Ddokbaro Sangahra

Ddokbaro Sangahra (Korean: 똑바로 살아라) is a South Korean television sitcom that aired on the SBS network. The series ran for 239 episodes from November 4, 2002, to October 31, 2003, with a daily broadcast schedule on weekdays.

Premise

The narrative centers on the domestic and professional lives of a wealthy hospital owner named Juhyun and his extended family. A central figure in the comedic plot is Younggyu, a relative who works as a cymbal player in a small orchestra. Younggyu frequently attempts to curry favor with Juhyun, often through subservient gestures such as massaging Juhyun’s feet. The family dynamic is further complicated by Juhyun's children: his eldest daughter, Jeongyoon, who assumes a maternal role following the death of her mother; his second daughter, Minjung, who is characterized by her independent spirit; and his youngest son, who is frequently involved in various troubles.

Production

The sitcom was directed by a team consisting of Byeong-wook Kim, Yeong-ki Kim, and Yu-jin Jo. The screenplay was written by Song Jae-Jung and Yang Hee-Seung. The series was produced for the SBS network, airing in the 18:35 time slot on weekdays.

Cast

The ensemble cast of Ddokbaro Sangahra includes several notable South Korean actors:

• Park Young-Gyu
• No Ju-Hyeon
• Lee Eung-Kyung
• Ahn Jae-Hwan
• Choi Jung-Yoon
• Hong Ri-Na
• Min-jeong Seo
• Kim Heung-Soo
• Lee Dong-Wook
• Jung Ryeo-Won
• Noh Hyung-Ok
• Choi Jae-Hwan
• Lim Yeo-Won
• Son Seon-Geun
• Cha Young-Ok