Come Back Soon-ae!
Come Back Soon-ae! (Korean: 돌아와요 순애씨) is a 2006 South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS. The series, which blends elements of comedy and fantasy, centers on a body-swap premise involving two women from different generations.
Plot
The story follows Heo Soon-ae, a woman in her 40s who has been married for ten years. Her life is disrupted when Han Cho-eun, a flight attendant in her 20s, reveals she is having an affair with Soon-ae's husband, Yoon Il-seok. Cho-eun confronts Soon-ae, demanding that she divorce her husband.
During a heated confrontation, the two women are involved in a car accident. Following the crash, they discover that their souls have been swapped, forcing each to navigate the life and challenges of the other. The series explores the resulting complications as they attempt to manage their new identities.
Production and Broadcast
The drama was directed by Han Jeong-han with a screenplay written by Choi Soon-sik. It aired on SBS from July 12 to August 31, 2006, consisting of 16 episodes. The series achieved notable viewership ratings during its run, with an average of 21.8% according to TNS Media Korea and 21.3% according to Nielsen Korea.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Shim Hye-jin as Heo Soon-ae
- Park Jin-hee as Han Cho-eun
- Lee Jae-hwang as Jang Hyun-woo
- Yun Da-hun as Yoon Il-sook
Supporting cast members include Jeong Jae-sun, Kwon Hae-hyo, Park Mi-sun, and Ahn Moon-sook.
