Post by ajk on Sept 2, 2013 1:48:52 GMT -5
Here's a simple rundown on the 19 principal characters in this series. Nothing that occurs during the series is mentioned here; it's entirely background information.
Choi Minsa: Owner/operator of Jinsandang Bakery. Roughly 60. Formerly owned the largest bakery in Cheonan city; bakery failed due to unspecified business reversals. Wife died years ago (probably 10-15 years). Biological father of Ilyeong and Iyeong; adoptive father of Seyeong.
Choi's mother: Name listed as Shim Ae Gi. Roughly 80. Periodically complains about Seyeong's adoption and blames her (groundlessly) for the family's past financial misfortunes.
Choi Ilyeong: Older biological daughter of Choi Minsa and his now-deceased wife. Late-30s. Works as head writer for BCK television network, mainly (or entirely) on Saturday program Talk Talk Morning Show. Never married.
Choi Iyeong: Younger biological daughter of Choi Minsa and his now-deceased wife. Mid-30s. Has computer engineering skills; works as a science teacher at a middle school (or is it a high school). Married to Cheolju but he apparently has been unfaithful recently. Has one daughter, Jihyeon.
Noh Jihyeon: Daughter of Iyeong and Cheolju. In second grade.
Choi Seyeong: Adopted daughter of Choi Minsa and his deceased wife. Late-20s. Went to college; not an elite college; worked her way through and is starting her career slightly late because of that. Does freelance TV reporting, most recently at the BCK network; wants to be an announcer. Had surgery as a small child to repair a heart defect; Minsa paid for the surgery when he adopted her. Does not know biological parents.
Kim Juhui: Biological mother of Minguk, and Yeonju--who went missing when she was four years old and has never been found. Adoptive mother of Lee Yerin. Mid-50s. Divorced. Nationally known TV news announcer on BCK. Adopted Yerin after losing Yeonju; did not publicly acknowledge Yeonju's disappearance and has always publicly claimed that Yerin is her biological daughter.
Lee Yerin: Adopted daughter of Kim Juhui. Late-20s. Graduated from an elite academy. TV announcer; hosts Talk Talk Morning Show on BCK. Was in the same orphanage as Jeonghyo. Originally named Kim Shinhye. Before Juhui adopted her, was adopted by another family but was returned when that family found the biological daughter they had lost (this traumatized her). Does not know biological parents; claims publicly to be Juhui's biological daughter.
Lee Minguk: Son of Kim Juhui; brother of lost Yeonju; adoptive brother of Yerin. Early-30s. Works with Lee Seongsu on movie production; currently not a stable job. Married to Yeonga. Feels guilt over Yeonju's disappearance; he apparently was supposed to be watching her (although he would have been too young to be held responsible for her loss).
Oh Yeonga: Married to Minguk. Roughly 30. At some point in the first half, made a comment (if I remember correctly) about her not having a mom to talk to; it suggested her mom had passed away (this isn't a spoiler).
Han Jaeseong: Producer at BCK TV network; works on Talk Talk Morning Show. Roughly 30. Son of Yongdeok and Misuk. 16th grandson of Han family; under pressure to maintain head-family traditions.
Han Gieun: Jaeseong's sister. Early-to-mid-20s. Not employed; has been taking classes at a local institute.
Han Yongdeok: Married to Misuk. Father of Jaeseong and Gieum. Late-50s. Owns a movie production company. Previously had been a successful businessman.
Lee Misuk: Married to Yongdeok. Mother of Jaeseong and Gieum. Sister of Seongsu. Mid-50s. Was a promising young TV announcer 30 years ago before quitting to marry and raise her family. Holds some resentment against Kim Juhui for (she says) stealing TV programs away from her as a young announcer, and stealing and marrying the man she loved.
Jaeseong's grandfather: Name listed as Han Ki Seok. Older than dirt. Vigorously protects head-family tradition.
Lee Seongsu: Brother of Misuk. Early 40s. Movie director whose last film "South Sea," funded and produced by Yongdeok's production company, was a flop. Never married.
Jang Mihwa: Former adult-film star who runs a seedy nightclub. Roughy 50. Had an affair with a film director and became pregnant; left the child at an orphanage.
Ahn Jeonghyo: Close childhood friend of Lee Yerin when they were both at the same orphanage together. Roughly 30. Was adopted once but returned (I believe because of divorce) and grew up in the orphanage. Does not know biological parents.
Jang Donguk: Recently released from prison; had gotten into a physical confrontation that (Minsa says) wasn't his fault. On probation. Mid-20s. Experienced baker; won award in a baking competition. Was at orphanage where Choi Minsa used to donate bread.
The AsianWiki page for this drama has photos of most of the cast:
asianwiki.com/Sincerity_is_the_Way_of_Heaven
Be careful not to scroll too far down on their page, though, because there are viewer comments loaded with spoilers.
Choi Minsa: Owner/operator of Jinsandang Bakery. Roughly 60. Formerly owned the largest bakery in Cheonan city; bakery failed due to unspecified business reversals. Wife died years ago (probably 10-15 years). Biological father of Ilyeong and Iyeong; adoptive father of Seyeong.
Choi's mother: Name listed as Shim Ae Gi. Roughly 80. Periodically complains about Seyeong's adoption and blames her (groundlessly) for the family's past financial misfortunes.
Choi Ilyeong: Older biological daughter of Choi Minsa and his now-deceased wife. Late-30s. Works as head writer for BCK television network, mainly (or entirely) on Saturday program Talk Talk Morning Show. Never married.
Choi Iyeong: Younger biological daughter of Choi Minsa and his now-deceased wife. Mid-30s. Has computer engineering skills; works as a science teacher at a middle school (or is it a high school). Married to Cheolju but he apparently has been unfaithful recently. Has one daughter, Jihyeon.
Noh Jihyeon: Daughter of Iyeong and Cheolju. In second grade.
Choi Seyeong: Adopted daughter of Choi Minsa and his deceased wife. Late-20s. Went to college; not an elite college; worked her way through and is starting her career slightly late because of that. Does freelance TV reporting, most recently at the BCK network; wants to be an announcer. Had surgery as a small child to repair a heart defect; Minsa paid for the surgery when he adopted her. Does not know biological parents.
Kim Juhui: Biological mother of Minguk, and Yeonju--who went missing when she was four years old and has never been found. Adoptive mother of Lee Yerin. Mid-50s. Divorced. Nationally known TV news announcer on BCK. Adopted Yerin after losing Yeonju; did not publicly acknowledge Yeonju's disappearance and has always publicly claimed that Yerin is her biological daughter.
Lee Yerin: Adopted daughter of Kim Juhui. Late-20s. Graduated from an elite academy. TV announcer; hosts Talk Talk Morning Show on BCK. Was in the same orphanage as Jeonghyo. Originally named Kim Shinhye. Before Juhui adopted her, was adopted by another family but was returned when that family found the biological daughter they had lost (this traumatized her). Does not know biological parents; claims publicly to be Juhui's biological daughter.
Lee Minguk: Son of Kim Juhui; brother of lost Yeonju; adoptive brother of Yerin. Early-30s. Works with Lee Seongsu on movie production; currently not a stable job. Married to Yeonga. Feels guilt over Yeonju's disappearance; he apparently was supposed to be watching her (although he would have been too young to be held responsible for her loss).
Oh Yeonga: Married to Minguk. Roughly 30. At some point in the first half, made a comment (if I remember correctly) about her not having a mom to talk to; it suggested her mom had passed away (this isn't a spoiler).
Han Jaeseong: Producer at BCK TV network; works on Talk Talk Morning Show. Roughly 30. Son of Yongdeok and Misuk. 16th grandson of Han family; under pressure to maintain head-family traditions.
Han Gieun: Jaeseong's sister. Early-to-mid-20s. Not employed; has been taking classes at a local institute.
Han Yongdeok: Married to Misuk. Father of Jaeseong and Gieum. Late-50s. Owns a movie production company. Previously had been a successful businessman.
Lee Misuk: Married to Yongdeok. Mother of Jaeseong and Gieum. Sister of Seongsu. Mid-50s. Was a promising young TV announcer 30 years ago before quitting to marry and raise her family. Holds some resentment against Kim Juhui for (she says) stealing TV programs away from her as a young announcer, and stealing and marrying the man she loved.
Jaeseong's grandfather: Name listed as Han Ki Seok. Older than dirt. Vigorously protects head-family tradition.
Lee Seongsu: Brother of Misuk. Early 40s. Movie director whose last film "South Sea," funded and produced by Yongdeok's production company, was a flop. Never married.
Jang Mihwa: Former adult-film star who runs a seedy nightclub. Roughy 50. Had an affair with a film director and became pregnant; left the child at an orphanage.
Ahn Jeonghyo: Close childhood friend of Lee Yerin when they were both at the same orphanage together. Roughly 30. Was adopted once but returned (I believe because of divorce) and grew up in the orphanage. Does not know biological parents.
Jang Donguk: Recently released from prison; had gotten into a physical confrontation that (Minsa says) wasn't his fault. On probation. Mid-20s. Experienced baker; won award in a baking competition. Was at orphanage where Choi Minsa used to donate bread.
The AsianWiki page for this drama has photos of most of the cast:
asianwiki.com/Sincerity_is_the_Way_of_Heaven
Be careful not to scroll too far down on their page, though, because there are viewer comments loaded with spoilers.
