My Sweet Mobster poster 2 (Han Sun-hwa)

My Sweet Mobster

A former convict turned CEO finds love unexpectedly when he crosses paths with a beloved kids’ content creator.

Where to Watch

My Sweet Mobster is a romantic drama that centers on Seo Ji-hwan (Um Tae-goo), a former mobster who is done with his life of crime and is now a CEO helping ex-cons turn their lives around. When fate unites him with Go Eun-ha (Han Sun-hwa), a beloved children’s content creator, an unexpected romance blossoms. But their love story gets complicated when Eun-ha’s biggest fan enters the picture, creating a messy love triangle.

The series was adapted from the webtoon “The Woman Who Plays” by Park Soo-jung.

Series Info

Status

Main Cast

Um Tae-goo
Han Sun-hwa
Kwon Yool

Director

Kim Young-hwan and Kim Woo-hyun

Writer

Na Kyung

Network

Release Date

June 12, 2024

Release Date (Final Episode)

Schedule

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 20:50 KST

No. of Episodes

16

Korean Title

놀아주는 여자

Source Material

Webtoon

Release Details

My Sweet Mobster will premiere on JTBC on June 12, 2024.

Here is the original broadcast schedule:

  • Episode 1 – June 12, 2024
  • Episode 2 – June 13, 2024
  • Episode 3 – June 19, 2024
  • Episode 4 – June 20, 2024
  • Episode 5 – June 26, 2024
  • Episode 6 – June 27, 2024
  • Episode 7 – July 3, 2024
  • Episode 8 – July 4, 2024
  • Episode 9 – July 10, 2024
  • Episode 10 – July 11, 2024
  • Episode 11 – July 17, 2024
  • Episode 12 – July 18, 2024
  • Episode 13 – July 24, 2024
  • Episode 14 – July 25, 2024
  • Episode 15 – July 31, 2024
  • Episode 16 – August 1, 2024 [FINALE / UNCONFIRMED]

Characters

Um Tae-goo as Seo Ji-hwan, a former gang leader turned CEO of Thirsty Deer, a social enterprise dedicated to helping ex-convicts rebuild their lives.

Han Sun-hwa as Go Eun-ha, a children’s content creator known as “Mini Unnie,” who champions minimalist play and spreads joy to kids despite facing criticism from her company.

Kwon Yool as Jang Hyeon-woo, a prosecutor and avid fan of Mini Unnie who believes criminals never change, leading him to constantly suspect Seo Ji-hwan’s intentions.

Reason to Watch

Watch a former mobster try to leave his past behind and find unexpected love with a children’s content creator. This unlikely romance is full of laughter, heart, and unexpected turns, as our hero faces his demons and fights for a second chance at happiness.

Posters

TV Ratings

EpisodeDate AiredRatingViewers
1June 12, 20242.297%502,000
2June 13, 20242.185%474,000
3June 19, 20241.852%449,000
4June 20, 20242.284%
5June 26, 20242.351%520,000
6June 27, 20242.626%534,000
Average2.266%496,000
‘My Sweet Mobster’ TV ratings and viewers data from Nielsen (nationwide). (“–” denotes the unavailability of data. In this case, the average shown is based on the available data only and may significantly differ from the actual value.)

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More Info

Year Released

2024

Preceded By

No. of Seasons

1

Production Company

Base Story
SLL
IOK Company

Source Material Title

The Woman Who Plays

Supporting Cast

Kim Hyun-jin
Jae Chan

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