Little Women (2004 South Korean TV series)

Little Women (Korean: 작은아씨들) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from April 24 to November 21, 2004. The series consists of 57 episodes and explores the lives, struggles, and personal growth of four sisters.

Promotional poster for the 2004 drama Little Women

Plot

The narrative centers on the distinct paths taken by four sisters as they navigate family expectations, personal failures, and romantic challenges:

Hye-deuk (Park Ye-jin): The eldest sister, who faces academic setbacks and marital difficulties before eventually pursuing a career as a chemist.
Mi-deuk (Yoo-sun): The second sister, characterized by her volatile temperament. She eventually pursues legal studies and finds herself involved in a murder investigation while attempting to protect her family.
Hyeon-deuk (Park Eun-hye): The third sister, who initially presents as quiet and passive due to her upbringing but grows into a more assertive individual through her romantic experiences.
In-deuk (Lee Youn-mi): The youngest sister, known for her outgoing personality and aspirations as a rapper, despite dealing with the complications surrounding her birth.

The story also features Sun-woo (Kim Ho-jin), a working student whose life becomes intertwined with the sisters, particularly through his long-standing connection to Hye-deuk.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, including:

Park Ye-jin as Hye-deuk
Yoo-sun as Mi-deuk
Park Eun-hye as Hyeon-deuk
Lee Youn-mi as In-deuk
Kim Ho-jin as Sun-woo
Lim Chae-mu as Dae-mok
Kim Hae-sook as Yun-ja
Kim Jung-hyun as Jun-seop
Lee Wan as Il-do
Oh Dae-gyu as Keon-tae