Perfume (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Perfume
Revised romanization: Peopyoom
Hangul: 퍼퓸
Director: Kim Sang-Hwi
Writer: Choi Hyun-Ok
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 32
Release Date: June 3 - July 23, 2019
Runtime: Mon & Tue 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Min Jae-Hee is a middle aged woman. She is a housewife who has devoted her life to her family, but her family gets destroyed. Min Jae-Hee is furious at the world. Through a mysterious perfume, Min Jae-Hee's appearance suddenly changes to a beautiful young woman. She becomes a model with her new youthful appearance. Min Jae-Hee meets Seo Yi-Do (Shin Sung-Rok). He is a successful fashion designer, but a mean spirited person.

Notes

Takes over KBS2's Monday & Tuesday 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "My Fellow Citizens" and will be followed by "I Wanna Hear Your Song" on August 5, 2019.
Koh Joon-Hee was first offered the lead female role, but declined.
Eric was first offered the lead male role, but declined.
First still images of Go Won-Hee and Shin Sung-Rok appearing together in KBS2 drama series "Perfume."
5 character posters for KBS2 drama series “Perfume.”
Main poster and group poster for KBS2 drama series “Perfume.”

Cast



Shin Sung-Rok	Go Won-Hee	Ha Jae-Suk	Cha Ye-Ryun	Kim Min-Kyu
Seo Yi-Do	Min Ye-Rin	Min Jae-Hee	Han Ji-Na	Yoon Min-Seok



Jo Han-Chul	Kim Jin-Kyung	Kim Ki-Doo	Hye Jeong	Lee Han-Wi
Kim Tae-Joon	Kim Jin-Kyung	Park Joon-Yong	Son Mi-Yoo	Jo Choon-O



Yeon Min-Ji	Jo Hye-Won	Song Kyung-A	Kim Myung-Soo	Lee Hyun-Yi
Song Min-Hee	Jo Soo-Yeon	Song Kyung-A	Jang Kwang-Hyo	Lee Hyun-Yi



Jang Yoon-Ju	Park Jun-Keum	Kang Min-Ji	Cho Si-Yeon	Park Jung-Eon
Jang Yoon-Ju	Joo Hee-Eun	Park Jung-Yoon	Kim Jin-Kyung (young)	homeless woman (ep.22-23)

Additional Cast Members:

Ha Jae-Suk - Min Jae-Hee
Kim Shi-A - Min Jae-Hee (child)
Lee Ho-Jae - Choi Jang-Tae
Park Seung-Tae - Choi Jang-Tae's wife
Kim Hyun-Joo - model Lee Ji-Yeon
Choi Seung-Hoon - Seo Yi-Do (young)
Jang Chul-Soon - reporter
Seo Jin-Won

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	TNmS		AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide	Seoul
2019-06-03	1	5.3%	-	5.0% (19th)	5.5% (18th)
2019-06-03	2	6.3%	-	6.4% (11th)	7.0% (9th)
2019-06-04	3	-	-	6.0% (11th)	6.1% (10th)
2019-06-04	4	5.7%	-	7.2% (7th)	8.0% (5th)
2019-06-10	5	-	-	5.4% (17th)	5.6% (17th)
2019-06-10	6	5.0%	-	6.6% (11th)	7.3% (8th)
2019-06-11	7	6.3%	-	5.9% (11th)	6.4% (9th)
2019-06-11	8	5.6%	-	6.8% (6th)	7.6% (6th)
2019-06-17	9	-	-	4.9% (17th)	5.3% (19th)
2019-06-17	10	5.0%	-	6.4% (11th)	7.0% (8th)
2019-06-18	11	-	-	4.8%	NR
2019-06-18	12	5.0%	-	6.7% (9th)	6.9% (12th)
2019-06-24	13	-	-	4.3%	NR
2019-06-24	14	-	-	6.1% (15th)	6.3% (12th)
2019-06-25	15	-	-	5.3% (19th)	5.6% (16th)
2019-06-25	16	5.0%	-	6.9% (9th)	7.2% (8th)
2019-07-01	17	-	-	4.0%	NR
2019-07-01	18	-	-	5.0% (18th)	5.3% (16th)
2019-07-02	19	-	-	4.4%	NR
2019-07-02	20	-	-	5.2% (17th)	5.3% (16th)
2019-07-08	21	-	-	4.2%	NR
2019-07-08	22	-	-	4.7%	NR
2019-07-09	23	-	-	4.3%	NR
2019-07-09	24	-	-	4.9%	NR
2019-07-15	25	3.3%	-	3.7%	NR
2019-07-15	26	3.4%	-	4.7% (20th)	NR
2019-07-16	27	-	-	4.7%	4.9% (20th)
2019-07-16	28	-	-	5.3% (16th)	5.8% (14th)
2019-07-22	29	-	-	4.4%	NR
2019-07-22	30	-	-	5.2% (18th)	NR
2019-07-23	31	4.1%	-	4.6%	4.7% (19th)
2019-07-23	32	5.2%	-	5.9% (15th)	6.3% (13th)

Source: TNS Media Korea & AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that specific day according to TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielson.

Awards

2019 KBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2019
- Best Supporting Actress (Ha Jae-Suk)

Comments

Stella Sep 26 2020 9:16 pm This drama was hilarious and I loved the cast! I will definitely watch it again soon.

Leah Sep 09 2020 5:11 pm This is such an underrated romcom. It was mediocre at best but not that bad LOL. But OMG you’ll be charmed by Shin Sung Rok’s acting. He is so funny. I can’t believe he was not the first choice for Seo E Do because I can’t imagine Eric portraying him. Shin Sung Rok gave life to Seo E Do and the whole drama. Without him, I’ll probably gave up on the drama.

Jamjamyeun Apr 22 2020 10:04 am For fans of the Last Empress, just think of this series as a sequel. Another life where the Empreror can live as his cute and fluffy self without any angst, to our heart's desire.

DramaHeir Apr 14 2020 10:37 pm Such a very different and refreshing drama. From what we see normally see in kdramas. This wasnt the typical ceo in love with the pretty naive girl. I love it because this drama was pure love. The characters moved on loved. The dialogue moved on loved. The story moved on loved. Self love, couples love, family love and true love. True true true love. You have to see to understand it. I loved Sung Rok because he is a versatile actor and this showed it. Yes, he plays an excellent villian but he is also an awesome goofball. Will forever love the 2 main actresses. I have nothif but golden stars for this drama..unique, funny, interesting and very heart winning.

DramaHeir Apr 14 2020 7:12 pm Sa very different and redreshing drama.from what we see normally see in kdramas. This wasnt the typical ceo in live with the pretty naive girl. I love it because this drama.was pure love. The characters moved on loved. The dialogue moved on loved. The story moved on loved. Self love, couples love, family love and true love. True true true love. You have to see to understand it. I loved Sung Rok because he is a versatile actor and this showed it. Yes, he plays an excellent villian but he is also an awesome goofball. Will forever love the 2 main actresses. I have nothif but golden stars for this drama..unique, funny, interesting and very heart winning.

Meme gurl Apr 01 2020 4:09 am I love this dramaaaa!!! I love the story!! And I love the actors and actresses I love Sir Shin Sung Rok you really empress with with your acting I love you man!!

lrt Oct 25 2019 2:20 pm Cute cute cute story!

Uminnn Oct 24 2019 5:52 am The reason i started watching is because the lead actor usually become villain/very-intense in his previous works. Fall in love with how amazing he is in this series. It is really interesting to see him act differently than in my love from the star and vagabond. Another reason is obviously bcos of the chewbacca (go won hee) from welcome to waikiki. Lolol.

In conclusion everyone should this drama. Very recommended!

I Love Kdrama Sep 15 2019 9:18 am Apologies, I couldn't continue with this drama as I don't think the lead actor is suitable to act in a rom-com. I still prefer him to act as a villain than this role.

KateMoss Sep 11 2019 3:02 am Daebak! We seriously need more drama like this, the problem we have in our society we often judge person base on their on appearance & some bully them just for being different. This drama is truly a hidden gem specially Jae Hee I applaud & thankful for Ha Jae-Suk for being such a wonderful actress she deserves all the recognition in here. I admire the Writer for showing a lot of issues about fat-shamming, phobia, suicide, depression & obsession (the crazy fans of Min-Seok). As a fan of Shin Sung-Rok this role is huge game changer in his career I can't get enough of seeing him acting as Cute, Nerdy, Funny, Gentle & Most of all Hopelessly Romantic I hope to see him more like this. Am so dumbfounded the way he wear lose clothes & still looks cool also still letting it sink in that Chewbacca Girl from Waikiki is non other than Go Won-Hee lmao only those who have watched Waikiki will understand my reference. I am disturb with Son Mi-Yoo that she never thank Ye-Rin from saving her life, also that Min-Seok is a shallow person isn't it obvious how obsessed Ye-Rin but running away from Jae-Hee I bet he even made fun of Yi-Do. The only down side was they never show what happeed with Jae-Hee during the duration of 1 Year.

Rang Sep 02 2019 12:32 pm At first I thought "Oh this is cute" just by reading the plot... but after watching, it really surprised me. It made me excited and curious after every episode, brought me into an emotional rollercoaster — I'm laughing and crying the next minute — up until finale. Not only it's interesting, it's inspiring and heartwarming. Definitely one I will remember

Rang Aug 26 2019 1:57 am That's an interesting plot. Definitely adding this to my watchlist.

Kenzaki Aug 18 2019 1:53 am This drama is on my rewatch list. It told a beautiful story in a funny and roundabout way. The cinematography was beautiful. Loved the music and literature. I loved SSR in this. Loved GWH and HJS too. I'm glad SSR and HJS were given the chance to be drama leads after years of supporting roles.

Sassy Jul 31 2019 10:48 am This. drama ratings should have been higher. But fat shaming has not change in some cultures.Everyone was not meant to be the same size.I believe most people lose their self identity by trying to be someone other than themselves. Beauty is formed in all shapes and sizes.

Son phuongg Jul 28 2019 5:21 am This drama is so meaningful, having many messages about loving yourself, about being patient the miracle will definitely come to you. Really thanks to protagonists, director, scenario writter and the whole crew.

Nora Jul 26 2019 8:32 pm This drama sucks big time. Won't re-watch it anytime soon

Kush Jul 26 2019 10:08 am I love the wardrobe for Edo on this show! Who is the costume designer?

Jas Jul 25 2019 12:34 am Go Won-Hee is terrific as Ye-Rin!!!

Muhammad Ihsan Jul 25 2019 12:14 am Epic Spoiler Alert:

Endure (be patient), so the miracle will come to you.

In the final episode, i had a huge exception that after the next some years, So E Doo and Min-Ja-Hae would find that the true miracle is not with the perfume, but the red-gem comet stone itself (come from heaven only to answer So E Do special prayer for Min Jae-Hee), maybe So E do has been keeping it save all time then hand it to Min-Ja-Hae then suddenly they would have an idea and decide to try it add it into a random kind of Perfume, and it works Min Jae-Hee will be able to have huge amount of miracle perfume that only works for herself as the reward for So E Do's love enduring times with fat Min Jae-Hee... please make bonus episode to make this thing happen. i feel bad to Nissan and all of you sponsors cuz whenever i see those brand i would feel pityful and sadness. cuz a huge patient of a man rewarded with forever fat soulmate.. :(((((

Kdrama lover Jul 24 2019 3:06 pm Warning-SPOILER ALERT!

I know episode 16 was to show true love but frankly I was a little upset. The reason is that I (and I’m sure many of the fans of this Kdrama) grew to like the main actress in the movie which was Ko Won-hee. So while Ha Jae-sook played the same character I was disappointed because Ko Won-hee had the majority of dialogue and showed great chemistry with Shin Sung-rok.

The male protagonist already had shown that his love was beyond mere looks.

kleopatra Jul 24 2019 1:21 pm 16 ep that made me feel so many things and the message that it gives to love your self its even better

shine on my way Jul 24 2019 7:12 am ?i thought its going to be 18 eps? is it end already?

Yonelly Jul 24 2019 12:26 am I loved this drama and can't believe the amazing and beautiful message behind it was too love yourself I loved watching it and will look forward to many more dramas like this.

Kenzaki Jul 23 2019 7:48 pm The ending was beautiful. It was through and through a good drama with many messages about loving yourself. It was worth the time I spent on it. It broke many stereotypes. Perfume, thank you for allowing yourself to be different. Kudos to the writer, director, cast and crew!

gogoo Jul 22 2019 4:41 am i dont like hanjina character and cha ye ryun's acting personally. she is so unreal and lack of emotion. i cringe whenever i see her. luckiily, min yerin and so edo could pull off this drama really well!!!

Verl Jul 21 2019 7:46 am I just finished binge-watching this drama till ep 28. I love it... it made me laugh so much that my sister seemed sincerely concerned for me. Shin Sungrok's acting is hilarious! Oh god, he made me laugh like a madwoman. Even the simplest of his expressions seem funny to me. And then, the main female lead's extremely funny too. They're a fun pair. Maybe because I watched nearly all the episodes together and didn't need to wait every week, I was totally into it. I really respect Seo Yido... because I can not imagine anyone loving the same person for SO long. Of course, it's a highly fictional drama and all but it's a nice watch anyway.

Frejulr Jul 19 2019 9:42 am There is no word can describe my admiration to the writer of this drama. It always astonishes me either sadness thing or hilarious part. Every single minute of this drama is brilliant and full of surprise. Worth my time to watch, even though an episode's length is 1 hour.

Corea Jul 19 2019 1:45 am Shin sung rok! Love this drama

ELENA BAKER Jul 16 2019 3:47 pm I have found this drama boring. It's the sama old plot rich guy and poor girl. Will be glad when it is over. Please a History drama. Love the costumes and plots of the history dramas. There is a history story on Lorean soaps on Saturday right now and I can't wait to see it. All my friends love this love and war story. So interesting!

... Jul 10 2019 11:32 am I was wondering what happened to her mole which Jina told her to hide that was aired in episode 1-2? Is it related to Mr Seo’s phobia? How come he didn’t notice it even though she’s exposing her left arm. Maybe the writer has already forgot about it.

Meghan Jul 10 2019 10:09 am Ultimately I love this drama because Seo Yi Do's loyalty for one woman for 29 years. His love doesn't even change when the woman turned fat and deemed as 'ugly'. He doesn't even care when the woman already married for 17 years with one teenage daughter. This kind of devotion is just priceless...

Guiltypleasure Jul 08 2019 8:51 am Great!!!!

Kit Jul 02 2019 4:54 am I feel as if Min Jae hee is Seo E Do's first love. From the flash backs he had it seems as if she was older than him and he was a bit younger. I guess she does not know that she was his first love.I guess she just considered him as a young boy that is why she did not put much effort on him but I want to believe Min Jae hee is his first love and I am so thrilled for this drama

Shine Jun 28 2019 2:07 am Please let Seo Yi-Do end up with Min Jae-Hee as Min Jae-Hee and not Min Ye-Rin. The moment I saw Shin Sung-Rok gave that "soulmate" look at Ha Jae-Suk at the dress shop, I was hooked.

Seo Yi-Do's personality may be extremely annoying but his words on beauty and self-confidence really strike deep. Oh. And his exercise against lustful desire is a gem. HAHA! Thank you. Keep it up!

Hzbbx Jun 26 2019 2:26 am Maybe this is all a dream when she tried to suicide in ep1 but failed and end up being in a coma....then she wake up with a new body or either die

Shairli Jun 19 2019 9:58 am SSR is hillarious! After Kim Jaeuck, next 2nd lead actor who mostly played -ve roles doing well in a comedy. ??

Inmyheart, dr Jun 15 2019 9:16 am Shin sung rok rocks- he used to have stereotypical antagonist role (bad guy-2nd lead) all the time but in this story, he ia akwardly really funny. Just love how he acts his role. While go won hee always give the right response to ssr’s role. The story is not only funny & entertaining but also refreshing. On a hard day’s work, by the end of the day...i can’t wait to watch 2 dramas that i really enjoy watching- angel’s last mission’ & this drama. Both are funny whilst alm (a little more awesome- shin hye sun’s acting is daebak) is both entertaining & funny. Can’t wait for the next episode....hehe fighting

Sasuke Uchiha Jun 14 2019 12:30 pm I love this drama lot! I love the main guy's acting. He's so cute. I really enjoy this drama. It has made me laugh numerous times!!!

Vlad Jun 13 2019 11:36 am The acting was so damn good. Love the plot line. Shin Song Ruk killed it. Really love where this is heading. Cant wait for more episodes!

Kenzaki Jun 13 2019 3:09 am This drama is interesting. Sure the 1st episode showcased several taboos and was uncomfortable. But as of ep 8, i find it to be more than just a drama about beauty and wanting to be beautiful. It's also about confidence and loving yourself. I'll continue watching. I hope it remains as strong as it currently is. Plus the ost and bgm is awesome. So fantasylike and disneylike. I wonder what disney song will be included in the upcoming episodes.

parfume Jun 12 2019 9:38 am Recomended drama ... so refreshing ... i like their chemistry ....shin sung rok and chewbacca Fighting .... Oh yah and my love min-kyu saranghe ...

woorinoona Jun 10 2019 12:37 pm Haters always be haters.. I like this drama.. So refreshing... I like their acting... They always make me laugh ... Fighting...

Mikhyla Leanne Jun 10 2019 12:20 am anyone knows the filming location? i badly want to get some pics of the penthouse. It's really beautiful

abdex Jun 09 2019 10:25 pm guys can someone tell me is it 22:00 gmt +1??

Ain Jun 07 2019 11:49 am I think the drama will give a lesson about being confidence and love yourself,, maybe there is a tragedy in the past that make her lost her confidence and gave her trauma,, and i also believe, being a fat person it is just her imagination And the main actor seems has a trauma too

Nora Jun 07 2019 4:54 am Worst drama ever. Cliché. Boring. Disgusting. Pair doesn't look good together. The whole you need to be pretty to survive too is such a turn off

akyoa Jun 06 2019 8:45 pm thank you koh joonhee and eric for declining!

Bean Jun 06 2019 12:15 am Why this story must using fantasy genre can use a perfume to change. I think just make the lead female has past as a woman who has a fat body and now she already diet (like birth of beauty drama storyline) now want to chase her dreams and take revenge to her ex husband. can change every 12 hours just make her as a liar. the plot is strong enough without that perfume formula. oh my god, I think I should make my own drama with my own storyline LOL

Sisa Jun 05 2019 6:24 am This is interesting Hahhaha A lot of funny scenes but many scenes are sad too I cant wait next episode..when the daughter and probably sei yi do already know her secret..and hope they would help her built her own confident without that "perfume help". I hope so.

wizhuzhu Jun 05 2019 4:10 am Two episodes in, and seems quite interesting. People may be quick to write this off as "female lead became pretty and only then found love", or "drama focusing on superficial beauty" but I have a STRONG feeling those are not the case here. Or at least the plot seems that way for now.

There's so much to go into. Yi Do's phobias and his trauma with Ye Rin in the past. Jae Hee/Ye Rin's daughter, Jin Kyung acknowledging her mistreatment of her mother (degrading her self esteem), and how she'd go forward. Ye Rin learning to find happiness without the perfume's help. Jae Hee learning more about Min Seok, her teen idol, and his true personality (hopefully not one dimensional). Yi Do - Min Seok - Ji Na's relationship and history. And more as the drama goes on. Hopefully they won't take on outdated/done-to-death cliches, and I'm good. I'm turning a blind eye at Ye Rin becoming Yi Do's housekeeper *sweat* I'll say that much.

blossom Jun 04 2019 3:10 pm wish they had casted a stronger female lead,,,

Hanseulra Jun 04 2019 7:57 am here for Chewbacca!

whitewolf Jun 04 2019 12:54 am here for Min Kyu

meow M Jun 04 2019 12:15 am Oh, I've been wanting to see Shin Sung Rok again after last empress. I've always watching him as villain, this one seemed different, so I might give this a shot.

amalist May 28 2019 12:32 am I actually don't like that kind of shows. She becames a beautiful woman and suddenly finds her love of life. But I'll check it to see how they portrayed the characters.

mlttt Apr 07 2019 7:16 am i wait....fighting Won Hee and Shin Sung Rok

Devie Apr 04 2019 8:32 am Woooooow Go Won Hee, can't wait.. Go go go.... Love you Unnie

Lira Apr 04 2019 1:01 am Lim soo hyang lead female,,,pleaseeeeee

Nachan Apr 03 2019 9:09 am Yes!! SSR ! More villain to the lead male! He is is charismatic actor and has everything for lead male material role. Good luck!

Ikoh Apr 03 2019 7:44 am Ryu hwa young please ?

Sodina Apr 03 2019 1:58 am Jang Na Ra Please... :)

Ebiesan-Omare Oyejola Apr 02 2019 6:15 pm go won hee , kang so as, lee sung kyung, hyeri !!!!come on

Dae wang Apr 02 2019 8:11 am When i see shin sung rok, i click. <3

Sunny Apr 02 2019 1:09 am Jang Na Ra Please....

Nana Apr 01 2019 11:10 pm Daebak! Shin Sung-Rok is very busy this year after doing Last Empress he was also doing Vagabond now another upcoming Drama. Am really happy for him and very excited to about this Drama I also hope it would be Rom-Com I really want him to step out with Villain & Psycho Roles

sera Apr 01 2019 3:40 pm I don't think he's male lead material, but if the character is good, he'll be good.

LayanneD. Apr 01 2019 9:41 am Wow! Na wow! Congrats SSR for first main role!!!

notover Apr 01 2019 4:57 am SSR? Yass finally a lead role for him cant wait to watch it!!

Bbibbi Apr 01 2019 4:52 am Shin Sung-Rok? I'm watching it!!

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