We are Dating Now
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| We are Dating Now | |
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| Hangul: |
지금은 연애중
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| Hanja: |
只今은 戀愛中
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| Revised Romanization: | Jigeumeun Yeonaejong |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Chigǔmeun Yŏnaechǒng |
We are Dating Now is a 16-episode drama produced by the SBS in 2001. The drama series was later first broadcasted by the SBS between January 16, 2002 to March 7, 2002.
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[edit] Synopsis
[edit] Youth
Neighbours Ho-jung and Kyo-in as youths have developed a quarrelsome relationship. As a youth Ho-jung made several blind dates, namely Jae-young, Hyun-min, Jin-sung and Jeong Hoon. Cha-hee had also dated Kyo-in during their youth, who rejected her. The girls and their family missed Kyo-in and Ho-jae when they entered the army together.
Their friends, Soo-ji and Ho-jae, met stiff opposition from their parents since their youth when they developed relations. When Ho-jae was about to be enrolled into the army, Soo-ji ran away from home for a day, even forgetting to put on her shoes. This prompted Ho-jae to remove his shoes and lend it to Soo-ji, suffering the cold winter road until they reach a shoe retail shop where he bought a new pair of black shoes for Soo-ji. At night, when they slept in a hotel, Soo-ji promised that she would send him 1000 letters, daily, during his entire term in the army, by presenting a red card with the number "1000" drawn on a red heart. This act affectionately touched Ho-jae and he gave her a hug.
[edit] Adult life
After serving the army, Kyo-in was employed into a company together with his friend Jeon-woo, whom he first met when they helped a fellow employee-to-be during an interview whom had taken ill, and they became friends from there. Ho-jung herself has already became an established photographer, and had graduated from university.
However, things turned sour when Ho-jung turned her sights to Jeon-woo, and once Jeon-woo and Kyo-in fought at their office for Ho-jung.
Meanwhile, Ho-jae was inspired to become a model upon meeting Cha-hee, who had already a well-established modelling career. He posed for a magazine as a replacement model, and later asked for money from his parents to study in a modelling institute. At this time, Ho-jae proposed to Soo-ji, but they met with stiff opposition from their parents. The couple then approached a statue of Jesus Christ, pleading him to permit their relation.
The couple bought a small, cheap flat unit on the top floor of a flat, shortly after Soo-ji's parents forsook her. A few months later, Ho-jae bought a car, which made Soo-ji extremely happy.
Ho-jae's character eventually turned for the worse when he began frequenting nightclubs with his friends, frequently returning home drunk. An angry Soo-ji isolated him, but under Cha-hee's direction, she arranged a private dinner at home, wearing an evening gown as an attempt to entice Ho-jae into her lure. When Ho-jae returned home, he was rather shocked upon seeing Soo-ji's unusual behaviour. However, his attitude briefly changed for the matter when he realised that Soo-ji wanted to spend a romantic night with him, saying, "Why didn't you say earlier? I am an expert in this field!".
Hearing that, Soo-ji's mood changed for the worse, and asked Ho-jae to made his point clear. Ho-jae's attempt made Soo-ji even angrier, and she pushed him away when he tried to approach her.
Ho-jung finally gave up on Seon-woo, and her mother returned the wedding ring given to Ho-jung to him. The two later met, and Seon-woo gave her an ice-cream treat, saying that ice-cream is good for people who are depressed. That night, he brought her to a karaoke, and sang a song. Ho-jung looked on sympathetically.
[edit] Sweet endings
Finally, Ho-jae and Soo-ji got married in a mini-celebration with the approval of their parents. Soo-ji and Ho-jae bumped into each other when they did the traditional Korean bow, which created a comical atmosphere.The friends were a little surprised when Kyo-in showed up late.
One night, while returning home from work, Kyo-in and Ho-jung happened to pass the same shop window and both thought of their past memories. Both of them later happened to be on the same subway platform, Kyo-in tried to give chase when Ho-jung got on the train but the doors closed as he rushed towards it.
Kyo-in got on the next train and sat on the stairs that he visited frequently with Ho-jung. As he was about to leave, Ho-jung called out to him. The couple sat next to each other on the stairs, and asked about Seon-woo. Ho-jung confessed that she occasionally contacts Seon-woo.
Kyo-in removed a ring from his hand, and put it on Ho-jung's, saying that he had intended to give it to her for many years. As Ho-jung put it on, the couple gently nudge their heads together and smile.
[edit] Cast
- Chae Rim as Yoon Ho-jung
- The older sister of Ho-jae, she is interested in photography and later manages to become a photographer after winning a contest. In her youth Ho-jung had several blind dates, namely Jae-young, which ended up Ho-jung splashing a cup of water at his face; Hyun-min; Jin-sung, a man with tyranical behaviour who pressured Ho-jung to marry him and attempted to throw her into the sea after she refused; and Jeong Hoon, a married man. Later, Ho-jung dated Jeon-woo, which leads to rivalry with Kyo-in, the man she finally choses.
- So Ji-sub as Choi Kyo-in
- In his youth Kyo-in had dated Cha-hee, whom he later rejected before serving the army. At eighteen, Kyo-in entered the army with his best friend Ho-jae, the younger brother of Ho-jung, the girl whom he loves. After serving the army, Kyo-in later worked in the same company with Jeon-woo and has a rivalry with with him for Ho-jung. Ho-jung later choses Kyo-in as her partner.
- Choi Yoon-young as Kang Cha-hee
- Cha-hee worked as a stewardess and dated Kyo-in, who eventually rejected her. A hurt Cha-hee severed contact with Ho-jung and Kyo-in for three years, before Ho-jae rediscovered her working as a model.
- Kwon Sang-woo as Yoon Ho-jae
- The younger brother of Ho-jung, and the best friend of Kyo-in. In his youth he had been very reluctant to attend university, and secretly became a swimming trainer by showing his great body to the owner, impressing her in the process. His mother later discovered his secret job and forced Ho-jae resign. At this time he liked Soo-ji, but experienced some turbulence in his relationship with her when he started a modelling career and frequented night clubs (for a brief period of time). They later married under their parents' consent and have a daughter.
- Kim Na-woon as Choi Kyo-sun
- The older sister of Kyo-in. She worked as a clerk, and attends to Kyo-in's needs. The siblings had a father living in the countryside.
- Lee Ui-jeong as Kang Soo-ji
- Ho-jae's love interest, whom he calls "baby". Both Soo-ji herself and Ho-jae had commented on her bad looks. She shows deep affection for Ho-jae, despite the vehement objections from her parents, particularly when he was about to serve the army. However, their relationship briefly waivered when Ho-jae frequented nightclubs and came back drunk. They later married with their parents consent and have a baby daughter.
- Han Jin-hee as Yoon Ji-hae
- Father of Ho-jae and Ho-jung. He works as a road sweeper, and once got into debt, when he had to use his house as credt. Unlike his wife, he was more accepting of Ho-jae's relationship with Soo-ji as well as Ho-jung's with Kyo-in.
- Kim Young-ae as Yeol-sun
- Mother of Ho-jae and Ho-jung. She works as a taxi driver. For a long time she wanted Ho-jung to date Seon-woo instead of Jeon-woo partly because of his material wealth. She frequently fought with Tae-hee, especially when she visited their home.
- Sunwoo Eunsuk as Tae-hee
- Mother of Soo-ji. For a long time, she vehemently objects to Soo-ji's relationship with Ho-jae, due in part to his social standing.
- Im Hyun-sik as Kang Dae-cheol
- A lecturer, who dotes on his daughter Soo-ji and calls her "Princess" frequently.
- Lee Ji-hwang as Oh Jeon-woo
- Ho-jung's boyfriend. He was initially Kyo-in's friend as a colleague, but their relationship somewhat sours when they compete for Ho-jung.
