Overview: “A Virtuous Business” Kdrama is a jTBC original drama series that released on October 12, 2024, and starring Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young, and Lee Se Hee. It will tell the story of 4 women in the rural village of Geumje in 1992, who starts a unique and daring business and gain financial independence and build strong friendships through their work.
| Genre | Business, Comedy, Slice-of-Life, Historical |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Watch Online* | Netflix |
| Director | Jo Woong |
| Scriptwriter | Choi Bo Rim |
| Air Time & Schedule | Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 PM (KST) |
Synopsis
“A Virtuous Business” Korean drama story goes like this..In the rural village of Geumje in 1992, four women start selling adult products door-to-door for different reasons:
- Han Jung Sook is a housewife struggling with money. She wants to support her family and buy things they need, like a new bag for her son.
- Oh Geum Hee comes from a rich family but feels bored in her arranged marriage. She decides to help Jung-Sook and find more excitement in her life.
- Seo Young Bok is a mother of four who lives in a small space. She wants to earn enough money to give her kids their own room.
- Lee Joo Ri is a single mother who runs a beauty parlor. She thinks selling products will be a fun change from her daily routine and encourages her friends when they face challenges.
Together, they gain financial independence and build strong friendships through their work.
Main Cast & Characters
- Kim So Yeon as Han Jeong Suk
- Yeon Woo Jin as Kim Do Hyeon
- Kim Sung Ryung as O Geum Hui
- Kim Sun Young as Seo Yeong Bok
- Lee Se Hee as Lee Ju Ri
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- The series is a remake of the 2016 British television series Brief Encounters by Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling. (source)
- Kim So Yeon earlier starred in Korean drama “Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938” (2023).
- Yeon Woo Jin earlier starred in Korean drama “Nothing Uncovered” (2024).
- Kim Sung Ryung earlier appeared in Korean drama “Love to Hate You” (2023).
- Kim Sun Young earlier appeared in Korean drama “Queen of Divorce” (2024).
- Lee Se Hee earlier starred in Korean drama “Bad Prosecutor” (2022).
- Previous drama on this time slot of jTBC: Romance In The House
Trailers & Clips
This is an approximate 1 minute trailer of “A Virtuous Business” with English subtitles, that will give you an idea of the drama story, characters and their journey of starting a daring business in a conservative society.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.