A Rosy LifeAlternate Title: My Rosy Life, Life in Pink
Country: South Korea TV Network: KBS2 Episodes: 24 Genre: Drama Director: Kim Jong-Chang Writer: Moon Young-Nam Broadcast Period (in Korea): 3 months Pilot: August 24, 2005 Finale: November 10, 2005 Broadcast Period (in the Phil): 3 months Pilot: October 16, 2006 Finale: January 5, 2007 Theme Song: "Mahal Naman Kita" by Marri Nallos |
Plot
Betsy Maeng (Choi Jin-Shil) sacrificed her childhood and youth in taking care of her father after her mother abandoned them when she was ten. She even gave up her own education because she had to work hard to earn her siblings' tuition. She is married to Ramon Ban (Son Hyun-Joo) and had two daughters with him. One day her husband falls in love with an attractive divorced woman and demands a divorce from Betsy.
Just to make things worse, Betsy was diagnosed with cancer, which to her is tantamount to a death sentence. After learning about her disease, her husband reflects on himself and shows her the genuine meaning of marital love.
Just to make things worse, Betsy was diagnosed with cancer, which to her is tantamount to a death sentence. After learning about her disease, her husband reflects on himself and shows her the genuine meaning of marital love.
Cast & Characters
Secondary Characters
Nam Goong-Min as Dr. Ji / Doggy Bone
Jo Eun-Sook as Maureen Oh Kim Hae-Sook as Betsy's Real Mother Na Moon-Hee as Ramon's Mother Kim Ji-Young as Ms. Bong |
Ahn Sun-Young
Choi Ji-Na Kwon Hae-Hyo |
Notes & Trivia
1. In Korea, it was the second top-rated drama of 2005 with an average viewership rating of 34.2% and reaching 47% at its peak. It was also the highest rated among all the KBS dramas aired that year.
2. In 2008, actress Choi Jin-Shil (Betsy) committed suicide due to post-divorce depression.
3. The 12th Asian drama offering of GMA Heart of Asia for 2006.
2. In 2008, actress Choi Jin-Shil (Betsy) committed suicide due to post-divorce depression.
3. The 12th Asian drama offering of GMA Heart of Asia for 2006.
Awards
2005 KBS Drama Awards
○Top Excellence Award, Actress: Choi Jin-Shil
○Top Excellence Award, Actress: Kim Hae-Sook
○Excellence Award, Actor: Son hyu-Joo
○Best Supporting Actress: Kim Ji-Young
○Popularity Award: Lee Tae-Ran & Nam Goong-Min
○Netizen Award: Choi Jin-Shil
○Best Couple Award: Choi Jin-Shil & Son Hyu-Joo
2006 Baeksang Arts Awards
○Best TV Actress: Choi Jin-Shil
○Best TV Director: Kim Jong-Chan
○Top Excellence Award, Actress: Choi Jin-Shil
○Top Excellence Award, Actress: Kim Hae-Sook
○Excellence Award, Actor: Son hyu-Joo
○Best Supporting Actress: Kim Ji-Young
○Popularity Award: Lee Tae-Ran & Nam Goong-Min
○Netizen Award: Choi Jin-Shil
○Best Couple Award: Choi Jin-Shil & Son Hyu-Joo
2006 Baeksang Arts Awards
○Best TV Actress: Choi Jin-Shil
○Best TV Director: Kim Jong-Chan
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