''Wonderful Days'' () is a 2014 South Korean television series starring

Lee Seo-jin Lee Seo-jin (born January 30, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for the reality shows '' Three Meals a Day'' and '' Grandpa Over Flowers''. As an actor, he came to prominence with his leading roles in television series '' Damo'' ( ...

Kim Hee-sun Kim Hee-sun (born June 11, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in the 1990s with leading roles in television series such as ''Men of the Bath House'' (1995), ''Propose'' (1997), ''Wedding Dress'' (1997), ''Forever Yours'' (1998), ' ...

and Ok Taecyeon. It aired 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 ...

from February 22 to August 10, 2014 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 for 50 episodes. Written by Lee Kyung-hee, the drama tells the story of a prosecutor who returns to his hometown after 15 years and tries to reconnect with his long-estranged family and friends.

Synopsis

Kang Dong-seok overcame poverty and left his small town to become a successful prosecutor. A genius with an aloof kind of charisma, his arrogance and ill temper puts him at odds with many people, including his estranged family. After 15 years, Dong-seok is transferred back to his hometown and reconnects with his roots, re-learning the value of neighborly warmth in the countryside and the true meaning of love and family. His misfit siblings include Dong-hee, his younger brother who works for a money-lending business; his older brother Dong-tak, an events emcee who dreams of becoming an actor; and his twin sister Dong-ok, who is developmentally challenged and remained in a childlike state ever since an accident during their childhood. Quick-tempered and swift-fisted, Dong-hee was kicked out of high school for getting into a brawl in an attempt to protect his classmate Seo Jeong-ah, who came to him three months later to tell him that she's pregnant. Nine years later, Dong-hee finds himself living with Seo's twins, who are being raised as his siblings, while scraping together a living as a bodyguard in the same company as Dong-seok's first love, Cha Hae-won. Despite her hardships in life, such as her father's bankruptcy, Hae-won is an upbeat woman, and eventually the feelings between her and Dong-seok are rekindled.

Cast

Main

as Kang Dong-suk **

Park Bo-gum Park Bo-gum (; born June 16, 1993) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his diverse range of roles in film and television, notably, a psychopathic lawyer in '' Hello Monster'' (2015), a genius Go player in ''Reply 1988'' (2015– ...

as young Dong-suk *

as Cha Hae-won **

Kwon Mina Kwon Mina (born September 21, 1993) mononymously known as Mina'','' is a South Korean singer and actress. She is best known as a former member of the girl group AOA. Kwon has acted in television dramas, including '' Modern Farmer'' (2014) and ...

as young Hae-won * Ok Taecyeon as Kang Dong-hee :Dong-seok's younger brother Oh Seung-hoon *

Lee Elijah Lee Elijah (born February 19, 1990) is a South Korean actress. She debuted with leading role in 2013 tvN's drama ''Basketball''. After several years in major supporting roles, she was cast as lead again with JTBC's ''The Good Detective'' (2020) ...

as Kim Ma-ri

Supporting

;Kang family *

Ryu Seung-soo Ryu Seung-soo (born August 12, 1971) is a South Korean actor. Ryu made his acting debut in 1997 with a minor role in Park Chan-wook's film ''Trio'', and has been active as a supporting actor on film and television since. Among his notable films a ...

as Kang Dong-tak :Dong-seok's older brother *

Kim Ji-ho Kim Ji-Ho (born July 22, 1974) is a South Korean actress. Career Audiences were first introduced to Kim Ji-ho in 1994 in Shin Seung-hun's music video "For a Long Time Afterwards." She made her acting debut in '' Salut D'Amour'' that year, follo ...

as Kang Dong-ok **

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as young Dong-ok :Dong-seok's twin sister * Kim Yeong-cheol as Kang Tae-sub, :Dong-seok's, Dong-tak's, Dong-hee's, Dong-ok's father *

Youn Yuh-jung Youn Yuh-jung (, ; born June 19, 1947) is a South Korean actress, whose career in film and television spans over five decades. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a British Academy Film Award, an Independent Spir ...

as Jang So-shim :Dong-seok's, Dong-tak's, Dong-hee's, Dong-ok's mother *

Choi Hwa-jung Choi Hwa-jeong (born February 10, 1961) is a South Korean actress, radio presenter and television presenter. Her syndicated talk radio show ''Power Time'', airs via SBS Power FM and its provincial affiliates since 1996. Filmography Film ...

as Ha Young-choon, :Tae-seob's second wife and Dong-hee's biological mother *

Oh Hyun-kyung Oh Hyun-kyung (born Oh Sang-ji on March 25, 1970) is a South Korean actress. Career Oh Sang-ji won the 1989 Miss Korea beauty pageant, and represented her country at the Miss Universe 1990 pageant. She immediately rose to stardom. Using the s ...

as Kang Ki-soo :Dong-seok's, Dong-tak's, Dong-hee's, Dong-ok's grandfather * Kim Sang-ho as Kang Ssang-shik :Dong-suk's uncle * Kim Kwang-kyu as Kang Ssang-ho, :Dong-seok's uncle *Kim Dan-yool as Kang Mool, :Dong-tak's son *

Hong Hwa-ri Hong Hwa-ri (born February 21, 2005) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * 2005 births Living people South Korean child actresses South ...

as Kang Dong-joo, :Dong-hee's twin daughter * Choi Kwon-soo as Kang Dong-won, :Dong-hee's twin son ;Cha family *

Jin Kyung Jin Kyung (born March 27, 1972) is a South Korean actress. Career Jin made her stage debut in 1998 and spent ten years in theater, before becoming active in film and television. She won Best Supporting Actress at the 50th Baeksang Arts Award ...

as Cha Hae-joo :Hae-won's older sister and becoming wife of Dong-tak's *Noh Kyung-joo as Lee Myung-soon :Hae-won's mother

Extended

*Park Joo-hyung as :Dong-hee's love interest *

Yoon Yoo-sun Yoon Yoo-sun (born January 17, 1969) is a famous South Korean actress. She began her career as a child actress in 1975, and continues to be active in film and television, notably in '' The Story of Two Women'' (1994), ''Even If the Wind Blows'' ...

as Jo Young-ran *Go In-bum as Oh Chi-soo :Seung-hoon's father *

Choi Woong Choi Woong (born Choi Sun-woong; December 28, 1986) is a South Korean actor and model. He starred in television series such as '' Secret Love'' (2013), and '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016). Filmography Film Television series Awards ...

as Min Woo-jin : Dong-ok's love interest *Yoon Ji-sook as Choi Mi-sook *Jang Joon-yoo as Han Jae-kyung *Oh Yong as Park Kyung-soo *Lee Yoo-joon as Bong Gook-soo *Kim Kwang-min as Jo Won *

Lee Cho-hee Lee Cho-hee (born October 4, 1989) is a South Korean actress. She was an ambassador for the 2013 Sangsang Madang Cinema Music Film Festival. Career Lee Cho-hee had a career breakthrough with her role as Song Da-Hee on the KBS weekend drama "O ...

as Seo Jung-ah :Dong-hee's ex and mother of twins *

Seo Hyun-chul Seo Hyun-chul ( ko, 서현철, born 19 May 1965) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He is known for his supporting roles in various TV series and films. His better known works are: 2013 medical drama series '' Good Doctor'', ...

as Han Bin / Hwang Gil-sang

Ratings

In the tables below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Awards and nominations

International broadcast

References

External links

* * * {{Works by Samhwa Networks 2014 South Korean television series debuts 2014 South Korean television series endings Korean Broadcasting System television dramas Korean-language television shows South Korean romance television series Television shows written by Lee Kyung-hee Television series by Samhwa Networks