[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Seoyeon Jeong = The story of a bittersweet friendship among high school classmates played by actors Park Eun-hye, Park Hyun-jung, and Jo Hyang-gi is expected to bring fresh entertainment to viewers.
Set to premiere in October, KBS 1TV’s new daily drama ‘Mari and the Unusual Fathers’ (Director: Seo Yong-soo / Screenplay: Kim Hong-joo / Produced by LI Entertainment, Monster Union) is a drama about Mari’s tumultuous search for her father in three million miles! A family more peculiar than blood and persistent than adrenal ties is depicted.
In the drama, focused on Kang Mari (played by Ha Seung-ri), the stories of three fathers Lee Pung-joo (played by Ryu Jin), Kang Min-bo (played by Hwang Dong-joo), and Jin Gi-sik (played by Gong Jung-hwan) are drawing attention, while the relationship of three high school friends Ju Si-ra (played by Park Eun-hye), Moon Sook-hee (played by Park Hyun-jung), and Yoon Eun-gyeong (played by Jo Hyang-gi) adds tension to the plot.
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Si-ra, a woman living and dying for love, continues to create small scandals even after divorcing Min-bo. In contrast, Sook-hee lives a vibrant single life as a successful career woman. Their bickering friendship faces an unexpected rift when Pung-joo returns to Korea after 15 years.
An intense love triangle forms between Sook-hee, who has harbored feelings for Pung-joo since their study abroad days, and Si-ra, who becomes interested in Pung-joo. Amidst this, a huge secret is revealed.
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Si-ra’s other friend is her maternal cousin Yoon Eun-gyeong. However, Eun-gyeong often snarls at Si-ra, making one question their genuine friendship. Eun-gyeong envies Si-ra’s bright daughter and her seemingly joyous daily life.
Meanwhile, Eun-gyeong discovers a significant truth regarding Mari’s birth and uses it as leverage to press Si-ra. Yet soon, an event that could upend Eun-gyeong and Si-ra’s relationship occurs, further intensifying the story.
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Sook-hee and Eun-gyeong are typical friends. Eun-gyeong, who loves chatting, feels the itch to share any incident with her close friend Sook-hee. But one day, the words Eun-gyeong shares cannot be lightly dismissed.
Upon realizing that it relates deeply to her unrequited love Pung-joo, Sook-hee aligns with Eun-gyeong to declare ‘Down with Ju Si-ra.’ It piques curiosity about where the 20-year friendship of this trio will head.
Thus, ‘Mari and the Unusual Fathers’ intricately weaves complex relations of Mari’s surrounding characters, captivating the audience’s interest. Amid the ensuing chaos with unbelievable truths unfolding, attention is focused on the character play of the three high school friends.
KBS 1TV ‘Mari and the Unusual Fathers’ is set to premiere as a follow-up to ‘Grab the Luck’ on October 13th, Monday, at 8:30 PM.
