My Sweet Mobster Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:놀아주는 여자
Hanja:놀아주는 女子
Rr:No-rajuneun yeoja
Mr:Norajunŭn yŏja
Lk:The Woman Who Plays
Genre:Romantic comedy[1]
Music:[2]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Runtime:60 minutes[3]
Network:JTBC

My Sweet Mobster is a 2024 South Korean television series based on a Naver web novel of the same title by Bangulmama.[4] 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).[5] The show is available on Viki and Viu in selected regions.[6]

Synopsis

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

Main

Former gangster and current CEO of Thirsty Deer, a food company that hires ex-convicts to offer a fresh start.

Web channel actress "Sister Mini" who creates kids content somewhat inspired by her childhood friend, Hyeon-woo, without including product placements, to the chagrin of her CEO.

Prosecutor and has ill-fated relationship with Ji-hwan.

Supporting

Thirsty Deers

General Manager.

Customer Management Team leader.

Product Development Team Leader.

Marketing Team Leader.

Management Support and Executive Assistant.

Mi-ho and family

Macaron soft

Kitty company

Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office

Other

Special appearances

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[21] [22]
NationwideSeoul
1June 12, 20242.297% 2.208%
2June 13, 20242.185%
3June 19, 2024
4June 20, 20242.284% 2.040%
5June 26, 20242.351% 2.176%
6June 27, 20242.626% 2.503%
7July 3, 20242.488% 2.442%
8July 4, 20242.759% 2.801%
9July 10, 20242.625% 2.542%
10July 11, 2024 2.699%
11July 17, 20242.863%
12July 18, 20242.710% 2.552%
13July 24, 20242.640% 2.730%
14July 25, 20242.322%
15July 31, 20242.813% 2.416%
16August 1, 20242.939% 2.366%
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.
  • This drama 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: ko:엄태구X한선화X권율의 로맨스 온다..JTBC '놀아주는 여자' 올해 방송. Romance between Uhm Tae-goo X Han Sun-hwa X Kwon Yul is coming..JTBC's 'The Woman Who Plays' aired this year. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0004996572. Naver. Osen. ko. Choi. Yi-jung. January 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510110744/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0004996572. live.
  2. Web site: ko: 놀아주는 여자 OST Part.1 / 에브리 싱글 데이. My Sweet Mobster OST Part. 1(Every Single Day). Bugs. Bugs!. ko. Moon. Seung-nam. June 12, 2024. June 12, 2024. June 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240612101631/https://music.bugs.co.kr/album/4102581. live.
  3. Web site: ko:놀아주는 여자. My Sweet Mobster. tving. SLL. June 18, 2024. June 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240618091035/https://www.tving.com/contents/P001756817. live.
  4. Web site: 놀아주는 여자. The Woman Who Plays. Naver. Naver Corporation. Park, Soo-jung (Bangulmama). June 15, 2024. June 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240615084557/https://m.series.naver.com/novel/detail.series?productNo=11211898. live.
  5. Web site: '놀아주는 여자' 엄태구가 로코를? 한선화 향한 멜로 눈빛+깨물 하트. 'A Woman Who Plays' Eom Tae-gu in a romantic comedy? Melodious eyes + biting heart towards Han Seon-hwa. m.news1.kr. ko. Ah-reum. Jang. May 9, 2024. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510090739/https://m.news1.kr/articles/?5410428. live.
  6. Web site: 조 . 지영 . 2024-07-16 . "엄며들었다"…'놀아주는 여자' 엄태구가 말아주는 로맨스 묘하게 빠져든다 . "My Sweet Mobster", Slowly Falling for Um Tae Goo's Romance . 스포츠조선 . ko . August 8, 2024 . August 8, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240808154858/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/broadcast/2024/07/16/7WFCMQ3H2FMZF7ITGMNA6X44IE/ . live .
  7. Web site: JTBC '놀아주는 여자' 엄태구-한선화의 대반전.. "예쁜 짓 준비됐어요". JTBC's 'Playing Woman' Um Tae-gu and Han Sun-hwa's big twist.. "I'm ready to do something pretty". Naver. KBS Media. ko. Jae-hwan. Park. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510090741/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/438/0000064752. live.
  8. Web site: 권율, '놀아주는 여자'로 돌아온다. Kwon Yul returns as a 'Woman who plays'. E Daily. ko. Ga-young. Kim. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. January 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240119084017/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=01285766638756408&mediaCodeNo=258. live.
  9. Web site: '놀아주는 여자' 엄태구가 로코를? 한선화 향한 멜로 눈빛+깨물 하트. Kim Hyun-jin, TVING's 'I openly dream of Cinderella' casting confirmed for JTBC's 'Playing Woman'. m.sports.khan.co.kr. ko. Jang. Ah-reum. May 4, 2024. May 4, 2024. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503202925/https://m.sports.khan.co.kr/view.html?art_id=202405040501003&sec_id=540101#c2b. live.
  10. Web site: ko:사슴들. Deers. https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/4. JTBC. ko. June 15, 2024. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531104051/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/4. live.
  11. Web site: ko:[단독]DKZ 재찬, '놀아주는 여자' 캐스팅...'연기돌' 정극 데뷔. [Exclusive] DKZ Jae-chan cast in 'The Woman Who Plays'...'Acting idol' debuts in a positive drama. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000410135. Naver. SPOTV News. ko. Jang. Jin-ri. February 9, 2024. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510110744/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000410135. live.
  12. Web site: 문지인, '놀아주는 여자' 한선화 절친 구미호 역 출연. Moon Ji-in appears as Gumiho, Han Seon-hwa's best friend in 'A Woman Who Plays'. Naver. ko. Na-yeon. Kim. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. May 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240515055824/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000961077. live.
  13. Web site: ko:미호네. Mi-ho and family. https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/10. JTBC. ko. June 15, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808154812/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/10. live.
  14. Web site: ko:마카롱소프트. Macaron soft. https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/14. JTBC. ko. June 15, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808154907/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/14. live.
  15. Web site: ko:야옹이파. Kitty company. https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/18. JTBC. ko. June 15, 2024. June 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606193551/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/18. live.
  16. Web site: ko:서울중앙지검. Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/22. JTBC. ko. June 15, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808154910/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/cast/PR10011702/22. live.
  17. Web site: ko:'크레디에이터' 억달이형 "연기자 출신 아니지만 매일매일 연습하고 노력". 'Crediator' Ukdals Bro "I'm not an actor, but I practice and work hard every day". https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/014/0004979590?sid=103. Naver. Financial News. ko. Yoo. Sun-joon. March 9, 2024. May 10, 2024. May 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510110744/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/014/0004979590?sid=103. live.
  18. Web site: 'My Sweet Mobster' KDrama 2024: where to watch confirmed. We Got This Covered. en-US. Phillips. Demi. June 18, 2024. June 29, 2024. June 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240629025340/https://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/my-sweet-mobster-kdrama-2024-where-to-watch-confirmed/. live.
  19. Web site: Wang Ji Won Makin Keren di "My Sweet Mobster" Comeback Keren di Dunia K-Drama!. Jatinangor Ekspres. id. Purnama. Fadel. June 20, 2024. June 29, 2024. June 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240630002706/https://jatinangorekspres.com/wang-ji-won-makin-keren-di-my-sweet-mobster-comeback-keren-di-dunia-k-drama/. live.
  20. Web site: Han Sun Hwa Goes On Blind Date With Lee Joon Behind Um Tae Goo's Back In "My Sweet Mobster". Soompi. en-US. July 12, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712000455/https://www.soompi.com/article/1673898wpp/han-sun-hwa-goes-on-blind-date-with-lee-joon-behind-um-tae-goos-back-in-my-sweet-mobster. live.
  21. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. June 12, 2024. June 13, 2024. June 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240612231530/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240612. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. June 13, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613232237/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240613. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. June 20, 2024. June 21, 2024. June 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240620231832/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240620. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. June 26, 2024. June 27, 2024. June 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240626233328/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240626. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. June 27, 2024. June 28, 2024. June 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240627232704/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240627. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 3, 2024. July 4, 2024.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 4, 2024. July 5, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808154927/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240704. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 10, 2024. July 11, 2024. July 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240710231540/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240710. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 11, 2024. July 12, 2024. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711231503/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240711. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 17, 2024. July 18, 2024. July 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240717233011/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240717. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 18, 2024. July 19, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808161431/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240718. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 24, 2024. July 25, 2024. July 24, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240724233149/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240724. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 25, 2024. July 26, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808161330/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240725. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. July 31, 2024. August 1, 2024. July 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240731231337/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240731. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. August 1, 2024. August 2, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808161427/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=2_1&area=00&begin_date=20240801. live.
  22. Web site: ko:놀아주는 여자 시청률. My Sweet Mobster ratings. https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EB%86%80%EC%95%84%EC%A3%BC%EB%8A%94%20%EC%97%AC%EC%9E%90%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. Daum. Nielsen Korea. ko. June 20, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628001321/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EB%86%80%EC%95%84%EC%A3%BC%EB%8A%94%20%EC%97%AC%EC%9E%90%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.