Jung Sang-hoon marries Kim Hee-sun for Woman of Dignity

16 September 27, 2016

Jung Sang-hoon marries Kim Hee-sun for Woman of Dignity

by chickachunga

Funny actor Jung Sang-hoon (Jealousy Incarnate, Lucky Romance) has been confirmed to join the growing cast of Woman of Dignity, which already boasts the likes of Kim Hee-sun (Angry Mom), Kim Sun-ah (Masked Prosecutor), and Lee Ki-woo (Memory), in the story about women turning their lives around. Actresses Lee Hee-jin (Trick) and Lee Tae-im (Twinkle Twinkle My Heart) are also set to appear in supporting roles.

Woman of Dignity is a comedy about a homemaker named Woo Ah-jin, played by Kim Hee-sun, who goes from a life of luxury to rock bottom when her husband up and cheats on her, and her chaebol father-in-law loses his fortune. Kim Sun-ah will take on the role of a mysterious and ambitious worker at a nursing home named Park Bok-ja, who strives to reach the upper echelons of high society despite her humble countryside beginnings.

Jung Sang-hoon will play the cheating husband to Kim Hee-sun’s character, the source of major conflict in the household. It was the role that Shim Hyung-tak (Five Kids) had taken on in previous casting rounds (and he must not have been confirmed, if it went to Jung Sang-hoon), so it seems like they’re going for a comedic character, based on the two actors. Jung Sang-hoon is great at playing characters who simultaneously make us laugh and want to smash his face into a desk (see: Jealousy Incarnate), so he should be a perfect fit.

Lee Tae-im is the art teacher the husband has an affair with, named Yoon Sung-hee. She’s an obscure artist that no one knew until Woo Ah-jin came along and became her first customer. The two strike up a close friendship, but Yoon Sung-hee longs for her friend’s beauty and class. And when Woo Ah-jin decides to sign her daughter up for art classes, so begins her husband’s affair with the art teacher. Lee Hee-jin has been cast as the typical Gangnam housewife who also happens to be a very influential blogger named Kim Hyo-ju.

It’s promising to see so many talented women cast in this drama. I just hope they pass the Bechdel test and are as complex as they are beautiful because Kim Hee-sun and Kim Sun-ah in one drama would be too good to waste!

Directed by PD Kim Yoon-chul of My Name Is Kim Sam Soon fame and written by Baek Mi-kyung who wrote Beloved Eun-dong, Woman of Dignity will be 100 percent pre-produced and is expected to premiere sometime during the first half of 2017. Production will begin next month, and no broadcaster is attached at this time.

Via Osen,Wow TV,Daily Sports

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1 I Quit

September 27, 2016 at 12:52 PM

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Rebekah Marie

September 27, 2016 at 3:39 PM

I only watched Eun Dong the Begining, because I realized I wouldn't be able to make it through the full drama. That cute short prequel had Jinyoung from Got7 and was adorable and awesome.

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Nanda

September 27, 2016 at 10:03 PM

Now I'm curious.. How many dramas have you seen this year?

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I Quit

September 28, 2016 at 7:23 AM

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2 Alessar

September 27, 2016 at 1:35 PM

It's really interesting they're going with Jung Sang-hoon over Shim Hyung-tak. They're both very good at comedy though Hyung-tak is maybe more on a leading man trajectory; it'll be interesting to see what project he goes after next after being the second lead in both Let's Eat 1 and Divorce Lawyer in Love, but then having a pretty decent storyline in Five Kids. On the other hand this is a major step up for Sang-hoon and after having him in smaller roles in some comedies I'll be looking forward to seeing what he can do in this sort of role. I suppose technically he might be the male lead? But the show is focused on the ladies so it's probably still more of a large supporting role.

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purpleowl

September 27, 2016 at 9:18 PM

I thought the change wasn't so much a choice as Shim Hyung Tak turning it down. At least that's how I read it.

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Alessar

September 28, 2016 at 6:22 AM

Well it could be either, it's just interesting how pick #2 was so similar to pick #1 but with a definite step closer to the comedy side.

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3 blessingwind

September 27, 2016 at 2:21 PM

I just cant see that funny guy cheating on his wife. Since i have seen him playing all funny, yet caring type of roles, i just cant picture him doing that.

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4 Dakchigo

September 27, 2016 at 4:52 PM

Why does this hodgepodge of plots feel like a long weekend drama? Also, that art teacher adulteress concept reminds me of The Village.

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5 faith

September 27, 2016 at 7:56 PM

i like this man in what happens with my family!!!
he also has serious roles in movie The Tower...so i hope he deliver this role perfectly!

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6 Bazu

September 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM

Loved him in Youth Over Flowers Iceland!

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7 Rach ^^

September 28, 2016 at 1:10 AM

Is this a makjang drama?

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8 Bùi Quốc Khánh

September 28, 2016 at 2:49 AM

jTBC and SBS now have a competition to take this drama.

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9 mary

September 28, 2016 at 3:39 AM

"Jung Sang-hoon is great at playing characters who simultaneously make us laugh and want to smash his face into a desk"

LMAO that's so apt and Shim Hyung-tak plays these kind of roles too. XD

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10 Kayla S

October 22, 2016 at 2:23 PM

I' m watching Kim Hee Sun in "Ice Fantasy" and found out, she was gorgeous in her roles. Now, back to Korea, she again acting in another new drama. I'm so exciting for her this new drama. Fighting, Kim Hee Sun!

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11 Genah

October 22, 2016 at 2:31 PM

I know Kim Hee Sun, recently starred in many dramas and appeared numerous awards events. She is just perfect for this drama especially the second role as lawyer and not a housewife as stated.

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