My Happy Ending (TV series) explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:나의 해피엔드
Rr:Naui haepiendeu
Lk:My Happy End
Genre:
Developer:Jung Hoe-seok (planning)[3]
Director:
  • Jo Soo-won[4]
  • Kim Sang-hoon
Starring:
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:Jung Hyeong-seo
Producer:
  • Park Chae-won
  • Jung Chan-hee
  • Kim Seong-min
  • Kim Jae-heon
Company:
  • Story Vine Pictures[5]
  • IN Culture & Contents (Inster Contents Group)
Network:TV Chosun

My Happy Ending is a South Korean television series starring Jang Na-ra, Son Ho-jun, So Yi-hyun, Lee Ki-taek, Kim Hong-pa, and Park Ho-san. It aired on TV Chosun from December 30, 2023, to February 25, 2024 every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST).[6] It is also broadcast on tvN in selected Southeast Asian countries,[7] and available for streaming on Wavve and Netflix in South Korea,[8] and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.[9] [10]

Synopsis

Seo Jae-won (Jang Na-ra) is fortunate to have a near perfect personal and work life. She is the CEO of a furniture company that makes millions of dollars in sales annually, and she is also a social media influencer with over a million followers. She scouts a designer, Yoon Te-oh (Lee Ki-taek), to become the general manager of design at her company. In her personal life, Jae-Won has her beloved husband Heo Soon-Young (Son Ho-jun) and their lovely child. Soon-Young works as a freelancer designer and a professor in industrial design. He is a warm-hearted person who hardly ever bursts out in anger. After their marriage, Soon-Young prioritizes his family over everything else.

Meanwhile, Kwon Yoo-Jin (So Yi-hyun) graduated in the same art department in university as Jae-Won. She is experiencing a difficult time with her divorce, and her art career is quickly fading away. After she reconnects with Jae-Won, she becomes jealous of her near perfect life. Jae-Won’s life soon changes. She is betrayed by people she trusts, and she faces secrets that people around her hide.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Jae-won's family

Derêve employees

People around Jae-won

Te-oh's family

Yoon-jin's family

Extended

Special appearances

Production

The screenplay was first submitted by writer Baek Seon-hee as an entry to the 12th "Find Shooting Stars in the Desert", a television screenplay competition organized by the Broadcasting Content Promotion Foundation (BCPF), wherein it was awarded the grand prize of 20 million won.[22] It was greenlit as a series by South Korean production company Higround in February 2023, under its originally titled Happy End .[23]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[24] [25] Seoul[26]
1December 30, 20232.604%
2December 31, 20232.330%
3January 6, 20242.534% 2.7%
4January 7, 2024 2.365%
5January 13, 20242.485%
6January 14, 20242.621% 2.664%
7January 20, 20242.595% 2.638%
8January 21, 2024 2.619%
9January 27, 20242.669% 2.506%
10January 28, 20242.684% 2.716%
11February 3, 20242.923%
12February 4, 20242.715% 2.429%
13February 17, 20242.331%
14February 18, 20242.758% 2.196%
15February 24, 20242.408%
16February 25, 20242.937% 2.417%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes that the ratings were not published.
  • NR denotes that the series did not rank in the top 10 daily programs on that date.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kim Myung-mi. 장나라 손호준 소이현 이기택 '나의 해피엔드' 출연 확정[공식]]. Newsen. September 6, 2023. September 26, 2023. ko. Naver. September 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230926083405/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000768058. live.
  2. Web site: Yeon Hwi-seon. November 8, 2023. 장나라X손호준 재회작 '나의 해피엔드', 12월 30일 첫방 확정 [공식]]. OSEN. ko. November 8, 2023. Naver. November 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231108060932/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0004961687. live.
  3. Web site: 프로그램소개 – 기획의도. Program Introduction – Planning Intention. TV Chosun. ko. December 20, 2023. December 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231220062456/https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202300142/edit/10422.cstv. live.
  4. Web site: Lee Ye-jin. 손호준♥장나라, '고백부부' 이어 또 부부된다…'해피엔드'로 6년만 재회 [공식입장]]. Xports News. April 7, 2023. September 26, 2023. ko. Naver. September 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230926083404/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0001578503. live.
  5. Web site: Kang Ga-hee. November 14, 2023. '나의 해피엔드' 장나라·손호준→박호산 '믿보배' 총출동..첫 호흡부터 연기합 최강. Herald Pop. ko. November 16, 2023. Naver. February 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226060856/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003664346. live.
  6. Web site: Lee Min-ji. 장나라X손호준 다시 부부로 만난 '나의 해피엔드' 1차 티저. Newsen. October 19, 2023. October 19, 2023. ko. Naver. November 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102030511/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000783932. live.
  7. tvN_Asia. tvN. tvN (Asian TV channel). 1734015308111778202. Betrayed by those she trusted, can she eventually get her revenge and happy ending? #MyHappyEnding Premieres 31 Dec Every Sun & Mon 21:15 (GMT +8). December 11, 2023. December 19, 2023.
  8. Web site: '나의 해피엔드' 장나라, 남편 손호준에게 살벌한 눈빛 날린다…오늘(6일) 오후 8시 30분 방송. Hyun. Jeong-min. January 6, 2024. Sports World. ko. February 12, 2024. Naver. January 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240112201438/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=396&aid=0000664329. live.
  9. Web site: 소이현 "어떻게 저 얼굴로 그런 못된 연기를… 많이 놀라세요". Choi. Bo-yoon. February 9, 2024. The Chosun Ilbo. ko. February 12, 2024. Naver News. February 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226060858/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/023/0003815896. live.
  10. Web site: 장나라 열연에 빠져! '나의 해피엔드' 해외서 관심↑… 인니·싱가폴 2위→홍콩 3위. Jung. Jin-young. February 9, 2024. Ilgan Sports. ko. February 12, 2024. Naver. February 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226060903/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003329151. live.
  11. Web site: Han Hae-seon. 소이현, '나의 해피엔딩' 출연..'결혼 실패→장나라 질투' 하드캐리 예고. Star News. September 6, 2023. September 26, 2023. ko. Naver. October 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231002065120/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003179576. live.
  12. Web site: Kim Su-jin. December 6, 2023. '연기파 배우' 김홍파·박호산·김명수, 장나라와 지독한 인연 [나의 해피엔드]]. Star News. ko. December 6, 2023. Naver. December 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231207180220/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003200016. live.
  13. Web site: Jang Jeong-yoon. December 19, 2023. 강지은, 장나라 엄마 役 맡는다. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. December 19, 2023. Naver. December 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231219012132/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000932634. live.
  14. Web site: Lee Mi-ji. December 11, 2023. 손호준, 역대급 딸바보 아빠 됐다..꿀뚝뚝 딸 사랑 눈빛(나의 해피엔드). Herald Pop. ko. December 20, 2023. Naver. December 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231220062429/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003669694. live.
  15. Web site: Choi Hee-jae. December 20, 2023. 오현중, '나의 해피엔드' 출연…장나라 회사 직원 된다. E Daily. ko. December 20, 2023. Naver. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110091814/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005641143. live.
  16. Web site: 프로그램소개 – 인물관계도 . Program Introduction – Character Relationship Chart . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231220055149/https://broadcast.tvchosun.com/broadcast/program/1/C202300142/edit/10426.cstv . December 20, 2023 . December 20, 2023 . . ko.
  17. Web site: Baek Ji-yeon. December 22, 2023. 임선우, '나의 해피엔드' 캐스팅…신경 정신과 의사 '조수경' 역 합류. Sports Today. ko. December 22, 2023. Daum. December 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231222053511/https://v.daum.net/v/20231222135306450. live.
  18. Web site: Son Bong-seok. December 11, 2023. 배우 정진우, '나의 해피엔드' 출연 확정[공식]]. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. December 12, 2023. Naver. December 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231212062040/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000931175. live.
  19. Web site: Kim Soo-jin. January 16, 2024. 김수진, '나의 해피엔드' 출연..오형사 役. Kim Soo-jin appears in 'My Happy End'...as Detective Oh. January 16, 2024. Star News. ko. Naver. January 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240116005439/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0003209200. live.
  20. Web site: Ahn Byung-gil. January 8, 2024. 나상도, 첫 드라마 '나의 해피엔드' 깜짝 카메오. January 25, 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Naver. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125161416/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000936458. live.
  21. Web site: Son Bong-seok. January 12, 2024. 가수 안성훈, 드라마 '특별 출연' 한다···장나라 스토킹한 오현중의 친구 역(나의 해피엔드)[채널예약]]. January 25, 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Daum. January 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240125161417/https://v.daum.net/v/20240112215904460. live.
  22. Web site: Song Hye-ri. '동백꽃 필 무렵' 작가 배출…'사막의 별똥별 찾기' 성료. iNews 24. November 26, 2020. January 29, 2024. ko. Naver. February 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240205191848/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/031/0000570782. live.
  23. Web site: Kang Ae-ran. 임성한 신작 '아씨 두리안' 6월 방영…최명길·박주미 등 출연. Yonhap News Agency. February 21, 2023. September 26, 2023. ko. Naver. November 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231113175025/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0013770032. live.
  24. Nationwide ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 2. December 31, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2024. February 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225060821/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231231. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. January 21, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 22, 2024. January 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240122051111/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240121. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. January 27, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 28, 2024. January 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127235535/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240127. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. January 28, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240129062613/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240128. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. February 3, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 4, 2024. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204000335/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240203. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. February 4, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 5, 2024. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204231702/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240204. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. February 18, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 19, 2024. February 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218231444/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240218. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. February 25, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 26, 2024. February 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225232145/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240225. live.
  25. Web site: 나의 해피엔드 시청률. My Happy Ending ratings. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2024. Daum. February 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226061136/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EB%82%98%EC%9D%98%20%ED%95%B4%ED%94%BC%EC%97%94%EB%93%9C%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.
  26. Seoul Capital Area ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 2. December 31, 2023. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2024. February 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225060821/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20231231. live.
    • Ep. 3: Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0004095154. Baek. Ji-eun. January 7, 2024. Sports Chosun. ko. ko:[SC리뷰] "짓밟아줄거야" 장나라, 손호준-소이현 불륜 의심에 분노('해피엔드'). [SC Review] "I'm going to trample on you" Jang Na-ra, Son Ho-joon and So Yi-hyun outraged by alleged affair ('Happy End'). January 7, 2024. Naver. January 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240107093102/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0004095154. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. January 7, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 8, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110075708/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240107. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. January 14, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 15, 2024. January 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240114233743/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240114. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. January 20, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 21, 2024. January 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240130164244/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240120. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. January 21, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 22, 2024. January 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240130164240/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240121. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. January 27, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 28, 2024. January 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127234645/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240127. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. January 28, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. January 29, 2024. January 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240128234237/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240128. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. February 3, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2024. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204000335/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240203. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. February 4, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 5, 2024. February 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240204231703/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240204. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. February 18, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 25, 2024. February 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240218231807/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240218. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. February 25, 2024. Nielsen Korea. ko. February 26, 2024. February 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240225232601/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=01&begin_date=20240225. live.