Bitter Sweet Hell
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Bitter Sweet Hell (Korean: Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Nam Ji-yeon, directed by Lee Dong-hyun, and starring Kim Hee-sun, Lee Hye-young, Kim Nam-hee, and Yeonwoo. It aired on MBC TV from May 24, to June 29, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 21:50 (KST).[6] It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.[7]
Synopsis
[edit | edit source]The series tells the story of Noh Young-won who is recognized as the country's best family psychological counselor. When her career and family are threatened by an unknown blackmailer, she tries to protect her family by joining hands with her mother-in-law.[8]
Cast and characters
[edit | edit source]Main
[edit | edit source]- Kim Hee-sun as Noh Young-won[2]
- A successful family psychological counselor who lives a perfect life that many would envy.
- Lee Hye-young as Hong Sa-gang[8]
- Young-won's mother-in-law who is a famous mystery novel author and a devoted mother to her only son.
- Kim Nam-hee as Choi Jae-jin[9][10]
- Young-won's husband and Sa-gang's son who is a doctor.
- A mysterious person with many secrets.
Supporting
[edit | edit source]Young-won and Sa-gang's family
[edit | edit source]- Kwon Hae-hyo as Choi Go-myeon[12]
- A former Prosecutor General and Young-won's father-in-law.
- Park Jae-chan as Choi Do-hyun[13]
- Young-won and Jae-jin's son.[14]
- Hwang Chan-sung as Noh Young-min[15]
- Young-won's childish younger brother.
People around Young-won
[edit | edit source]- Choi Jeong-in as Ra-kyung[16]
- Young-won's secretary.
People around Sa-gang
[edit | edit source]- Ahn Gil-kang as Park Kang-sung[12]
- Sa-gang's helper and runs a corn noodle restaurant.
People around Jae-jin
[edit | edit source]- Shin So-yul as Oh Ji-eun[5]
- A plastic surgeon.
- Jung Gun-joo as Moon Tae-oh[13]
- Do-hyun's tutor.
Others
[edit | edit source]- Kim Jung-heon as Gu Kyung-tae[17]
- A police officer.
- Han Sung-min as So Yi[12]
- Do-hyun's senior who is honest and outspoken.
- Han Sang-jo as Park Seung-jae[12]
- Kang-sung's nephew and Young-min's friend.
- Jung Woong-in as Jung Doo-man[12]
- A private investigator.
Extended
[edit | edit source]- Bae Woo-jin[18]
Production
[edit | edit source]Development
[edit | edit source]Bitter Sweet Hell was originally scheduled for release in the second half of 2023, under its former title Gaslighting (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.).[2][8] Kim Seung-woo, who wrote and directed the 2019 film Bring Me Home, was initially announced to participate as the creator and director of the series.[10]
Casting
[edit | edit source]Actress Kang Hae-rim was initially confirmed to play the role of Lee Se-na.[10] However, in October 2023, it was revealed that filming for the series was temporarily halted in August. After filming about five episodes of the series, reorganization began due to lead actress Kim Hee-sun's movie promotion schedules and the production company was changed from JPX Studio to Red Nine Pictures. She had to drop out of the series during the production suspension period.[19] In January 2024, it was announced that actress Yeonwoo had joined the cast, taking over Kang Hae-rim's role.[11][20]
In November 2023, it was revealed that the director was also changed to Lee Dong-hyun, who directed She Knows Everything (2020) and Doctor Lawyer (2022).[8]
Reception
[edit | edit source]Viewership
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| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[21] | ||
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| 1 | May 24, 2024 | 6.0% (6th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 5.7% (6th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 2 | May 25, 2024 | 5.5% (4th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 5.2% (3rd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 3 | May 31, 2024 | 6.2% (7th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 6.3% (4th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 4 | June 1, 2024 | 4.9% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 4.5% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 5 | June 7, 2024 | 6.0% (7th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 6.2% (4th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 6 | June 8, 2024 | 5.1% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 4.9% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 7 | June 14, 2024 | 5.1% (10th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 4.9% (9th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 8 | June 15, 2024 | 4.8% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 4.5% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 9 | June 21, 2024 | 5.5% (9th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 5.6% (6th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 10 | June 22, 2024 | 4.9% (6th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 4.7% (7th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 11 | June 28, 2024 | 5.6% (8th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 5.6% (5th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| 12 | June 29, 2024 | 5.5% (6th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | 5.0% (6th)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | |
| Average | 5.4% | 5.6% | ||
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