Jolly Widows

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Drama: Jolly Widows
Revised romanization: Dahamkke Cha Cha Cha
Hangul: 다함께 차차차
Director: Kim Seong-Gun, Kim Young-Kyoon
Writer: Yoo Yoon-Kyung, Kim Jung-Eun
Network: KBS1
Episodes: 155
Release Date: June 29, 2009 - January 29, 2010
Runtime: Mon - Fri 20:25
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot

Two women became widows on the same day, same hour.

Ha Yun-Jung becomes the matriarch of the family of her husband. Yun-Jung supports them because she feels guilty about her husband’s disappearance. Oh Dong-Ja, Yun-Jung ’s sister-in-law, has been living with Yun-Jung ’s help as well. After the terrifying day of losing their husbands, the two women have been living as each other’s good companions. However, now they become implacable enemies because of their children!

What would happen if their daughters rival each other in love? What would happen if Yun-Jung s husband, who everyone thought was dead, appears before them as the future father-in-law of Dong-Ja’s son?

Could Yun-jeong and Dong-ja’s relation go back to the good old days?

Cast



Shim Hye-Jin	Park Hae-Mi	Kim Young-Ok	Oh Man-Seok
Ha Yun-Jung	Oh Dong-Ja	Park Jung-Nyeo	Han Jin-Woo



Lee Chung-Ah	Park Han-Byul	Choi Ju-Bong	Kim Bo-Mi
Lee Jung-Ah	Han Jin-Kyung	Principle Lee	Lee Jung-Suk



Lee Jong-Soo	Lee Jung-Mun	Hong Yo-Seop	Lee Eung-Kyung
Lee Cheol	Lee Han	Kang Shin-Ok	Na Eun-Hye



Jo An	Ji-hee Seo	Lee Jong-Won	Kim Byeong-Man
Kang Na-Yoon	Kang Na-Jung	Lee Jun-Woo	Mun Koon

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Sung-Yeol
Han Seol-A - Mi-Kyung
Lee Ha-Neul - Mun Koon's friend

Comments

Park Min Oct 25 2022 10:11 pm It seems like the writer cannot focus on more than one thing at a time, everything else is neglected, brushed off and barely got any attention. The story divided into three sections: the love triangle thing then Jin Woo & Na Yoon and lastly the section with the biggest chunk "the missing husband". The 4 listed main characters are only relevant for the first 1/3 then the remainder 2/3 is mostly (Yoon Jung - Eun Hye and Shin Ok/Taesu). Han Jin Kyung may appear once every 10 episodes and Han Soo Hyun got a random side story after the first 1/3. There was a clear shift in tone starting from episode 63 where the drama turned full melodrama, I wish they kept the same vibe as earlier parts. The last 20 episodes were endless repetition of the same words.

Because of the "main" conflict, not a single couple ended up as I hoped, the ending is just unfair and was handled poorly. Han Soo Hyun was treated worse than a support character after the love triangle plot line was finished, they absolutely destroyed her character. Even when they tried to give her a story there was zero romantic build up, all we got is a time skip of her future at the end. This drama flops when it comes to building relationships and romances. You may dislike Han Jin Kyung at the start, rightfully so, but you will end up hating Na Eun Hye for shamelessly guilt tripping her "husband" by using their daughter, even other characters hope on the same train.

One thing really bothered me is how not a single character had the slightest drop of inelegance to suggest doing a DNA test, instead let's just spend 70 episodes of endless doubts and stairs. Also, some of the casting decisions didn't feel right, the following actors didn't fit their character: Oh Man Suk, Jung Sung Woon and Lee Jong Won. The drama is watchable but it's a bit rough after episode 63.

Andrea Aug 16 2015 7:50 pm I loved all the soaps and they never continued. I wish they would bring it back!

Justin Oct 29 2013 8:12 pm I would like to know where I can purchase the complete series?

Maryanne Oct 31 2012 11:26 am Please let me know if you hear anything

Maryanne Oct 31 2012 11:25 am Mind TV took the soaps off and for the life of me i cannot understand why - if anyone knows where else we can watch the soaps let me know - thanks

lisa m Jun 23 2012 10:00 pm Love these dramas. The first one I watched was Smile Donghae and I couldnt wait for the episodes so I watched it on Youtube. I definitely NEEDa site for Jolly Widows and other dramas. I'm just watching in 2012 the writers are good but the ending that the audience expects at times is not what we see happening.

vicki May 17 2012 12:08 am please, please i''ve heard so much about these shows, tell me where to watch online with english subtitles?????

obah Jul 04 2011 4:32 pm i really like dis drama, i even dont sleep at night entil i watch it,hhhhh i swear but i feel sorry for jinwo and nayun but i really excited to see the ends cuz i didnt finish it yet and HAPPY 8TH AUNEVERSITE KBS WORLD

ADJUSTRIGHT May 01 2010 6:43 am Loved the show and Mind TV. Wish I was able to understand Korean! Too old at 45! Love the way Koraen ladys treat men.

michael Apr 14 2010 10:21 am i liked it i cant bleiv it ended damn

Michi Apr 08 2010 1:48 pm The ending was okay, I understand why it had to end that way. However, I hate the excuse of Najeong for Taesu to remain with his 2nd wife. I believe we all deserve a 2nd season, to see what happens with Suhyeon's life with her husband. And stuff.

Can you upload your Drama's OST, both singing & background? Thanks. ^^

mary Apr 07 2010 8:35 pm this drama hooked me in, but what a let down of an ending!!! How could Taesu go back to his manipulative lying wife? soo disappointed.....

Walter Mar 21 2010 4:23 pm This show is moving at a glacial pace. Except for Nayun and grandma, every other character is either too nasty or too bland to like. Why would Mr Lee ever want to go back to the mechanic, when she is such a nasty, cold, unfeeling person ? Wife #2 is much better looking too.

pattie Feb 19 2010 1:53 pm I Love Jolly Widows, one day while visiting my sister she was looking for something interesting to watch on TV and she came across Likeable or Not on WMBC, neither of us understand Korean but she got me addicted to the show, we also enjoyed You Are My Destiny. We watch on WMBC, my mom & best friend also are addicted to watching now. Sometimes plots get a little dragged out, and i find myself yelling at the TV, tell her, tell him, please tell somebody the truth! Eun-hye Na is a good actress, (i get so angry at her character), Na-jeong Kang is adorable, and Shin-ok Kang and Lee Cheol are so handsome. I never watch American soaps their terrible! Anyway just wanted to say how much we all enjoy your show! PS: I really hope Shin-ok Kang & Yun-jeong Ha get back together.

koko Feb 07 2010 8:48 am Can anyone tell me, where can I find the piano song they played in this movie, ?

Michillas Jan 20 2010 8:09 am "Jolly Widows/ Dahamkke Cha Cha Cha" is extremely awesome. I am a Japanese Asian, and I absolutely love these kinds of shows over the American Soap Oprahs. Oh and, I am also 14 (LOL, and the show always says "This show is not suitable for children UNDER 15, I am so bad) and I watch this with my mother every weekday. I also like/miss "Likeable or Not", and I wish that WMBC KBS would put replays of the episodes every afternoon (5PM EST, most preferably).

Anywayssssss, ^^;;...

I am inlove with this show, and I wish every cast of the show a good life and good luck.

jelly Jan 16 2010 7:58 am I love to watch Suhyeon and her boyfriend..what was his name..I think Min Kyeong-hyeon..^^

Bea Jan 05 2010 9:26 pm Korean Dramas are the absolute BEST I prefer them over American soaps any day. However, they do stretch the story lines out a little bit. Can someone tell me where I can watch online with english subs. I have watched eps. 132 already. LOVE LOVE it!

Melly Jan 05 2010 9:35 am I'm LOVE this show. I watch this and Likeable or Not. I'm actually african american and watch these two dramas over the American soaps. I love the MIND network. I wonder how this and Likeable or Not are doing overseas in regards to ratings???

Karthik Jan 01 2010 12:54 am I'm an asian Indian settled in USA and watch this channel (KBS) regularly. This is my second watching of a soap in KBS and I just love it (the first one being 'Likeable or not'). Today is the new year's eve and I'm in a party in my freind's house so I missed watching it. Will someone give me a website where I can watch the current episode. Thanx.

forweg Dec 29 2009 10:46 am Actually, this drama is pretty popular in Korea. It's getting great ratings right now.

I just hope Shinwuk gets his memory back soon, they've really been milking it! Can't wait to see the look on his wife's face, heh.

Interested to know what will follow this show as well. This timeslot always has the best dramas.

KomoLiddin Dec 05 2009 3:36 am This drama is very popular for me....)) like this..

and this drama is very  best for me...

ever person in this drama acted very besssstttt.... That's why I love this dram. I wish all the best things in the world.. this words for drama actors....good luck!!

VietNam like to meet the other country :D Nov 29 2009 1:52 am I watching this dramas right now. It's really good, and I don't understand why this drama is not popular in korean! :| I agree with "haein", in this drama, i don't like Park Hanbyeol, but in the really life, do u think that she is perfect match with s7ven??? I think that will be...Ok! :x. And the last word, like my name: viet nam loves to be friend with other country. If anyone want to be friends with me, just add this yahoo's nik:jonasbrothersisthebest or tomboy_hands0me_kute! LOVE TO BE F WITH U!:X:x:x:x:x

antoinette Nov 15 2009 2:58 am I love the Korean dramas and would love to purchase them, but not sure where to locate.

Dellie Nov 06 2009 11:19 am I've been watching the korean soaps since the early years of " WYBE " on chanel 98 Now it's the MIND net work. I also enjoy the historical drama on the week ends at 10:00. The lavish life styles of the Imperial court WOW!!!!

Wanda Nov 04 2009 10:29 pm Pat, I agree with you! I love the Korean dramas as well - they're so much better than the ones in America. Korean dramas are more realistic. I'm like you; I turn up the sound and don't understand what they're saying, but I get mad when I'm interrupted while watching them! LOL Thank you, KBS, for sharing your stories with us!

apple Oct 18 2009 6:37 am me too..i also don't like Jingyeong in this drama..I really hope Jungah and Han was together..but Han already married with Jingyeong..T_T so I hope Jungah will be with someone better than Han..

bossman Oct 08 2009 5:38 pm I hope Mr. Lee beats the crap out of nerdy-boy Jinwuu.

haein Oct 07 2009 12:10 am actually, I don't like Park Hanbyeol in this drama. i like Jungah's character. she gave up on Han because of Jingyeong. That the only thing i don't like this drama but i hope that she will be ok

Don Thomason Sep 28 2009 8:09 am Don Thomason here again. I have watched "The Road Home" previously and was enamored with the production of it. I have served 2-two year stints in Korea in the U.S. Air Force, have majored in Asian History and Culture in college, and thoroughly enjoy Korean customers and history. I have travelled all over Korea on vacation except to Kangnung. I am presently retired from a 25-year career in the U.S. Air Force as a 1st Lt (previous 16 years in the Enlisted ranks). I have a brother-in-law that is now deceased but was a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Korean Army and a former Vice Counsel for Korea stationed in Osaka, Japan, as well as Chief of the Korean CIA Inspection Section that was directly involved in the rescue of the late Kim Dae Jung in Japan with the American CIA's assistance. My wife's deceased twin brother was an educator with the Korean CIA and her youngest brother is a Real Estate Broker in the Los Angeles, CA area. Two sisters are retired from Cosmetology careers. I sponsored my wife's whole family (Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers) to the United States where they were all very successful in business. After 45+ years of marriage I am now seeking to learn Korean through a program with the Korea Times.

Don Thomason Sep 28 2009 7:50 am Hyun-byeol Park is a true actress with a very hard part to act. I have been married to a Korean for over 45 years and one of my sisters-in-law is a retired Korean actress. I love the culture of Korea and I really enjoy this show....I don't understand Korean either, but their actions clearly show what is going on. This show has a good mix of romance, sex, and love all mixed together. I'm hoping that the show will continue indefinitely.

Pat McClenton Sep 11 2009 11:19 am I love the Korean dramas! So far I have watched, "Likable or Not", You are My Destiny" and now "Jolly Widows"! I even turn up the sound even though I don't understand the language! The actors and actresses put so much emotion and deep character into their roles - which makes them so believable! Also they don't stress on SEX like American soap operas do! Keep up the good work!

A TRUE AMERICAN FAN!!!

do u know park bom? Aug 29 2009 8:06 am do you know park bom? can anybody tell me where can i see free shows about this series! i watch it in KBS WORLD but i did not see the first episode?

pingpong Aug 01 2009 3:26 am Like......

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