The Last Scandal of My Life
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The Last Scandal of My Life (Korean
title: 내 생애 마지막 스캔들 Nae Saeng-ae Majimak Seukaendeul) was one of the top 4 best Korean dramas of 2008 run on MBC
, as noted in the 2008 MBC Drama Award Ceremony. It was actress Choi Jin-sil
's last drama before her suicide in October 2008. Due to the series' immense popularity, a second season was planned and would begin filming in November - December 2008. It was called off due to Choi Jin-sil
's unexpected death.
comforted him that the ratings of the series would rise once the series finish airing. He really wished to see the smile on Choi Jin-sil
's face. Sadly, she is not around anymore. He dedicated his award to Choi Jin-sil
. At the award ceremony, Choi Jin-sil
was nominated for the award for Top Excellence for Actress and won the award for Best Contribution Award, which Jung Jun-ho retrieved and returned to her when he paid tribute to her in early January 2009. Although Choi Jin-sil
was criticized for her exaggerated acting in the first few episodes of the series, she managed to convince her audience and received praise for her performance as the series progressed. It was noted in the award ceremony that this series was the best television series she had produced.
Won
Nominated
. He initially rejected the invitation to film the series. Choi Jin-sil
came to his filming site and personally told him that she wanted to collaborate with him in this series. Touched by her sincerity, Jung Jun-ho accepted the offer to film this series. The first episode of the series received particularly low ratings, far from what Jung Jun-ho and Choi Jin-sil
expected. Jung Jun-ho told Choi Jin-sil
that he was the one at fault of causing the low ratings. Choi Jin-sil
comforted him and told him not to lose hope. She said that we would start from the bottom and eventually climb to the top. Surprisingly, after a few more episodes were broadcast, the ratings of the series began to soar. Jung Jun-ho noted in his interview that this is one of the series he produced that had left him the deepest and unforgettable memories in his acting career, dated December 2009, because of working with Choi Jin-sil
and the positive influence she had on the series.
, was mistreated by her husband that led to her divorce. The only difference is that in reality there is no prince charming to come save her. In a figurative sense, this series is the "last scandal" or the last series in Choi Jin-sil
life. Fans named her as the "Forever Cinderella" due to her housewife image in the series and in My Rosy Life.
.
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
title: 내 생애 마지막 스캔들 Nae Saeng-ae Majimak Seukaendeul) was one of the top 4 best Korean dramas of 2008 run on MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, as noted in the 2008 MBC Drama Award Ceremony. It was actress Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
's last drama before her suicide in October 2008. Due to the series' immense popularity, a second season was planned and would begin filming in November - December 2008. It was called off due to Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
's unexpected death.
Plot
Hong Sun-hee is a strong, happy go lucky housewife who accidentally meets her first love, Jang Dong-chul, again. But now he is known as Song Jae-bin to the whole entire world. Dong-chul became a famous star and doesn't recognize Sun-hee the first time that they met because she looks like an old housewife. But back in high school, she was the prettiest girl. Sun-hee is already married to a man who always lands their family in debts. Her husband cheats her to divorce and marries a richer woman. When Hong Sun-Hee works and stays as a nanny in Song Jae-bin's house, they rebuild their former relationship; the love they had for each other 20 years ago is not completely gone...Cast
- Choi Jin-silChoi Jin-silChoi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
as Hong Sun-hee - Jung Jun-ho as Song Jaebin/Jang Dong Chul
- Jung Woong-in as Jang Dong Hwa
Awards and recognition
Jung Jun-ho's performance in the series as Song Jaebin gained recognition. In December 2008 MBC Drama Award Ceremony, Jung Jun-ho earned the award for Top Excellence for Actor. Speaking in a melancholy tone when he went up to retrieve his award, Jung Jun-ho expressed his heartfelt thanks to the production crew. Along the same lines, he said Choi Jin-silChoi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
comforted him that the ratings of the series would rise once the series finish airing. He really wished to see the smile on Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
's face. Sadly, she is not around anymore. He dedicated his award to Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
. At the award ceremony, Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
was nominated for the award for Top Excellence for Actress and won the award for Best Contribution Award, which Jung Jun-ho retrieved and returned to her when he paid tribute to her in early January 2009. Although Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
was criticized for her exaggerated acting in the first few episodes of the series, she managed to convince her audience and received praise for her performance as the series progressed. It was noted in the award ceremony that this series was the best television series she had produced.
Won
- 2008 MBC Broadcasting Award: Drama Series Top Excellence Award for Actor, Jung Jun-ho, The Last Scandal of My Life
Nominated
- 2008 MBC Drama Best Couple Award, Choi Jin-sil and Jung Jun-ho, for The Last Scandal of My Life
- 2008 MBC Best Drama Award, The Last Scandal of My Life
- 2008 MBC Broadcasting Award: Drama Series Top Excellence Award for Actress, Choi Jin-sil, The Last Scandal of My Life
Theme songs
In the series, Jung Jun-ho sang his theme song, Yak Sok. Lee Eun Mi sang the subtheme song, Ae in it suh yo . Byun Jin Sup sang the theme song, Sarang ee ol gga yo.Jung Jun-ho's unforgettable experience working with Choi Jin-sil
In one of 2009 Jung Jun-ho's interview, Jung Jun-ho admitted that he was lured into the role by Choi Jin-silChoi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
. He initially rejected the invitation to film the series. Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
came to his filming site and personally told him that she wanted to collaborate with him in this series. Touched by her sincerity, Jung Jun-ho accepted the offer to film this series. The first episode of the series received particularly low ratings, far from what Jung Jun-ho and Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
expected. Jung Jun-ho told Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
that he was the one at fault of causing the low ratings. Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
comforted him and told him not to lose hope. She said that we would start from the bottom and eventually climb to the top. Surprisingly, after a few more episodes were broadcast, the ratings of the series began to soar. Jung Jun-ho noted in his interview that this is one of the series he produced that had left him the deepest and unforgettable memories in his acting career, dated December 2009, because of working with Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
and the positive influence she had on the series.
Reflection of Choi Jin-sil's life
A lot of netizens said that The Last Scandal of My Life reflects Choi Jin-sil's life before her death. In the series and in reality, Choi Jin-silChoi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
, was mistreated by her husband that led to her divorce. The only difference is that in reality there is no prince charming to come save her. In a figurative sense, this series is the "last scandal" or the last series in Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil
Choi Jin-sil was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the best actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"...
life. Fans named her as the "Forever Cinderella" due to her housewife image in the series and in My Rosy Life.
Trivia
Four of the actors in Last Scandal, Jung Joon-ho, Jung Woong-in, Lee In-seong, and Lee Soo-ho, also appear in the film City of DamnationCity of Damnation
City of Damnation is a 2009 South Korean film directed by Kim Dong-won.- Plot :Jang Choon-dong is a traffic officer who aspires to become a homicide detective. After being noticed by his superiors, Choon-dong is assigned to go undercover to infiltrate a gangster network headed by Yang Kwang-seob...
.
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of Korean television shows
- Contemporary culture of South KoreaContemporary culture of South KoreaThe contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, and on its own path away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1948. The industrialization and urbanization of South Korea, especially Seoul, have brought many changes to the way Korean...
External links
- The Last Scandal of my Life at IMDB
- The Last Scandal of My Life Korean
- The Last Scandal of My Life Chinese
- The Last Scandal of My Life Japanese