Bitter Sweet Hell
Noh Young-won, a successful psychological counselor and celebrity, and her mother-in-law, Hong Sa-kang, face an incident that threatens their happy family and they try to work together to protect their precious family.
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Cast
Kim Hee-seon
Lee Hye-young
Kim Nam-hee
Lee Kyung-hoon
Shin So-yul
Yeon Woo
Hwang Chan-seong
Park Jae-chan
Lee Ga-yeon
Kwon Hae-hyo
Jung Woong-in
An Kil-kang
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Seasons
Yeong Won, a renowned family counselor, appears to have a picture-perfect life. However, her seemingly ideal world is shattered when a question about her family's well-being sparks a series of revelations. Haunted by the trauma of witnessing her father's suicide during her youth, Yeong Won's past collides with her present, forcing her to confront the truth about her family and her own struggles. This synopsis explores the complexities of family dynamics, the weight of unresolved trauma, and the challenges of maintaining a public facade while navigating personal turmoil.
1.The Pigeon House
24-05-202461mIn the glittering facade of Young-won's world, envy festers around her flawless career and family life. But a chance encounter with a mysterious client during a counseling session...
2.A Downright Lie
25-05-202466mYoung-won senses a web of deception woven by her supposedly trusted family. This realization ignites a spark of suspicion, compelling her to uncover the truth behind her father's d...
3.Ghost Lights
31-05-202463mYoung-won and Sa-kang shift Ji-eun to Honghak Hospital, which is just a stone's throw from their vacation home. Together, they brainstorm every conceivable scenario of what could'v...
4.Mutual Assistance
01-06-202462mAlthough Young-won is unhappy about Sa-kang concealing his affair from her, they prioritize gathering clues to find Jae-jin. Following these leads, they eventually arrive at Yokji...
5.A Trap
07-06-202462mYoung-won empathizes with Jae-jin, coming to terms with his passing. However, Sa-kang struggles to accept the reality of her son's demise, pushing for an ongoing search. Eventually...
6.Is Your Family Well?
08-06-202464mYoung-won and Sa-kang question what Se-na’s motives could have been for approaching Jae-jin. Sa-kang believes Se-na was targeting her, but Young-won thinks otherwise. Meanwhile, fi...
7.A Sweet Hell
14-06-202464mJae-jin's return home leads Young-won to question why Se-na chose to send him back. Young-won initiates a deeper investigation into Se-na's identity. Meanwhile, Sa-kang is pleased...
8.The Swamp Of Motherly Love
15-06-202461mYoung-won is solely focused on her son, Sa-kang is always thinking about what's best for her son, and Ji-eun is determined not to lose Jae-jin. With all these obsessions under one...
9.Witch Hunt
21-06-202466mAfter watching Young-won's threatening message, Se-na appears at the broadcast station. Filled with rage, she grabs Young-won by the neck in a manner suggesting an attempt to harm...
10.Gone Night
22-06-202463mSa-kang gets framed for killing An Yo-sub. Based on the evidence found at the scene, it is difficult for Sa-kang to avoid the charge. Jae-jin reveals to Young-won that he thinks Ta...
11.Small Embers Everywhere
28-06-202467mIt turns out Se-na killed Yo-sub to frame Young-won for murder. However, Tae-oh meddled in to put the blame on Sa-kang. Young-won lures Tae-oh into her house, and he gets caught in...
12.Almost Ordinary Family
29-06-202469mWhile Young-won holds a press conference, Sa-kang visits Tae-oh in prison and makes him confess that it was Se-na who killed Yo-sub. Se-na kidnaps Do-hyun to lure Young-won to the...