A Wife's Credentials

A Wife's Credentials (Korean: 아내의 자격; RR: Anaeui Jagyeog) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the JTBC network in 2012. Directed by An Pan-Seok and written by Jung Sung-Joo, the 16-episode series explores the societal pressures of private education and the complexities of marital relationships.

Plot

The story follows Yoon Seo-Rae (Kim Hee-Ae), a housewife who initially prioritizes her son's well-being and character development over the intense academic pressures common in their society. Her life changes when her husband, Han Sang-Jin (Jang Hyun-Sung), insists on moving to a neighborhood known for its competitive private education system to better prepare their son for a prestigious international middle school.

Upon moving, Seo-Rae encounters Kim Tae-Oh (Lee Sung-Jae), a dentist who assists her after a bicycle theft incident. As Seo-Rae navigates the demanding expectations of her new environment and the challenges of securing elite tutoring for her son, she develops a profound connection with Tae-Oh, leading to a complex emotional journey.

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Cast

Kim Hee-Ae as Yoon Seo-Rae
Jang Hyun-Sung as Han Sang-Jin
Lee Sung-Jae as Kim Tae-Oh
Lee Tae-Ran as Hong Ji-Sun

Kim Hee-Ae, who portrays the lead character Yoon Seo-Rae.

Production

The drama was broadcast on JTBC on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 21:00. It premiered on February 29, 2012, and concluded its run on April 19, 2012. The series occupied the time slot previously held by Fermentation Family and was succeeded by Love Again on April 25, 2012.