A Gentleman’s Dignity
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Title: 신사의 품격 / A Gentleman’s Dignity
Chinese Title: 绅士的品格
Also known as: Gentlemen’s Class, Grace of Gentleman
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Episodes: 20
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2012-May-26 to 2012-Aug-12
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:50
Synopsis
‘A Gentleman’s Dignity’ is a drama about the careers and love lives of urban professionals. This drama will tell the story of four men in their forties as they go through love, breakup, success and failure.
Kim Do Jin (Jang Dong Gun), an architect with a scathing tongue have romantic relationship with strict high school teacher Seo Yi Soo (Kim Ha Neul), who moonlights as an umpire at amateur baseball games.
Im Tae San (Kim Soo Ro) is dating a cold-hearted woman but wonders if there is someone else out there for him.
Choi Yoon (Kim Min Jong) tries to heal his heart after losing his wife four years ago.
Lee Jung Rok (Lee Jong Hyuk) marries an older woman for money but may lose his comfortable lifestyle in a divorce.
Cast
Main Cast
Jang Dong Gun as Kim Do Jin
Kim Ha Neul as Seo Yi Soo
Kim Soo Ro as Im Tae San
Kim Min Jong as Choi Yoon
Lee Jong Hyuk as Lee Jung Rok
Yoon Se Ah as Hong Se Ra
Kim Jung Nan as Kim Min Sook
Yoon Jin Yi as Im Me Ah Ri
Lee Jong Hyun as Colin
Supporting Cast
Kim Woo Bin as Kim Dong Hyub (Yi Soo’s student)
Yoon Joo Man (윤주만) as Team leader Choi
Park Ah In as Lawyer Kang
Nam Hyun Joo as Teacher Park
Park Joo Mi as Kim Eun Hee (Collin’s mother)
Min Jae Sik (민재식) as Jung Rok’s cafe manager
Jo Hyun Kyu (조현규) as Hyun Kyu (Hwa Dam Architecture employee)
Lee Yong Ih (이용이) as Lee Mi Kyoung (Yoon’s late wife’s mother)
Cameo
Cha Hwa Yun as Seo Yi Soo’s mother (cameo, ep 16)
Kim Yoon Seo as Kim Eun Ji (cameo, ep 2,4,6)
Ahn Hye Kyung as Choi Yoon’s client (cameo, ep 2,10)
Sa Hee as Kim Do Jin’s seducer in the bar (cameo, ep 1)
Choi Sung Jo as Min Sook’s fitness trainer (cameo, ep 3)
Kim Kwang Gyu as high school teacher of Do Jin, Tae San, Yoon, and Jung Rok (cameo, ep 4)
Choi Soo Young as herself – Soo Young of Girls’ Generation (cameo, ep 5)
Kim Dong Gyoon as Na Jong Seok (cameo, ep 11)
Jung Yong Hwa as himself – Jung Yong Hwa of CNBLUE (Yi Soo’s former student) (cameo, ep 13)
Juniel (주니엘) as street performer at Hongdae playground (cameo, ep 13)
Kim Sung Oh as Private Kim / President Song’s son (cameo, ep 15)
Jang Joon Yoo as Tae San’s blind date girl (cameo, ep 16)
Hye Jung as daughter of Na Jong Seok (cameo ep 3)
Jung Soo In as shoes storekeeper (ep 5)
Production Credits
Production Company: Hwa and Dam Pictures (화앤담픽쳐스)
Director: Shin Woo Chul, Kwon Hyuk Chan
Screenwriter: Kim Eun Sook
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2012-05-26 | 1 | 13.7 (2nd) | 15.9 (2nd) | 14.1 (2nd) | 16.0 (2nd) |
| 2012-05-27 | 2 | 12.1 (5th) | 15.2 (4th) | 12.8 (4th) | 14.6 (4th) |
| 2012-06-02 | 3 | 14.0 (3rd) | 15.6 (3rd) | 14.9 (2nd) | 16.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-03 | 4 | 14.8 (4th) | 19.0 (4th) | 14.8 (4th) | 16.5 (4th) |
| 2012-06-09 | 5 | 17.4 (2nd) | 20.5 (2nd) | 15.9 (2nd) | 17.0 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-10 | 6 | 16.5 (3rd) | 20.3 (4th) | 16.8 (3rd) | 19.4 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-16 | 7 | 18.7 (2nd) | 22.6 (2nd) | 17.1 (2nd) | 18.6 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-17 | 8 | 18.4 (3rd) | 22.3 (3rd) | 16.6 (3rd) | 18.6 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-23 | 9 | 19.7 (2nd) | 22.9 (2nd) | 18.6 (2nd) | 20.2 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-24 | 10 | 19.8 (3rd) | 22.0 (3rd) | 20.3 (2nd) | 21.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-30 | 11 | 23.1 (2nd) | 26.0 (2nd) | 22.0 (2nd) | 23.0 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-01 | 12 | 23.1 (2nd) | 26.3 (2nd) | 20.3 (2nd) | 21.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-07 | 13 | 21.9 (2nd) | 26.0 (2nd) | 22.0 (2nd) | 23.4 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-08 | 14 | 22.8 (2nd) | 26.7 (2nd) | 21.6 (2nd) | 22.3 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-14 | 15 | 26.0 (2nd) | 30.1 (2nd) | 23.5 (2nd) | 24.8 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-15 | 16 | 26.0 (2nd) | 29.6 (2nd) | 23.7 (2nd) | 25.3 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-21 | 17 | 26.7 (2nd) | 30.5 (2nd) | 24.4 (2nd) | 26.1 (2nd) |
| 2012-07-22 | 18 | 21.8 (3rd) | 25.3 (3rd) | 24.4 (2nd) | 26.0 (2nd) |
| 2012-08-11 | 19 | 18.2 (4th) | 20.4 (4th) | 18.1 (4th) | 19.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-12 | 20 | 24.9 (2nd) | 28.8 (2nd) | 23.5 (3rd) | 25.3 (2nd) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
*** Different between TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielson – Here
Note
- Jang Dong Gun coming back to the small screen for the first time in 12 years after All About Eve (MBC, 2000).
- Lee Na Young was originally cast for the leading female role of Seo Yi Soo, but dropped out after that.
Awards
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actor Awards (Weekend Series), Jang Dong Gun (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actress Awards (Weekend Series), Kim Ha Neul (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Excellence Actor Awards (Weekend Series), Kim Soo Ro (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Special Acting Awards (Weekend Series), Kim Min Jong (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Special Acting Awards (Weekend Series), Lee Jong Hyuk (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Special Acting Awards (Weekend Series), Kim Jung Nan (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Awards, Kim Min Jong & Yoon Jin Yi (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Viewer Popularity Actress Awards, Kim Ha Neul (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars Awards, Jang Dong Gun (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars Awards, Kim Ha Neul (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Awards, Lee Jong Hyun (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Awards, Yoon Jin Yi (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Achievement Award, scriptwriter Kim Eun Sook (A Gentleman’s Dignity)
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July 13th, 2012 at 11:26 am
If Colin is not DJ’s, then he is TS’s, cos Yoon said: I’m your father’s company attorney. And the company belongs to DJ and TS.
If Colin’s father is TS, then Yoon should have called TS to the meeting as well. Maybe he did off camera.
If Colin’s father is neither DJ nor TS, then Yoon wouldn’t say: I’m your father’s company’s attorney. Right?
We’ll find out tomorrow.
July 13th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
Yeah if all of them born in 1971 none of them is the father, it stated 1972 at the report please refer episode 14; unless any of the 4 born in 1972 hehehe. KDJ should not dumped SYS not gentleman at all.In this modern era should not be any problem if suddenly a son or daughter appear some more your ex seems to hide it hmmm we human are not perfect trying to do lots of weird thing growing years.SYS will accept Collin buying time coz she takes care teens about the same age worst than Collin.I like Collin he seems to be a good boy but of course he wants to know his roots; I would do the same.The problem here are the 4s do not want to commit the sin except KDJ being a Gentleman wants to take the responsibility but lack of confidence on his relationship with SYS due he cannot read her mind and they just started dating after all the many amusing incidents between them.They will patch-up only towards the end many storm and endurance to go through.M gonna keep watching till ends.
July 13th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
1 of the 4 is definitely the father since Yoon has the paternity test done with positive result. Based on what Yoon said, then he is definitely not the father. Btwn DJ & TS, I prefer TS to be the father. But that would seem too simple a solution. The next few eps will most prob focus on YS’ family problem. She said her mother spent 12 yrs with her but 24 with the 2 men – did I get this right? Trying to crack the mystery of this sentence but nothing comes.
July 14th, 2012 at 9:05 am
i saw the preview for 15 it look like DJ is the father`
July 14th, 2012 at 10:16 am
@KDfan-528
You are right about YS’s statement on no of years her mum spent with her and the 2 men. However, I may be wrong but I don’t think they are her brothers from the way they behave. Could these people be loan sharks and YS was referring to her mum’s habit as gambler of 20 years? The other point to consider is the age gap between the 2 men and Yi Soo. They look older than YS. So, the other theory could also be YS’s mum abandoned her when she was 12 years old to marry the 2 men’s father and ended up as their step mum for 24 years due to wealth since these men are dressed well? My second guess is more realistic, right?
July 14th, 2012 at 1:00 pm
@tc your second guess sounds very possible. It does explain why YS doesnt want to meet her mom. So next question is why her mom call her after all these years. And she has her mom tel # too, so they must hv talked or met up before.
July 14th, 2012 at 6:40 pm
@tc I think it’s the second scenario cos YS did refer to them as her mom’s sons, so probably stepbrothers.
@kdfan Probably the mum only calls her when she wants her help, which explains why YS doesn’t like it at all.
July 14th, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Glad to see that they are doing drama with older actors. I don’t know why they selected the actress Kim Ha Neul to play the main part, she is not pretty so why would Jan Dong Gun be interested in her? Maybe he was bored?
July 15th, 2012 at 12:45 am
Not only is Kin Su Heul not pretty ( her face is really plain and she makes odd faces), she is in love with Kin Tae San who is the least good looking of the four. Actually, he is not good looking at all. What is it about Korean men that they lose their looks after 35? Kind of sad…
July 15th, 2012 at 2:42 am
Ep 15:
Colin is DJ’s son. Yoon’s paternity test proves it. They’ve dangled this mystery in front of us for a long time now.
YS is mad at DJ for dumping her w/out giving her any chance to react to his having a son. She is getting back at him for dumping her, not for having a son. I still think she is ok w the latter actually. Colin is a grown son. EH has a husband she loves. So what is the problem?
There is still no progress on MAR’s relationship w Yoon or TS’s w Golf-pro. This drama has pretty much tanked.
So YS’s mother has abandoned her, n may be a gambler. Is that going to provide much dramatic tension at this stage of the game?
July 15th, 2012 at 10:55 am
Ep 15:
Having found out that Colin is DJ’s son, n having understood that DJ dumped her to save her from the mistakes of his 22 year old self, YS still clings to DJ w/out fail. It only takes Min Sook one look to determine that YS still loves DJ despite his recent woes and behavior.
I really like Min Sook’s no nonsense approach to solving problems, vis-a-vis YS’s fav student, Sena’s confrontation abt her car/debt. I know the enjoyment of a show is not only in the story, but I’m happy when I see some movement and when it gives us increasing knowledge of a char, like w MS.
Preview to Ep 16:
What I like best in this Preview is MAR’s crying in front of Yoon’s wife’s ashes, begging her to let Yoon love MAR too, w the 4 guys in the backgd witnessing her pain n sincerity. TS has to be moved this time, right? The other guys need to beat some sense into him otherwise. TS has been enough of a pain in the ass already, culminating in the karaoke scene in ep 15.
It is also encouraging to see MS’s marriage heading for calmer waters.
July 15th, 2012 at 6:18 pm
What i like about ep 16 preview is YS hugging DJ. I hv enough of DJ’s noble idiocy which doesn’t hold water. Just can’t wait for them to get back together.
July 15th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
I noticed that actress Jun Se Ah has huge black pupils which makes her scary looking. I didn’t know at first what made her look so weird although she was pretty but when she had her ponytail those pupils in her eyes are so enormous they make her look weird!
July 16th, 2012 at 5:22 am
Ep15
I love it. Such a great episode. I love how DJ is getting mature and finding true love. He is the very person who has been with lots of women and never has fall for them, the one forgets one woman with another one. Now he cries for a woman and even apologizes. KDJ is becoming a real man and JDG really impresses me with his great acting skills and his eyes.
This is the first time in this drama that i feel sympathy with YS. She seems flustered,lonely and doesn’t know what to do. I love her bravery. She doesn’t want to lose neither him nor her pride. That’s why she wants him to come, every time she calls.
July 16th, 2012 at 7:48 am
This drama started out nicely, but now I am sick of the “moments” between DJ and YS! This is dragging out too long!
July 16th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
@Micc Am with you on this one too! I enjoy watching the others more.
July 16th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
For a while, the show seemed stalled, but it has redeemed itself in Ep 16. There is so much to love in Ep 16:
Of All the elements in the show, what I love the most is the bond among the 4 guys. When 1 is in trouble, they all drop everything to go running to him. I kinda understand why Yoon would restrain himself fr accepting MAR in order not to jeopardize that bond. It is fiction, but what a blessing it would be if one could have that kind of brothers?
The 2 men who bother YS are his “step-brothers”. Her mom ran off when she was 12, to marry into a rich family, whose lady of the house had died. Those are the sons of that woman. YS said her mother had lived w these guys for 24 years. That makes YS 36.
I don’t know how big a deal it is in Korea for a 36 year old woman to marry a guy who has a grown son from a previous marriage/relationship. DJ is supposed to be this super cool dude, so why be bothered w what neighborhood nosy-parkers think?
YS still pines for DJ even tho he is Colin’s father. She readily accepts Colin into her class, in hopes that it’ll afford her more chances to see DJ.
If TS doesn’t have a change of heart, after witnessing MAR crying in front of Yoon’s wife ashes, he’d be Jerk of the decade! MAR should go to Min Sook to ask for help. She is resourceful n devious enough to find a solution.
After this ep, I’m back in love w the show. I hope it doesn’t disappoint again next week.
July 16th, 2012 at 1:58 pm
so far from what i have seen it is a really sad movie when you get near the end. i hope that everyone ends up happy at the end. it is a great drama.
they have a lot of romance in the air that it would actually break my heart if seo yi soo and kim do jin or meahri and yoon break up. im rooting for both.
July 16th, 2012 at 2:01 pm
I love this drama <3 Superb!!!! One of the best drama for 2012 and not to mention Queen In Hyun's man and Rooftop Prince…their both also highly recommended!!! For people who love to watch humor, romance, and not too much on the story line these dramas worth to watch!!!!
July 16th, 2012 at 4:12 pm
ep16
everything go just like we want !! ..JR n MS scene is the most I love when they ride bicycle the romance is so natural… I love the way this drama will end, can’t wait for Yoon n Meahri love scene.
for ppl around there who looking KD to watch…plz try this !!
July 16th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
i started ep 16 anticipating something funny to start with as usual but was surprised with such a sad sad scene. If YS has that piece of work as a mother, no wonder she thinks nothing of putting up with SR as a house mate and friend. I like YS much more in this ep. It’s interesting to see Colin and DH potentially become chums. Nice spin on giving DJ a taste of his own shoes, i mean medicine. Love all the emotions in his eyes for that shoe scene, said so much by saying nothing.
July 17th, 2012 at 12:47 am
@Jennie -541,
(wave wave) me too, me too, I enjoyed others more.
July 17th, 2012 at 1:24 am
I totally love the lead actress, the whole cast is outstanding. I would love to see Jang Dong Gun do a drama with YEH. They would look good together, don’t ya think?
This drama will go down as one of my favorites, the comedic timing is great, the chemistry among the stars is great, the storyline is cute, the fellowship and group theme, which runs throughout the drama, is positive and heartwarming.
July 17th, 2012 at 5:53 am
Ep16
Great. This episode can be called “ladies’ dignity”. The ladies are doing something, finally. I love it. YS is showing her love to her man. She doesn’t want to lose him, she even accepts his son and buys him that reunion symbol shoes. Sera wants TS back and this time she is the one who begs him in her own style. MAR is disappointed in everything but never gives up and even goes to Yoon’s late wife cemetery and requests her permission and her firm will even shakes TS. Such a great great episode.
July 17th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
who’s the script writer… he / she really can make me so hopeless, and crazy because thisa drama…
good job!!!