series,

is celebrating his 50th year of debut.

Filming

Stills from filming of

as the youngest sister were released in February 2021. On March 6, 2021, the production crew releasing pictures of cast from filming location commented, "In fact, the actors of the 'Revolutionary Sisters' are always caring for and caring for each other, making their filming more enjoyable and joyful than ever before." On April 13 filming was temporarily stopped due to self-quarantine of a cast member who came into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case. The subsequent airing of two episodes on April 17 and 18 were also postponed for April 24 and 25. The filming of the series ended in late August 2021.

Original soundtrack

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Viewership

;Audience response As per Nielsen Korea, the 49th episode aired on September 12, 2021, logged a national average viewership of 32.6% with 5.8 million viewers watching the episode, thereby breaking its own highest ratings. It also takes the series at 7th place among 'Top 50 series per nationwide viewers in Korea'.

Home media

The series was made available for streaming globally on

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from August 19, 2022.

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

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