Bravo My Life Explained

Native Name:
Hangul:브라보 마이 라이프
Rr:Beulabo Mai Laipeu
Creator:Hong Chang-uk
Director:Jung Hyo
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:56
Executive Producer:Yoon Ha-rim
Producer:SBS Production
Runtime:35 minutes
Network:SBS TV

Bravo My Life is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Do Ji-won, Park Sang-min, Yeon Jung-hoon, Jeong Yu-mi, Hyun Woo, and Kang Ji-sub. The series airs four consecutive episodes on Saturday on SBS TV from 8:55 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. (KST) starting from October 21, 2017.

Synopsis

The story is set in the world of television drama production, and revolves around three main characters: a haughty drama PD, an assistant director who's still waiting to catch her big break, and a frustrated actor who still hasn't debuted after seven years in the industry.

Cast

Main

An assistant director who is passionate and enthusiastic about her work to the point of being nicknamed "Lunatic". She is still waiting for the day when she can become a full-fledged director.

An actor who has been in the industry for seven years but has yet to catch his big break as his anxiety in front of cameras hinders his acting during the final cut. He has mostly been cast in nameless or bit-part roles and works several other part-time jobs on the side. He falls in love with Do-na after meeting her when she was assigned to help him overcome his anxiety.

A famous actor whom Do-na was assigned to as a production assistant. He notices Do-na and develops feelings for her.

Young-woong's wife and a former actress. She now lives the high life as the wife of a chaebol but has been hiding a painful secret.

Chairman of Juvis (JU) Group and husband of Song Mi-ja

A television director well known for being a workaholic. He only focuses on his work and does not believe in forming friendships, often being extremely curt with his staff.

Supporting

JU Group

JT Group

People in SBC Drama company

People around Do-na

People around Dong-woo

People around Do-hyun

Ratings

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
TNmS[6] Nielsen Korea[7]
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1October 21, 20177.9% 8.4% 7.5% 8.2%
28.0% 8.5% 7.9% 8.7%
38.6% 9.2%
47.8% 8.5% 9.5%
5October 28, 20175.6% 5.5% 6.2% 7.0%
65.5% 6.6% 7.6%
75.4% 6.0% 6.1% 6.7%
84.9% 5.7% 6.9%
9November 4, 20175.2% 6.3% 6.9% 7.9%
105.1% 6.5% 6.9% 8.3%
115.4% 6.1% 7.5% 8.4%
125.6% 5.8% 8.6%
13November 11, 20175.3% 6.6% 7.3% 8.5%
146.2% 6.4% 7.2% 8.3%
155.9% 6.1% 6.9% 7.9%
165.3% 5.9% 6.8% 7.4%
17November 18, 20175.4% 5.5% 6.3% 7.2%
186.0% 6.4% 7.3% 8.1%
195.7% 6.6% 7.9% 9.1%
206.0% 6.6% 7.6% 8.6%
21December 2, 20175.6% 5.9% 7.4% 8.7%
226.7% 6.9% 8.3% 9.4%
236.9% 7.3% 8.7%
246.9% 7.4% 8.6% 9.6%
25December 9, 20176.1% 6.0% 6.5% 7.4%
266.7% 7.0% 7.4% 8.1%
275.6% 6.3% 7.1%
285.9% 6.9% 8.0%
29December 16, 20175.3% 6.4% 6.6% 7.6%
305.7% 5.6% 6.9% 7.9%
316.0% 5.6% 7.1% 8.3%
325.6% 5.4% 7.0% 8.0%
33December 23, 20174.4% 6.1% 7.1%
344.8% 6.0%6.4% 7.6%
355.0% 5.9%6.0% 7.0%
366.1%6.9% 8.0%
37January 6, 20185.1% 6.3%6.2% 7.2%
385.5% 6.7%7.3%
396.3% 7.5%6.6% 7.8%
407.6%6.7% 7.9%
41January 13, 20184.7% 5.8%5.9% 6.9%
425.5% 6.7%6.5% 7.5%
436.1% 7.2%6.6% 7.6%
446.5% 7.8%6.7% 7.9%
45January 20, 20185.5%6.2% 7.4%
464.8% 5.6%6.7% 7.6%
475.5% 6.7%7.2% 8.3%
485.6% 6.8%7.1% 8.1%
49January 27, 20185.3% 5.8%5.7%
506.0% 6.6%6.4% 7.0%
516.2% 7.1%6.9% 7.8%
526.5% 7.4%6.8% 7.7%
53February 3, 20184.7% 5.8%6.5%
546.3% 7.2%7.0% 7.9%
556.0% 6.9%7.1% 8.0%
566.1% 7.2%6.8% 7.9%
Average
  • In the above table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
  • NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily rankings.
  • N/A denotes that the rating is not known.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.
201725th SBS Drama AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily/Weekend DramaDo Ji-won
Excellence Award, Actor in a Daily/Weekend Drama
Excellence Award, Actress in a Daily/Weekend DramaJeong Yu-mi
20186th APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial DramaDo Ji-won[8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Geum. Bit-na. ko:정유미 측 "‘브라보 마이 라이프’ 출연 긍정 검토…최종 조율 중" (공식입장). http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OIJRS8XXC. February 17, 2018. Seoul Daily. July 20, 2017. ko.
  2. News: Noh. Kyu-min. ko:현우 ‘브라보 마이 라이프’로 주말 안방 컴백…연기+사랑 ‘성장통’ 기대. http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1317312. February 17, 2018. Ten Asia. October 16, 2017. ko. February 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180217141956/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1317312. dead.
  3. News: Jo. Eun-jung. ko:강지섭, '시크한 하트' (브라보 마이 라이프 제작발표회). http://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/1OMDKWE7AU. February 17, 2018. Seoul Daily. October 20, 2017. ko.
  4. News: Yeon. Hwi-sun. ko:'브라보 마이 라이프' 연정훈에 현우까지, 대본 리딩부터 화기애애. http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15065804181281994002. February 17, 2018. TV Daily. September 28, 2017. ko. February 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180217202835/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15065804181281994002. dead.
  5. News: Choi. Yoon-na. 김누리, SBS '브라보 마이 라이프' 합류[공식]]. February 17, 2018. Sports Donga. September 15, 2017. ko.
  6. Web site: TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. ko. TNMS Ratings. June 20, 2016.
  7. Web site: AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu. ko. Nielsen Korea. June 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20170317134758/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00#. 2017-03-17. dead.
  8. Web site: 이병헌·손예진·아이유 APAN스타어워즈 노미네이트. September 27, 2018. Star News. ko.