What is Young Lady and Gentleman About?

Ji Hyun Woo as Lee Young Kook, Lee Se Hee as Park Dan Dan in Young Lady and Gentleman
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Ji Hyun Woo as Lee Young Kook, Lee Se Hee as Park Dan Dan in Young Lady and Gentleman
Credit: KBS2

The show, Young Lady and Gentleman, isn't a new release on Netflix, but its share of viewers keep on growing. And that's largely because of the plot ot the series.

As a matter of fact, the South Korean TV drama won a total of 7 awards at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards for Grand Prize, Excellent Actress, Best New Actress, Best Youth Actor, Best Youth Actress, Best Screenplay, and Best Couple Award.

Here's what you should know about the show Young Lady and Gentleman.

When Was Young Lady and Gentleman Released?

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Talks of the show started in April 2021 when it was rumored that Ji Hyun Woo and Park Ha Na's agencies were considering the role in the series. This was formalized when photos from the table read were released in July 2021.

Filming then started shortly. However, the show had a number of temporary suspensions due to a COVID-19 health scare among cast and crew members.

The first episode of the show made its premiere on KBS2 on September 25, 2021. Succeeding episodes were then released every Saturday and Sunday until March 27, 2022.

How Many Young Lady and Gentleman Episodes Are There?

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There was a total of 52 episodes throughout the show's run. Due to the show's success, it was revealed that the show was extended for two more episodes, thus the 52-episode count.

What is Young Lady and Gentleman About?

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The official synopsis of the show reads:

"A spirited young woman with a big heart becomes the new live-in tutor for a wealthy household grieving a recent loss."

Ji Hyun Woo stars as Lee Young Kook, a newly widowed corporation chairman with three children. He hires Lee Se Hee (as Park Dan Dan) to be the live-in tutor for his kids, who he later starts to develop feelings for. By chance, other members of Dan Dan's family start working for the wealthy businessman as well.

The story is reminiscent of the classic, The Sound of Music, and the award-winning Korean film, Parasite.

Who Is Part of Young Lady and Gentleman Cast?

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As mentioned, Ji Hyun Woo and Lee Se Hee make up the two main roles in the show. They are joined by the following:

  • Kang Eun Tak (as Cha Gun)
  • Park Ha Na (as Jo Sa Ra)
  • Lee Jong Won (as Park Soo Cheol)
  • Oh Hyun Kyung (as Cha Yeon Sil)
  • An Woo Yeon (as Park Dae Beom)
  • Kim Young Ok (as Shin Dal Rae)
  • Kim Yi Kyeong (as Kang Mi Rim)
  • Cha Hwa Yeon (as Wang Dae Ran)
  • Yoon Jin Yi (as Lee Se Ryeon)
  • Choi Myung Bin (as Lee Jae Ni)
  • Yu Jun Seo (as Lee Se Chan)
  • Seo Woo Jin (as Lee Se Jong)

Where to Watch Young Lady and Gentleman Trailer?

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Young Lady and Gentleman has finished releasing its episodes early in 2022. But the show is still available to watch on Netflix. You can watch the trailer of the show here:


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