My Sweet Mobster
Appearance
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Hangul | 놀아주는 여자 |
Hanja | 놀아주는 女子 |
Literal meaning | The Woman Who Plays |
Revised Romanization | No-rajuneun yeoja |
McCune–Reischauer | Norajunŭn yŏja |
Genre | Romantic comedy[1] |
Based on | The Woman Who Plays by Bangulmama (Park Soo-jung) |
Written by | Na-kyung[2] |
Directed by | |
Starring | |
Music by | Moon Seung-nam[3] |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Running time | 60 minutes[4] |
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | JTBC |
Release | June 12 August 1, 2024 | –
My Sweet Mobster (Korean: 놀아주는 여자) is a 2024 South Korean television series based on a Naver web novel of the same title by Bangulmama.[5] Starring Uhm Tae-goo, Han Sun-hwa and Kwon Yul, it aired on JTBC from June 12, to August 1, 2024, every Wednesday and Thursday at 20:50 (KST).[6] The show is available on Viki and Viu in selected regions.[7]
Synopsis
[edit]My Sweet Mobster tells the story of a romance drama full of twists and turns between Seo Ji-hwan, who has come to terms with his dark past, and Go Eun-ha, who plays a woman that creates web videos inspiring children.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Uhm Tae-goo as Seo Ji-hwan,[2] former gangster and current CEO of Thirsty Deer, a food company that hires ex-convicts to offer a fresh start.
- Han Sun-hwa as Go Eun-ha,[2] a web channel actress with the pseudonym of "Sister Mini" who creates kid-friendly content that is somewhat inspired by her childhood friend, Hyeon-woo, without including product placements, much to the chagrin of her CEO.
- Kwon Yul as Jang Hyeon-woo,[8] a prosecutor who maintains a terrible relationship with Ji-hwan.
Supporting
[edit]Thirsty Deers
[edit]- Kim Hyun-jin as Joo Il-young,[9] General Manager.
- Yang Hyun-min as Kwak Jae-soo,[10] Customer Management Team leader.
- Lee Yoo-joon as Jung Man-ho,[10] Product Development Team Leader.
- Moon Dong-hyeok as Yang Hong-ki,[10] Marketing Team Leader.
- Park Jae-chan as Seo Dong-hee,[11] Management Support and Executive Assistant.
Mi-ho and family
[edit]- Moon Ji-in as Gumiho[12]
- Lee Byung-joon as Mi-ho's father,[13]
- Yoon Jin-sung as Mi-ho's mother[13]
Macaron soft
[edit]- Song Seo-rin as Kang Ye-na[14]
- Yeon Je-ok as CEO Ma[14]
- Jo Hyun-sik as PD Lee[14]
Kitty company
[edit]- Im Chul-soo as Go Yang-hee[15]
- Kim Hyun-joon as Lee Gang-gil[15]
- Kim Roi-ha as Seo Tae-pyeong[15]
Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office
[edit]- Park Chul-min as Section Chief Oh[16]
- Shin Su-hyun as Officer Song[16]
Other
[edit]- Kim Tae-woo[17]
Special appearances
[edit]- Kim Young-ok as the owner of Hyeon-woo's dumpling restaurant.
- Seo Nam-yong as Yoon Hyeon-woo, a civil service exam student who has been preparing for the civil service exam for 10 years.
- Sung Dong-il as Ho Taek[18]
- Wang Ji-won as Ji-won[19]
Viewership
[edit]My Sweet Mobster : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[20]

Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
1 | 502 | 474 | 449 | N/A | 520 | 534 | 476 | 579 | 523 | 635 | 614 | 557 | 505 | 480 | 575 | 680 | N/A |
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[20][21] | |
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Nationwide | Seoul | ||
1 | June 12, 2024 | 2.297% (9th) | 2.208% (3rd) |
2 | June 13, 2024 | 2.185% (10th) | 1.875% (10th) |
3 | June 19, 2024 | 1.852% (13th) | N/A |
4 | June 20, 2024 | 2.284% (9th) | 2.040% (9th) |
5 | June 26, 2024 | 2.351% (7th) | 2.176% (7th) |
6 | June 27, 2024 | 2.626% (5th) | 2.503% (5th) |
7 | July 3, 2024 | 2.488% (5th) | 2.442% (2nd) |
8 | July 4, 2024 | 2.759% (4th) | 2.801% (3rd) |
9 | July 10, 2024 | 2.625% (3rd) | 2.542% (4th) |
10 | July 11, 2024 | 3.003% (5th) | 2.699% (4th) |
11 | July 17, 2024 | 2.863% (5th) | 2.916% (2nd) |
12 | July 18, 2024 | 2.710% (7th) | 2.552% (6th) |
13 | July 24, 2024 | 2.640% (8th) | 2.730% (3rd) |
14 | July 25, 2024 | 2.322% (11th) | N/A |
15 | July 31, 2024 | 2.813% (4th) | 2.416% (5th) |
16 | August 1, 2024 | 2.939% (4th) | 2.366% (7th) |
Average | 2.547% | —[a] | |
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Due to multiple unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Choi, Yi-jung (January 10, 2024). 엄태구X한선화X권율의 로맨스 온다... JTBC '놀아주는 여자' 올해 방송 [My Sweet Mobster: Romance between Uhm Tae-goo, Han Sun-hwa, and Kwon Yul will air this year]. OSEN (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e Park, Jae-hwan (May 10, 2024). "JTBC '놀아주는 여자' 엄태구-한선화의 대반전.. "예쁜 짓 준비됐어요"" [Uhm Tae-goo and Han Sun-hwa's big twist in 'My Sweet Mobster': "I'm ready to do something pretty"]. KBS Media (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Moon, Seung-nam (June 12, 2024). 놀아주는 여자 OST Part.1 / 에브리 싱글 데이 [My Sweet Mobster OST Part. 1 (Every Single Day)]. Bugs! (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024 – via Bugs.
- ^ 놀아주는 여자 [My Sweet Mobster]. TVing. SLL. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ Park, Soo-jung (Bangulmama). "놀아주는 여자" [My Sweet Mobster]. Naver. Naver Corporation. Archived from the original on June 15, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Ah-reum, Jang (May 9, 2024). '놀아주는 여자' 엄태구가 로코를? 한선화 향한 멜로 눈빛+깨물 하트 [Uhm Tae-goo in the romantic comedy series 'My Sweet Mobster'? Melodious eyes and biting heart towards Han Sun-hwa]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Jo, Ji-young (July 16, 2024). ""엄며들었다"... '놀아주는 여자' 엄태구가 말아주는 로맨스 묘하게 빠져든다" [My Sweet Mobster, Slowly Falling for Um Tae Goo's Romance]. Sports Chosun. ChosunMedia. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Ga-young (January 10, 2024). "권율, '놀아주는 여자'로 돌아온다" [Kwon Yul returns in 'My Sweet Mobster']. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Ah-reum (May 4, 2024). "'놀아주는 여자' 엄태구가 로코를? 한선화 향한 멜로 눈빛+깨물 하트" ['Cinderella at 2 AM' actor Kim Hyun-jin confirmed to cast in 'My Sweet Mobster' by JTBC]. m.sports.khan.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c 사슴들 [Deer]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (February 9, 2024). [단독] DKZ 재찬, '놀아주는 여자' 캐스팅...'연기돌' 정극 데뷔 [Exclusive: DKZ Jae-chan casts in 'My Sweet Mobster'. An acting idol debuts in a positive drama]. SPOTV News (in Korean). SPOTV. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Na-yeon (May 10, 2024). "문지인, '놀아주는 여자' 한선화 절친 구미호 역 출연" [Moon Ji-in appears as Gumiho, Han Seon-hwa's best friend in 'My Sweet Mobster'] (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b 미호네 [Mi-ho and family]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c 마카롱소프트 [Macaron soft]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c 야옹이파 [Kitty company]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ a b 서울중앙지검 [Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ Yoo, Sun-joon (March 9, 2024). '크레디에이터' 억달이형 "연기자 출신 아니지만 매일매일 연습하고 노력" ['Crediator' Ukdals Bro: "I'm not an actor, but I practice and work hard everyday"]. Financial News (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Phillips, Demi (June 18, 2024). "'My Sweet Mobster' KDrama 2024: where to watch confirmed". We Got This Covered. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ Purnama, Fadel (June 20, 2024). "Wang Ji Won Makin Keren di "My Sweet Mobster" Comeback Keren di Dunia K-Drama!". Jatinangor Ekspres (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
- "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). June 12, 2024. Archived from the original on June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). June 13, 2024. Archived from the original on June 13, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). June 20, 2024. Archived from the original on June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). June 27, 2024. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 4, 2024. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
- "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 10, 2024. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
- "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 11, 2024. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 17, 2024. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 18, 2024. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- "Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
- "Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 25, 2024. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- "Ep. 15". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). July 31, 2024. Archived from the original on July 31, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- "Ep. 16". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). August 1, 2024. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ 놀아주는 여자 시청률 [My Sweet Mobster ratings] (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via Daum.
External links
[edit]- Official website
(in Korean)
- Production website at SLL
- My Sweet Mobster at IMDb
- My Sweet Mobster at HanCinema