Again My Life () is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Lee Joon-gi, Lee Geung-young, Kim Ji-eun and Jung Sang-hoon. It is based on a web novel of the same title published on KakaoPage, which was also released as a webtoon. It aired on SBS TV from April 8 to May 28, 2022, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.
Synopsis A young prosecutor, who gets killed while trying to take down a powerful politician, is given a chance to start a new life for justice.
Cast Main Lee Joon-gi as Kim Hee-woo A resilient and determined prosecutor. Lee Geung-young as Cho Tae-sub A corrupt politician who runs his own crime cartel. Kim Ji-eun as Kim Hee-ah The youngest daughter of the chairman of conglomerate Cheonha Group. She is an intelligent and kind-hearted student, who later fell for Hee-woo after befriending him. Jung Sang-hoon as Lee Min-soo Hee-woo's law school senior and friend. He is a former medical student who first transferred to the arts, then music and finally, to law school.
Supporting People at the Prosecutors' Office Choi Kwang-il as Kim Seok-hoon A corrupt prosecutor who is set to become the attorney general, and serves under Tae-sub. He is Han-mi's biological father but treats her coldly and disdainfully. Hong Bi-ra as Kim Kyu-ri Hee-woo's friend from law school who later becomes his ally against Tae-sub. Kim Hyung-mook as Jang Il-hyun An ambitious but greedy prosecutor who is Hee-woo's law school senior. Na In-gyu as Oh Min-guk An investigator. Kim Chul-gi as Jeon Seok-gyu A chief prosecutor who is demoted for his investigation of the corrupted higher-ups; he later became Hee-woo's ally. Kim Young-jo as Ji Seong-ho A prosecutor who is Seok-gyu's junior and later becomes one of Hee-woo's trusted allies. Kim Jin-woo as Choi Kang-jin A prosecutor who is an unscrupulous and corrupt character behind his clean and upright image. Lee Kyung-min as Goo Seung-hyuk A hot-blooded and passionate prosecutor who is Hee-woo's partner from the training institute, and Kyu-ri's junior.
People around Hee-woo Kim Jae-kyung as Kim Han-mi A former delinquent and friend of Hee-woo, who eventually becomes a reporter and assists Hee-woo in his fight against corrupt officials. She is Seok-hoon's illegitimate child but is treated coldly by him. Park Chul-min as Kim Chan-sung Hee-woo's father, who died in an unsolved car accident fifteen years ago in the original timeline. Kim Hee-jeong as Lee Mi-ok Hee-woo's mother, who died in an unsolved car accident fifteen years ago in the original timeline. Ji Chan as Park Sang-man A high school student who later became Hee-woo's ally. In the original timeline, Hee-woo helps re-open the case of Sang-man's father, who was wrongfully sent to jail for murder. Joo Woo as Kang Sung-jae A martial artist. Lee Jae-woo as Kang Min-seok An upright and righteous lawyer who is the brother of Hee-woo's high school teacher. Choi Min as Lee Yeon-seok Hee-woo's strong assistant. Lee Soon-jae as Woo Yong-soo A rich businessman who mentors Hee-woo regarding real estate investments. Yoo Dong-geun as Hwang Jin-yong An upright and incorruptible congressman who is Tae-sub's political enemy.
People around Tae-sub Cha Joo-young as Han Ji-hyun Tae-sub's secretary. She is actually a Grim Reaper who, at Hee-woo's death, helps resurrect him and send him back to fifteen years in his past for a second chance to bring Tae-sub to justice once and for all. Jeon Kook-hwan as Kim Gun-young Hee-ah's father who is the chairman of Cheonha Group. Kim Young-hoon as Kim Jin-woo Tae-sub's lackey who is loyal to him and is likewise cold-hearted and corrupt. Hyun Woo-sung as Dr. K A hired assassin who helps Tae-sub to kill any people who get into his way. He was revealed to be Ji-hyun's brother but he has no memory of her as a result of a fire orchestrated by Tae-sub. Hyun Bong-sik as Park Dae-ho A banker who assists Tae-sub in managing his corruption funds.
Others Jeon Seung-bin as Kim Yong-jun Gun-young's eldest son and Hee-ah's older brother. Moon Jeong-gi as Kim Seong-jun Gun-young's youngest son and Hee-ah's younger brother. Cha Ji-hyeok as Park Jin-hyuk Hee-ah's loyal bodyguard. His real name is Park Jong-hyuk and was a former special agent who continues to use his alias Park Jin-hyuk while working under Hee-ah.
Extended Kim Do-kyung as Moon Sung-hwan Hee-woo's friend who is an app developer. Han Ki-chan as Kim Young-il Seok-hoon's son. Joo Sae-byeok as Do Ah-jin A croupier. Park Na-eun as Sung Jin-mi Il-hyun's girlfriend who is a famous musician and the chairman of an arts foundation. Heo Hyun-do as Lee Joo-suk A medical student who was wrongfully accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend. Lee Yeon-doo as Jung Se-yeon A lobbyist. Lee Do-gyeom as Park Seung-wan Han Dam-hee
Special appearances Bae Jong-ok as Chun Ho-ryung Chairman of Jiwang Group who plans to build her business and political empire. Lee Kyu-han as Lawyer Cha A violent and corrupt lawyer who was Chun's ally.
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Production Casting On November 5, 2021, it was announced that actor Lee Kyu-han decided to leave the series for personal reasons. Later on November 10, it was confirmed that Jung Sang-hoon would replace Lee Kyu-han.
Filming On December 31, 2021, it was reported that on December 25, one of the supporting actors tested positive for COVID-19. Filming was halted on that day, and all cast members and production staff were immediately tested for the contagion. As there were no additional confirmed cases, Again My Life resumed filming the next day.
On March 4, 2022, Kim Ji-eun's agency confirmed that the actress was diagnosed with COVID-19 on February 27. She was an asymptomatic case, and was scheduled to be released from self-quarantine on March 6.
On April 18, 2022, it was confirmed that actor Lee Joon-gi had contracted COVID-19, and filming was suspended. Filming resumed on April 25 after his recovery.
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Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share Nielsen KoreaNielsen Korea ratings:
TNmSTNmS ratings: Nationwide Seoul Nationwide1April 8, 2022 rowspan=2 2April 9, 2022 6.4% 6.8% 3April 15, 2022 8.1% 8.5% 4April 16, 2022 7.0% 7.0% 6.4% 5April 22, 2022 9.7% 10.0% 7.8% 6April 23, 2022 8.5% 8.4% 7.7% 7April 29, 2022 9.6% 9.6% 8.1% 8April 30, 2022 8.6% 8.8% 7.5% 9May 6, 2022 10.1% 10.1% 8.4% 10May 7, 2022 9.6% 9.3% 11May 13, 2022 10.7% 10.8% 7.5% 12May 14, 2022 9.5% 10.0% 8.6% 13May 20, 2022 11.0% 11.1% 9.0% 14May 21, 2022 9.9% 10.2% 15 May 27, 2022 9.3% 16 May 28, 2022 10.5% 10.2% Average In the table above, the represent the lowest published ratings and the represent the highest published ratings. N/A denotes ratings that were not released.
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result SBS Drama Awards 2022 Grand Prize (Daesang) Lee Joon-gi Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Fantasy Drama Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Kim Ji-eun Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Choi Kwang-il Best Supporting Actress in a Miniseries Genre/Fantasy Drama Kim Jae-kyung Cha Joo-young
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References
External links
Again My Life at KakaoPage Again My Life at Kakao Webtoon