Title: 월간 집 | Wolgan Jip | Monthly House | Monthly Magazine House
Genre: Drama | Romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: JTBC
Broadcast Period: June 16, 2021 to August 5, 2021
Synopsis:
It is a story about a man who became successful in real estate and became totally rich by just working so hard and concentrating on making money on his business, Jasung Real Estate Investment Company, until he met this woman who is on the last throes of her lack. She has no job, money and now, a home. They met again as she was help by her friend to be the editor of a magazine, Monthly Magazine Home that features different houses and good investments on real estate. Initially, she found herself lacking to be on that position and he makes sure she knows about it. So, she follows his social media channel and tries learn and follow his advice on how to own a house as well as how to do her job in the magazine. In the end, they grew to respect and love each other until there are things in their past that got in the way for them to build a home together.
Characters:
- Jung So Min as Na Young Won
- Kim Ji Suk as Yoo Ja Sung
- Park Shi Won as Younger Ja Sung on Episode 1 & 7
- Kang Tae Woong as Teenager Ja Sung on Episode 1
- Jung Gun Joo as Shin Gyum
- Kim Won Hae as Choi Go
- Chae Jung Ahn as Yeo Eui Joo
- Ahn Chang Hwan as Nam Sang Soon
- Lee Hwa Kyum as Yook Mi Ra
- Ahn Hyun Ho as Kye Joo Hee
- Yoon Ji On as Jang Chan
- Kim Woo Dam as Secretary Hwang
- Kim Hee Jung as Young Won’s Mother
- Lee Jung Eun as Choi Go’s Wife
- Kim Hyo Jin as Sang Soon’s Mother
- Jung Ji Soon as Security Guard
- Im Jae Geun as Jasung Real Estate Employee on Episode 1 & 15
- Kim Joo Ah as Young Won’s landlord on Episode 1
- Song Hoo as Homeowner on Episode 1
- Kim Yoon Joo as AD Director on Episode 1
- Yoo Ok Joo as Homeowner on Episode 2
- Kim Jae Il as Yoo Seung Won on Episode 2, 7
- Min Young as Lee Jin Sook on Episode 2, 7
- Kim Dong Young as Younger Won’s Ex-Boyfriend on Episode 3
- Shim Yi Young as Young Won’s Ex-Boyfriend’s Wife on Episode 3
- Han Yoon Joon as Young Won’s Ex-Boyfriend’s son on Episode 3
- Kim Sang Wook as Eui Joo’s Father on Episode 4, 9, 16
- Choi Kyo Shik as Taxi Driver on Episode 4
- Lee Se Rang as Apartment Woman on Episode 4
- Choi Ha Yoon as Single Mother on Episode 4-5
- Lee Chae Hyun as Single Mother’s Son on Episode 4-5
- Lee Jung Eun as Lee Soo Jung on Episode 5
- Yoon Seo Hyun as Green House Magazine Chief Editor on Episode 5
- Sung Chang Hoon as Green House Magazine Staff on Episode 5
- Won Choon Kyu as Green House Magazine CEO on Episode 5
- Lee Sung Il as Real Estate Agent on Episode 5
- Kim Eun Jin as Workshop Staff on Episode 6
- Kim Bum Jin as Eui Joo’s Boyfriend on Episode 6, 10
- Min Woo Ki as Bus Driver on Episode 7
- Jo Duk Hoe as Troll on Episode 7
- Jang Young Hyun as Auction Bidder on Episode 7-8
- Kim So Eun as Sang Soon’s Girlfriend on Episode 7-9, 13
- Kim Yoo Hyun as Child on Episode 7
- Park Yong as Second Home Owner on Episode 8
- Ji Sung Geun as Myungjae Manor Owner on Episode 10
- Ha Suk Jin as Lee Heart on Episode 11
- Park Ha Sun as Jun Heart on Episode 11
- Wang Ji Hye as Sang Soon’s Blind Date on Episode 13
- Tae In Ho as Kim Dong Shik on Episode 14
- Lee Yi Kyung as Kwon Min Gook on Episode 14
- Lee Woo Joo as Cube House Owner on Episode 14
- In Ji Sun as Jasung Real Estate Client on Episode 14
- Jung Seung Gil as Young Won’s Father on Episode 14-16
- Ahn Soo Bin as Narrow House Owner on Episode 15
- Dong Hyo Hee as Young Won’s Ex-Landlord on Episode 15
- Lee Soo Hyung as Apartment Owner on Episode 16
- Kim Jin Ok as Restaurant Owner on Episode 16
- Jung In Ki as Sang Soon’s Father on Episode 16
- Sun Yool Woo as Loan Shark Enforcer on Episode 16
My Review:
I tried to watched this K-drama as there’s not much better to watch after seeing most I do like. It is a romcom anyway and I know the actors. Over-all it is not that bad, although, it is a pale comparison to “Because This Is My First Life” on which this K-drama is compared to since Jung So-Min starred that K-Drama and have similarities in plot.
So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?
(1) I like both the leading actors as they are both good with their work especially Kim Ji-Suk as Yoo Ja-Sung. His comedic and vulnerability as a successful businessman and, yet, clueless in being in a relationship is quite on point and endearing.
(2) I like Chae Jung-An as Yeo Ui-Joo. She excellently portrayed a strong woman yet a great friend. I also like her scene when he expressed to Nam Sang-Soon played by Ahn Chang-Hwan why she changed her mind about not wanting to marry him. This scene is one of the scenes on this K-drama in my humble opinion, will resonate to many who went through it.
(3) I totally agree on some of the tips given on how to own a home and how to save up money for it. Though the advice given was delivered in a stern manner by the character, they were still sound advice.
(4) It is quite true that one’s home reflects who lives in it. So, I enjoyed the fabulous houses they featured, but, the message was clear between the difference of a house and a home.
(5) Though there are quite a lot of side stories, these stories enhanced it rather than just the usual fillers sometimes added to make the story of the k-drama longer that often bores or irritates me.
What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?
(1) It is quite predictable, so, I skipped some of the last few episodes.
(2) I don’t understand why Na Young-Won has to break up with Yoo Ja-Sung, and, later in the end, it seems it’s not going to be an issue after all. The situation has not changed and they just wasted 3 years.
(3) There are many coincidences which often becomes unbelievable already.
Would I recommend this K-Drama? It is just okay.
My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 3/5
OST:
01. Imagine – Hui of PENTAGON
02. Story of Us – Jo Yoo Ri
03. Such a Day – Kwak Jin Eon
04. Here I Am – John Park
05. There For You – WOODZ
06. Common Regret – JERO
07. Stay With Me – Baek Ah Yun
08. Way To Work – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
09. Enjoy Today – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
10. Gaeryong Yoo Ja Sung – Ha Geun Young | Kim Ye Sol
11. Home Sweet Home – Ha Geun Young | Kim Ye Sol
12. A Dream I Want To Achieve – Ha Geun Young, Kim Ye Sol
13. A Person Of Destiny – Ha Geun Young | Kim Ye Sol
14. Lively Office – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
15. Garden House – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
16. Dream House – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
17. Forest House – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
18. City View – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
19. Timing Game – Ha Geun Young, Kim Ye Sol
20. Red Cheeks – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
21. Falling in Love – Ha Geun Young | Kim Ye Sol
22. YOLO – Ha Geun Young | Kim Ye Sol
23. Never Will Be – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
24. Tiki-taka – Ha Geun Young | Very Berry
25. Only 10000 won – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
26. Act Quickly – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
27. Lonely Life – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
28. Tactless – Ha Geun Young | Jo Eun Jung
29. A Day Different From My Heart – Ha Geun Young | Kim Ye Sol
30. Loneliness – Ha Geun Young | Very Berry