Marriage, Not Dating () is a 2014 South Korean romantic comedy drama television series starring Han Groo, Yeon Woo-jin, Jeong Jin-woon, Han Sun-hwa, Heo Jung-min, and Yoon So-hee. It aired on tvN from July 4 to August 23, 2014 on Fridays and Saturdays at 20:40 (KST) for 16 episodes.
Synopsis Wealthy plastic surgeon Gong Gi-tae has no interest in getting married; by contrast, marriage is all shop girl Joo Jang-mi dreams about. In an effort to get his parents off his back about the constant string of blind dates and marriage prospects, Gi-tae purposely brings Jang-mi home to meet his parents posing as his girlfriend, certain that they'll never approve of her. This romantic comedy portrays a man who doesn't want to get married, and a woman who has no luck with potential marriage prospects.
Cast
Main characters Han Groo as Joo Jang-mi A 29-year-old girl who earnestly believes in true love despite her countless failures in previous relationships. As an employee at a luxury brand shop, she is surrounded by luxury products, but has none of her own. Although her age and socio-economic class make her an unattractive bride in the "marriage market," Jang-mi still wants to find the right man to marry, because her greatest fear is being alone.
Yeon Woo-jin as Gong Gi-tae A 33-year-old successful plastic surgeon with an abrasive personality. Gi-tae enjoys solitude too much to settle down, much to the dismay of his parents.
Jeong Jin-woon as Han Yeo-reum A restaurant waiter with aspirations of becoming a chef. Though playful and sweet, Yeo-reum's painful past (his mother abandoned him as a child) makes him push away anyone who gets too close. But he finds himself falling for Jang-mi.
Han Sun-hwa as Kang Se-ah Like her former fiancé Gi-tae, Se-ah is a rich, single plastic surgeon, plus her father is a hospital director. After their break-up, Se-ah's convinced that women (including herself) can do without men. In order to get pregnant, she begins to blackmail Gi-tae into giving her his sperm.
Heo Jung-min as Lee Hoon-dong The owner of an upscale restaurant, and Gi-tae's best friend. Hoon-dong once dated Jang-mi but broke her heart and even accused her of being a stalker. But when she gets over him, he regrets his actions and begins pursuing her again.
Yoon So-hee as Nam Hyun-hee Jang-mi's coworker who wants to hit the jackpot by marrying a rich man. Hyun-hee develops real feelings for Hoon-dong after their one-night stand.
Supporting characters Kim Hae-sook as Shin Bong-hyang, Gi-tae's mother Seemingly cold and aloof, she's obsessed with marrying off her son Gi-tae, but he constantly thwarts her schemes.
Kim Kap-soo as Gong Soo-hwan, Gi-tae's father A doctor who's cheating on his wife with a younger mistress.
Im Ye-jin as Na So-nyeo, Jang-mi's mother She and her husband run a chicken and soju restaurant, and are constantly bickering.
Park Jun-gyu as Joo Kyung-pyo, Jang-mi's father He and his wife are so happy and excited to have a future doctor son-in-law, that Jang-mi is unable to tell her parents the real score between her and Gi-tae.
Park Hee-jin as Gong Mi-jung She gets bribed by her sister-in-law Bong-hyang into tailing Gi-tae and Jang-mi, hoping to find proof that their relationship is fake.
Kim Young-ok as Noh Geum-soon Gi-tae's grandmother, and the only member of his family who approves of Jang-mi.
Lee Bo-hee as Hoon-dong's mother A wealthy widow who dotes on and spoils her only son.
Choi Hyun as Chef Uhm He works at Hoon-dong's restaurant where he is skimming off the profits. He is also antagonistic towards Yeo-reum.
Lee Yeon-kyung as Soo-hwan's mistress Moon Ji-hoo as Sin-woo Park Hee-jin as Gong Mi-jung
Cameo/guest appearances Lee Han-wi Nam Ji-hyun as Ki-tae's blind date (ep 1) Choi Dae-chul Heo Jun Ahn Hae-sook Kim Jung-min as Power blogger with a plastic surgery addiction (ep 13) Julien Kang as Richard Bernstein (ep 14) Ko Kyu-pil (ep 13)
Ratings In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
Original broadcast dateTitleAverage audience share AGB Nielsen Nationwide 1 July 4, 2014 The polite way to break up 2 July 5, 2014 Widespread advantageous kindness: Maintaining your fishpond 1.36% 3 July 11, 2014 Being happy on your own 1.75% 4 July 12, 2014 For whom we cook pancakes 1.57% 5 July 18, 2014 Words I can only say to you 1.90% 6 July 19, 2014 Me, who looks alone, isn't alone, but seems alone 1.51% 7 July 25, 2014 It's okay even if it's not okay 2.21% 8 July 26, 2014 Marry me if you can 2.13% 9 August 1, 2014 One night in a faraway place 2.38% 10 August 2, 2014 The thing you should keep hidden until the very last moment 2.00% 11 August 8, 2014 Confession (Go back) 2.61% 12 August 9, 2014 Will sincerity get through? 1.97% 13 August 15, 2014 Don't lean and don't expect 14 August 16, 2014 Sorry for not being cool / Thanks for not being cool 2.05% 15 August 22, 2014 Two women who love one man 2.28% 16 August 23, 2014 Nevertheless, marriage 1.62%Average
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result 2014 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best Young Actor Jeong Jin-woon Best Young Actress Han Sun-hwa 2016 Best Kiss Award Yeon Woo-jin and Han Groo
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