My Unfortunate Boyfriend (South Korean Television Series)

My Unfortunate Boyfriend (Korean: 나의 유감스러운 남자친구; RR: Naui Yoogamseureowoon Namjachingoo) is a South Korean television series that aired in 2015. The romantic comedy explores the contrasting personalities of its two leads: Yoon Tae-Woon, a man who maintains unwavering honesty, and Yoo Ji-Na, a woman who utilizes deception when she deems it necessary for her success.

Promotional poster for My Unfortunate Boyfriend — Promotional poster for the series.

Production and Broadcast

The series was directed by Nam Ki-Hoon with a screenplay written by Lee Jae-Yoon. It consisted of 16 episodes and was broadcast on the MBC Drama network. The show occupied the Friday and Saturday 20:00 time slot, succeeding the series City of the Sun. The broadcast run spanned from April 10 to May 30, 2015.

Cast

The main cast features No Min-Woo as the idealistic Yoon Tae-Woon and Yang Jin-Sung as the pragmatic Yoo Ji-Na. They are supported by a cast including Yoon Hak and Han Hye-Rin.

No Min-Woo as Yoon Tae-Woon — No Min-Woo portrays the lead character, Yoon Tae-Woon.

Yang Jin-Sung as Yoo Ji-Na — Yang Jin-Sung portrays the lead character, Yoo Ji-Na.

Yoon Hak as Hee-Chul — Yoon Hak plays the role of Hee-Chul.

Han Hye-Rin as Jung Hye-Mi — Han Hye-Rin plays the role of Jung Hye-Mi.

Supporting Cast

Kim Eun-Jung as Julia
Cha Joo-Young as Cha Joo-Young
Yun Ju-Sang as CEO Yoon
Kim Jin-Geun as Yoo Ji-Na's father
Kim Hye-Sun as Yoo Ji-Na's mother
Kil Yong-Woo as Jung Hye-Mi's father
Park Jin-Joo as Mal-Sook
An Ju-Mi as Soo-Ji
Lee Yong-Joo as Man-Soo
Heo Jae-Ho as Department Head Choi Ki-Nam
Kim Do-Yeon as Section Chief Oh Mi-Ran