''Revolutionary Sisters'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series starring

Yoon Joo-Sang Yoon Joo-sang (born June 25, 1949) is a South Korean actor. In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award during the 2009 KBS Drama Awards for his role in ''Iris''.'' Filmography Film *''Cane (Hoichori)'' (2011) *'' Miss Gold Digger'' (2007) ...

Hong Eun-Hee Hong Eun-hee (born February 17, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Variety/radio show Web shows Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * Hong Eun-hee at Namoo Actors N ...

Jeon Hye-bin Jeon Hye-bin (; ; born September 27, 1983), also known as BIN, is a South Korean actress, singer and model. In 2002, she began her career as singer of the short-lived, three-member girl group LUV. However, the group disbanded the following year ...

Kim Kyung-nam Kim Kyung-nam (born December 21, 1989) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series '' Prison Playbook'' (2017–2018), '' Come and Hug Me'' (2018), '' Where Stars Land'' (2018), '' Special Labor Inspector'' ( ...

Go Won-hee Go Won-hee (born Kim Won-hee on September 12, 1994) is a South Korean actress. Go began her entertainment career as a commercial model in 2011, and became the youngest ever model for Asiana Airlines in 2012. She then began acting, and has since ...

, and

Lee Bo-hee Lee Bo-hee (born 25 May 1959) is a South Korean actress. Lee won a number of awards for her film roles in the 1980s, including Best New Actress for ''The Green Pine Tree'' at the 22nd Grand Bell Awards, Best Actress for '' Eoudong'' at the 22nd ...

. Directed by Lee Jin-seo, the weekend drama revolves around Lee sisters, who are suspected of murder of their mother during divorce proceedings of their parents. It premiered 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 ...

on March 13, 2021, and aired on every Saturday and Sunday from 19:55 ( KST) till September 18. The series ended on September 18 after 50 episodes. The 49th episode of the series aired on September 12, 2021, logged a national average viewership of 32.6% with 5.8 million viewers watching the episode, it placed the series at 7th rank among 'Top 50 series per nationwide viewers in Korea'.

Synopsis

The series opens with the murder of a mother that is committed during parent's divorce proceedings and all members of the Lee family and the extended family are suspected of murder. This series further tells the suspenseful but humorous story of the aftermath of the murder. Lee Cheol-soo (

Yoon Joo-sang Yoon Joo-sang (born June 25, 1949) is a South Korean actor. In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award during the 2009 KBS Drama Awards for his role in ''Iris''.'' Filmography Film *''Cane (Hoichori)'' (2011) *'' Miss Gold Digger'' (2007) ...

) has three daughters, Lee Gwang-nam, Lee Gwang-sik and Lee Gwang-tae. He is a stickler for rules and principles. The daughters resent him. Lee Gwang-nam, the eldest, is proud, selfish and the apple of her mother's eyes. Her mother has suffered due to her father, so she dislikes him. Lee Gwang-sik, the second daughter is a public officer. She is smart, principled and considerate to others. Lee Gwang-tae, the youngest daughter, is good at martial arts and works part-time. She does not consider marriage an option. Meanwhile, since Han Ye-seul was 12, he had dreamt of becoming a trot singer.After dropping out of high school, he came to Seoul to pursue his dream.He is hard-working,kind and righteous.

Cast

Main

as Lee Cheol-soo :65 years old, father of three daughters, Bong-ja's brother-in-law, Taeng-ja's brother-in-law, works to open the toilet sewage system *

Hong Eun-hee Hong Eun-hee (born February 17, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Variety/radio show Web shows Music video Theater Awards and nominations References External links * Hong Eun-hee at Namoo Actors N ...

as Lee Gwang-nam :43 years old, first daughter, egoistic, vain and conceited, Lee Cheol-soo's first daughter, Gwang-sik and Gwang-tae's eldest sister *

as Lee Gwang-sik : 34 years old, second daughter, smart and just, wise and considerate and an intelligent government employee *

as Lee Gwang-tae :29 years old, youngest sister to Gwang-nam and Gwang-sik, 11th-degree black belts, cheerful and cool, a trend taker *

as Han Ye-seul :32 years old, a guitarist and an aspiring trot singer, Lee Gwang-sik's lover, man with good morals and values, humorous, emotional and decent character *

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 Bae Byeon-ho :45 years old, Lee Gwang-nam's husband, a successful lawyer *

as Oh Bong-ja :57 years old, aunt of three sisters, Cheol-soo's sister in law, Taeng-ja's older sister, owner of a one-room building *

Lee Byung-joon Lee Byung-joon (; born January 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Active in film, television and theater since 1985, Lee is best known for his supporting roles in '' A Bloody Aria'' (2006), '' Highway Star'' (2007), and ''Eye for an Eye'' (2008) ...

as Han Dol-se : 72 years old, Han Ye-seul's father, junior from Lee park-soo's hometown

Supporting

Kim Hyeseon Kim Hyeseon (born September 28, 1969) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the television drama ''First Wives' Club'' (2007–2008). Career Kim Hyeseon began modeling when she was in middle school. While att ...

as Oh Taeng-ja :55 years old, aunt of three sisters, Cheol-soo's sister-in-law, Bong-ja's sister * Hong Je-yi as Oh Ttoo-gi, : 7 years old, Taeng-ja's daughter *

Ha Jae-sook Ha Jae-sook (born January 7, 1979) is a South Korean actress. She dropped out of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to pursue an acting career, and made her theater debut in 2000. After several years on stage, she first appeared onscreen in 200 ...

as Shin Maria : 46 years old, owner of Bae Byeon-ho's regular restaurant *

Seol Jung-hwan Seol Jung-hwan (born November 5, 1985) is a South Korean actor and model. Filmography Television series Awards and nominations References External links Seol Jung-hwanat Hunus Entertainment * 1985 births Living people So ...

as Heo Gi-jin :29 years old, Heo Poong-jin's brother * Joo Suk-tae as Heo Poong-jin : 38 years old, he has affection for his younger brother, Gi-jin, more than his parents * Lee Sang-sook as deputy's mother, 65 years old * Ho-seok as Yang Dae-chang,Han Ye-seul's friend and manager. *

Son Woo-hyeon Son Woo-hyeon commonly known as Son Woo-hyun (born Son Hyeon-seok on 30 November 1989) is a South Korean actor, singer and songwriter. Son first appeared on television in 2011, as the leader of X-5 (a K-pop idol group) with the stage name "G ...

as Na Pyeon-seung :29 years old, Gwang-sik's current husband, an elementary school classmate with Gwang-tae. *

Go Geon-han Go Geon-han is a South Korean actor and model. He is known for his roles in dramas such as ''Clean with Passion for Now'', ''The Tale of Nokdu'' and ''Sweet Home''. He also appeared in movies '' Friend: The Great Legacy'' and ''The Battle of Jan ...

as Byun Sa-chae, 29 years old, Ki-jin's best friend *

Han Ji-wan Han Ji-wan (; born August 14, 1987) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her drama roles in '' Rugal'', '' Search: WWW'' and '' I Do, I Do''. Biography and career She was born on August 14, 1987 in South Korea. She attended Chu ...

as Min Deul-re * Kim Na-yoon as Pyeon-seung's mother * Song Young-jae as Pyeon-seung's father * Seo Yoon-ah as Na Pyeon-seung's older sister * Chun Yi-seul as Lee Tae-ri * Park Sun-woo as Teacher Tak *

Ji Sung-won Hwang Geum-hee (born August 20, 1977) is a South Korean actress. Previously known by her stage name Ji Sung-won, Hwang began using her real name professionally in August 2013. Her most notable work is the critically acclaimed horror film ...

as Sang Gan-nam's wife * Lee Ji-wan as Song Ah-reum * Kim Ga-ran as Gwang-sik's colleague * Park In-hwan *

Kim Jung-heon Kim Jung-heon is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' No Matter What'', '' Through the Waves'', '' Golden Cross'' and '' Secrets of Women''. Filmography Television series Film Music video Theatre Referenc ...

as Jin Jeong-han a guest at Lee Gwang-sik's restaurant * Seo Do-jin as Hwang Chun-gil

Special appearance

Baek Seung-hee Baek Seung-hee is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' A Bird That Doesn't Sing'', '' Secret Garden'', '' Oh My Baby'', '' Remarriage & Desires'' and '' Blind''. Filmography Television series Film M ...

as Bae Seul-cheo, wife of Han Ye-seul's older brother, Bae-seul *

Sam Hammington Samuel Mayer Russ Hammington (born 31 July 1977) is a New Zealand-born Australian comedian who is primarily active in South Korea. Hammington hosted radio show ''Drivetime'' with Annabelle Ambrose from 2008 to 2012. He was a cast member of popul ...

as himself * William Hammington * Bentley Hammington * Kim Yi-seo as Togi's kindergarten teacher

Production

Casting

With this series

is celebrating his 50th year of debut.

Filming

Stills from filming of

as the youngest sister were released in February 2021. On March 6, 2021, the production crew releasing pictures of cast from filming location commented, "In fact, the actors of the 'Revolutionary Sisters' are always caring for and caring for each other, making their filming more enjoyable and joyful than ever before." On April 13 filming was temporarily stopped due to self-quarantine of cast member who came into close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case. The subsequent airing of two episodes on April 17 and 18 were also postponed for April 24 and 25. The filming of the series ended in late August 2021.

Original soundtrack

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Part 4

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Part 6

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Part 8

Part 9

Viewership

;Audience response As per Nielsen Korea, the 49th episode aired on September 12, 2021, logged a national average viewership of 32.6% with 5.8 million viewers watching the episode, thereby breaking its own highest ratings. It also takes the series at 7th place among 'Top 50 series per nationwide viewers in Korea'.

Home media

The series was made available for streaming globally on

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from August 19, 2022.

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

External links

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