Fight for My Way

Fight for My Way

Promotional poster
Genre Workplace
Slice of Life
Romance
Written by Im Sang-choon
Directed by Lee Na-jeong
Starring Park Seo-joon
Kim Ji-won
Ahn Jae-hong
Song Ha-yoon
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 16
Production
Executive producer(s) Moon Joon-ha
Kim Hee-yeol
Jeon San
Producer(s) Yoon Jae-hyuk
Running time 70 mins
Production company(s) Pan Entertainment
Distributor KBS
Release
Original network KBS2
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Dolby Digital
First shown in South Korea
Original release May 22 (2017-05-22) – July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)
External links
Website www.kbs.co.kr/drama/ssam
Fight For My Way at Pan Entertainment www.thepan.co.kr/port_drama_detail.html?id=48

Fight for My Way (Hangul: 쌈 마이웨이; RR: Ssam Maiwei; lit. Third-Rate My Way) is a South Korean television series starring Park Seo-joon and Kim Ji-won, with Ahn Jae-hong and Song Ha-yoon. It premiered on May 22, 2017 every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST) on KBS2.[1][2]

The series was the slot leader during its entire run and topped TV popularity index for three consecutive weeks. It was praised for its realistic plot.[3][4]

Synopsis

Follow the story about young adults with third-rate specs just struggling to survive, and the blossoming romance between two immature friends Ko Dong-man (Park Seo-joon) and Choi Ae-ra (Kim Ji-won) whose childish dynamic hasn't changed despite reaching adulthood.[5]

Cast

Main

The Crazy Fantastic Four[6]

They are four individuals who are considered to be "third-rate lives" for their lack of abilities, but eventually in the series, they will grow as both individuals and friends.

A former taekwondo player who used to be famous but had to stop because of a painful past, is now a nameless mixed martial arts fighter.
A department store employee who works at the information desk but dreams of becoming a news anchor.
The so-called "brain" of the four. He landed a permanent position at a home shopping network. Loyal to his six-year girlfriend, his love will be put to a test.
The innocent and quirky girl of the group, who is working customer service at the home shopping network. For six years, her universe revolves around Joo-man.

Supporting

Dong-man's father.
Dong-man's mother.
  • Cho Eun-yoo as Go Dong-hee
    • Go Na-hee as young Go Dong-hee
Dong-man's younger sister.
Dong-man's first love. A famous anchor who is divorced but still has luck in all the wealth, fame and appearance.
Dong-man's coach and loyal friend.
Ae-ra's father.
A broadcasting production director and an acquaintance of Ae-ra.
Joo-man's new workmate at the home shopping network, secretly a daughter of a wealthy household. She will put Joo-man and Seol-hee's love for each other to the test.
Joo-man's and Ye-jin's boss.
Seol-hee's mother.
Seol-hee's father.

Others

A mysterious woman in the village where the main characters live.
  • Kim Kun-woo as Kim Tak-su
A star fighter and Dong-man's biggest rival.
Tak-su's manager.[13]
Tak-su's coach.
  • Lee Chae-eun
  • Gong Sang-ah
  • Lee Seo-hwan
  • Baek Ji-won
  • Kim Jae-cheol
  • Jung Bo-ram
  • Yoo Min-joo
  • Park Ye-jin
  • Yoon Yeo-hak
  • Cha Sang-mi
  • Kim Se-joon
  • Park Seung-chan
  • Han Geu-rim
  • Ji Sung-geun
  • Choi Na-moo
  • Kim Tae-rang (Voice appearance)
  • Yoon Ji-yeon (Voice appearance)

Special appearances

Ae-ra's ex-boyfriend.
Dong-man's schoolmate
Dong-man's high school classmate who grew up to be a sweet-seeming but actually pushy and conceited doctor.
Ae-ra's colleague.
  • Kim Dae-hwan
  • Jo Mi-ryung as Lee Ji-sook (Ep. 5)
  • Z.Hera as Sonya (Ep. 6, 8)
  • Shin Yong-moon as Ring Announcer (Ep. 8)
  • Kwak Si-yang as Kim Nam-il (Ep. 11-16)
Hwang Bok-hee's son.
Dong-man's trainer

Production

The drama is directed by Lee Na-jeong (The Innocent Man) and written by Im Sang-choon (Becky's Back).

First script reading took place March 24, 2017 at the KBS Annex Building in Yeouido, Seoul, South Korea.[18][19]

It was confirmed that the cast and crew of Fight For My Way would be taking a reward vacation to Jeju Island after the conclusion of the drama.[20][21][22]

Original soundtrack

Fight For My Way
OST Album
Soundtrack album by Various artists
Released 2017
Genre K-pop, soundtrack
Language Korean
Label Pan Entertainment/RIAK/Warner

OST Part 1

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Dumbhead"
  • Lee Jong-soo
  • Lee Han-min
Arie Band03:19
2."Dumbhead" (Inst.) 
  • Lee Jong-soo
  • Lee Han-min
 03:19
Total length:06:38

OST Part 2

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Good Morning" (굿모닝)Park Woo-sangPark Woo-sangKassy03:07
2."Good Morning" (Inst.) Park Woo-sang 03:07
Total length:06:14

OST Part 3

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistsLength
1."Fight for My Way" (쌈,마이웨이)Eom Ki-yeobEom Ki-yeob
  • HerCheck (Super Kidd)
  • 2morrow
03:34
2."Fight for My Way" (Inst.) Eom Ki-yeob 03:34
Total length:07:08

OST Part 4

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistsLength
1."Ambiguous" (알듯 말듯해)August08
  • Key U
  • Wild Boar
  • August08
Seo Eunkwang, Im Hyun-sik, Yook Sung-jae (BtoB)03:45
2."Ambiguous" (Inst.) 
  • Key U
  • Wild Boar
  • August08
 03:45
Total length:07:30

OST Part 5

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Night Is Gone, Again" (또 밤이 지나버렸네)
  • Eom Ki-yeob
  • Lee Young-joo
L.a.VRyu Ji-hyun03:30
2."Night Is Gone, Again" (Inst.) L.a.V 03:30
Total length:07:00

OST Special Track

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistsLength
1."I Miss U"
  • Kim Bum-joo
  • Cha Yeoul
  • Kim Bum-joo
  • Cha Yeoul
Cha Yeoul03:23
2."I Miss U" (Inst.) 
  • Kim Bum-joo
  • Cha Yeoul
 03:23
Total length:06:46

Charted songs

Ratings

Episode # Date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[25] AGB Nielsen[26]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 May 22, 2017 5.6% (NR) 6.4% (NR) 5.4% (NR) 6.2% (NR)
2 May 23, 2017 6.4% (NR) 6.7% (18th) 6.0% (NR) 6.3% (NR)
3 May 29, 2017 9.1% (11th) 10.2% (6th) 10.7% (7th) 11.4% (5th)
4 May 30, 2017 9.0% (9th) 10.9% (4th) 10.0% (6th) 10.5% (5th)
5 June 5, 2017 8.3% (11th) 9.7% (6th) 10.6% (5th) 11.5% (4th)
6 June 6, 2017 9.4% (8th) 11.4% (4th) 11.4% (5th) 12.1% (4th)
7 June 12, 2017 8.7% (12th) 9.2% (5th) 10.9% (5th) 11.3% (4th)
8 June 13, 2017  8.7% (13th) 10.1% (4th) 9.8% (6th) 10.1% (5th)
9 June 19, 2017 9.9% (8th) 12.0% (4th) 12.1% (4th) 13.5% (4th)
10 June 20, 2017 10.3% (6th) 11.3% (4th) 11.2% (5th) 11.9% (4th)
11 June 26, 2017 10.5% (5th) 12.7% (4th) 12.0% (5th) 13.2% (4th)
12 June 27, 2017 8.5% (12th) 9.4% (5th) 11.9% (4th) 13.1% (4th)
13 July 3, 2017 11.2% (8th) 11.6% (4th) 12.6% (4th) 13.5% (4th)
14 July 4, 2017 11.4% (6th) 11.5% (4th) 13.0% (4th) 14.2% (4th)
15 July 10, 2017 12.0% (5th) 12.5% (4th) 12.9% (4th) 13.8% (4th)
16 July 11, 2017 11.4% (9th) 11.4% (4th) 13.8% (4th) 14.4% (4th)
Average 9.4% 10.4% 10.9% 11.7%

References

  1. ↑ "[공식입장] 박서준·김지원, '쌈 마이웨이' 출연 확정..대세 조합" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  2. ↑ "<쌈 마이웨이> 4인방, 완전체 스틸컷 공개! '개성만점'". iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  3. ↑ "'Fight For My Way' peaks at No. 1 on TV popularity chart". Korea Herald.
  4. ↑ "‘Fight for My Way’ tops Monday-Tuesday dramas". Kpop Herald.
  5. ↑ "'쌈마이웨이' 박서준·김지원, 머리채 잡고 이판사판 '쌈' 포착". Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  6. ↑ "Seojun makes a wrap for Jiwon just like how couples do! [Fight For My Way]". KBS World. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  7. ↑ "‘Ssam My Way’ to star actors Park and Kim". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
  8. ↑ Tirta. "Kim Ji Won Talks about Her Character in 'Fight for My Way', Choi Ae Ra". CastKo. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  9. 1 2 "'Fight My Way' drops new still of leads Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong, and Song Ha Yoon together". allkpop. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  10. ↑ "'쌈 마이웨이' 이엘리야…이태임 닮은꼴, 혼혈배우 오해로 화제 (Third-Rate My Way Lee Elijah compared to Lee Tae-im)]". Dong-a Ilbo (in Korean).
  11. ↑ "김성오, '쌈 마이웨이' 합류..박서준 코치役(공식)". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  12. ↑ "표예진, '쌈, 마이웨이' 캐스팅…통통 튀는 활력소 (Pyo Ye-jin casted in Third-Rate My Way)". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean).
  13. ↑ "채동현, KBS '쌈, 마이웨이' 캐스팅 확정…냉·온탕 넘나드는 매력 발산 '기대'". SE Daily (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  14. ↑ "곽동연, '쌈마이웨이' 특별출연…김지원 전남친役". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  15. ↑ "최우식, '쌈마이웨이' 특별출연…박서준·송하윤 의리 [공식]". TV Report (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  16. ↑ "황보라, '쌈 마이웨이' 특별출연…김지원과 환상 케미 예고". News1 (in koaccessdate=2017-05-04).
  17. ↑ "인교진 측 "'백희' 인연으로 '쌈, 마이웨이' 특별출연" (공식)". Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  18. ↑ "'쌈, 마이웨이' 박서준X김지원, 청춘 내음 터진 대본리딩 현장" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2017-05-04.
  19. ↑ "Fresh start! Take a look at their script read-through! [Fight For My Way]". KBS World. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  20. ↑ "[단독] 열일한 '쌈마이웨이', 제주도 포상휴가 떠난다" (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  21. ↑ "'Fight My Way' cast to make a tropical getaway to Jeju Island!". allkpop. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  22. ↑ 5, C. Oh July; 2017 (2017-07-05). "Cast And Crew Of KBS 2TV’s “Fight My Way” Confirmed To Be Going On Well-Deserved Reward Vacation". Soompi. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
  23. ↑ "2017 Gaon Download Chart – Week 25". Retrieved 2017-06-29.
  24. ↑ Cumulative sales for "Ambiguous":
  25. ↑ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  26. ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved May 4, 2017.
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