Unkind Ladies

Unkind Ladies (Korean: 착하지 않은 여자들; RR: Chakhaji Anheun Yeojadeul) is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Kim Hye-ja, Chae Shi-ra, Do Ji-won and Lee Ha-na.[1][2] It aired on KBS2 from February 25 to May 14, 2015 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.

Unkind Ladies
Also known asUnkind Women
GenreFamily
Drama
Romance
Written byKim In-young
Directed byYoo Hyun-ki
Han Sang-woo
StarringKim Hye-ja
Chae Shi-ra
Do Ji-won
Lee Ha-na
ComposerPark Sung-jin Choi Min Chang
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes24
Production
Executive producersShin In-soo
Jung Hae-ryong KBS
ProducersYoon Jae-hyuk
Kim Dong-hwi
Production locationKorea
CinematographyKim Kyung-ho
EditorsAhn Young-rok
Park Kyung-hyun
Running time65 minutes
Production companyIOK Media
Release
Original networkKorean Broadcasting System
Original releaseFebruary 25 (2015-02-25) –
May 14, 2015 (2015-05-14)

Plot

Three generations of a family of women are led by matriarch Kang Soon-ok, a famous cooking instructor to the rich and famous. Her older daughter Kim Hyun-jung is a rising network anchor at a television station, while younger daughter Kim Hyun-sook is the black sheep of the family. Jung Ma-ri is Hyun-sook's daughter but takes after her aunt by being accomplished, and is on track to become the youngest professor at the university where she works. Ma-ri gets caught up in a love triangle between a pair of half-brothers, reporter Lee Doo-jin and kendo instructor Lee Roo-oh.[3]

Cast

Main characters

Supporting characters

Cameos
  • Jang Gwang as traditional fortune-teller (episode 1)
  • Joo Jong-hyuk as Ma-ri's student (episode 1)[7]
  • Julian Quintart as Leif Garrett (flashbacks)
  • Lee Sang-yoon as top star (episode 3)
  • Boyfriend as popular idol group (episode 5)
  • Jo Young-min as Idol group member (episode 5)
  • Jo Kwang-min as Idol group member (episode 5)
  • Kim Dong-hyun as Idol group member (episode 5)
  • Park Chil-yong as jewelry appraiser (Ahn Jong-mi's uncle; episode 6)
  • Choi Jong-hoon & Choi Ha-na as adulterous couple (episode 8)
  • Lee Seung-yeon as junior anchorwoman (episode 8)
  • An Si Wu as presentator on the train (episode 15)
  • Lee Su Han as helper of presentator on the train (episode 15)
  • Lee Yong Seong as helper of presentator on the train (episode 15)
  • Lee Sang-joon as pianist (episode 19)
  • Lee Deok-hwa as Han Ki-young, Mo-ran's ex-fiancé (episodes 21-22)

Ratings
Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[8] AGB Nielsen[9]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 February 25, 2015 8.8% 10.3% 9.1% 9.4%
2 February 26, 2015 8.9% 10.4% 9.8% 10.2%
3 March 4, 2015 10.1% 13.0% 11.8% 12.2%
4 March 5, 2015 9.5% 12.8% 11.5% 12.7%
5 March 11, 2015 9.1% 11.8% 12.0% 13.1%
6 March 12, 2015 9.5% 11.9% 12.2% 13.3%
7 March 18, 2015 9.6% 12.2% 12.1% 12.4%
8 March 19, 2015 9.5% 12.5% 13.7% 14.7%
9 March 25, 2015 9.8% 11.3% 12.8% 13.9%
10 March 26, 2015 10.3% 11.7% 12.9% 13.8%
11 April 1, 2015 9.9% 12.0% 11.9% 12.1%
12 April 2, 2015 10.6% 12.3% 13.7% 15.1%
13 April 8, 2015 10.5% 11.9% 13.6% 14.0%
14 April 9, 2015 10.4% 12.4% 12.7% 13.4%
15 April 15, 2015 10.0% 11.5% 12.1% 12.3%
16 April 16, 2015 9.4% 11.5% 12.2% 12.8%
17 April 22, 2015 9.8% 10.9% 12.1% 12.7%
18 April 23, 2015 8.8% 9.8% 12.4% 13.9%
19 April 29, 2015 8.5% 9.9% 11.4% 11.8%
20 April 30, 2015 9.7% 10.9% 11.2% 11.8%
21 May 6, 2015 9.8% 11.5% 12.6% 13.6%
22 May 7, 2015 9.1% 10.4% 11.5% 11.9%
23 May 13, 2015 9.7% 11.1% 12.2% 13.4%
24 May 14, 2015 9.7% 11.6% 12.0% 12.9%
Average 9.6% 11.5% 12.1% 12.8%

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result
20154th APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial DramaChae Shi-raNominated
Best Supporting ActressDo Ji-wonNominated
29th KBS Drama Awards
 Top Excellence Award, Actress Chae Shi-ra Won
Kim Hye-ja Nominated
PD Award Kim Hye-ja Won
Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Park Hyuk-kwon Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Chae Shi-ra Nominated
Kim Hye-ja Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Kim Ji-seok Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Seo Yi-sook Nominated
Kim Hye-eun Nominated
Lee Mi-do Nominated
Best New Actor Song Jae-rim Nominated
Best Young Actor Chae Sang-Woo Nominated
Best Writer Kim In-Young Won

References
  1. "Points not to miss in Unkind Women". Hancinema. February 24, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. Jones, Julie (February 27, 2015). "The Four Women Of Unkind Women Are Looking For Happiness". KDramaStars. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  3. Sung, So-young (December 13, 2014). "Song nabs his 1st lead role". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  4. Kwon, Ji-youn (March 23, 2015). "Angry Moms are back on screen". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  5. "Veteran Actress 'Goes Wild' in New TV Series". The Chosun Ilbo. March 28, 2015. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  6. Park, Ah-reum (February 23, 2015). "Song Jae Lim Talks about Finally Protecting a Woman and Not a Man in Unkind Women". enewsWorld. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  7. Ghim, Sora (February 9, 2015). "Ryan Makes His Comeback To The Small Screen With A Cameo". BNTNews. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  8. "TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNmS Ratings (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  9. "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
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