Inspired by Shakespeare's classic of the same name. Beautiful and rich, Yeon-su (Park Jung-a) lives a life of freedom and indulgence, having any man she wants. That is, until she meets and falls for her polar opposite in Jung-do, an awkward and polite young gentleman. Meeting her future in-laws is a baptism by fire as she learns to become a proper lady. Little does she know that the family is actually the head of a notorious mob, setting up a blood feud.
Park Jin-woo
Lee Jeong-do
Park Jung-ah
Cheon Yeon-soo
Lee Won-jong
Lee Il-hwa
Jang Min-ho
Yang Geum-seok
Kim Neul-me
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Frivolous Wife is a drama, comedy, science fiction, romance film released in 2008. Directed by Lim Won-gook, it stars Park Jin-woo, Park Jung-ah, Lee Won-jong. Inspired by Shakespeare's classic of the same name. Beautiful and rich, Yeon-su (Park Jung-a) lives a life of freedom and indulgence, having any man she wants. That is, until she meets and falls for her polar opposite in Jung-do, an awkward and polite young gentleman. Meeting her future in-laws is a baptism by fire as she learns to become a proper lady. Little does she know that the family is actually the head of a notorious mob, setting up a blood feud.
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