One Warm Word
One Warm Word (Korean: 따뜻한 말 한마디; RR: Ddaddeukhan Mal Hanmadi) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from December 2, 2013, to February 24, 2014. The series, directed by Choi Hyeong-Hun and written by Ha Myung-Hee, focuses on the intricate dynamics of marriage, infidelity, and the emotional consequences of broken trust.
Plot Synopsis
The narrative centers on Song Mi-Kyung (Kim Ji-Soo), a housewife whose life appears enviable to her neighbors. Her perception of her stable family life is shattered when she discovers her husband is involved in an extramarital affair. The series follows her calculated and cautious approach as she navigates the fallout of this betrayal.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast portraying the complex relationships between two couples:
- Han Hye-Jin as Na Eun-Jin
- Ji Jin-Hee as Yoo Jae-Hak
- Kim Ji-Soo as Song Mi-Kyung
- Lee Sang-Woo as Kim Sung-Soo
Production and Broadcast
The series aired in the Monday and Tuesday 21:55 time slot on SBS. Its broadcast schedule experienced several interruptions due to special programming and major events:
- Episodes 9 and 10 were delayed from late December 2013 to the first week of January 2014 due to year-end award shows.
- Episodes 19 and 20 were postponed by one week in February 2014 to accommodate coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Awards
At the 2014 SBS Drama Awards, the series received recognition for its performances, including a Special Actress award for Ko Du-Shim and New Star Awards for Han Groo and Park Seo-Jun.