Cruel Love

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Drama: Cruel Love / Bad Love
Revised romanization: Motdoen Sarang
Hangul: 못된사랑
Director: Kwon Gye-Hong, Park Man-Young
Writer: Lee Yoo-Jin
Network: KBS2
Episode: 20
Release Date: December 3, 2007 - February 12, 2008
Runtime: Mon - Tues. 21:55
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

“Cruel Love” is a story between a heroine (In-jung) and two guys (Yong-ki and Soo-hwan) seeking for true love.

In-jung was a promising cellist in her early 20s, lacking for nothing. On her glory days as a successful orchestra member, to her astonishment, In-jung found out her first love, Soo-hwan, was a married man, and got 5 years imprisonment for adultery. Finally, she ends up as a fried-chicken seller in a poor village, and becomes an unrelenting woman without any hope left for her life until the end.

One day, In-jung ran across Yongki, a pop artist guy who was born on the wrong side of the blanket in the prosperous conglomerate family. Yongki lost his colleague and first love Joan for good as he was not committed enough to save her from his family’s negligence. By several coincidences, Yongki meets Injung here and there, realizing painful love in his heart.

By the time when Injung also realizes subtle love towards Yongki, Injung’s first love Soo-hwan, who ruined her life completely, appears in front of Injung, asking for her forgiveness. So, what would be Injung’s choice and what would the left look like? This is the key of the drama “Cruel Love”.

Notes

"Cruel Love" takes over the KBS2 Mon. & Tues. 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Four Gold Chasers" and will be replaced by "Single Daddy in Love" on February 18, 2008

Cast



Kwon Sang-Woo	Lee Yo-Won	Kim Sung-Su	Cha Ye-Ryun	Kim Ka-Yeon
Kang Yong-Ki	Na In-Jung	Lee Su-Hwan	Joanne/Park Shin-Young	Kang Joo-Ran

Additional Cast Members:'

Park Geun-Hyung - Kang Woo-Taek
Song Ok-Suk - Lee Jin-Sook
Kim Chang-Wan - Hwang In-Soo
Bang Eun-Hee - Park Chan-Sook
Kim Min-Jung - Su-Hwan's mom
Choi Yong-Min - In-Jung's dad
Yoo Ji-In - In-Jung's mom
Choi Seong-Min - director Yun
Kim Hyang-Gi - Mi-So
Yum Jung-Goo

Comments

Mike Apr 28 2021 2:11 pm After this debuted in 2008, 13 years later, I watched the entire drama on KBS for the first time. There's much to critique about the storyline and how it could end, but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. I loved Injung and understood the attraction to her as a man but she could've been portrayed with stronger inner strength and I felt that Jooran should've been apologetic as she was a bully, abusive, and did assault by slashing Injung's arm which was criminal (Injung didn't know husband was married, she didn't start the affair). Injung apologized and so should have Jooran. All in all, though, this was just a movie, not reality, and I think it was good to see Injung and Yongki together and happy. I enjoyed it and overall, was satisfied about the feel-good ending. If only in real life it could be so...

Kris Apr 01 2021 7:44 pm Is this what I’m watching airing again on KBS cable?

Dana Nov 06 2018 8:14 am It was a good enough drama to watch but kind of annoying at the same time. The affair was weird...rushed and too fast to understand the love. The second love made more sense but the fact that everyone wanted them apart was even weirder. I hated the sister/wife and couldn't understand why she didn't get how horrible she was. She assaulted everyone and was never put in jail? seriously? Koreans are horrible for allowing shit like that to happen. The poor never get away with anything but the rich get away with multiple assaults. The poor little horrible spoiled rich girl who wasn't loved...um...I get it. The fact that horrible people who don't understand why they are not loved are ridiculous! The mother was exactly like her daughter and blamed other people for not being loved. Start being more loveable and maybe someone might like you. If you go only for money and expect love out of it...duh. The show was good enough to watch but I really wanted more sexy scenes with the main couple... They made out with other people more than each other... That was kind of lame too.... Otherwise, it was ok enough to watch. The main guy's body was nice! How could you not have sexy scenes with that???!!!

Carm May 20 2018 11:09 am Bad Love. I am in episode 8 right now. Hoping to bear all the succeeding episodes. Reading reviews even I am not yet done watching it makes me curious with the story.

So far, I can say that the actors are superb.

Cath Jun 30 2015 5:30 am The drama is good. Just can't figure out what's missing though the actors were really great and it was a team of amazing artists. But anyways, at least it touches me a little. I've cried for once and smiled a lot in the first few episodes.

Cath Jun 30 2015 5:26 am This drama is good. Just can't figure out what's missing, though the actors were really great and it was a team of well-known and amazing artists. But anyways, at least it touches me a little, I've cried for once and smiled a lot during the first few episodes.

CJ May 25 2015 9:40 am The first few episodes were good but then it just went downhill.

For one, the only interesting characters are the "bad" ones: Su-Hwan, Shin-Young and Joo-Ran. In Jung (Lee Yo Won) and Yong Ki (Kwon Sang-Woo) are not just boring, but flat out annoying after they fall "in love."

More importantly, Yong Ki is a horrible person! He's completely inconsiderate and selfish throughout the entire drama. His character never truly grows up, but always demands that In Jung does what he says. And when he blackmails her into working for him by threatening the lives/housing of a bunch of people, including the elderly, I thought that was enough, this guy is an A**hole.

Like other people said, this drama could really have ended earlier, I was done by the 10th episode and after the 14th I just started skipping In Jung and Yong Ki's scenes altogether. As much as Su Hwan hurt In Jung at the beginning, I think he's the one that truly cared for her and was willing not just to give her up but to do anything for her to be happy. Yong Ki just wanted In Jung with him, even if he had to hurt his family and strangers. In Jung at first had guts but then just just became this sad puppy that let In Jung treat her like crap.

It's sad that this drama ended up like this because I generally like Kwon Sang-Woo, and now I think I love Kim Sung-Su (whom I had my reservations after Full House)

Silver Fox Feb 14 2015 11:09 pm Bad Love, bad acting, bad storyline. Do not recommend. Two thumbs down.

barbaroja Dec 29 2014 4:09 pm this drama sucks.

sumpi Oct 15 2014 4:11 pm Commendable acting by all the actors, crisp storyline, exquisite direction etc!!! Highly recommended for those who love and seek the best drama.

reca Aug 24 2014 6:26 am Great drama with great actors. I am amazed at Lee Yo Won's acting ability. So far she did very well in her dramas that I've seen: Empire of Gold, 49 Days and this one.

reca Aug 24 2014 6:21 am Great drama with great actors. Again I am amazed at Lee Yo Won's acting ability. So far she did very well in her dramas that I've watched: Empire of Gold, 49 Days and this one.

Erika Jun 20 2014 7:34 pm I absolutely love Kim Sung-Su! He is so handsome! I loved his character in FullHouse! SIZZLE! Kim Sung-Su felt so guilty when he realized how he treated Lee Yo-Won and how she lost the baby! Oh MY! Kang Yong-Ki is the sweetest man ever! Oh! I love how no matter how bad she was hurting over he past he supported her and wanted to love her through all her pain!

Kimberly Jun 02 2014 6:46 am I love-love this movie. I take this movie to heart, my parents had car accident and my father survived but eventually past on after a few years. When I first watch it I cried and cried and I would rewind it over and over just so I can cry more. I don't mind crying because it reminds me of my parents. I am searching for movies like this, anyone has any suggestion? Greatly appreciate it. Plot and execution of the movie was great and every episode was very heart warming. Sung-Su was very charasmatic, Sang-Woo body is HOT HOT HOT and of course love his acting and his voice Ka-Yeon was a B****, "WELL PLAYED" and Yo-Won playing as homebody and innocent girl should have a little of bad side just for kicks. Other than that I don't have any complaints about the movie. Any suggestions on movies like thist?

Thank you!!

Nora Rosario May 14 2014 1:14 pm I really really like this romantic drama.I like the cast especially lee yo won and kwon sang woo.They act thier roles from the heart .what a beautiful love story.I'm wondering why the rating is very low.Any way hoping for another Love story again from them.Producers pleasssse.

slt Feb 09 2014 5:57 pm This very beautiful drama was on air from December 3, 2007 to February 12, 2008, but in episode 20, which aired on February 12, 2008 (for accuracy on 00:10:58 time), Na In-Jung reads a newspaper on the bus dated in February 12, 2009 !!! Graceful detail…

Clarkdale44 Jan 12 2014 11:02 am Very touching and heartbreaking drama. Lee Yo Won and Kwon Sang-Woo both was superb and performed very well in their roles. I think story was very frustrating, there was many times i felt to smash my head on wall, but i kept going until i finished. I also felt that the story was being dragged for no reason, it should have ended in 16th episode. I came to know this drama after watching 49 days.

WARNING:- Don't read further if you have yet to watch the drama: Even though the story was frustrating and annoying at times i liked its every moment. If i think about In Jung, she couldn't have avoided all the misfortunes that happened with her if only she had ended things with Su-Hwan when she found out that he is married, but yeah she loved him to the extent that she forgave him for lying. But he was coward and left her when she needed him the most. On the other hand Yong Ki supported and comforted her financially and personally. I really liked the ending, it makes me calm. Now the only thing i don't understand in the entire drama is the first 30 minutes of the first episode, how come they met and on the same day within few hours developed a relationship. This was new to me... Never seen anything like this before. It is obvious they rushed their relationship very much.I think atleast 2 episodes was necessary to form their relation. Anyway it was an OK drama for me. I will recommend it to all romance lovers if you can bear the pain of frustration.

I will give it 6/10(For great casting, direction, cinematography, decent story)

vicky Jan 07 2014 12:00 am Very good drama ..Thumbs up !.. love the actors and actresses in that movie. They all act very well and the emotion they show is so real. Especially I love both the main actor and main actress. Lee Yo Won is so cute and Kwon Sang Woo so handsome..Nice couple.

K Dec 10 2013 8:08 pm I'm rewatching some of the episodes from this drama now! I don't why it got so low ratings. The acting is great, and the tension between the characters is really powerful. There were some things I didn't like though.

SPOILERS AHEAD... So I didn't like Joann's doppelganger and I didn't find the storyline interesting at all. The first half (eps 1-10) are really good and then I think the second half gets a little draggy and boring.

I'm weird, and I actually like Lee Su Hwan with In Jung. The show should have made their affair last ....more than 30 minutes of the first episode. However, I thought their chemistry was good still. Also, I feel like the show would have been better if In Jung actually CONTEMPLATED on choosing Lee Su Hwan. It was really obvious who she was going to choose in the end so that's what made it boring. If she was wavering between the two, it would have been really interesting. Also, I think the writers of the show should have made her actually give birth and keep the child. Much more dramatic, and the unfolding of the baby's father would have been good.

Despite my complains, I still really like this series and wish to find something similar :)

wisa Nov 24 2013 2:21 am started watching this drama a while ago but stopped....not that it got boring ...it was so heartbreaking that I couldn't bear each episode that was to come. Hopefully I will continue watching. I just really hope they end up together.

lovelies Apr 03 2013 6:55 pm I actually like this drama.

Davia Jan 24 2013 10:33 pm So in S. Korea a person isn't legally liable for permanently damaging someones arm to the point that they can not do their job anymore? Also people who cause accidents are not liable for the medical costs of those they injure? Oh and also when one puts a deposit down for land there is no legality for securing that or this girl is so stupid that she didn't know that? I doubt if any of these would apply so I must surmise that the writing is about an alternate universe with no laws.

Also as I am only starting on this drama and am on episode 3 right now all I can say is that both these men are despicable.

This whole premise that a person like that changes is only real in dramas. In reality that does not happen. They just get good at covering it up.

juna Jul 10 2012 9:15 am very touching love story..so touch with Sang woo my forever crush..haha i really admire him, his good in acting and of course very handsome, charming good looking..i love you Sang woo..

cen Sep 06 2011 3:34 am The best movie korean ... very like it kwon sang woo very handsome and cool, love you

*Sakura* Jul 05 2011 5:53 am I LIKE THE SONG IN THIS DRAMA! VERY TOUCHING!!! KWON SANG WOO IS REALLY HOT AND SEXY! LEE YO WON IS CUTE AND PRETTY! (^_^)

Cullengabriela Apr 12 2011 9:16 am First time i've watched this movie i didn't like it but all of my friend love this so much....i've watched again......

Omg....its really kinda good story so touching n meaningfull,obout two people with darked past the girl afarait to fallin love again n give up everything to the life... And the boys he can't let go n will never let go women that his love n belive 'if love each othe will have to be togather even it sufer.....!!!

Love dosn't need reason,love have to be waiting n need passion,if we want to be happy we need to fight for our love,n have to learn how to leting go.....even is that hurt.....!!! N belive someday there is a place love can find their happiness........

mumu Dec 06 2010 6:31 pm love love love this drama..! very touching.

lee fataza Nov 19 2010 5:29 am i like this drama so much. gwon sang wo is so handsome.i love it more than my life

deoman07 Feb 01 2010 12:38 am gosh .. i really love lee yo won ! she's so great ! for me she's one of the best korean actresses !! kwon sang woo is so hot ! i love him too !

jims of davao Nov 11 2009 12:49 am i love yo-won shes a best actress talaga

Nicoleen Sep 03 2009 2:47 pm Ganda.. Kaiyak! Also happend to me. Iv been there.. Its so cruel. I also love a married man.. Firstly, i didnt know that he's married but i continue love him anyway.. Mahal n mahal namin isat isa.. Bt it came d reality that i had to end this. Nahhrapan nko and he's wife found out..at lalo nggng magulo situation, i finally made up my mind to let him go.. For the sake of his family.. Then aftr a while i met this one guy who is in the same situation like mine,he also had an affair w a married women.. We had connection we began to go out and forget our past.. We are now together but i still feel inluv w the guy who hurt me badly.. I still love him bt i dont want to go back w him.. I dunno what to do i cant love my bf the way i love before.. Help me what to do.. =(

Nicoleen Sep 03 2009 2:32 pm Kaiyak naman ang ending.. Ayko mangyri ky soo-hwan un..

Nerissa Aug 21 2009 2:49 am Cholo is so addicting.He is so handsome.Elaine you are so beautiful.

eimuan Aug 19 2009 5:32 am i love yuan!

macel Aug 08 2009 10:07 am I really love Yaun.....he is very good in acting.....I admire you a lot.....

lisa Aug 03 2009 12:57 am cruel love is very realistic.

liezel Jul 08 2009 6:30 pm I really love Yuan... he's very charming... love him so much....

april Jun 29 2009 2:12 am Cholo is a really very good actor..I hope you do more movies..I really admire you..I'm excited on how this story goes..

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