[Upcoming Drama 2024] A Virtuous Business/Quiet Sales, 정숙한 세일즈- Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young & Lee Se Hee- Premieres on October 12

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Watch: Kim So Yeon Shocks Her '90s Village By Selling Adult Toys And Lingerie In "A Virtuous Business" Teaser

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Sep 05, 2024

by E Cha

JTBC’s upcoming drama “A Virtuous Business” has released its first teaser!

A remake of the British television series “Brief Encounters,” “A Virtuous Business” will tell the story of the independence, growth, and friendship of four women who delve into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village back in 1992, when it was still taboo to talk about sex.

The new teaser begins with Jung Sook (Kim So Yeon)’s young son asking her what sort of products she sells, leaving her at a loss for how to respond.

The video then shows a room full of married women gathered at the house of the elegant and intelligent Oh Geum Hee (Kim Sung Ryung), ready to view the goods Jung Sook has for sale. As they are given tea and dessert, Jung Sook tells them, “Please enjoy without feeling pressured to buy anything.”

Soon afterwards, the women are unable to hide their surprise as they realize that Jung Sook is selling lingerie and adult toys. One woman looks at a thong adorned with pearls and remarks, “Oh, it looks like you’re selling necklaces, too,” but Jung Sook shocks the room by interjecting, “It’s underwear.”

Despite the initial shock of their customers, Jung Sook and Oh Geum Hee—together with Seo Young Bok (Kim Sun Young) and Lee Joo Ri (Lee Se Hee)—wind up turning their rural village upside down with their business. They confidently declare, “We women also have the right to take an interest in and enjoy a passionate sex life.”

When Seo Young Bok worries, “Will we able to do well?”, Jung Sook replies with a look of determination, “We have to do well.”

“A Virtuous Business” will premiere in October.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1686568wpp/watch-kim-so-yeon-shocks-her-90s-village-by-selling-adult-toys-and-lingerie-in-a-virtuous-business-teaser

 

 

 

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First Poster for JTBC Weekend Drama A Virtuous Business with Kim so yeon and Yeon Woo Jin About Housewives Selling Products in a Small Village

 

https://koalasplayground.com/2024/09/05/first-poster-for-jtbc-weekend-drama-a-virtuous-business-with-kim-so-yeon-and-yeon-woo-jin-about-housewives-selling-adult-products-in-a-small-village/

 

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The teaser with English subtitles

 

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Kim So-yeon wants to sell you adult toys in new teaser

by Jenzy

Promo has begun for JTBC’s upcoming ensemble comedy A Virtuous Business. In the released teaser and script reading stills, we’re introduced to our housewife Kim So-yeon (Tale of the Nine-Tailed 1938) and her friends Kim Sun-young (Queen of Divorce), Kim Sung-ryung (Love to Hate You), and Lee Se-hee (Bad Prosecutor) as they take life into their own hands and start selling adult products door-to-door.

The year is 1992, a pre-Victoria Secret era. We open our housewife Han Jung-sook (Kim So-yeon) as she sends her son off to school so she can go sell her wares. It’s the nineties, so the go-to marketing strategy is house group demonstrations a la tupperware and Mary Kay. As she pours her visitors tea and starts her sales pitch, all seems completely normal. That is, until her colleague wheels out a rack of lingerie to the gaping mouths of her guests. Nope, that’s not a necklace, Jung-sook explains, that’s a thong.

 

 

Despite the shock of their audience, the salesladies press on, confidently declaring over a montage of product demonstrations, “Women want to express their sexuality too. It’s our right.”

As homemakers with children, each of our foursome turned to door-to-door selling as a way to make ends meet. But with sex-talk being rare and successful working women even rarer, they may have an uphill battle ahead of them before they can make any sales. Thankfully, what they do have in spades is firey determination, and based on the way Jung-sook smiles innocently while holding up a sex toy in one scene and ferociously screams into the air in another, these ladies will to whatever it takes to make it in this business.

Written by Choi Bo-rim (My Roommate is a Gumiho), and directed by Jo Woong (Love All Play), The Virtuous Business will air sometime in October on JTBC.

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2024/09/kim-so-yeon-wants-to-sell-you-adult-toys-in-new-teaser/

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Kim So-yeon's acting skills in selling adult products "enough to make you stick your tongue out" (Quiet Sales)

 

 

The first script rehearsal for JTBC's new weekend drama 'Quiet Sales' (directed by Jo Woong, written by Choi Bo-rim) was not quiet. 'Quiet Sales' is a full-fledged, sex-debt-filled drama that depicts the independence, growth, and friendship of four 'bangpan' (door-to-door salesmen) who jumped into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992, a time when 'sex' was taboo.

 

Director Jo Woong and writer Choi Bo-rim, as well as Kim So-yeon, Yeon Woo-jin, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, Lee Se-hee, Kim Won-hae, Choi Jae-rim, Im Cheol-soo, Kang Ae-sim, Seo Hyun-chul, Jung Soon-won, Kim Jung-jin, Park Ok-chul, Park Ji-ah, Kim Sun-mi, Joo In-young, Hong Ji-hee, Shim Wan-joon, and Jeon Soo-ji, were all present at the script rehearsal held in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul in May.

 

According to the production team, contrary to the popular belief that a drama follows its title, the set that day was more heated than ever and not even quiet. The actors, whose acting is certified as ‘KS’ and can be trusted without question, showed a battle of acting that was so ‘character + oneness’ that it was hard to believe that it was their first practice. After a practice that made it seem like they were in a Geumjeong Village in the 1990s and lost track of time, the ‘Bangpan’ quartet took a certification photo in a popular pose from back then and already showed off their strong chemistry.

 

 

Kim So-yeon, as the quiet housewife 'Han Jeong-sook', opened the drama with a quiet performance that shed the image of her previous work. However, she realized that she had to earn her son's tuition and rent on her own, and as she started selling adult products door-to-door, she portrayed her emotions and growth story that gradually changed with amazing control of intensity.

 

Yeon Woo-jin, who played the role of 'Kim Do-hyun', an American-style detective in the 90s, fully displayed the actor's signature soft charisma. The secret story of how he, a police academy graduate who was quickly promoted at Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, came to Geumje Police Station, where he had no connections, raised curiosity by sprinkling mystery here and there. Furthermore, although he draws the line in American style, the delicate affection that inevitably comes out is expected to be a point that will capture the hearts of women.

 

Kim Sung-ryung, who plays the eldest sister and elegant brain of the Bangpan quartet, and Kim Sun-young, who plays Seo Young-bok, who is so in love with her husband and Geum-seul that she became a mother of many, dominated the set with their “as expected” acting that never disappoints expectations. Above all, Geum-hee, who jumped into Bangpan and started spending dynamic 50s with her husband, and Young-bok, who can humorously sublimate even the extreme situation of the whole family living in a single room, unexpectedly took on the most laughter and livened up the set. And Lee Se-hee, who played the role of the hot single mom Lee Joo-ri, did a great job of playing the youngest, properly emitting lively energy even within the aura of the acting masters, “sisters.”

 

 

The problematic husband acting competition of the Bangpan 4 members was another fun point. Kim Won-hae as Geum-hee's blunt 'old fart' husband 'Choi Won-bong', Choi Jae-rim as Jeong-suk's unfaithful fighting husband 'Kwon Seong-soo', and Lim Cheol-soo as Yeong-bok's affectionate but incompetent husband 'Park Jong-sun' realistically portrayed their own 'world of the married'. In addition, Kang Ae-sim as Jeong-suk's mother 'Lee Bok-soon', Do-hyeon's Geumje Police Station colleagues Seo Hyun-chul and Jeong Soon-won, Kim Jeong-jin as 'Eom Dae-geun' who dreams of a romantic relationship with Joo-ri, and the neighborhood supermarket Park Ok-chul, butcher Park Ji-ah, rice shop Kim Seon-mi, and hardware store owner Joo In-young, who came together as the 'anti-sisters' to cast a critical eye on the 'public disorder' caused by the Bangpan Sisters, filled the play to the brim with solid performances, leaving not a single flaw in their acting.

 

The production team said, “‘Quiet Sales’ is filled with actors who are really good at acting. The acting skills that allow them to confidently sell come together, and the set is so heated that it feels like a full-scale filming. All the actors, including Kim So-yeon, Yeon Woo-jin, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee, did a great job of playing their roles to the point that it was jaw-dropping. We will capture this heated acting battle in video and deliver it to your home theater.”

 

https://www.msn.com/ko-kr/news/other/김소연-성인용품-판매-연기력-혀를-내두를-정도로-정숙한-세일즈/ar-AA1q55Go

 

 

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More pictures from the script reading and poster shooting

 

The main cast

 

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1068302294653647&set=pcb.1068302444653632

 

Kim So Yeon with her team (make up artist/ stylist)

 

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A work that is so so so so anticipated

A day of poster shooting Full of laughter 😁 Soyeon's beauty shined even more

Our Ji-eun filming with her sister on a hot day @d.jieun.b

I really want to watch the broadcast

 

https://www.instagram.com/harunangja/p/C_e-1vaJ_r3/?img_index=3

 

 

 

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Choi Jae Rim’s Virtuous Wife Kim So Yeon Suddenly Turns Rebellious In “A Virtuous Business”

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Sep 09, 2024

by E Ezeji

JTBC’s upcoming drama “A Virtuous Business” has shared stills featuring Kim So Yeon and Choi Jae Rim!

A remake of the British television series “Brief Encounters,” “A Virtuous Business” will tell the story of the independence, growth, and friendship of four women who delve into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village back in 1992, when it was still taboo to talk about sex.

Kim So Yeon stars as Han Jung Sook, a virtuous housewife who once won a local beauty pageant for her stunning looks. She married her first boyfriend Kwon Seong Su (Choi Jae Rim) and lives a modest and passive life according to his wishes. Due to the conservative era she lives in, her understanding of sex is similarly restrained—she views it as uncomfortable, not to be discussed openly, and something to be suppressed.

However, due to her irresponsible husband Seong Su and their son, who couldn’t even get a new bag, Jung Sook jumps into the door-to-door sale of adult products. Though it began as a way to earn money with her own hands, she soon discovers a marketing talent she wasn’t aware she possessed.

The released stills show Jung Sook’s transformation. In the first set of stills, she appears gloomy and seems intimidated by Seong Su, who has a wounded face as if he got into a fight.

 

 

In stark contrast to her gloomy appearance in the first set of stills, the next set shows Jung Sook with a brighter demeanor. She is seen eagerly learning her new job, taking notes, and glowing with joy as she receives payment for selling women’s lingerie.

 

 

 

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The process of Jung Sook helping women express their honest sexual desires and encouraging more active and healthy marital lives through door-to-door sales of adult products while undergoing a personal transformation is the drama’s biggest highlight. Kim So Yeon’s acting transformation, which is set to exceed viewers’ expectations, is another reason to look forward to the drama.

The production team commented, “Jung Sook was a sexually passive individual who found the word ‘sex’ uncomfortable and even believed that suppressing such feelings was morally right. However, as she takes on the door-to-door sale of adult products to escape her financial difficulties, she steps into a broader world. Kim So Yeon’s acting transformation, as she portrays the rebellion of a virtuous housewife, is set to bring fun and excitement to viewers.”

“A Virtuous Business” is set to premiere in October.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1687053wpp/choi-jae-rims-virtuous-wife-kim-so-yeon-suddenly-turns-rebellious-in-a-virtuous-business

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Kim So-yeon, Jumps into Adult Product Sales… Choi Jae-rim, Another Problematic Husband ('Quiet Sales')

 

 

Kim So-yeon's still cuts have been released. JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Quiet Sales' (directed by Jo Woong, written by Choi Bo-rim) is a full-fledged sex scandal drama that depicts the independence, growth, and friendship of four 'bangpan' (door-to-door sales) who jumped into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992, a time when 'sex' was taboo.

 

Kim So-yeon plays the role of 'Han Jeong-suk', a housewife who has lived a quiet life as her name suggests. The reason she started selling adult products in a rural village during a conservative era is because Han Jeong-suk may be a quiet wife, but she is strong as a mother.

 

Han Jeong-suk's married life with her first lover, Kwon Seong-soo (played by Choi Jae-rim), was cautious and passive as her husband wanted. The knowledge about sex she had at that time was not much different, and for Han Jeong-suk, sex was uncomfortable, something she could not be honest about, and something she had to suppress. Han Jeong-sook, who was like that, jumps into door-to-door sales of adult products because of her husband Kwon Seong-su, who is unfaithful to his family, and her son who can’t even afford a new bag. It started with the realization that she had to make money with her own hands, but she opens her eyes to marketing skills that she didn’t even realize she had.

 

The still cuts released on the 9th show Han Jeong-sook’s transformation. Unlike Han Jeong-sook, who is somehow intimidated and has a dark shadow in front of Kwon Seong-su, a fighter with a wounded face as if she had fought with someone again, Han Jeong-sook, who actively learns the job by even taking notes and accepting the payment for selling ‘pretty women’s lingerie (underwear),’ has a different look in her eyes. It seems like the beauty of the ‘Jin’, a golden pepper girl who had not been taken care of since marriage, is blooming again.

 

The process of Han Jeong-sook helping women with their honest sexual desires and more active and healthy married life through door-to-door sales of adult products and growing her own life is the biggest point of interest in this work.

 

The production team said, “Jung-sook was a sexually passive character who found the word ‘sex’ uncomfortable and even thought it was moral to be so uncomfortable. She, who jumped into door-to-door sales of adult products to escape her financial difficulties, goes out into the wider world. Kim So-yeon, who will play the role of a quiet housewife’s rebellion, will put down her flashy strong character and bring about a fun and interesting rebellion in the living room theater.”

‘Quiet Sales’ will first air in October.

 

https://sports.donga.com/ent/article/all/20240909/130007111/1

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Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sun Young, And More Gear Up For "A Virtuous Business" At Script Reading

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Sep 09, 2024

by M Lim

Upcoming drama “A Virtuous Business” has shared photos from its script reading!

A remake of the British television series “Brief Encounters,” “A Virtuous Business” will tell the story of the independence, growth, and friendship of four women who delve into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village back in 1992, when it was still taboo to talk about sex.

Director Jo Woong and writer Choi Bo Rim were present at the script reading along with cast members Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young, Lee Se Hee, Kim Won Hae, Choi Jae Rim, Im Chul Soo, Kang Ae Sim, Seo Hyun Chul, Jung Sun Won, Kim Jung Jin, Park Ok Chul, Park Ji Ah, Kim Sun Mi, Joo In Young, Hong Ji Hee, Sim Wan Jun, and Jeon Soo Ji.

Kim So Yeon takes on the role of Han Jung Sook, a virtuous housewife, perfectly embodying her character’s reserved nature and stepping away from her usual strong roles. As Jung Sook struggles to make ends meet, covering both rent and her son’s education costs, she embarks on an unexpected journey as a door-to-door saleswoman for adult products, marking a pivotal shift in her character’s life.

 

 

Yeon Woo Jin portrays Kim Do Hyun, a detective with a 90s American-style soft charisma. His character’s mysterious reassignment from the prestigious Gangnam Police Station to the remote Geumje precinct is slowly revealed through intriguing hints, keeping viewers hooked with each new clue.

 

 

Kim Sung Ryung plays the elegant and intelligent Oh Geum Hee, while Kim Sun Young plays Seo Young Bok, a mother of many children who shares a great relationship with her husband. Geum Hee, who embarks on a dynamic new phase of life with her husband after joining the sales team, and Young Bok, who finds humor in her family’s cramped living conditions, are set to bring both heart and laughter to the screen.

 

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Lee Se Hee portrays Lee Joo Ri, a single mother and the show’s “it girl.” With her vibrant and energetic portrayal, she stands out among the veteran cast, solidifying her place in the lineup.

 

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The production team shared, “‘A Virtuous Business’ boasts an incredible lineup of talented actors. Their performances at the script reading were so stellar that it felt like we were already in full-scale filming. From Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young, to Lee Se Hee, every actor played their part to perfection. We are excited to bring this fiery acting showdown straight to the viewers.”

 

 

 

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https://www.soompi.com/article/1687186wpp/kim-so-yeon-yeon-woo-jin-kim-sun-young-and-more-gear-up-for-a-virtuous-business-at-script-reading

 

 

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Kim So Yeon's "A Virtuous Business" Drops Stills from Script Reading Session

by Lily Alice, September 7, 2024

 

 

Stills from the script-reading session of A Virtuous Business have been unveiled.

A Virtuous Business depicts the story of four women who ventured into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992. The drama focuses on the independence, growth, and friendship of these women. The script reading session was attended by director Jo Woong, writer Choi Bo Rim, and actors Kim So Yeon, Yeon Woo Jin, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young, Lee Se Hee, Kim Won Hae, Choi Jae Rim, Im Chul Soo, Kang Ae Shim, Seo Hyun Chul, Jung Soon Won, Kim Jung Jin, Park Ok Chool, Park Jee A, Kim Sun Mi, Joo In Young, Hong Ji Hee, Sim Wan Joon, and Jeon Soo Ji.

 

 

Kim So Yeon plays Han Jeong Suk, a housewife who, to pay for her son's education and rent, starts door-to-door sales.

Yeon Woo Jin plays Kim Do Hyeon, an American-style detective. The story of how he, a police academy graduate who was quickly promoted at Gangnam Police Station in Seoul, ended up at Geumje Police Station, where he has no connections, raises curiosity.

Kim Sung Ryung plays Oh Geum Hee, the eldest sister of the Bangpan Sisters. Kim Sun Young comes as Seo Yeong Bok, who is so in love with her husband. Lee Se Hee plays the single mom Lee Joo Ri.

Kim Won Hae plays the grumpy old-school husband Choi Won Bong. Choi Jae Rim plays Jeong Suk's husband Kwon Sung Soo. Im Chul Soo as Yeong Bok's affectionate yet incompetent husband Park Jong Seon.

Furthermore, Kang Ae Sim comes as Jeong Suk's mother, Lee Bok Soon. Do Hyun's fellow officers at Geumje Police Station are played by actors Seo Hyun Chul and Jung Soon Won. Kim Jung Jin plays Uhm Dae Geun. Park Ok Chool's character runs the neighborhood grocery store, Park Jee A's the butcher shop, Kim Sun Mi's the rice store, and Joo In Young's the hardware store.

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-so-yeon-s-a-virtuous-business-drops-stills-from-script-reading-session

 

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'Quiet Sales' American-style detective Yeon Woo-jin, 'Cool Water' first 4 still cuts revealed!

 

 

JTBC's 'Quiet Sales' has released four still cuts of Yeon Woo-jin's 'Cool Water' that turned a 90s rural village taboo into Hollywood.

JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Quiet Sales' (directed by Jo Woong, written by Choi Bo-rim, provided by SLL, produced by Hi-Zium Studio, 221b) is a full-fledged sex scandal drama that depicts the story of independence, growth, and friendship of the 'Bangpan Sisters', a four-member group that jumped into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992 when 'sex' was taboo. Yeon Woo-jin plays the role of 'Kim Do-hyun', an American-style detective who was doing well in Seoul.

 

Do-hyun’s transfer shakes up Geumje Police Station. It is understandable because his ‘excellent’ specs are too big for this place to contain. Do-hyun, who went to high school in the US, returned to Korea, graduated from the police academy, and quickly rose through the ranks at Gangnam Police Station in Seoul. He also draws a sharp line with his colleagues here, who are like family, in an American style. This naturally leads to complaints from the chief and his colleagues.

 

However, there is a story behind Do-hyun coming down to Geumje, where he has no connection. His secretive ‘individual play’, where he leaves work on time and doesn’t even go to company dinners, stimulates curiosity by adding unexpected mysteries to ‘quiet sales.’ Yeon Woo-jin’s unique soft charisma will show his true worth, while adding an inner side that seems to have a story, which is expected to amplify the charm of the character.

 

The production team explained, “Do-hyeon is a heterogeneous character who doesn’t seem to fit in with the era and place of ‘Quiet Sales.’ That’s why he’s a more curious and attractive character, and Yeon Woo-jin perfectly expressed that mysterious aura.” They also said, “The four ‘Bangpan Sisters’ who somehow managed to move forward to a better life ahead of their time, including Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee, and the mysterious detective Yeon Woo-jin, and the characters who seem to have no connection, are also points of interest in this drama. Please look forward to it.”

 

JTBC’s ‘Quiet Sales’ will premiere in October as the follow-up to ‘Family X Melo.’ Source: ‘Quiet Sales’ American-style detective Yeon Woo-jin, first 4 still cuts from ‘Cool Water’ revealed!

 

http://www.thedailynews.co.kr/120244

 

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Yeon Woo Jin Is A Detective Overqualified For His Town In "A Virtuous Business"

Drama Preview

Sep 10, 2024

by S Kim

Upcoming drama “A Virtuous Business” has shared the first glimpse of Yeon Woo Jin’s character!

A remake of the British television series “Brief Encounters,” “A Virtuous Business” will tell the story of the independence, growth, and friendship of four women who delve into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village back in 1992, when it was still taboo to talk about sex. Kim So Yeon will transform into the virtuous housewife Han Jung Sook, who won a local beauty pageant with her beautiful appearance.

Yeon Woo Jin will star as Kim Do Hyun, a detective with a 90s American-style soft charisma who gets reassigned from the prestigious Gangnam Police Station to the remote Geumje precinct.

The released stills capture Kim Do Hyun’s first appearance in Geumje. He arrives in style, driving a luxury Jeep that one would only see in movies.

 

 

Detective Kim Do Hyun’s transfer shakes up the Geumje Police Station. Having attended high school in the United States, Do Hyun returned to Korea, graduated from the police academy, and quickly rose through the ranks at the Seoul Gangnam Police Station. However, there is a story behind why Do Hyun ended up in Geumje, a place where he has no connections, that has yet to be revealed.

 

 

The production team remarked, “Do Hyun is an unconventional character who seems out of place in the time and setting of ‘A Virtuous Business.’ This makes him even more intriguing and captivating, and Yeon Woo Jin has perfectly captured that mysterious aura.”

 

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1687550wpp/yeon-woo-jin-is-a-detective-overqualified-for-his-town-in-a-virtuous-business

 

 

 

 

 

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Kim So Yeon, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young, And Lee Se Hee Gear Up To Challenge Taboos In New Drama "A Virtuous Business"

Drama Preview

Sep 11, 2024

by R Suhaila

Upcoming drama “A Virtuous Business” has shared its main poster!

A remake of the British television series “Brief Encounters,” “A Virtuous Business” will tell the story of the independence, growth, and friendship of four women who delve into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village back in 1992, when it was still taboo to talk about sex. Kim So Yeon will transform into the virtuous housewife Han Jung Sook, who won a local beauty pageant with her beautiful appearance.

The cast features Han Jung Sook, the calm direct sales leader; the sophisticated strategist Oh Geum Hee (Kim Sung Ryung); the energetic Seo Young Bok (Kim Sun Young); and the bold fact-checker Lee Joo Ri (Lee Se Hee). The main poster highlights their stylish outing as they begin selling adult products, aiming to uncover the hidden desires of their conservative village.

In 1992, the conservative villagers of Geumje struggled with hidden desires. They thought the only way to address sagging was through “Wangbangul” shapewear. Information on sexual activity, such as “how to have a hot night with your husband,” was secretly read while pretending to browse recipes in women’s magazines at hair salons.

The four women face similar struggles. Jung Sook, with her unreliable and financially troubled husband Kwon Seong Su (Choi Jae Rim), believed it was normal for him to want a modest wife. Geum Hee, raised as a proper lady and married to Choi Won Bong (Kim Won Hae) through a matchmaker, leads a dull life due to her husband’s old-fashioned views. Young Bok, married to the overly affectionate Park Jong Seon (Im Chul Soo), lives in poverty with four children in a one-room apartment. Joo Ri, a single mother raising her son alone, endures constant judgment about her appearance as a mother without a husband.

The women embrace the motto, “We women also have a right to passionate sex lives and to enjoy it,” as they sell products from the “Fantasy Lingerie” line. Their efforts introduce the conservative villagers to a more open world, transforming their view of candid discussions about sex and unusual products. The main poster features the women in bold, extravagant styles with the powerful message: “My dear, pursue your desires!”

 

The production team said, “The four women didn’t realize they were breaking new ground, but they challenge taboos and reveal Geumje’s hidden desires through their sales work. Their journey also helps them uncover and pursue their own dreams, creating an inspiring story. Kim So Yeon, Kim Sung Ryung, Kim Sun Young, and Lee Se Hee give exceptional performances that vividly recreate that era for today’s viewers. We hope everyone enjoys the show.”

“A Virtuous Business” is set to premiere in October.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1687834wpp/kim-so-yeon-kim-sung-ryung-kim-sun-young-and-lee-se-hee-gear-up-to-challenge-taboos-in-new-drama-a-virtuous-business

 

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Kim So Yeon, beauty explosion

 

Actress Kim So-yeon showed off her beauty. On the 11th, Kim So-yeon posted a photo with the caption “Quiet Sales” on her SNS.

 

In the released photo, Kim So-yeon is posing in a one-piece dress with gorgeous prints. Kim So-yeon catches the eye by showing off her doll-like beauty while perfectly matching her blue headband and sunglasses.

Netizens who saw this responded with, “She’s so pretty~ It’s already fun” and “She’s so pretty.”

 

Kim So-yeon married actor Lee Sang-woo in 2017. Kim So-yeon will appear in the JTBC drama “Quiet Sales,” which is scheduled to premiere in October. “Quiet Sales” tells the story of independence, growth, and friendship of the four “Bangpan Sisters,” who jumped into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992, a time when sex was taboo. Kim So-yeon plays the role of Han Jeong-sook, a housewife who lives a quiet life just like her name in the play.

 

https://www.mk.co.kr/news/hot-issues/11115304

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Kim Sung-ryung, Became a Door-to-Door Salesperson for Adult Products.. “♥Spending Hot Nights with My Husband” (Quiet Sales)

 

 

The four sisters, Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryeong, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee, have spoken up for themselves on JTBC's 'Chaste Sales'. The main poster of 'Bangpan Sisters' has been released with the message, "Fulfil your desires soon."

 

JTBC's new Saturday drama "Chaste Sales" (directed by Choi Woong, written by Choi Bo-rim, presented by SLL, produced by Hi-Ji Eum Studio, 221b) is an authentic bangpan drama that tells the story of the independence, growth, and friendship of the "Bangpan Sisters," a group of four women who started selling adult products door-to-door in a rural village in 1992, a time when "sex" was considered taboo. At the centre of it all are the quiet leader Han Han-sook (Kim So-yeon), the elegant brain Oh Geum-hee (Kim Sung-ryung), the passionate energy source Seo Young-bok (Kim Sun-young), and the hot fact-bomber Lee Joo-ri (Lee Se-hee). The main poster, released today (September 11th), shows their glamorous outing to sell adult products in order to straighten out the hidden desires of the Geumje village.

We all have desires, but there are moments when we hide them and are not honest about them. Whether it's the experience of not being able to laugh at a R-rated joke and keep a straight face, or the experience of lying to your partner in bed and not being honest with yourself, the reality is that you have to wear a mask in some situations. So in 1992, it must have been even worse for conservative, rural gold-diggers. It was a time when "royal drop" underwear was the only thing that could compensate for sagging stomachs and breasts and absorb water, and sex tips such as "how to have a hot night with your husband" were secretly peeked at in women's magazines in the beauty salon under the guise of reading recipes.

 

 

'Bangpan Sisters' is no different. Jeong-sook's unfaithful husband, Kwon Sung-soo (Choi Jae-rim), who is in and out of the police station for fighting and doesn't make much money, wants a docile and passive wife, so she does as she's told. Geum-hee, who married Choi Won-bong (Kim Won-hae) because she grew up being called "ah-see" and looked pretty, is living a boring life until she's almost forty because her "stuck-up" husband wants her to stay home all day and arrange flowers. Young-bok has four children despite living in poverty in a single room, thanks to her 'changeable' husband, Park Jong-sun (Lim Cheol-soo), who still thinks she's sexier than Madonna and tries to make out with her. Joo-ri, a 'hot' single mother raising her son alone, fights daily against the stares that say, "What kind of clothes do you wear as a mother of a child with no husband?"

 

The four Bangpan Sisters open their eyes to the world of fantasy by selling adult products from Fantasy Lingerie, whose motto is "We women are interested in and deserve a passionate sex life". They bring healthy energy and daily vitality to the lives of the forbidden couples who have always thought of them as a disgraceful group of people who talk about sex and sell outrageous adult products. The main poster proclaims this message with a bold shout-out from the 'Bangpan Sisters', who are dressed up in glamorous styling that would normally be unthinkable.

 

The makers of 'Quiet Sales' say, "The four 'Bangpan Sisters,' who inadvertently challenged taboos without realising that they were ahead of their time, write a hopeful life narrative in which they straighten out their forbidden desires and fulfil their unrealised dreams through door-to-door sales. And Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee bring back those days in front of the viewers with their best performances. I hope you will enjoy it together." JTBC's 'Quiet Sales' will air every Saturday and Sunday in October on JTBC.

 

https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-09-11/202409110100084390011690

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‘A Virtuous Business’ Bangpan Sisters ready to sell adult toys

 

The four leads of JTBC’s new Saturday-Sunday drama A Virtuous Business—Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee—have confidently stepped into the spotlight, unveiling the main poster for Bangpan Sisters. The poster boldly proclaims, “Pursue your desires without delay.”

Directed by Jo Woong and written by Choi Bo-rim, A Virtuous Business (produced by Hi-Zium Studio and SLL) delves into a provocative narrative set in 1992, a time when discussing sex was taboo. The series follows the ‘Bangpan Sisters’ as they venture into selling adult products door-to-door in a conservative rural village.

The central characters include Han Jeong-suk (Kim So-yeon), the poised leader; Oh Geum-hee (Kim Sung-ryung), the sophisticated intellect; Seo Yeong-bok (Kim Sun-young), the dynamic force; and Lee Joo-ri (Lee Se-hee), the fiery truth-teller. The poster, revealed on September 11, showcases their vibrant journey as they aim to address and fulfill the hidden desires of Geumje Village.

In 1992, rural Geumje villagers masked their true needs and desires behind social propriety. Women secretly perused articles on intimate topics while ostensibly engaging in mundane activities. Similarly, the ‘Bangpan Sisters’ grapple with their own suppressed desires: Jeong-suk, married to a troubled husband; Geum-hee, living a dull life with her ‘old-fashioned’ spouse; Yeong-bok, enduring an overbearing husband; and Joo-ri, facing judgment as a single mother.

As the ‘Bangpan Sisters’ embark on their venture selling ‘Fantasy Lingerie’, they challenge societal norms with their motto, “Our women also deserve a passionate sex life.” Their mission injects a fresh energy into the lives of couples who have long avoided discussions of intimacy. The poster captures this vibrant spirit with the sisters dressed in eye-catching attire, symbolizing their bold stand against societal taboos.

The production team of A Virtuous Business noted, “We didn’t realize we were ahead of our time in challenging taboos, but the ‘Bangpan Sisters’ offer a hopeful narrative as they break down barriers and fulfill hidden dreams. With Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee delivering stellar performances, we hope viewers will find the story as engaging and realistic as we intended.”

 

https://k-luv.leonparenzo.com/avirtuousbusiness-bangpan-sisters-ready-to-sell-adult-toys/

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Yeon Woo Jin Is Dubbed an American-Style Detective in "A Virtuous Business"

by Lily Alice, September 10, 2024

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The production team of Virtuous Business released actor Yeon Woo Jin's stills.

A Virtuous Business depicts the story of four women who ventured into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992. The drama focuses on the independence, growth, and friendship of these women.  

In the K-drama, the Daily Dose of Sunshine actor plays the role of Detective Kim Do Hyeon, an American-style detective who is transferred to the village of Geumje.

Riding in a fancy Jeep, Do Hyeon makes a stylish entry into the humble village of Geumje. When he takes off his sunglasses, we see his sophisticated city look, like a Hollywood movie star.

 

 

Do Hyeon's transfer shakes up the Geumje's police station as well. It's no wonder since his "impressive" credentials are far too big for this small place. Do Hyeon attended high school in the U.S., returned to Korea, graduated from the police academy, and quickly rose through the ranks at the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul. However, despite being close with his colleagues, he draws a sharp line between him and them, American-style. Naturally, the station chief and his colleagues can't help but grumble in frustration.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/yeon-woo-jin-is-dubbed-an-american-style-detective-in-a-virtuous-business

 

 

Kim So Yeon Starts "A Virtuous Business" in the Upcoming K-Drama

by Lily Alice, September 10, 2024

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A Virtuous Business unveiled stills featuring its lead actress Kim So Yeon.

A Virtuous Business depicts the story of four women who ventured into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992. The drama focuses on the independence, growth, and friendship of these women. 

Kim So Yeon plays the lead role of Han Jeong Suk, a simple housewife. 

Jeong Suk's married life with Kwon Seong Su (Choi Jae Rim), her first love, has been exactly as her husband desired — reserved and passive. Her understanding of sex at the time wasn't much different. For Jeong Suk, sex was uncomfortable, something not to be honest about, and something she should suppress. However, things take a turn when her husband Seong Su becomes insincere to the family, and she can't even afford a new backpack for her son. 

This prompts Jeong Suk to jump into the business of selling adult products door-to-door. Though she starts with the realization that she needs to earn her own money, she soon discovers her untapped talent for marketing.

In the stills, we can sense this change in Jeong Suk. While she seems dispirited in front of her husband Seong Su, who appears to have been in yet another fight, a different side of her shines through as she diligently takes notes, learns the business, and beams with pride as she holds the payment for selling her products. It's as though her beauty, once neglected after marriage, is blossoming again.

 

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-so-yeon-starts-a-virtuous-business-in-the-upcoming-k-drama

 

 

 

 

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[2nd teaser] 1992, the quiet and bold girls who shook up Korea😘 | 〈Quiet Sales〉 first broadcast in October!

 

 

 

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‘Quiet Sales’ Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee’s 2nd character teaser video released! “A bold sales that will shake up the tightly-knit Republic of Korea begins!”

 

 

JTBC's 'Quiet Sales' Kim So-yeon, Kim Sung-ryung, Kim Sun-young, and Lee Se-hee are properly 'shooting' to shake up the tightly shut Republic of Korea. The second character teaser video of the four who have come together as the 'Bangpan Sisters' has been released.

 

JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Quiet Sales' (directed by Jo Woong, written by Choi Bo-rim, provided by SLL, produced by Hi-Zium Studio, 221b) is a full-fledged sex scandal drama that depicts the story of independence, growth, and friendship of the 'Bangpan Sisters' four who jumped into door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992, a time when 'sex' was taboo.

 

In the video released today (the 12th), the various aspects of the four ‘Bangpan Sisters’ who started a bold sales campaign in 1992 to boldly bring out their hidden desires were revealed.

 

Firstly, the leader of the 'Bangpan Sisters' is Jung-sook (Kim So-yeon). With an unfaithful husband, Kwon Sung-soo (Choi Jae-rim), who is in and out of the police station for fighting and doesn't make much money, Jung-sook works as a domestic helper on the side, and joins the bangpan to ensure a stable income.

Because she has lived so cautiously, she sometimes feels a sense of guilt, thinking, “I’m trying to sell adult products!” However, she needs to earn money to buy a new bag for her new child who entered school and to pay the monthly rent without avoiding the landlord. So she punches the sandbag at the morning water fountain and vows, “I will never give up,” and goes out wearing sexy underwear.

 

‘Oh Geum-hee’ (Kim Sung-ryung) is bored with her daily life because of her ‘old-fashioned husband’ Choi Won-bong (Kim Won-hae).

“You have so many noble hobbies to do,” her husband nags her to stay home, so she tries flower arrangement, but she can’t help but sigh, “It’s not fun, it’s not fun!” She, who was like that, ends up donating her talent unexpectedly.

At that time, Geum-hee was a ‘woman who graduated from Ewha Womans University’s English Department.’ So she fluently reads “Powerful Magic Stick Lead You to Fantastic World” from the manual for imported adult products. As a result, she also opens her eyes to a ‘fantastic’ and exciting world, and joins Bangpan as an ‘elegant brain.’

 

 

Seo Young-bok (Kim Sun-young) is a "professional passionate" who is second to none. She has four children despite being stuck in a single room with her 'changeable' husband, Park Jong-sun (Lim Cheol-soo), who still thinks she is "sexier than Madonna" and tries to make out with her.

 

She can't afford a desk for her eldest daughter, who is at the age when she should be studying, and Geum-seul, whom others envy so much, feels like a punishment to Yeong-bok. "Is there anyone in the eight provinces of Joseon who doesn't wear underwear?" she asks, and she uses a dictionary to learn the jargon of adult product manuals to actively sell them.

Lee Joo-ri's (Lee Se-hee) speciality is "fact bombing," where she says the right things in an affectionate way. As she often wears outlandish outfits and stays on the cutting edge of fashion, she often hears people say, "I'm surprised by your outlandish outfit," to which she replies, "But why should I listen to you and dress like you?"

So Juri has taken on the role of "hot packologist" to give the facts to customers who get excited at the mere mention of the word "sexX". It's also a fact that when she wears the sexy underwear they need to sell, the desire to sell increases.

With their characters and duties so clear, "the four of us can do anything together," the Bangpan Sisters say.

With the motto "We women are interested in and have the right to a passionate sex life, too," the sisters proudly sell adult products of 'Fantasy Lingerie' in the tight world of 1992, and start their outrageous sales. The first episode of the raunchy Bangpan Sisters will be shown on JTBC's 'Chaste Sales' this October.

 

https://www.rnx.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=590431

 

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Ramiran, transformed into CEO of adult product company.. "Women have rights to enjoy too" [Quiet Sales]

 

 

Actress Ra Mi-ran will make a special appearance in 'Quiet Sales'. The production team of JTBC's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Quiet Sales' (directed by Jo Woong, written by Choi Bo-rim, provided by SLL, produced by Hi-Zium Studio·221b) announced on the 13th, "Ra Mi-ran will make a special appearance in the first episode as 'Kim Mi-ran', the CEO of 'Fantasy Lingerie', a company that sells adult products door-to-door by the 'Bangpan Sisters'."

 

'Quiet Sales' is a work that depicts the story of independence, growth, and friendship of the four 'Bangpan Sisters' who jumped into the door-to-door sales of adult products in a rural village in 1992, a time when 'sex' was taboo.

 

On this day, the production team explained, "In the teaser videos released so far, the voice that shouted the company's motto, 'Our women are also interested in passionate sex lives and have the right to enjoy them,' is none other than Ra Mi-ran," and released the still cuts.

 

The place where CEO Kim Mi-ran is in the still cut is the 'Fantasy Lingerie' door-to-door sales job information session. At first glance, she exudes a luxurious scent and confident aura. That's because CEO Kim Mi-ran is a role model of a 'rich sister' who opened her eyes to the 'fantastic' world early and succeeded in business by owning a fancy store and even a car.

 

The place where CEO Kim Mi-ran is in the still cut is the 'Fantasy Lingerie' door-to-door sales job fair. At first glance, she exudes a luxurious scent and confident aura. It's no wonder, as CEO Kim Mi-ran is a role model for 'rich sisters' who have succeeded in business by opening their eyes to the 'fantastic' world early and owning a fancy store and even a car. Han Jeong-sook (played by Kim So-yeon) and Seo Young-bok (played by Kim Sun-young) are attracted to the advertisement of "fixed monthly income and flexible work hours" and come here, but at first they are terrified by the "terribly gross" lingerie and adult products. However, to the modest women, Kim Mi-ran confidently and honestly preaches about her sexual desires as well as her own success story.

 

 

In this desperate situation, mothers who want to raise their children properly, Han Jeong-sook and Seo Yeong-bok, also open their tightly shut eyes wide and lay the foundation for the formation of the 'Bangpan Sisters'.

The production team said, "Ra Mi-ran plays the role of the company CEO who motivates the 'Bangpan Sisters' bold sales. She has to convince not only Kim So-yeon and Kim Sun-young but also the viewers of the reason for selling adult products. That's why we cast the great actress Ra Mi-ran, who we can trust even in her short appearance," and "She overwhelmed the scene with her convincing acting that exceeded expectations. From the first episode, it will be a choice that viewers will not regret." 'Quiet Sales' is scheduled to premiere in October.

 

https://www.starnewskorea.com/stview.php?no=2024091309585484684