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Oh My Venus (오 마이 비너스; O Mai Bineoseu) is a South Korean television series starring So Ji Sub and Shin Min Ah. It aired on KBS2 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 (KST) timeslot for 16 episodes beginning on November 16, 2015.
Synopsis[]
When you go from the top of the pecking order in the looks department in high school and then fall to the bottom in adulthood, is it possible to get back on top?
Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah) was envied by every girl and desired by every boy in high school as the "Daejeon Venus" because of her pretty face and killer figure. Despite coming from a poor family, Joo Eun was determined to go to law school and become an attorney.
At age 33, she has achieved her professional goals and has been in a stable relationship with her high school boyfriend, Im Woo Sik (Jung Gyu Woon), for 15 years. But she has let herself go over the years and is now overweight and often disregarded and overlooked by society and her coworkers.
On the plane ride back from a quick business trip to the United States, Joo Eun has an embarrassing run-in with Kim Yeong Ho (So Ji Sub) and his two sidekicks, Jang Joon Seong (Sung Hoon) and Kim Ji Woong (Henry Lau).
Yeong Ho is a celebrity personal trainer who is involved in a scandal in the United States and forced to flee to Korea until things cool down. But his wealthy family has other plans for him. As soon as they discover that he is back in Korea, his grandmother appoints Yeong Ho as the new president of the family medical services company and prevents him from returning to the States.
A lost purse causes Young Ho to reconnect with Joo Eun and witness another personal embarrassment for Joo Eun in the aftermath of being dumped by Woo Sik and finding out that he has been dating her new boss, Oh Soo Jin (Yoo In Young).
As it seems to become a habit for Yeong Ho to bail Joo Eun out of trouble, can he also help her to reclaim her former looks?[1]
Cast[]
- So Ji Sub as Kim Yeong Ho / John Kim
- Lee Hyo Je as Child Yeong Ho
- Yeong Ho is a personal trainer of Hollywood stars in America where he uses the alias John Kim. After a Hollywood scandal with a famous actress puts the spotlight on him, Yeong Ho returns to Korea to wait for the scandal to die down. On the plane back to Korea, Yeong Ho saves Kang Joo Eun after she suddenly collapses. A series of events bring the two together on several occasions with Yeong Ho saving Joo Eun from pitiful situations several times. Things become further complicated when he is prevented from returning to America by his grandmother, the CEO of his family's company, who hopes Yeong Ho will one day become her successor. Despite his personal and family issues, Yeong Ho has a kind heart and tries to help others.
- Shin Min Ah as Kang Joo Eun
- Hong Hwa Ri as Young Kang Joo Eun (Ep.16)
- Kang Joo Eun is a 33 year-old lawyer and formerly called the "Venus of Daegu" in her hometown. After finishing high school and fulfilling her dream of becoming a lawyer, Joo Eun gains weight and feels she is no longer beautiful. After being dumped by her long term boyfriend on their 15-year anniversary, Joo Eun takes an overseas trip to America for work. On the ride back to Korea she faints after too much alcohol, medication and a corset puts her into respiratory distress. Yeong Ho saves her and they meet several more times, often with Joo Eun in an embarrassing situation. After finding out the identity of Yeong Ho as John Kim, she asks him to help her lose weight in return for not telling anybody about his dual identity. She is a blunt and hard-working person.
- Yoo In Young as Oh Soo Jin
- As an overweight girl in school, Soo Jin was very self-conscious and was lonely until Joo Eun befriended her. Now a successful lawyer, Soo Jin has shed the weight and has the body of a super model. She takes a job at the same company as Joo Eun as her superior and dates Woo Shik to exact revenge on Joo Eun, who she had always been jealous of because of her good looks.
- Jung Gyu Woon as Im Woo Shik, a former national swimmer
- After meeting her while she was still in high school, Woo Shik falls in love with Joo Eun and she becomes his long-time girlfriend. Despite claiming she is his first love, Woo Shik begins to lose interest in Joo Eun and secretly goes out with Oh Soo Jin, Joo Eun's former best friend. Eventually Woo Shik officially breaks up with Joo Eun. Despite the change in their relationship, he continues to worry about Joo Eun and keeps watch over her. He is curious about the relationship between Kim Young Ho and Joo Eun.
- Jo Eun Ji as Lee Hyun Woo, Joo Eun's friend and a single-mother
- She works as a chef in a restaurant and is a loyal friend to Joo Eun. She has a strong bond with Joo Eun and they act almost like sisters. She is also close to Joo Eun's younger brother.
- Sung Hoon as Jang Joon Sung
- He is a professional MMA fighter trained by John Kim, his alias is "Korean Snake". He used to be an orphan but John Kim gladly took him as his student and trained him to become a successful MMA fighter.
- Henry Lau as Kim Ji Woong
- Ji Woong is naturally the mood-maker, a goofy and nice person. He works as Joon Sung's manager.
- Choi Jin Ho as Min Byung Wook
- Byung Wook is a trust-worthy secretary for Yeong Ho's family and also a private secretary, he is a person whom Yeong Ho can depend on and trust. He is also concerned about Yeong Ho and helps him out.
- Jin Kyung as Choi Hye Ran
- Hye Ran is the second wife of Yeong Ho's father, Kim Sung Chul, who married him after Yeong Ho's mother died. Hye Ran has a son and wants him to get attention from Yeong Ho's family but he is not treated as an equal because he has no blood relation to them (Yeong Ho's father is the son-in-law of Yeong Ho's grandmother thus he is not a Gahong bloodline).
- Jung Hye Sung as Jang Yi Jin
- Jang Yi Jin is a CF Queen of South Korea, also a girl with full of aegyeo (mean "acting cute" in Korea). After she confesses to Joon Sung saying that she is a big fan of him, she always follows him around and is obsessed with him. Despite her career in the entertainment industry, she is a daughter of rich CEO.
- Ban Hyo Jung as Lee Hong Him
- Choi Il Hwa as Kim Sung Chul
- Kim Jung Tae as Choi Nam Chul
- Song Yoo Ha as PD Ko
- Hong Yoon Hwa as Jo Hyun Jung
- Kwon Ki Sun as Kwon Ok Boon
- Kim Jung Seok as the law firm president
- Kwon Soon Joon as Go Min Jun
- Lee Dong Jin as Yi Jin's Manager
- Ahn Ji Hoon as Kang Jae Hyuk
- Nam Ki Ae as Je Soon Ja, Joon Sung's mom
- Lee Seung Ho as Kim Yeong Joon
- Kim Yong Jin as Public Official Byun Tae
- Kwak Chang Shin as a stalker
- Gu Gun Min as Yoon Ah
Soundtrack[]
Episodes[]
In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Episode | Aired | Average audience share | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS | AGB Nielsen | |||||
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | |||
| Episode 01 | November 16, 2015 | 7.4% | 8.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% | |
| Joo Eun, once the "Venus" of her high school and now an overweight lawyer, and Young Ho, a celebrity trainer caught in the midst of a scandal, meet on a hectic plane ride to Korea. | ||||||
| Episode 02 | November 17, 2015 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 9.3% | |
| Young Ho keeps saving Joo Eun from embarrassing situations. Joo Eun's new co-worker is an old friend... but also Woo Shik's new girlfriend. | ||||||
| Episode 03 | November 23, 2015 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 8.4% | 9.5% | |
| Joo Eun begins training under Ji Woong, led to believe that he is John Kim. Young Ho finds himself worrying about Joo Eun. | ||||||
| Episode 04 | November 24, 2015 | 8.1% | 9.9% | 9.4% | 10.5% | |
| Joo Eun agrees not to reveal Young Ho's identity, and Young Ho, Joon Sung, and Ji Woong agree to help her get back in shape. | ||||||
| Episode 05 | November 30, 2015 | 7.1% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 9.5% | |
| Joo Eun stays at Young Ho's house after her stalker is set free. Young Ho travels to Daegu to have his leg examined. | ||||||
| Episode 06 | December 1, 2015 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.7% | |
| Young Ho, Joon Sung, and Ji Woong live as Joo Eun for a day to celebrate her weight loss. Soo Jin is saddened by Woo Shik paying more attention to Joo Eun than her. | ||||||
| Episode 07 | December 7, 2015 | 6.6% | 7.4% | 8.2% | 8.8% | |
| Joo Eun waits impatiently for Young Ho to acknowledge their kiss. Young Ho must make a decision about his future at Gahong. | ||||||
| Episode 08 | December 8, 2015 | 7.0% | 8.5% | 9.4% | 10.2% | |
| Joo Eun feels deceived when she finds out about Young Ho's family business. Producer Go and Woo Shik take a step closer to discovering John Kim's true identity. | ||||||
| Episode 09 | December 14, 2015 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.5% | |
| Joo Eun learns about Young Ho's illness after finding him in a scary state. The group goes on a camping trip. | ||||||
| Episode 10 | December 15, 2015 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | |
| Young Ho feels frustrated keeping his work life separate from his personal life. Joo Eun prepares to move out. | ||||||
| Episode 11 | December 21, 2015 | 6.5% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 9.1% | |
| Joo Eun tries to distract Young Ho as John Kim's true identity is revealed to the world. With Gahong's 61st anniversary coming up, Young Ho's position hangs in the balance. | ||||||
| Episode 12 | December 22, 2015 | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 9.5% | |
| Young Ho begins work as a director at Gahong. Joo Eun tries to convince Joon Sung's mother to meet him. | ||||||
| Episode 13 | December 28, 2015 | 6.7% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 8.8% | |
| The aftershock of the accident leaves everyone in an uncertain state. Joo Eun helplessly wonders why she can't get in touch with Young Ho. | ||||||
| Episode 14 | December 29, 2015 | 7.5% | 8.5% | 9.9% | 10.9% | |
| One year later, Joo Eun and Young Ho are overcome with emotion to be back in each other's lives. The group celebrates Young Ho's birthday and Christmas. | ||||||
| Episode 15 | January 4, 2016 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 8.9% | |
| Joo Eun and Young Ho want to make up for their lost time together. Soo Jin's health endangers her relationship with Woo Shik. | ||||||
| Episode 16 | January 5, 2016 | 7.5% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | |
| Joo Eun and Young Ho are ready to spend the rest of their lives together, but one obstacle stands in their way: Young Ho's grandmother. | ||||||
| Average | 7.2% | 8.1% | 8.7% | 9.5% | ||
International broadcast[]
| Country | Aired | Network |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | June 2016 | OMNI |
| Thailand | July 2, 2016 at 9:45 am ICT | Channel 7 |
| Malaysia | July 25 - September 7, 2016 at 9:30 pm KST | 8TV |
| Philippines | July 4 - August 12, 2016 at 11:00 am PST | GMA Network |
| Peru | July 30, 2018 at 6:50 pm | Willax TV |
Production[]
Shin underwent heavy make-up and costuming for her role as the overweight Kang Joo Eun. Before each filming session, Shin underwent three hours of make-up that included attaching a silicon mask formed from a mold of her face. A fat suit and padded clothing were also used to create the appearance of a heavy 30-something.
Awards[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award | So Ji Sub | Won |
| Top Excellence Award, Actress | Shin Min Ah | Nominated | ||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | So Ji Sub | |||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Shin Min Ah | Won | ||
| Best Couple Award | So Ji Sub & Shin Min Ah | |||
| 2016 | 9th Korea Drama Awards | Best Actor, Top Excellence Award | So Ji Sub | Nominated |
| 11th Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Actress | Shin Min Ah | Won |
Trivia[]
- This drama took over the timeslot previously occupied by "Cheer Up!" and was followed by "Moorim School" on January 11, 2016.[3]
- This drama marks actor So Ji-Sub's first starring role since the 2013 SBS drama series "The Master's Sun" and Shin Min-A's first drama performance since the 2012 MBC drama series "Arang and the Magistrate."[3]
- The early working title was "Oh My God" ("오 마이 갓").[3]
- First script reading took place on October 10, 2015 at KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea.[3]
Gallery[]
Official Poster
Alternate Poster
Video Gallery[]
Oh My Venus 오 마이 비너스 Trailer