''Glamorous Temptation'' () is a 2015

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television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite television, satellite, or cable television, cable, excluding breaking news, television adverti ...

starring

Joo Sang-wook Joo Sang-wook (; born July 18, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in generational saga ''Giant'', medical drama '' Good Doctor'', romantic comedy ''Cunning Single Lady'', ''Birth of a Beauty'', and crime procedural ''S ...

, Choi Kang-hee, and Cha Ye-ryun. It replaced ''

Splendid Politics ''Splendid Politics'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Cha Seung-won, Lee Yeon-hee, Kim Jaewon, Seo Kang-joon, Han Joo-wan and Jo Sung-ha. It aired on MBC from April 13 to September 29, 2015 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ...

'' and aired on MBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 ( KST) for 50 episodes from October 5, 2015 to March 22, 2016.

Plot

The series follow three characters: an ambitious woman, a woman jealous of her, and a man who will take revenge.

Cast

Main cast

as Jin Hyeong-woo **

Nam Joo-hyuk Nam Joo-hyuk (Korean: 남주혁; born February 22, 1994) is a South Korean model and actor. He began his career as a model, and appeared in several music videos before making his screen debut in 2014 with ''The Idle Mermaid''. He rose to promin ...

as young Jin Hyeong-woo Hyeong-woo is a man who lives for revenge, as he vows to take revenge against those who drove his father to death when he was still a teenager. * Choi Kang-hee as Shin Eun-soo **

Kim Sae-ron Kim or KIM may refer to: Names * Kim (given name) * Kim (surname) ** Kim (Korean surname) *** Kim family (disambiguation), several dynasties **** Kim family (North Korea), the rulers of North Korea since Kim Il-sung in 1948 ** Kim, Vietnamese f ...

as young Shin Eun-soo. Despite facing a cruel fate, where she is framed for crimes she did not commit and left a widow after her husband dies at a young age, Eun-soo proves to be a strong woman as she strives on to be a good single mother to her young daughter. * Cha Ye-ryun as Kang Il-joo **

Kim Bo-ra Kim Bo-ra (Korean: 김보라, born September 28, 1995) is a South Korean actress. She gained recognition for her role in the hit drama ''Sky Castle'' (2018). She started her career as a child when she was in the film ''For Horowitz'' (2006), and ...

as young Kang Il-joo Initially known by the name Sang-yi, Il-joo was born to her father's mistress. After her foster mother's death, II-joo is brought under the care of Hyeong-woo's family, who raise her as a close relative. She falls in love with Hyeong-woo, but gets extremely jealous when her close friend Eun-soo and Hyeong-woo fall for each other. She eventually takes matters into her own hands, betraying her friend and eventually rises up as a presidential candidate.

Supporting cast

Hyeong-woo's Family

Kim Byung-se Kim Byung-se (born September 26, 1962) is a South Korean actor. Kim attended California State University Long Beach. Kim is an avid golfer and can be often seen golfing on his Instagram. Him and his wife have two dogs. Filmography Film ...

as Hyeong-woo's father *

Na Young-hee Na Young-hee (, born September 20, 1961), born Bang Suk-hui, is a South Korean actress. Na was born in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Filmography Film *Note: the whole list is referenced. Television series Awards * 2021 2 ...

as Hyeong-woo's mother

Eun-soo's Family

Jung In-gi Jung In-gi (born September 12, 1966) is a South Korean actor. Jung made his acting debut in 1990, and has remained active in mainstream and independent film as well as television, notably in ''Jury'' (2013), '' The Five'' (2013) and ''Gap-dong ...

as Eun-soo's father *

Kim Mi-kyung Kim Mi-kyung (born October 14, 1963) is a South Korean actress. She is most active as a supporting actress in television dramas. Kim has been a member of the ''Yeonwoo Mudae'' theater company since 1985. Filmography Television series Web ...

as Eun-soo's mother *

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as Shin Bum-Soo, Eun-soo's brother **Kim Hyung-kyu as young Shin Bum-Soo *

Lee Jae-yoon Lee Jae-yoon (, born December 15, 1984) is a South Korean-Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' My Love By My Side'' (2011), ''Heartless City'' (2013), and ''Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'' (20 ...

as Hong Myung-Ho, Eun-soo's husband *

Kal So-won Kal So-won (; born 14 August 2006) is a South Korean child actress. She debuted with the television series '' Take Care of Us, Captain'' (2012) and is best known for starring in '' Miracle in Cell No. 7'' (2013), one of the best-selling Korean ...

as Hong Mi-Rae, Eun-soo's daughter

Il-Joo's Family

Jung Jin-young Jung Jin-young may refer to: * Jung Jin-young (actor) (born 1964), South Korean actor * Jung Jin-young (singer) Jung Jin-young (; born November 18, 1991), professionally known as Jinyoung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer ...

as Kang Seok-hyun, Il-Joo's father *Kim Pub-lae as Kang Il-Do, Il-Joo's elder brother *

Park Jung-ah Park Jung-ah (; also spelled as Park Jeong-ah, Park JungA; February 24, 1981) is a South Korean entertainer. Career 2000-present: Career beginnings, breakthrough success and Jewelry Park graduated from Dongduk Women's University with a bachelo ...

as Lee See-young, Il-Do's wife *

Jang Young-nam Jang Young-nam (born November 25, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as an acclaimed actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film, notably in works by director Jang Jin. A member of Jang Jin ...

as Kang Il-Ran, Il-Joo's elder sister *Yoon-Soo as Kang Yoo-Gyung, Il-Do's daughter

Kwon Family

Kim Ho-jin Kim Ho-jin (born May 5, 1970) is a South Korean actor and food show host. Kim has played leading roles in the television dramas ''Tender Hearts'' (2001), ''Sunshine Hunting'' (2002), ''Yellow Handkerchief'' (2003), ''New Wise Mother, Good Wife'' ...

as Kwon Moo-Hyuk, Il-Joo's husband *

Cho Yeon-woo Cho Yeon-woo (born Cho Jong-wook on May 30, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Cho made his acting debut in 2003, and his notable television dramas include ''Dear Heaven'' (2005), ''The Invisible Man'' (2006), ''What's Up Fox ''What's Up Fox'' ...

as Kwon Joon-Hyuk, Moo-Hyuk's brother *

Kim Chang-wan Kim Chang Wan (born February 22, 1954) is a South Korean singer, composer, musician, actor, host, radio DJ and writer. Career Sanulrim Kim Chang-wan, along with his younger brothers Kim Chang-hoon and Kim Chang-ik, began composing music d ...

as Kwon Soo-Myung, Moo-Hyuk's father

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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