Children of the 20th Century () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Han Ye-seul and Kim Ji-seok with Lee Sang-woo, Ryu Hyun-kyung and Lee Sang-hee. The series aired on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST), from October 9 to November 28, 2017.
Synopsis The story follows three women in their mid-thirties as they navigate their love lives, friendships, and familial ties.
Cast Main Han Ye-seul as Sa Jin-jin Kang Mi-na as young Sa Jin-jin An idol turned actress adored by many. Despite her good looks and fame, she has not dated before. Kim Ji-seok as Gong Ji-won Kim In-seong as young Gong Ji-won An investment banker with a Harvard MBA, and a background in Wall Street. He is innocent in love and remains loyal to his first love. Lee Sang-woo as Anthony / Lee Chul-min Park Seo-ham as young Anthony A former boy band member of Boys Be Ambitious, and Sa Jin-jin's crush since they were young. He is also Ji-won's stepbrother. Ryu Hyun-kyung as Han A-reum Song Soo-hyun as young Han A-reum A flight attendant who is constantly on a diet that takes the initiative to ask guys out. Lee Sang-hee as Jang Young-shim Han Ji-won as young Jang Young-shim A lawyer who has had perfect grades since she was young. Ahn Se-ha as Jung Woo-sung Kwon Do-kyun as young Jung Woo-sung A gynecologist. He was handsome when he was young, but his looks drastically changed after he grew older. He attended the same school as the Four Bongos. Oh Sang-jin as Kang Kyung-suk A highly principled lawyer who doesn't care for money or glory. Young-shim's boss.
Supporting
People around Jin-jin Kim Chang-wan as Sa Chang-wan, Jin-jin's father Kim Mi-kyung as Kim Mi-kyung, Jin-jin's mother Shin Won-ho as Sa Min-ho, Jin-jin's younger brother Kim Jung-hwa as Sa Ho-sung / Lee Su-hyun, Jin-jin's older sister
Chamjin Entertainment Kim Kwang-shik as Jang Gi-bong, Jin-jin's manager Lee Jae-kyoon as Lee Hong-hee, Jin-jin's road manager Lee Yoo-mi as Mi-dal (Cho Mi-hyun), Jin-jin's stylist
People around Ji-won Kim Tae-hoon as Lee Seung-goo, Ji-won's step father Kim Young-sun as Lee Gwang-hee, Ji-won's mother Shin Se-hwi as Lee Ha-ram, Ji-won's half-sister Jung Jae-ho as Kim Tae-hyun, Ji-won's assistant
People around A-reum Choi Beom-ho as Han Hak-gyu, A-reum's father Yoon Bok-in as Yoon Bok-in, A-reum's mother Jang Hee-ryung as Jang Ji-hye, A-reum's colleague Lee Chang-yeob as Lee Dong-hoon, a co-pilot that A-reum had a crush on
People around Young-shim Kim Yik-tae as Jang Jang-soo, Young-shim's father Park Myung-shin as Kim Young-ja, Young-shim's mother
Others Shin Dong-mi as Choi Jung-eun, Anthony's manager Shin Dong-hoon as Reporter Jung Jo Hyun-sik as Driver
Special appearance Han Sun-hwa as Jung Da-young Golden Child as Idol group 'Master' Heo Ji-woong as Variety Show Host Shim Hyung-tak as Terius / Jung Chang-hoon KNK as Idol group 'Boys Be Ambitious' (young age) Kim So-yeon as Director
Production The drama's working title was No Sex and the City. It is the debut of Lee Sun-hye as a main writer, as she was a junior writer for tvN's Reply series. Directing the series was Lee Dong-yoon (Fated To Love You, The Queen's Classroom, Happy Home). Due to a strike at MBC, the series did not air on September 25, 2017 as originally planned.
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Ratings In the table below, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
Original Broadcast DateTitleAverage Audience ShareTNmS RatingsAGB NielsenNationwideSeoulNationwideSeoul1October 9, 2017The Girl We Used to Love4.9% 5.5% 4.2% 24.6% 5.3% 3.9% 4.7% 3Love Story4.7% 5.4% 3.5% 4.2% 43.8% 4.7% 3.1% 3.9% 5October 16, 2017Love Letter3.6% 4.0% 3.2% 3.6% 63.9% 4.4% 3.5% 4.0% 7October 17, 2017August's Christmas4.5% 4.8% 3.7% 4.1% 84.7% 5.2% 9October 23, 2017Everyone Has a Secret3.7% 4.3% 3.2% 3.9% 104.1% 4.4% 3.7% 4.0% 11October 24, 2017Happy Together4.3% 5.1% 3.0% 3.8% 124.7% 5.6% 3.0% 3.9% 13October 30, 2017P.S. I Love You3.8% 3.9% 2.8% 3.1% 143.8% 4.0% 3.1% 3.2% 15October 31, 2017Stand by Me4.1% 4.2% 3.3% 3.4% 164.0% 4.4% 3.5% 3.9% 17November 6, 2017Ten Reasons Why I Can't Love You3.3% 3.4% 2.5% 2.6% 183.4% 3.5% 2.7% 2.8% 19November 7, 2017We Got Married4.3% 4.9% 2.9% 3.5% 203.9% 4.1% 2.8% 3.0% 21November 13, 2017Sweet as Honey - As Sweet as a Dream4.2% 4.4% 2.8% 3.0% 223.8% 4.1% 2.7% 2.9% 23November 14, 2017I Love You, I'm Sorry, Thanks3.8% 4.2% 3.4% 3.8% 243.8% 4.1% 3.0% 3.3% 25November 20, 2017While You Are in Love 262.7% 3.0% 2.1% 2.4% 27November 21, 2017Before Sunrise2.7% 2.8% 2.1% 2.2% 283.2% 3.3% 2.3% 2.4% 29November 27, 2017Begin Again4.1% 4.3% 3.2% 3.4% 30 4.5% 5.0% 3.5% 3.9% 31November 28, 2017Happy Ending3.7% 4.5% 2.8% 3.6% 32 4.0% 4.7% Average
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee Result 2017 36th MBC Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama Kim Ji-seok Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Drama Han Ye-seul Excellence Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama Lee Sang-woo Golden Acting Award, Actor in a Monday-Tuesday Drama Ahn Se-ha Golden Acting Award, Actress in a Monday-Tuesday Drama Ryu Hyun-kyung Popularity Award, Actor Kim Ji-seok Popularity Award, Actress Han Ye-seul Best New Actress Lee Sang-hee
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