Daughters-in-Law
Daughters-in-Law () is a South Korean drama that aired from July 28, 2007 to January 20, 2008 in Korea by KBS2 starring Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Pil-mo, Lee Soo-kyung and Seo Young-hee. It premiered on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday at 19:55 for 54 episodes. The Korean title "며느리 전성시대" can be literally translated to "The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law". This is an ironic reference to the fact that the traditional role of a Korean daughter-in-law was a life filled with thankless drudgery. This show explores whether modern life and ethos have improved the lives of daughters-in-law in various circumstances with a comedic tone. Cast Main characters Kim Ji-hoon as Lee Bok-su The only son among four sisters, Bok-su is a child in the eyes of his mother. He is the "jang-son" of his family - the oldest son of the oldest son who is expected to carry on his family's legacy, and he feels the weight of that responsibility on his shoulders. Although he is handsome and graduated from the prestigious Seoul National University, he does not hail from a fancy background, as his family owns a pig's feet ("jok-bal") restaurant. Lee Soo-kyung as Jo Mi-jin Mi-jin has such a silly and cute personality that her husband's nickname for her is Dooly. But she is also very ambitious and capable at her job at SOPY Fashion, a clothing design company. She grew up in an affluent family. She meets Bok-su at work, and marries him. Although very independent and modern, she abides by tradition and moves in with his family to live behind the pig's feet restaurant, to the dismay of her mother. Lee Pil-mo as Jo In-woo Mi-jin's older brother. Studied at NYU Stern School of Business, but dropped out and returned to Korea to become a filmmaker. Currently works as a production assistant for a serial drama. Seo Young-hee as Lee Bok-nam Bok-su's younger sister. All her life, she felt overshadowed by her brother. Unlike her new sister-in-law Mi-jin, she doesn't care about her appearance, frequently dressing slovenly, and always wearing her owl-like glasses. Her mother is proud of her, but her grandmother doesn't think any man will marry her. She currently works as a writer for a serial drama where she meets In-woo. Supporting characters Lee family Kim Eul-dong as Oh Hyang-sim Mother of Soo-gil and Myung-hee and Grandmother of Bok-su and Bok-nam. As the matriarch, she handles her family with an iron fist, and everyone lives in fear of her. Although she is a scary mother-in-law, she is wise. Holds the secret recipe for the pig's feet dish that she intends to pass down to her children. Park In-hwan as Lee Soo-gil Father of Bok-su and Bok-nam. Works at the pig's feet restaurant. Lives in fear of his mother Hyang-sim, who he never disobeys. Appears easygoing, but can also have an explosive temper like his mother. Youn Yuh-jung as Seo Mi-soon Served her family and raised her children like a good, traditional daughter-in-law for decades. Very