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Daughters-in-Law (2007)

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Original title
며느리 전성시대
Directed by
Jung Hae Ryong
Cast
Kim Ji Hoon, Yoon Yeo Jung, Park In Hwan, Kim Eul Dong, Seo Young Hee, Lee Soo Kyung, Kim Bo Yun, Lee Young Ha
Genre
romantic comedy, drama television series
Country
South Korea
Length
1 season, 52 episodes

How it feels

A South Korean drama set in modern times. It follows several daughters-in-law as they navigate family life and relationships. The show has a comedic tone but looks at whether things have really changed for women in traditional roles.

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What happens

Daughters-in-Law (Korean: 며느리 전성시대; RR: Myeoneuri jeonseongsidae) is a South Korean drama that aired from July 28, 2007, to January 20, 2008, in Korea by KBS2 starring Kim Ji-hoon, Lee Pil-mo, Lee Soo-kyung and Seo Young-hee. It premiered on KBS2 every Saturday and Sunday at 19:55 for 54 episodes. The Korean title "며느리 전성시대" can be literally translated to "The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law". This is an ironic reference to the fact that the traditional role of a Korean daughter-in-law was a life filled with thankless drudgery. This show explores whether modern life and ethos have improved the lives of daughters-in-law in various circumstances with a comedic tone. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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