Unemployment Benefit Romance

Unemployment Benefit Romance (Korean: 실업급여 로맨스) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the cable network E Channel. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast from October 5 to December 7, 2013, in a Saturday night time slot.

Plot

The story follows Im Seung-Hee, an aspiring drama writer who struggles to find stable employment after the reality show she works for is cancelled and her employer absconds with her vehicle. Seeking financial assistance, she visits an employment service center, where she encounters her former boyfriend, Kim Jong-Dae. The two share a history dating back to their college years, having maintained a seven-year relationship before a hostile breakup. Their reunion at the center forces them to confront their past grievances while navigating their current professional challenges.

Actress Lee Young-Ah — Lee Young-Ah portrays the lead character, Im Seung-Hee.

Cast

The series features a central cast of four main actors, supported by an ensemble of recurring characters:

Lee Young-Ah as Im Seung-Hee
Namkoong Min as Kim Jong-Dae
Seo Jun-Young as Song Wan-Ha
Bae Seul-Ki as Moon Sun-Joo

Actor Namkoong Min — Namkoong Min plays the role of Kim Jong-Dae.

Actor Seo Jun-Young — Seo Jun-Young appears as Song Wan-Ha.

Actress Bae Seul-Ki — Bae Seul-Ki plays the character Moon Sun-Joo.

Production

The drama was directed by Choi Do-Hoon and written by Lee Soo-Ah. It was produced for E Channel, targeting a Saturday night audience.