New K-Drama "Mine" Questions The Idea Of Happiness In A Life of Glam

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The new 16-episode K-Drama "Mine" proves that the grass is not always greener on the other side. The story focuses on a conglomerate family - the HyoWon Group family - and their complex relationship. Their world is a hierarchical web of status and each family member has to stick to certain rules to play their part. Money, power, and reputation are the pillars of their universe and the drama does not wait to show us that. The drama is set out in a lavish landscape. We get shown the HyoWon Group estate and the never-ending luxuries they have, down to the exotic pet peacock and custom oxygen levels in their house. Although we assume that wealthy and powerful people would be extremely happy, it seems not to be the case in this drama.

New K-Drama "Mine" Questions The Idea Of Happiness In A Life of Glam

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WARNING: This article may contain spoilers for Episodes 1 and 2 of "Mine"!

The two leading ladies play the most pivotal part in this drama despite their opposite personalities. Lee BoYoung plays Seo HeeSoo, who was a famous actress but gave it up to become the second daughter-in-law of the HyoWon Group. She is bright and outspoken, even when other members of the family oppose her. Seo HeeSoo seems to want to find happiness in terms of her connection wi