We are now finally down to the last two episodes of the Korean series, Little Women! *squeals with excitement* Inspired by Louisa May Alcott's 1868 novel, the drama depicts the life of the Oh sisters who grew up poor, and how they deal with their problems set in modern times. However, they become involved with one of the richest and most influential families in South Korea.
As the drama comes to an end, we’re sure there came a time when you have wondered where you've already seen the cast members before. If you have been watching K-dramas for years now, it's even impossible to not know the main cast. To help you remember them clearly, we're here to give you a guide on the familiar faces in the show. *wink*
Here are the Little Women cast members:
1. Kim Go Eun as Oh In Joo
Growing up poor, In Joo has always been kind of obsessed with money. As the eldest daughter, she wants what's best for her sisters, doing everything she can for them to not go through the same hardships as her because of lack of money. She wants to live a comfortable life with them without having to constantly worry about money. In Joo will literally do anything for her sisters.
I first saw Kim Go Eun act in the Goblin series and since then, I immediately liked her because of her cute and ~innocent~ eye smile. She showcased remarkable acting skills in that K-drama which made my love for her grow even more. Go Eun also starred in other notable dramas such as Yumi's Cells seasons one and two, The King: Eternal Monarch, and Cheese In The Trap. Throughout the years, she showed us how versatile of an actress she is with her exemplary portrayals of the roles given to her.
2. Nam Ji Hyun as Oh In Kyung
In Kyung is the middle child and is a news reporter in the social affairs department under the news outlet, OBN. She is not fazed by money and living a luxurious life if it's earned not in the right way is just not in it for her. She always goes out of her way to give justice when there is unjustness. In Kyung has always stood by her morals and beliefs, and this consistency of hers is truly admirable. The world needs more people like her!
Nam Ji Hyun started off her career as a child actress, attracting fans with her role in the drama Queen Seondeok and earning her the Best Young Actress award in the 2009 MBC Drama Awards. As for her lead roles, she starred in the Korean dramas Shopaholic Louis, Suspicious Partner, 100 Days My Prince, and 365: Repeat The Year. She bagged the Best New Actress award with her role in Shopaholic Louis. Nam Ji Hyun always gives her best shot to deliver what is expected from her and never disappoints!
3. Park Ji Hu as Oh In Hye
In Hye is the maknae (youngest) and is a gifted painter. She wants to be loved and appreciated by people as a great artist. Even though her sisters are doing everything they can to be able to send her to study overseas, In Hye seems to feel like she's being a burden to her sisters and hates that feeling. This sometimes causes arguments between the three of them. She then comes up with her own way how she can earn enough money and be able to provide for herself for her studies abroad.
If you have already watched the blockbuster zombie-series All Of Us Are Dead, you will surely remember Ji Hu as the high school student named Nam On Jo who was one of the survivors of the apocalypse. While she gained a lot of recognition from her role in the show, her breakthrough as an actress was actually through the 2018 Indie film House Of Hummingbird, where she won awards such as Best New Actress in the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and Wildflower Film Awards in 2020! She also appeared in the K-dramas Sweet Revenge 2 and Beautiful World.
4. Wi Ha Joon as Choi Do Il
Do Il, an expert in money laundering, mysteriously appeared when In Joo's colleague, Hwa Young, suddenly goes MIA when she was supposed to be back in South Korea from her trip. He is on the chase for Hwa Young since 70 billion Won has gone missing coincidentally with her disappearance. Because of this, Do Il gets more and more involved with In Joo for she was the only person Hwa Young was well-acquainted with. A series of discoveries by the two is unraveled from the moment they met each other.
A year ago, Netflix fans (and even non-fans!) went crazy over the hit series Squid Game, which became the talk of the internet for weeks. Wi Ha Joon was part of the cast of this show and played Hwang Jun Ho who is a detective and a police officer. He also appeared in other television dramas such as Romance Is A Bonus Book, 18 Again, and Bad And Crazy.
5. Kang Hoon as Ha Jong Ho
Ha Jong Ho is In Kyung's childhood friend who also has feelings for her. He has always been In Kyung’s strong supporter. He accompanies her whenever she covers stories and helps In Kyung in her case investigations. He used to study abroad but took a break from school due to his herniated disc. Jong Ho wanted to be with his ill grandfather, take care of him, and make good food for him. Awwe. What a reliable friend and grandson.
Kang Hoon became well-known for his role in the 2021 sageuk series, The Red Sleeve, which gave him the Best New Actor Award in the 2021 MBC Drama Awards and the Rising Star Actor Award in the 2022 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards, even though he had his acting debut in the year 2009. He had cameos in the Twenty Five, Twenty One and Moment At Eighteen, and also appeared in You Are My Spring and Meow, The Secret Boy. And, oh! Watch out for his upcoming K-drama series as well which will be aired this 2023, Flower Scholar's Love Story.
6. Uhm Ki Joon as Park Jae Sang
Park Jae Sang is the antagonist and the father of Park Hyo Rin, Oh In Hye's dear friend, and the husband of Won Sang Ah. He is a lawyer and a wealthy and influential person who is running for politics. A video of him from the news makes In Kyung skeptical about his actions, which led her to investigate Park Jae Sang's previous case. This leads to a clash between the two, involving both of their families later on.
Uhm Ki Joon kicked off his acting debut through stage plays and musical theater performances. He then started having supporting roles in television dramas. He portrayed a lot of villain roles such as in the film Man Of Vendetta and in the drama The Penthouse: War In Life. He also appeared in Dream High and I'm Not A Robot.
7. Uhm Ji Won as Won Sang Ah
Won Sang Ah is the daughter of General Won and the wife of Park Jae Sang. She supports her daughter, Park Hyo Rin, but sometimes due to her selfishness and constant fights with her husband, Hyo Rin is left alone. She has a temper so you surely wouldn't want to get on her bad side. She holds a secret that brings danger to her enemies which could lead to their deaths.
One of Uhm Ji Won's remarkable roles was when she played a mother of a sexually assaulted child in the film Hope. This gave her the Best Actress Award at the 33rd Korean Association of Film Critics Awards.
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