My Dangerous Wife (2020 South Korean TV Series)
My Dangerous Wife is a South Korean television series that aired on the MBN network from October 5 to November 24, 2020. The 16-episode drama is a remake of the 2016 Japanese series of the same name, originally produced by Fuji TV and KTV.
Plot Summary
The story centers on the seemingly perfect marriage of Sim Jae-Kyeong and Kim Yoon-Cheol. Sim Jae-Kyeong, portrayed by Kim Jung-Eun, is characterized as intelligent, kind, and wealthy. Her husband, Kim Yoon-Cheol, played by Choi Won-Young, is a popular chef who has grown bored with his domestic life and feels stifled by his wife. The couple's life takes a dramatic turn when Sim Jae-Kyeong becomes involved in a mysterious kidnapping case, which exposes the underlying tensions and secrets within their six-year marriage. Complicating matters is Jin Sun-Mi, an employee at Yoon-Cheol's Italian restaurant who harbors a personal agenda and is determined to manipulate the situation to her advantage.
Cast and Characters
The series features an ensemble cast portraying the couple, their neighbors, and the investigative team:
- Kim Jung-Eun as Sim Jae-Kyeong
- Choi Won-Young as Kim Yoon-Cheol
- Choi Yu-Hwa as Jin Sun-Mi
- Shim Hye-Jin as Ha Eun-Hye
- Lee Joon-Hyuk as Seo Ji-Tae
- Ahn Nae-Sang as No Chang-Beom
Production
The series was directed by Lee Hyeong-Min and written by Hwang Da-Eun. It was broadcast on MBN on Monday and Tuesday nights at 23:00 KST. The production serves as a South Korean adaptation of the Japanese psychological thriller My Dangerous Wife.
Reception
The series maintained consistent viewership throughout its run on MBN, with episode ratings peaking at 3.403% nationwide during its 12th episode.