No Second Chances
No Second Chances (Korean: 두번은 없다; RR: Doobuneun Eobda) is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from November 2, 2019, to March 7, 2020. The drama follows the lives of residents staying at the Paradise Inn, a long-term lodging facility located in the heart of Seoul.
Plot
The story centers on the guests of the Paradise Inn, each dealing with their own personal struggles and pasts. The inn stands in stark contrast to the nearby Koosung Hotel, a luxury five-star establishment. The narrative explores the intersections between the residents of the humble inn and the wealthy family managing the hotel across the street.
Main Characters
- Bok Mak-rye (played by Youn Yuh-jung): The proprietor of the Paradise Inn.
- Geum Bak-ha (played by Park Se-wan): A young woman from a small coastal village who moves into room 4 of the inn.
- Na Hae-joon (played by Kwak Dong-yeon): The grandson of the Koosung Hotel chairman and the hotel's successor.
- Gam Poong-ki (played by Oh Ji-ho): A resident of room 5 known for his humor and charm.
- Bang Eun-ji (played by Ye Ji-won): A resident of room 6, characterized by her honest nature.
Production
The series was directed by Choi Won-suk and Park Sang-woo, with the screenplay written by Koo Hyun-sook. It occupied the Saturday 21:00 time slot on MBC, succeeding the drama Golden Garden.
