Upcoming Black Comedy K-Drama "Bittersweet Hell" Reveals Premiere Date

MBC's upcoming Friday-Saturday drama Bittersweet Hell unveiled stills from the script reading.

Bittersweet Hell is a black comedy that tells the story of Noh Young Won, a renowned family counselor, whose career and family are threatened by an unknown blackmailer. This leads her to collaborate with her mother-in-law, a mystery novel writer, to protect her family.

Doctor Lawyer director is helming the K-drama, with the screenplay written by Nam Ji Yeon. 

The K-drama features talented actors such as Kim Hee Sun, Lee Hye Young, Kim Nam Hee, Yeonwoo, Hwang Chan Sung, Kwon Hae Hyo, Ahn Kil Kang, Park Jae Chan, Jung Gun Joo, Shin So Yool, Jung Heon, Yang Jae Hyun, and Kim Seon Kyung, among others.

Kim Hee Sun plays Noh Young Won, South Korea's top family counselor and a beloved public figure.

Lee Hye Young plays Hong Sa Gang, Noh Young Won's mother-in-law and a mystery novel writer who devoted her life to her only son, Choi Jae Jin. 

At the script reading, Kim Hee Sun and Lee Hye Young vividly portrayed the chemistry between their characters, as the on-screen daughter-in-law and mother-in-law unite against threats to their family, evoking laughter.

Kim Nam Hee transforms into Choi Jae Jin, a doctor who is making a name for himself as a skilled reconstructive plastic surgeon and Noh Young Won's husband. He is kind towards his wife and mother.

Hwang Chan Sung takes on the role of Noh Young Min, Young Won's mischievous younger brother.

Ahn Kil Kang transforms into Park Kang Sung, who runs a corn noodle restaurant. He is Hong Sa Gang's helper who is ready to do anything for her.

Jae Chan comes as Choi Do Hyun, Noh Young Won and Hong Jae Jin's son. He has perfect grades and good manners.

Jung Gun Joo portrays Moon Tae Oh, Do Hyun's math tutor, who is a bit secretive. 

Shin So Yool plays Oh Ji Eun, a fellow plastic surgeon working in the same hospital as Choi Jae Jin.

Bittersweet Hell will premiere on May 24. More news about the K-drama's OTT streaming service is yet to come.

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