My Sweet Mobster is an upcoming South Korean drama series set to air on JTBC. The series stars Um Tae-Goo, Han Sun-Hwa, and Kwon Yool in leading roles, blending romance and drama with a unique storyline about reformed gangsters and a children’s content creator.

Plot Synopsis

Seo Ji-Hwan (Um Tae-Goo) is a former gangster who has turned his life around and is now the CEO of a company. Dedicated to helping others leave the gangster lifestyle, he hires ex-gang members to work for his company, aiming to rehabilitate them and provide a new path.

Go Eun-Ha (Han Sun-Hwa) runs a children's YouTube channel under the name Mini Sister, where she spreads messages of love and happiness. Her inspiration comes from a childhood memory of a boy in her neighborhood who was her only friend. Despite her efforts, her channel isn't very successful.

One day, while working a part-time cleaning job, Eun-Ha accidentally injures Ji-Hwan, who seems to recognize her. This incident brings them together, intertwining their lives and sparking unexpected romance and personal growth.

Jang Hyeon-Woo (Kwon Yool) is a prosecutor who becomes involved in their story, adding another layer of complexity and intrigue to their intertwined destinies.

Cast

  • Main

  • Supporting

    • Park Jae-chan as Seo Dong-hee
    • Kim Hyun-jin as Baek Do-hong
    • Moon Ji-in as Gu Mi-ho
    • Kim Tae-woo
  • Teaser Trailer Highlights

    • Narration by Um Tae-Goo: "I know that people don’t change."
    • Anonymous Voice: "Bulldog gang boss Seo Ji-Hwan."
    • Han Sun-Hwa's Character: Cheerful and energetic with lines like "Get ready to do a puppy clap" and "My heart is palpitating."
    • Interaction Between Main Characters: Scenes depicting budding romance and humorous moments, culminating in the line "Baby, let’s go."

Production 

  • Details

    • Drama: My Sweet Mobster (English title) / Woman Who Plays With (literal title)
    • Revised Romanization: Nolajooneun Yeoja
    • Hangul: 놀아주는 여자
    • Directors: Kim Young-Hwan, Kim Woo-Hyeon
    • Writers: Park Soo-Jung (web novel), Yool-Pi (web novel), Na Kyeong
    • Network: JTBC
    • Episodes: 16
    • Release Date: June 12 - August 1, 2024
    • Runtime: Wednesday & Thursday 20:50
    • Genre: Romance, Drama
    • Language: Korean
    • Country: South Korea
  • Production Companies

    • Base Story
    • SLL
    • IOK Company

Notes

  • "My Sweet Mobster" replaces JTBC's previous series "Frankly Speaking" in the Wed. & Thur. 20:50 time slot.
  • Adapted from the web novel "Nolajooneun Yeoja" by Park Soo-Jung and Yool-Pi, serialized on Naver from October 2, 2019, to April 1, 2020.

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