Dong-ju is fed up with the turbulent city and the intrigues of office life. He has long dreamed of becoming a farmer, but his wife, Geum-hee, opposes his decision, leading to a life of conflict. Then, one day, a disaster struck at work. To make matters worse, Dong-ju is reunited with his unforgettable first love, Yeon-ji, who reappears and shakes his heart. Ultimately, Dong-ju resigns and decides to become a farmer, but cracks begin to form in their marriage. Forced to let go of his first love due to her family's opposition, Dong-ju finds himself uncontrollably shaken by Yeon-ji's return. Dong-ju's 10-year marriage is put to the test. Meanwhile, Geum-hee, who has struggled to find a job and is starting her career, is approached by Kang Jun-ha, a man with a charming and trembling demeanor. Weary of betrayal and loneliness, Geum-hee is faced with a once-in-a-lifetime, seemingly unattainable, true love. Dong-ju, Geum-hee, and their three daughters are on the brink of collapse…

Cast

Hwang Shin-hye

Park Geum Hee

Byeon Jung-su

Yoon Na Mi

Jin Jae-young

Soon Ok

Lee Mi-young

Man Geun's wife

Bae Jong-ok

Kim Yun Ji

Kim Yeong-cheol

Lee Dong

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Man In Crisis

2002 · 1 season · Ended

Drama

Dong-ju is fed up with the turbulent city and the intrigues of office life. He has long dreamed of becoming a farmer, but his wife, Geum-hee, opposes his decision, leading to a life of conflict. Then, one day, a disaster struck at work. To make matters worse, Dong-ju is reunited with his unforgettable first love, Yeon-ji, who reappears and shakes his heart. Ultimately, Dong-ju resigns and decides to become a farmer, but cracks begin to form in their marriage. Forced to let go of his first love due to her family's opposition, Dong-ju finds himself uncontrollably shaken by Yeon-ji's return. Dong-ju's 10-year marriage is put to the test. Meanwhile, Geum-hee, who has struggled to find a job and is starting her career, is approached by Kang Jun-ha, a man with a charming and trembling demeanor. Weary of betrayal and loneliness, Geum-hee is faced with a once-in-a-lifetime, seemingly unattainable, true love. Dong-ju, Geum-hee, and their three daughters are on the brink of collapse…