Bravo, My Life (2022 TV series)
Bravo, My Life (Korean: 으라차차 내 인생; RR: Eurachacha Nae Insaeng; lit. Uhrachacha My Life) is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Nam Sang-ji, Yang Byung-yeol, Lee Si-gang and Cha Min-ji.[2] The series directed by Seong Jun-hae, revolves around Seo Dong-hee, a single mother who chooses to be her nephew's mother. It also depicts her struggle during course of life. The daily drama premiered on KBS1 on April 11, 2022 and airs on every weekday at 20:30 (KST).[3][4]
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Hangul | 으라차차 내 인생 |
Revised Romanization | Eurachacha Nae Insaeng |
Genre | |
Created by |
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Written by | Gu Ji-won |
Directed by | Seong Jun-hae |
Starring |
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Music by | Choi In-hee |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 120 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Kim Sang-hwi (KBS) Hwang Eui-kyung (Monster Union) |
Producer | Hong Seok-gu |
Camera setup | Single-camera |
Running time | 35 minutes |
Production company | Monster Union[1] |
Distributor | KBS |
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Original network | KBS1 |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Audio format | Dolby Digital |
Original release | April 11, 2022 – present |
Cast and characters
Main
- Nam Sang-ji as Seo Dong-hee
- 27 years old, a single mother who chooses to become mother of her nephew.[5]
- Yang Byung-yeol as Kang Cha-yeol
- A second-generation chaebol with brains and looks. After his father passed away, he was adopted by his uncle In-gyu.[6]
- Lee Si-gang as Kang Seong-wook, the only son of the second-generation Inha fashion conglomerate.
- Cha Min-ji as Baek Seung-joo, a college friend having a crush on Kang Cha-yeol and the marketing manager of Inha Fashion.[7]
Dong-hee family
- Lee Han-wi as Kim Jeong-ho
- 61 years old, Seo Dong-hee's uncle.[8]
- Kim Hee-jeong as Seo Myeong-sook
- 59 years old, Seo Dong-hee's aunt, Seo Hye-na's grandmother.[9]
- Lim Chae-won as Kim Jong-un
- 47 years old, she has spent 10 years as a committed playwright.[8]
- Kum Ho-seok as Kim Tae-pyung
- 33 years old, divorced, he has an easygoing personality and life
- Hong Ah-reum as Park Ja-young
- 33 years old, after divorce from Tae-Pyung, she is a single mother raising a daughter. She runs a beauty salon and works day and night with the determination to raise her daughter Hye-na as good as anyone else.
- Kim Ha-yeon as Seo Hye-na
- 13 years old, Tae-pyung and Jae-young's daughter.[10]
- Kim Young-ok as Seo Dong-hee's grandmother and Myungsook's mother.[8]
- Seol Jung-hwan as Seo Jae-seok
- Seo Dong-hee's older brother, he has deep brotherly friendship with her. He is a student preparing for the bar exam.[11]
- Kim Si-woo as Seo Him-chan
- Donghee's nephew, Jae-seok and Seung-joo's son.[12]
Inha family
- Sunwoo Jae-duk as Kang In-gyu :60 years old, representative of 'In-ha Fashion' and Kang Seong-wook's father.[8]
- Park Hae-mi as Choi Mi Kyung
- 59 years old, wife of Kang In-gyu and Kang Seong-wook's mother.[8]
Others
- Jo Mi-ryung as Bang Hye-ran, mother of Baek Seung-joo. She lived strong because of her husband, but faces a difficult reality due to the bankruptcy of her husband's company.[13]
- Lee Dae-yeon as Jang Hyun-seok, he runs 'Hana Mandu', and a neighbor who is loved for his simple and good looks even though he is very wealthy. He is like a benefactor to Dong-hee (single mother) and a strong supporter.[14]
- Kim Do-kyung as Lee Jong-min, is Seo Dong-hee's colleague.[15]
- Kwon Dong-won[16]
Production
Writer Gu Ji-won is writing after three years as Gu last wrote KBS1's daily drama Home for Summer in 2019. On February 28, it was reported that Yang Byung-yeol was confirmed for the male lead of the series. He takes on the role of a second generation chaebol, who has good brains and a warm-hearted appearance.[17] Nam Sang-ji was confirmed to play female lead in the series.[18] On March 16, it was announced that Lee Si-gang was confirmed for the role of second-generation chaebol character.[19] Cha Min-ji was confirmed to play as head of Inha Fashion Design Marketing.[20] Jo Mi-ryung and Kim Ha-yeon are working together for the second time as they previously appeared in KBS1 daily drama No Matter What aired in 2020.
Original soundtrack
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Soundtrack album by Various | |
Released | 2022 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
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Part 1
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Realize" | Major League | Major League | Yeo Eun | 4:14 |
2. | "Realize" (inst.) | 4:14 |
Part 2
No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Look Me" | Safira,K, coma | Safira.K (Safira K) | 3:47 |
2. | "Look Me" (inst.) | 3:47 |
Part 3
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Don't Do It" (그러지마요) | Undefeated, Playing Child (high seAson) | Undefeated, Sapira K--Look Me | Moses | 4:30 |
2. | "Don't Do It" (inst.) | 4:30 |
Viewership
Episodes of | Episode number | ||||||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | ||
1–20 | 2.741 | 2.419 | 2.381 | 2.670 | 2.415 | 2.752 | 2.590 | 2.568 | 2.793 | 2.580 | 2.674 | 2.552 | 2.750 | 2.686 | 2.617 | 2.811 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
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Nielsen Korea[25][26] | TNmS[27] | |||
Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | ||
1 | April 11, 2022 | 17.3% (1st) | 15.7% (1st) | N/A |
2 | April 12, 2022 | 15.4% (2nd) | 14.0% (2nd) | 14.8% (2nd) |
3 | April 13, 2022 | 14.9% (2nd) | 13.0% (2nd) | 16.0% (1st) |
4 | April 14, 2022 | 16.4% (1st) | 14.2% (1st) | 16.4% (1st) |
5 | April 15, 2022 | 14.7% (1st) | 13.9% (1st) | 14.0% (1st) |
6 | April 18, 2022 | 17.2% (1st) | 16.0% (1st) | 16.8% (1st) |
7 | April 19, 2022 | 15.6% (2nd) | 15.1% (1st) | 15.8% (1st) |
8 | April 20, 2022 | 15.9% (1st) | 14.8% (1st) | 16.7% (1st) |
9 | April 21, 2022 | 17.0% (1st) | 15.8% (1st) | 16.9% (1st) |
10 | April 22, 2022 | 16.1% (1st) | 14.7% (1st) | 15.9% (1st) |
11 | April 25, 2022 | 16.9% (1st) | 14.9% (1st) | 17.3% (1st) |
12 | April 26, 2022 | 16.2% (1st) | 15.2% (1st) | 16.1% (1st) |
13 | April 27, 2022 | 16.5% (1st) | 15.3% (1st) | 16.6% (1st) |
14 | April 28, 2022 | 16.9% (1st) | 14.7% (1st) | 17.3% (1st) |
15 | April 29, 2022 | 16.1% (1st) | 14.4% (1st) | 16.0% (1st) |
16 | May 2, 2022 | 17.1% (1st) | 15.1% (1st) | 17.4% (1st) |
Average | — | — | — | |
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References
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- Hwang Su-yeon (March 28, 2022). "남상지X양병열, '으라차차 내 인생' 출사표 "따뜻한 봄날 찾아갈 것"" [Nam Sang-ji X Yang Byung-yeol, 'Eura-Cha-Cha My Life' vote "I will visit you on a warm spring day"]. Export News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- Park Ah-reum (April 6, 2022). "'으라차차 내 인생' 측 "이제껏 본 적 없던 성장극 펼쳐질 것"" ['Eurachacha My Life' side "It will unfold a growth drama like you've never seen before"]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
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- Lee Ji-eun (March 23, 2022). "4인 4색 청춘 로맨스...KBS 새 일일 '으라차차 내 인생'" [4 people 4 colors youth romance... KBS new daily 'Eurachacha My Life']. Export News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- Jang Woo-young (March 23, 2022). "'으라차차 내 인생' 남상지·양병열·이시강·차민지, 4인 4색 청춘" ['Eurachacha My Life' Nam Sang-ji, Yang Byung-yeol, Lee Si-gang, and Cha Min-ji, four people, four colors of youth]. Osen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- Park Ah-reum (April 1, 2022). "으라차차 내 인생' 선우재덕 박해미부터 김영옥까지 환상 조연 라인업" [Eurachacha My Life' Fantastic supporting lineup from Seonwoo Jae-deok Park Hae-mi to Kim Young-ok] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved April 1, 2022 – via Naver.
- Park Jae-hwan (March 31, 2022). "김희정 배우, KBS 일일드라마 <으라차차 내 인생>" [Actress Kim Hee-jung, KBS daily drama <Eurachacha My Life>] (in Korean). KBS Media. Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Naver.
- Lee Jun-hyun (March 21, 2022). "남상지X양병열, 대본 리딩 현장부터 명랑+쾌활 분위기 터졌다 ('으라차차 내인생')" [Nam Sang-ji X Yang Byung-yeol, from the script reading site, a cheerful and cheerful atmosphere exploded ('Bravo, My Life')]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved March 23, 2022 – via Naver.
- Yoo Byung-chul (March 25, 2022). "으라차차 내 인생' 설정환, 초특급 지원군으로 출격…극의 판도를 흔들 묵직한 존재감 예고" [Seol Seol-hwan from 'Eura-Cha-Cha, My Life', as a super-special support group... A notice of a heavy presence that shakes the game] (in Korean). Korea Economy TV. Retrieved March 25, 2022 – via Naver.
- Yoon Hyo-jeong (April 4, 2022). "조카의 엄마가 되기로 했다…'으라차차 내인생' 11일 첫방송" [I decided to become the mother of my nephew... 'Eurachacha My Life' premieres on the 11th]. News1 (in Korean). Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- Shin Ji-won (March 24, 2022). "조미령, '으라차차 내 인생' 출연 확정...중년 삼각 로맨스 주인공 된다" [Jo Mi-ryeong, confirmed to appear in 'Eurachacha My Life'... Becomes the protagonist of a middle-aged love triangle]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Retrieved March 24, 2022 – via Naver.
- Cha Hye-young (March 24, 2022). "이대연, '으라차차 내 인생' 출연 확정…극에 따뜻함 더한다" [Lee Dae-yeon confirmed to appear in 'Eurachacha My Life'... add warmth to the play] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved March 24, 2022 – via Naver.
- Lee Jun-hyun (March 31, 2022). "김도경, '으라차차 내 인생' 캐스팅…활기 더하는 감초 예고" [Kim Do-kyung, cast in 'Eurachacha My Life'... A notice of licorice that adds vitality] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved March 30, 2022 – via Naver.
- Son Bong-seok (April 1, 2022). "배우 권동원, '으라차차 내 인생' 캐스팅[공식]" [Actor Kwon Dong-won, casting for 'Eurachacha My Life' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved April 1, 2022 – via Naver.
- Lee Min-ji (February 28, 2022). "'옷소매-신아씨' 양병열, '으라차차 내인생' 주인공 발탁(공식)" [Yang Byeong-yeol of 'Clothes Sleeve - Miss Shin' selected as the main character of 'Eurachacha My Life' (official)]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- Seong Jong-hyun (March 7, 2022). "남상지, '으라차차 내 인생' 캐스팅...'주인공 서동희 役'" [Nam Sang-ji casts in 'Eulachacha My Life'...'Protagonist Seo Dong-hee']. News Free Zone (in Korean). Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- Kim Soo-jin (March 16, 2022). "이시강, KBS 1TV 새 일일드라마 '으라차차 내 인생' 출연 [공식]" [Si-gang Lee, appearing in KBS 1TV's new daily drama 'Ura-cha-cha, My Life' [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- Park Jae-hwan (March 10, 2022). "차민지, 일일극 '으라차차 내 인생' 캐스팅" [Cha Min-ji, cast in the daily drama 'Ura-cha-cha, My Life']. KBS Entertainment (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- "으라차차 내 인생 OST Part.1" [Bravo, My Life OST Part.1]. Melon. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "으라차차 내 인생 OST Part.2" [Bravo, My Life OST Part.2]. Melon. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- "으라차차 내 인생 OST Part.3" [Bravo, My Life OST Part.3]. Melon. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- "Current episode ratings: Nielsen Korea (Nationwide) TOP 20 LIST FOR TV PROGRAMS". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "Current episode ratings: Nielsen Korea (Seoul) TOP 20 LIST FOR TV PROGRAMS". Nielsen Korea. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "으라차차 내 인생: 시청률" [Bravo, My Life: ratings]. Naver. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- "TNmS ratings for the current episode". Breaknews (in Korean). Retrieved May 3, 2022.
External links
- Official website
- Bravo, My Life at Naver (in Korean)
- Bravo, My Life at Daum (in Korean)
- Bravo, My Life at HanCinema
- Bravo, My Life on KBS World