Her Private Life
Art curator's secret life as celebrity fan
About Her Private Life
Released: 2019
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 1 Season
Cast
Park Min-young, Kim Jae-uk, Ahn Bo-hyun, Jung Je-won, Park Jin-joo, Kim Bo-ra, Maeng Sang-hun, Kim Me-kyung, Kim Sun-young, Lee Il-hwa
About Her Private Life
Her Private Life is a South Korean television series that aired in 2019. It falls under the genre of romance and revolves around the life of Sung Deok-mi, a talented curator at an art gallery who is secretly an avid fan of an idol group. The show explores the themes of love, passion, and the challenges faced when personal interests clash with professional life.
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About
The story revolves around Sung Deok-mi, played by Park Min-young, who is a talented curator working at the Cheum Museum of Art. While professionally successful, Deok-mi has a secret life as an avid fan of an idol group called White Ocean. She runs a fansite for one of the members and keeps her fangirl life separate from her work life.
However, her life takes a turn when Ryan Gold, played by Kim Jae-wook, joins the art gallery as the new director. Ryan is a renowned artist who left the art scene due to a traumatic incident. As Deok-mi and Ryan grow closer, they navigate the challenges of balancing personal passions and professional responsibilities.
Making / Production
Her Private Life was directed by Hong Jong-chan and written by Kim Hye-young. The series was produced by Studio Dragon and Bon Factory. It aired on the tvN network from April 10 to May 30, 2019, with a total of 16 episodes.
Actors
- Park Min-young as Sung Deok-mi - The talented curator who leads a double life as an idol fan.
- Kim Jae-wook as Ryan Gold - The new director of the art gallery who is a renowned artist.
- Ahn Bo-hyun as Nam Eun-gi - A childhood friend of Deok-mi and a fellow fan of White Ocean.
- One as Cha Si-an - A popular idol and the object of Deok-mi's fandom.
- Kim Bo-ra as Cindy - Another idol and Deok-mi's rival in the fansite community.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This series is based on a web novel called "Noona Fan Dot Com" by Kim Sung-yeon.
- Park Min-young, who played Sung Deok-mi, is known for her roles in other popular romance dramas like "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim" and "City Hunter".
- Kim Jae-wook, who played Ryan Gold, gained recognition for his role in the drama "Coffee Prince".
- The drama received positive reviews for its portrayal of the fangirl community and the balancing act between personal interests and professional life.
Awards
Her Private Life received several nominations and awards at various award ceremonies, including the Seoul International Drama Awards and the APAN Star Awards. It won the 2020 APAN Star Awards for the Best Supporting Actress category, awarded to Kim Bo-ra for her portrayal of Cindy.
Quotes
- "You have the right to remain silent, you have the right to an attorney, and you have the right to be loved. You've had it from the very beginning." - Ryan Gold
- "There's an old saying that says the bee can't hover over two flowers. But do you think a bee can only hover over one flower for its whole life? It will come when it wants to." - Sung Deok-mi
Music / Soundtrack
The soundtrack of Her Private Life features various songs that enhance the romantic and emotional moments in the series. Some notable songs include:
- "Maybe" by Lee Hae-ri
- "Sweet Night" by V
- "Think of You" by Yoon Gun
- "It's You" by Jeong Sewoon
These songs and more contribute to the overall atmosphere of the drama.
About Her Private Life
Her Private Life is a romantic Korean series about a talented art curator leading a double life as a fanatic fan of an idol.