My Golden Life (Hangul: ??? ? ??; RR: Hwanggeumbit Nae Insaeng) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Park Si-hoo, Shin Hye-sun, Lee Tae-hwan, and Seo Eun-soo. The series aired on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday from 19:55 to 21:15 (KST).
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Synopsis
Revolves around a woman who has a chance to rise in status and a man who finds happiness in her.
A mother's misguided love has caused her daughters to get swapped in status, and so the heroine Seo Ji-an enters the chaebol household to have a better life without knowing she is actually not their long-lost daughter, but her "former twin" sister instead. What will happen to her once the secret get revealed, and what will happen to her relationship with the son of chaebol family Choi Do-kyung, whom she has gotten closer to as siblings?
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Cast
Main
- Park Si-hoo as Choi Do-kyung
He is the only heir to Haeseong Group and the head of Strategic Planning Team. He is a third generation chaebol who has returned from the USA after finishing his MBA. He is a gentleman with admirable physique and elegance. He takes pride in the fact that he practices Noblisse Oblige unlike other chaebols who like to power trip. When the "perpetrator" of a car accident, Seo Jian, is revealed to be his younger sister, 'Choi Eunseok,' his life takes a new turn.
- Shin Hye-sun as Seo Ji-an
She is on a two-year contract with the marketing team of Haeseong Group. Before her father went bankrupt 10 years ago, she used to be the original 'girl crush.' Everyone admired her competitive spirit and cheerful personality. Now she only dreams of being a full-time employee of the Haeseong Group. When that dream is shattered by a friend, she hits the bottom of her life. Then, like a miracle, she gets a chance to reverse her life as the daughter of Haeseong Group. She chooses to take the silver spoon and live a glamorous life. But unexpected challenges are waiting for her.
- Lee Tae-hwan as Sunwoo Hyuk
He is Jian's high school friend. With a major in interior design, he runs a DIY furniture shopping mall. He has a cheerful and feisty personality, but he also has a cranky side and his likes and dislike are very clear. Ever since he fell in love with Jian at first sight in high school, he has had a crush on her. He does not realize that Jisu, who has a crush on him, is Jian's twin sister.
- Seo Eun-soo as Seo Ji-soo
Ji-an's twin sister; After graduating from vocational college, she has been making a living as a part-timer for years. She is without a worry in the world. Since she loves bread so much, she gets a job at a local bakery. Without knowing the relationship between her sister Jian and Manager Seon, she has a secret crush on Manager Seon. When her one and only twin sister enters the chaebol family, she learns the secret behind her birth and becomes confused.
Supporting
Seo Ji-an's family
- Chun Ho-jin as Seo Tae-soo, the twins' father
Taesu has been the breadwinner for his family for his entire life. He used to have a successful life as a self-made man, but after going bankrupt, he has been working as a day laborer.
- Kim Hye-ok as Yang Mi-jung, the twins' mother
She thought she would live as a housewife without ever having to get her hands dirty. Her pride is battered with her husband Taesu's bankruptcy. Reality makes her feel miserable. She prays that her daughter Jian, who enters a chaebol family, does not end up like her.
- Lee Tae-sung as Seo Ji-tae, the twins' older brother
- Shin Hyun-soo as Seo Ji-ho, the twins' youngest brother
Choi Do-kyung's family
- Jeon No-min as Choi Jae-sung, Do-kyung's father
- Na Young-hee as Noh Myung-hee, Do-kyung's mother
- Lee Da-in as Choi Seo-hyun, Do-kyung's youngest sister
Haesung Group
- Kim Byung-ki as Noh Yang-ho, family patriarch
- Jeon Soo-kyung as Noh Jin-hee, Noh Yang-ho's youngest daughter
- Yoo Ha-bok as Jung Myung-soo, Noh Jin-hee's husband
- Seo Kyung-hwa as Min Deul-lae, Choi family's household manager
- Wi Hwa-joon as Ryu Jae-shin, Choi Seo-hyun's former driver
Extended
Reception
The drama is currently one of the fastest-growing in ratings among KBS2 TV series in the same timeslot, starting with 19.7% for the first episode and surpassing 30% mark (30.9%) in 8 episodes. It goes on to become the fastest to reach the National Drama level of 40% rating (41.2% in 30 episodes) among KBS2 TV series in the same timeslot.
The drama was praised as an atypical family drama, avoiding cliches such as family conflicts and typical Cinderella stories, instead focusing on pursuing personal happiness based on one's own decision. It was praised for sensitively drawn characters, emotional details and family histories; which successfully established an emotional connection between the viewers and the protagonists.
Because of its popularity, it is also the first KBS2 drama in the same time slot to have a special episode. The 2½-hour program consisted of behind-the-scenes footage, cast and staff interviews, director's cuts of the first 10 episodes. It aired on October 4, 2017 from 3:25 to 6 pm (KST) during the Chuseok national holiday period.
Original soundtrack
Ratings
- In this table, The blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
- KBS2 airs 2 Special episodes on 4 October 2017 from 15.25 onwards, to celebrate Chuseok holiday.
- Surpasses 40% ratings starting from the 30th episode, becomes a new "National Drama".
- On 11th January 2018, extension of 2 episodes has been confirmed and thus making up to total of 52 episodes.
- Episodes 46 & 47 will air at 22:00 due to coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics
- Episode 48 will not air on February 24 due to coverage of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Awards and nominations
References
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- My Golden Life at KBS World
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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