Scent of a Woman (South Korean Television Series)

Scent of a Woman (Korean: 여인의 향기; RR: Yeoinui Hyanggi) is a South Korean television series that aired on SBS from July 23 to September 11, 2011. The series, directed by Park Hyung-ki and written by No Ji-sul, consists of 16 episodes and explores themes of mortality, self-discovery, and romance.

Promotional poster for Scent of a Woman — Promotional poster for the series.

Plot

The story follows Lee Yeon-jae, a low-level clerk at a travel agency who has spent her life working hard without finding personal happiness. After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, she decides to quit her job and embark on a journey to find meaning and joy in her remaining time. During this process, she encounters Kang Ji-wook, the son of her company's president, leading to a complex romantic development.

Cast

The series features a large ensemble cast, including:

Kim Sun-a as Lee Yeon-jae
Lee Dong-wook as Kang Ji-wook
Uhm Ki-joon as Chae Eun-suk
Seo Hyo-rim as Im Se-kyung

Production

The series aired in the Saturday and Sunday 22:00 time slot on SBS. It followed the conclusion of New Tales of the Gisaeng and was succeeded by Live in Style on September 17, 2011.

Scene from the drama — A scene from the series.