# Cunning Single Lady (2014)

> A divorcee sets out to seduce her ex husband into an apology, only for him to suspect she is after his newfound fortune.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/54536

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 16
- Episode runtime: 60 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: comedy, romance
- Created by: Choi Soo-young, Lee Ha-na
- Network: MBC
- Cast: Lee Min-jung, Joo Sang-wook, Seo Kang-joon, L, Kim Gyu-ri, Lee Jeong-kil, Hwang Bo-ra, Lee Byung-joon
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3566838/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: sly, flirtatious, sharp, warm, playful, bittersweet

## Synopsis

Cunning Single Lady (2014) is a South Korean romantic comedy created by Choi Soo-young and Lee Ha-na for MBC, a single season of sixteen one-hour episodes. Na Ae-ra, played by Lee Min-jung, is a divorcee who was wounded during her marriage and now plots to seduce her former husband into an apology. Cha Jung-woo, played by Joo Sang-wook, is the ex husband, newly wealthy and convinced she is only after his money. Their battle of wits drives every episode, as her schemes to win him back collide with his suspicion and pride. Gook Seung-hyun, played by Seo Kang-joon, and Gil Yo-han, played by L, add rival romantic pulls that complicate her plans. The series is a self-contained romantic comedy with a clear arc, where each week brings a new maneuver, a misreading, and a shift in the uneasy chemistry between the exes. The tone is sly, flirtatious and sharp, with a warm undercurrent of hurt beneath the jokes. Set in contemporary urban Seoul, it presents modern divorce and wealth as backdrops for a second chance at love. Fans of Full House, It's Okay, That's Love and My Love from the Star will find the same blend of romance, comedy and emotional stakes familiar and engaging.

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