''Kimchi Cheese Smile'' () is a South Korean

sitcom A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use ne ...

revolving around the life of a

kimchi ''Kimchi'' (; ko, 김치, gimchi, ), is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish. A wide selection of seasonings are used, including ''gochugaru'' (Korean chili powder), sprin ...

-like (holding popular and conservative ideas) family headed by Shin Goo, who are to become in-laws to Sunwoo Eun-sook's cheese-like (rich and stylish) family. With contrasting classes and values, the sitcom follows these two families through various events in their lives.

Cast and characters

Shin Goo Shin Goo (; born Shin Sun-gi, ; August 13, 1936) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Theater Awards and nominations State honors Notes References External links Shin Goo Fan Cafeat Daum ...

as Shin Goo: husband of Eul-dong; Hye young, Byeong-jin, and Yeon-ji's father. He runs the Smile Photo studio and wants his family to make it big. He is full of bravado and often lies, but his dishonesty is always found out. * Kim Eul-dong as Kim Eul-dong: wife of Shin Goo, she lives very frugally. She does not like her in-laws. * Lee Hye-young as Shin Hye-young: eldest daughter of Shin goo and Eul-dong; she is a photographer and works at Smile Photo with her father. * Lee Byeong-jin as Shin Byeong-jin: son of Shin Goo and husband of Soo-young; he is a timid person and slow at everything. * Yoo Yeon-ji as Shin Yeon-ji: Shin Goo's daughter; she has a fussy personality. She is Seo Woo's best friend and later becomes Hyun-jin's girlfriend. **

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 Shin Yeon-ji *

Sunwoo Eun-sook Sunwoo Eun-sook (born December 24, 1959) is a South Korean actress. Sunwoo made her acting debut in 1978, and rose to fame in the 1980s. Personal life Sunwoo married actor Lee Young-ha Lee Young-ha (born January 17, 1950) is a South Korea ...

as Sunwoo Eun-sook: mother-in-law of Byeong-jin. Though she is an elegant and cultured figure outwardly, she is quite the opposite on the inside. *

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 (South Korean TV series), Second to Last Love'' as Go Sang-hee. Personal life Jung is married to Shim Jae-rim who is also an actor ...

as Jung Soo-young: Eun-sook's daughter and wife of Byeong-jin; she studies the piano. * Park Yoo-sun as Shin Wol-do: daughter of Byeong-jin and Soo-young' she is mature for her age. She is close to her grandfather, Shin Goo, and likes Hyun Jin. *

Um Ki-joon Um Ki-joon (born March 23, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Career Um Ki-joon made his acting debut in 1995 in the stage play ''Richard III'', though he later became best known as a musical theatre actor, starring in ''Singin' in the Rain'', ''The ...

as Um Ki-joon: friend of Byeong-jin and brother of Hyun-jin; he works as an announcer and has poor relations with Eun Sook. He has moved back to Shin Goo's house and developed a relationship with Hye-young. * Lee Hyun Jin as Uhm Hyun-jin: college swimmer and younger brother of Ki-joon; he lives in Shin Goo's house with Ki-Joon. He forms a relationship with Yeon-ji. *

Kim San-ho Kim San-ho (born February 12, 1982) is a South Korean actor. Kim is best known in musical theatre, having starred in Korean stage productions of '' Grease'', ''The Fantasticks'' and the Kim Kwang-seok jukebox musical ''The Days''. On televisio ...

as Kim San-ho: an unidentified man; he moved to Shin Goo's house after Hye-young's car accident and works as an assistant at the photo studio. * Jang Ji-woo as Jang Ji-woo: friend and rival of Hyun-jin. *

Kim Soo-hyun Kim Soo-hyun (; born February 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor. One of the highest-paid actors in South Korea, his accolades include four Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards and one Blue Dragon Film Award. From 2012 to 2016 and in ...

as Kim Soo-hyun: college swimmer; a junior of Hyun-jin *

Choi Kwon Choi Kwon is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles as an aspiring dancer in '' Over the Rainbow'' (2006), and a North Korean soldier in ''The King 2 Hearts ''The King 2 Hearts'' () is a 2012 South Korean television series, sta ...

as Choi Kwon: friend of Hyun-jin; he is the captain of the swimming team. Additional cast members *

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 chauffeur JungH: Eun-sook's driver and bodyguard *

Seo Woo Seo Woo (born Kim Moon-joo; July 7, 1985) is a South Korean actress. She made her breakthrough with the film '' Crush and Blush'' (2008). She is best known for her roles in the films ''Paju'' and '' The Housemaid'', as well as her roles in the TV ...

as Seo Woo: A friend of Yeon-ji * Oh Eun-chan as Shin Wol Sung * Lee Ji-wan as Uhm Ji-Young * Park Joo-yong *

Park Ji-hoon Park Ji-hoon (; born May 29, 1999) is a South Korean singer and actor. Park first made his debut at eight years old as a child actor and advertisement model, appearing as a supporting cast member on the MBC historical drama '' Jumong'' (2006) ...

References

External links

''Kimchi Cheese Smile'' official MBC website

''Kimchi Cheese Smile'' DaumTV Zone
{{Park Hye-ryun MBC TV television dramas South Korean television sitcoms 2007 South Korean television series debuts 2008 South Korean television series endings Korean-language television shows Television shows written by Park Hye-ryun Television series by Doremi Entertainment