Temptation (Hangul: 유혹; RR: Yuhok) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Choi Ji-woo, Kwon Sang-woo, Lee Jung-jin, and Park Ha-sun. It aired on SBS from July 14 to September 16, 2014, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 (KST) for 20 episodes.
Synopsis
The series revolves around Cha Seok-hoon (Kwon Sang-woo), a man burdened by debt. He and his wife, Na Hong-joo (Park Ha-sun), travel to Hong Kong, where he encounters Yoo Se-young (Choi Ji-woo), a successful and powerful businesswoman. Yoo Se-young offers him a large sum of money in exchange for spending three days with her. Desperate, Seok-hoon accepts, a decision that significantly alters his life and the lives of those around him, including his wife and Kang Min-woo (Lee Jung-jin), a wealthy playboy. The series explores themes of temptation, love, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made in moments of desperation.
Cast
- Choi Ji-woo as Yoo Se-young
- Kwon Sang-woo as Cha Seok-hoon
- Lee Jung-jin as Kang Min-woo
- Park Ha-sun as Na Hong-joo
- Kim Sung-kyum as CEO Yoo
- Lee Hwi-hyang as Choi Hyun-ja
- Hong Yo-seob as Na Shi-chan
- Kim Hyung-bum as Jo Young-cheol
- Choi Il-hwa as Cha Young-chul
- Lee Jung-shin as Na Hong-gyu
- Ahn Se-ha as Park Han-soo
- Jo Mi-ryung as Myung-hee
- Yoon A-jung as Lee Se-jin
- Kim Ji-eun as (Kang Min-woo's mistress)
Production
The series was directed by Park Young-soo and written by Han Ji-hoon. It was produced by Lee So-joong.
Reception
While not a massive ratings hit, Temptation garnered attention for its melodramatic storyline and the performances of its lead actors. The series explored complex relationships and moral dilemmas, which resonated with some viewers.