“A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun” is a revenge drama starring Jang ShinYoung, Seo HaJun, Yoon AhJung, and Oh ChangSeok. The drama follows a single mother who seeks revenge against a conglomerate that wronged her daughter.

MBC's daily drama “A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun” was planned by Jang JaeHoo, directed by Kim JinHyung of “Secret House” (2022) and “Fate of the Heaven” (2024), and written by Seol KyungEun of “Hide and Seek” (2018) and “The Room of Two Women” (2013). The drama is set to have 120 episodes.

This article is a guide for K-Drama fans and includes the drama’s plot, schedule, reviews, and where to watch.

 

Plot Summary of “A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”


Baek SolHui (played by Jang ShinYoung) is a single mother living happily with her daughter, Baek MiSo. MiSo is an industrious student at an international high school. The mother and daughter have a very close relationship. MiSo wants to buy a dress for her mom and starts working part-time in a cafe. But due to unexpected circumstances, she loses her daughter after crossing paths with a conglomerate. From then on, SolHui seeks revenge for her daughter.

 

Casts and Characters of “A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”

“A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”: 120-Episode Revenge Drama Guide — Plot, Cast & Where To Watch

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Jang ShinYoung as Baek SolHui
Baek SolHui is a single mother who runs a snack shop. After the tragic incident with her daughter, she learns that Minkang Distribution has something to do with it. She decides to take revenge for her daughter and becomes a woman who fights against great power. Amidst complex emotions and interests, she embodies the revenge of the weak.

 

“A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”: 120-Episode Revenge Drama Guide — Plot, Cast & Where To Watch

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Seo HaJun as Moon TaeGyeong
Moon TaeGyeong returns to Korea after 25 years and becomes entangled in a major incident when he takes up a new position as the head of a new business at Minkang Distribution. He meets SolHui accidentally and develops a special bond with her. Chairman Min DuSik trusts him, and he is a complex character who grapples with the conflict between revenge and emotion.

 

“A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”: 120-Episode Revenge Drama Guide — Plot, Cast & Where To Watch

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Yoon AhJung as Min GyeongChae
Min GyeongChae is the daughter of Min DuSik, the chairman of Minkang Distribution. She is a powerful successor with a sophisticated attitude. Her father's will shapes her relationship with Moon TaeGyeong. She is prepared to engage in a full-blown conflict and will stop at nothing to safeguard her power, even in the face of threats.

 

“A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun”: 120-Episode Revenge Drama Guide — Plot, Cast & Where To Watch

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Oh ChangSeok as Kim SeonJae
Kim SeonJae leads the legal team at Minkang Distribution and is a self-made man. He has cool judgment and strong execution ability and is a realist who will do everything to achieve his goals. He has significant influence on the direction of power within Minkang Distribution. He is also in a tense love triangle with Moon TaeGyeong and Min Gyeong Chae.