''Jugglers'' () is a 2017
South Korean television series starring
Baek Jin-hee,
Choi Daniel,
Kang Hye-jung
Kang Hye-jung (born January 4, 1982) is a South Korean actress. Making her film debut in arthouse film '' Nabi'' (2001), she rose to stardom and critical acclaim in Park Chan-wook's 2003 revenge thriller '' Oldboy''. A rising star early in he ...
and
Lee Won-keun
Lee Won-geun (born June 27, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2012 popular historical television drama ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012) and is best known for starring in the high school drama '' Cheer Up!'' (2015) an ...
. It aired from December 4, 2017 to January 23, 2018 on
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...
's Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (
KST) time slot for 16 episodes.
Synopsis
A secretary with a passive and obedient personality meets a boss who is completely uninterested in others and has no consideration for them.
Cast
Main
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Baek Jin-hee as Jwa Yoon-yi (29 years old), Chi-won's secretary who is skilled in assisting and supporting her superiors. She is quick to adapt and knows how to get by in any situation.
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Choi Daniel as Nam Chi-won (36 years old), the director of a media company who is completely uninterested in others and has no consideration for them, but somehow always ends up getting attention from women.
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Kang Hye-jung
Kang Hye-jung (born January 4, 1982) is a South Korean actress. Making her film debut in arthouse film '' Nabi'' (2001), she rose to stardom and critical acclaim in Park Chan-wook's 2003 revenge thriller '' Oldboy''. A rising star early in he ...
as Wang Jeong-ae (37 years old), a mother who returns to the workforce after fifteen years as a full-time housewife.
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Lee Won-keun
Lee Won-geun (born June 27, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in the 2012 popular historical television drama ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012) and is best known for starring in the high school drama '' Cheer Up!'' (2015) an ...
as Hwangbo Yul (28 years old), the director of sports business department who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
Supporting
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Cha Joo-young as Ma Bo-na (29 years old)
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Jung Hye-in as Park Kyung-rye (29 years old)
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In Gyo-jin
In Gyo-jin(; born August 29, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in various television dramas.
Career
In Gyo-jin was born in Jochiwon, Yeongi County, South Chungcheong Province (now Sejong City). He studied ...
as Managing Director Jo Sang-moo (44 years old)
** In Gyo-jin as himself (Cameo appearance, ep. 16)
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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 Vice President Do Tae-geun (61 years old)
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Moon Ji-hoo as Min Deul-re
Video division
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Jung Sung-ho as Director Gong Yoo (42 years old)
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Jung Soo-young
Jung Soo-young is a South Korean actress and model. She is best known for her role in drama '' Second to Last Love'' as Go Sang-hee.
Personal life
Jung is married to Shim Jae-rim who is also an actor.
Filmography Television series
Film
The ...
as Moon Soon-yeong (34 years old)
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Kim Ki-bang
Kim Ki-bang (born May 31, 1981) is a South Korean actor. Since his acting debut in 2005, Kim has played supporting roles in television dramas such as '' Boys Over Flowers'' (2009), '' Golden Time'' (2012), '' Gu Family Book'' (2013), ''Medical ...
as Park Chi-soo (33 years old)
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Song Ji-ho as Go Myung-suk (28 years old)
Sports division
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Cha Soon-bae as General Manager Baek Soon-bae (45 years old)
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Park Kyung-hye
Park Kyung-hye ( born on 5 January 1993) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2011 in films, since then, she has appeared in number of films and television series. She got recognition for her supporting roles in '' Guardian: T ...
as Goo Kye-young (30 years old)
* Shin Min-kyung as Go Si-won (26 years old)
* Kim Se-rin as Joo Pan-mi (22 years old)
People around Yoon-yi
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Min Jin-woong
Min Jin-woong (born August 22, 1986) is a South Korean actor. He starred in TV series such as '' Yong-pal'' (2015) and '' Drinking Solo'' (2016) and Memories of the Alhambra . Min gained popularity through his role in KBS' weekend family dram ...
as Woo Chang-soo (32 years old), Yoon-yi's ex-boyfriend.
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Hong Kyung
Hong Kyung (born February 14, 1996) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the film ''Innocence'' (2020), which won him a Baeksang Arts Award.
Career
After graduating from Hanyang University, Hong made his acting debut with ...
as Jwa Tae-yi (21 years old), Yoon-yi's younger brother.
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Lee Ji-ha
Lee Ji-ha (; born October 7, 1970) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'', '' My Unfamiliar Family,'' '' Sweet Home'' and ''Squid Game,'' the latter gaining her intern ...
as Kang Soon-deok (54 years old), Yoon-yi's mother.
Extended
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Choi Dae-chul
Choi Dae-chul (born Choi Won-chul on October 16, 1978) is a South Korean actor. He has been active in musical theatre since 2002, but has also played supporting roles in television dramas such as ''Wang's Family'' (2013), ''Jang Bo-ri Is Here!' ...
as Director Bong Jang-woo
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Jung Joon-won as Park Gun-woo, Jeong-ae's son
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Cha Joo-young as Ma Bo-na
* Kim Soo-yeon as Wang Mi-ae, Jeong-ae's younger sister
* Seo Eun-woo as Do Do-hee, Chi-won's ex-wife and Do Tae-geun's daughter
* Jeon Joon-ho as Park Joon-pyo, Jeong-ae's husband
Cameo appearances
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Sung Hoon
Sung Hoon (born Bang In-gyu on February 14, 1983) is a South Korean actor and a model.
Early life
Sung Hoon's birth name is Bang In-gyu but he legally changed his name to Bang Sung-hoon because since little, he was often sick and had so many su ...
as Kyung-jun, Yoon-yi's ex-boyfriend.
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Hwang Seung-eon
Hwang Seung-eon (; born October 31, 1988) is a South Korean actress, model and singer. She was a member of the co-ed project group Temporary Idols under YG Entertainment. She has appeared in numerous films, television series, variety shows, and ...
as Secretary Kang
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Alberto Mondi
Alberto Mondi (born 17 January 1984) is an Italian who lives and performs in South Korea as a television personality and businessman. He is currently a cast member in the talk show ''Non-Summit''. He is a former footballer of Serie D.
Personal l ...
as Henry
* Jung Young-joo as Bong's wife
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Choi Yeo-jin
Choi Yeo-jin (; born July 27, 1983) is a South Korean-Canadian model-turned-actress.
Career
Choi Yeo-jin was born in South Korea, but after her parents divorced, they emigrated to Canada when she was in the first year of middle school. She dream ...
as CEO's secretary
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Yoo Ji-tae
Yoo Ji-tae (born April 13, 1976) is a South Korean actor, film director and screenwriter. After a stint as a fashion model, Yoo launched his acting career in 1998 then rose to fame through the films '' Attack the Gas Station'' (1999) and '' Ditt ...
as
Choi Kang-woo
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Production
* The male lead role was first offered to
Yoon Kyun-sang, but declined.
* The series marks Choi Daniel's first acting project after his
military service
Military service is service by an individual or group in an army or other militia, air forces, and naval forces, whether as a chosen job ( volunteer) or as a result of an involuntary draft (conscription).
Some nations (e.g., Mexico) require ...
, as well as Kang Hye-jung's first TV series in five years.
* The first script reading of the cast was held at a resort in
Incheon which took two days and one night.
Ratings
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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