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2009
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My Life's Golden Age is a heart-warming Korean drama series that was broadcasted from 2008 to 2009. The show was produced and aired by MBC America and featured some talented actors and actresses, including Lee So-yeon, Shin Sung-rok, Jin I-han, Lee Jong-Won, and Moon So-ri.

The drama revolves around the life of a woman, Lee Soo-in (played by Lee So-yeon), who had to give up her dreams of becoming a lawyer in order to take care of her family. Soo-in is married to Park Yeong-gyu (played by Shin Sung-rok), and they have a daughter named Park Jae-in (played by Kwon Se-in). Yeong-gyu is a successful businessman, but he is often too busy with work to spend time with his family, leaving Soo-in to take care of their daughter and her in-laws.

The story begins when Soo-in decides to enroll in a university to fulfill her dream of becoming a lawyer. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including her husband's disapproval and her in-laws' objections, Soo-in is determined to succeed. She faces various challenges, including discrimination from her younger classmates due to her older age and her family responsibilities. Nonetheless, with the help of her supportive friends, Soo-in manages to overcome everything and graduates with good grades.

Meanwhile, Yeong-gyu's business faces setbacks, and he ends up losing everything. His fall from grace causes his relationship with Soo-in to suffer, leading him to blame her for everything that has gone wrong in his life. He decides to leave Soo-in and their daughter, and starts a new life abroad.

So, Soo-in is forced to raise their daughter by herself, as well as take care of her in-laws who are struggling financially. To make ends meet, Soo-in starts working as a paralegal at a law firm in order to support her family. She faces numerous challenges, finding herself stuck between her work and family responsibilities.

As the story progresses, Soo-in meets a new man, Cha Gyeong-su (played by Jin I-han), who comes to her rescue when she needs it the most. The two become friends, but their relationship soon becomes complicated as they start having feelings for each other. Their burgeoning relationship is hindered by their individual pasts and their present circumstances. Meanwhile, Yeong-gyu returns home to Korea, hoping to rebuild his relationship with his family.

The show touches on various themes, including sacrifice, perseverance, love, loss, and redemption. It depicts the struggles of modern women who try to balance their career with their family life. Through Soo-in's journey in the show, the audience sees a strong, determined, and compassionate woman who fights against all odds to pursue her dreams and takes care of her family.

In terms of the performances of the cast, Lee So-yeon steals the show with her nuanced portrayal of Soo-in. She portrays the character's struggles and emotions with great depth and subtlety, making her a relatable and inspiring character. Jin I-han also delivers a solid performance as Cha Gyeong-su, portraying the character as a supportive and caring person.

The show's production values are top-notch, with beautiful landscapes and great location shooting in Korea. The music and soundtrack of the show also provide emotional depth to the story, with some great original scores and popular songs.

Overall, My Life's Golden Age is a beautifully crafted drama that is well worth watching. It is a tale of resilience, determination, and hope that will leave audiences feeling inspired and moved. The show strikes a perfect balance between drama, romance, and comedy, making it an enjoyable and uplifting experience.

My Life's Golden Age is a series that ran for 1 seasons (56 episodes) between April 30, 2009 and on MBC America

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Seasons

56. My Lifes Golden Age 56

April 30, 2009

Kyung-Woo and Geum get married. Ki tells his family that he loves musicals and can't give them up. He decides to sing and dance for a year while working at the hospital. Tae-Young tells Ki that she wants to be an actress. Hwang goes into labor.

55. My Lifes Golden Age 55

April 30, 2009

Lee Geum gets engaged to Ko Kyung-Woo. She is very happy, but Father is concerned. Lee Hwang tells Father that she is not going to get back together with Tae-ll. It will hurt her pride too much to do that. His parents are against this and will disown him if he does.

54. My Lifes Golden Age 54

April 30, 2009

Father takes Mother to a restaurant after they find out she has fractured her arm. He helps her eat and she is happy. Father asks Mother to let Tae-ll to move out and to let him live his life. Father wants Mother move on so that they can live a happy life together.

53. My Lifes Golden Age 53

April 30, 2009

Kyung-Woo meets with his mother and has harsh words with her. He says that she is dead to him. He will not see her again. Lee Geum meets with her birth mother. She finds out that many people lied to her birth mother and that she had not meant to give her up.

52. My Lifes Golden Age 52

April 30, 2009

Lee Ki meet with Kyung-Woo at a restaurant. They discuss her meeting her birth mother. She was mad that her birth mother never came looking for her. Kyung-Woo still has a lot of unanswered questions for her. Mother finds out that Lee Geum has met her birth mother. Mother is upset, but father is happy about this.

51. My Lifes Golden Age 51

April 30, 2009

Lee Hwang meets up with her ex-husband and he tells her that he wants to try again. That he misses her and that she is carring his baby. He then meeets up with Yoon Soo and tells her that they can no longer see each other because he wants to try to patch things up with Lee.

50. My Lifes Golden Age 50

April 30, 2009

Lee Geum must have another round of chemotherapy and a transplant. This round is 7 times strong than the last round, so it will be must harder for her this time. The donor matching rate is only 60 percent. Mother and Lee talk, and Mother tells the story of how she adopted Lee.

49. My Lifes Golden Age 49

April 30, 2009

Kyung asks Geum's birth mother to have her other children tested. Kyung makes a video to find a donor. Tae tells his family that he wants to get back together with Hwang.

48. My Lifes Golden Age 48

April 30, 2009

Geum and Kyung-Woo run off together. Their mothers discover this and argue, blaming each other. Kyung meets a woman who has the same last name as Geum's birth mother, but she said that she's not the mother. Hwang meets with Tae-Il's father and tells him she is pregnant.

47. My Lifes Golden Age 47

April 30, 2009

Geum is in the hospital, and Kyung-Woo looks for a donor for her. Geum is not happy to see him and sends him away. Hwang's character gets picked for a project. Kyung-Woo looks for Geum's birth mother. Tae-Il tells his family that he wants to marry Miss Kim.

46. My Lifes Golden Age 46

April 30, 2009

Hwang's mothers begs Tae-Il to get back together with Hwang. Ki tells his family that even though he failed this time, he is not quitting and not going back to the hospital.

45. My Lifes Golden Age 45

April 30, 2009

Ki struggles with telling his family about his musical career. Hwang tells her family at dinner that there is no chance for her to get back together with Tae-Il. Her mother tells her to try to get him back, that she can't raise two children alone.

44. My Lifes Golden Age 44

April 30, 2009

Hwang tells Ki to give up his dream of becoming an actor. She tells him that she and father are worried about his future. Tae-Il tells Hwang he is tired of her and they are not getting back together.

43. My Lifes Golden Age 43

April 30, 2009

Hwang is pregnant with Tae-Il's child. Her family reacts to the news in various ways. Kyung-Woo's father tells him to end his relationship with Geum. Kyung-Woo has a fight with his mother about Geum.

42. My Lifes Golden Age 42

April 30, 2009

After Kyung Woo shows up unannounced for what becomes an awkward breakfast, Man-seh tells Kyung Woo and Geum the history between their mothers. Hwang tells the family about her new job and her pregnancy.

41. My Lifes Golden Age 41

April 30, 2009

Hwang discovers she is pregnant and that her ex-husband, Tae-il, is dating again. Geum and Kyung Woo agree to stay together and to get married, but their mothers’ shared history, over a stolen boyfriend, threatens the relationship.

40. My Lifes Golden Age 40

April 30, 2009

In this episode Coach Lee's mother finds out about her relationship with the son of a person who is not regarded as her friend. When the mother visits to tell the parent of the relationship, there are issues that result. In the end the mother of Coach Lee asks the other to leave, telling her that she will not listen to her statements any longer.

39. My Lifes Golden Age 39

April 30, 2009

Lee Geum and her family go to the doctor for a diagnosis. The doctor tells them that while she will have to take medicine for the rest of her life, she can still have a normal life. Lee Hwang and her husband discuss their separation.

38. My Lifes Golden Age 38

August 4, 2009

Episode 38 brought a happy reunion between Hyo Eun, Hwang, and the Lee family, but not before Hwang's mother in law takes the child for a day. Geom has a show down with Kyung Woo's mother and learns the woman will never accept her. She finally tells her family about her CML.

37. My Lifes Golden Age 37

August 4, 2009

Geom and Kyung Woo's relationship gets rocky when they face disapproval from both their mothers. Hwang's father begs his in-laws to forgive her and return Hyo Eun, after which she ran away. Tae-ll finds her and agrees to help Hwang get her back.

36. My Lifes Golden Age 36

April 30, 2009

Hwang continues to battle her mother-in-law for custody of her daughter and has difficulty finding a job. Geom gets troublesome medical news and is fired by Kyung Woo's mother. Ki faces his father's disappointment after choosing to follow his dreams of becoming a professional dancer.

35. My Lifes Golden Age 35

April 30, 2009

Kyung Woo and Geom tearfully confess their love for one another and Kyung Woo opens up emotionally, allowing Geom to read a letter from his late father. Things are not going well for Hwang because her mother-in-law refuses to allow Hwang to see her daughter.

34. My Lifes Golden Age 34

April 30, 2009

Upon learning about Tae-il is not Hyo-eun's father, his shocked mother demolishes Hwang's apartment. Geum does not have an answer when Gyeong-woo gives her a ring and proposes marriage again.

33. My Lifes Golden Age 33

April 30, 2009

In-shik eavesdrops on a conversation between Tae-il and Hwang concerning Hyo-eun. He is shocked to learn his son is not Hyo-eun's biological father. Hwang is ashamed by her past actions.

32. My Lifes Golden Age 32

April 30, 2009

Tae-il has it out with his parents over where his daughter will live. He demands return the girl to Hwang. He informs them of his intentions to eventually study abroad.

31. My Lifes Golden Age 31

May 1, 2009

Gyeong-woo and Geum reaffirm their feelings for each other as she asks him let the documentary air. Tai-il's parents tell him they will keep Hyo-eun with them. Hwang scouts out locations to sell rice rolls.

30. My Lifes Golden Age 30

April 30, 2009

Gyeong-woo does not want the documentary to air and threatens to destroy it. Unknown to Hwang, her former mother-in-law picks Hyo-eun up from school and takes her home with her.

29. My Lifes Golden Age 29

April 30, 2009

Jung-yoon confesses to Tae-il that she was the one who took the photo of Hwang and Dong-hwan and sent it to him. Lee Ki prepares to quit his hospital job for a musical.

28. My Lifes Golden Age 28

April 30, 2009

The only job Hwang finds is as a supermarket cashier. Irritated by the low pay, she argues with her coworkers. When her father checks on her, she has been drinking and they end up arguing.

27. My Lifes Golden Age 27

April 30, 2009

After losing her job, Hwang can not pay for her daughter's schooling. A poor job market prevents her finding another job. Gyeong-woo finds out the man dating Geum is also seeing Tae-young.

26. My Lifes Golden Age 26

April 30, 2009

Hwang finds out who took the picture of her and Dong-hwan kissing in Thailand. She angrily confronts Jung-yoon. At first she denies it, but then admits she took the photo and sent it to Tae-il.

25. My Lifes Golden Age 25

April 30, 2009

Tae-il's parents order him to bring his daughter, Hyo-eun, back to live with them. Hyo-eun is angry with her parents for divorcing. While filming the documentary, Gyeong-woo must watch as Geum dates another man.

24. My Lifes Golden Age 24

April 30, 2009

Gyeng-woo becomes jealous when Geum begins dating someone new. Now that his divorce is final, Jung-yoon wants to publicly show her attraction to him. The custody of Tae-il and Hwang's daughter has not been settled.

23. My Lifes Golden Age 23

April 30, 2009

Hwang and Tae-il's divorce is finalized. Hwang's father approaches Tae-il and urges him to withdraw the divorce. Tae-il is understanding but admit. Upon realizing Hwang signed the divorce papers without a second thought, her father throws her out of his house.

22. My Lifes Golden Age 22

April 30, 2009

Gyeong-woo stands up to his mother. During the film, he feels compassion towards Geum as he realizes the difficulties she has had to overcome. Hwang moves in with her parents. Her father makes no attempt to hide his unhappiness about her divorce.

21. My Lifes Golden Age 21

April 30, 2009

Tae-il and Hwang come to an agreement about the divorce. It is up to Hwang to tell her in-laws she is leaving and taking her daughter with her. Her father-in-law is surprised with how determined the couple are to divorce. Gyeong-woo's mother opposes his plan to film a sick Geum.

20. My Lifes Golden Age 20

April 30, 2009

Preparing to film a documentary about a leukemia patients, Gyeong-woo is shocked to learn the patient is Geum. Also surprised to see him, Geum debates allowing the filming in hopes of keeping her coaching job.

19. My Lifes Golden Age 19

April 30, 2009

Hee-gyeong lets her son know he is as guilty as his wife. But she will still support whatever decision he makes. Tae-il and Hwang attempt to discuss the divorce details.

18. My Lifes Golden Age 18

April 30, 2009

A confrontation between Tae-il and Hwang ends with a divorce request and a slap. Jung-yoon helps Tae-il home after he drinks too much. Hee-gyeong, Tae-il's mother, is disturbed to know both are guilty of infidelity.

17. My Lifes Golden Age 17

April 30, 2009

Tae-il's mother continuously condemns Hwang for her affair until Hwang exposes Tae-il's own affair. Geum's angry father seeks out Gyeong-woo to find out the real reason for the broken engagement.

16. My Lifes Golden Age 16

April 30, 2009

Tae-il tells Hwang it is her fault he revealed their daughter was not actually his. Gyeong-woo gets beaten up by Lee Ki. Geum protests after she is fired by the school.

15. My Lifes Golden Age 15

April 30, 2009

Geum lies to her parents about why the wedding has been cancelled. She tells them it was her choice due to his mother's disapproval of her. However, Hwang tells them Gyeong-woo broke it instead.

14. My Lifes Golden Age 14

April 30, 2009

Despite Geum's begging, Gyeong-woo breaks off the engagement. A devastated Geum reveals she has previous broken engagement and does not want another. Hwang begs Tae-il's mother for forgiveness after she asks her if the affair is true.

13. My Lifes Golden Age 13

April 30, 2009

Hwang and Tae-il angrily confront each other about their affairs. Tae-il brushes his own one night stand off as a stupid mistake. Hwang seizes on that excuse and uses it to describe her own.

12. My Lifes Golden Age 12

April 30, 2009

Gyeong-woo's mother is not satisfied marriage to Geum is what he really wants. A meeting between her and Geum's parents is delayed after she collapses and is hospitalized. Gyeong-woo's doubt begin to surface. Hwang is frustrated at Tae-il's anger.

11. My Lifes Golden Age 11

April 30, 2009

An infuriated Tae-il confronts Hwang after receiving the photo of her kissing Dong-hwan. Upset that she was caught, Hwang tries to dismiss it as a one time mistake. Tae-il refuses to listen to her excuses.

10. My Lifes Golden Age 10

April 30, 2009

Jung-yoon decides to give Tae-il the photos of his wife kissing another man. Geum and Gyeong-woo's marriage finally receives his mother's blessing. His ex-girlfriend has a change of heart when she sees the wedding announcement.

9. My Lifes Golden Age 9

April 30, 2009

Geum introduces herself to Gyeong-woo's disapproving mother, who refuses to acknowledge her. Geum is startled to realize his mother is the director of the school Geum works at. Tae-il is berated for introducing Geum and Gyeong-woo.

8. My Lifes Golden Age 8

April 30, 2009

Angry with Hwang for not taking his calls, Dong-hwan wants to continue their affair. Jung-yoon learns of the meeting and debates sending incriminating photos to Tae-il. Anxious to marry Geum quickly, Gyeong-woo introduces himself to Man-se.

7. My Lifes Golden Age 7

April 30, 2009

Tae-il and Hwang rekindle their marriage at a karaoke bar. Their new found closeness is threatened by Dong-hwan, whom Hwang had an affair with on her business trip. Dong-hwan blackmails her into meeting him at a hotel.

6. My Lifes Golden Age 6

April 30, 2009

Still smarting after his breakup with Min-sun, Gyeong-woo tries to rush into marriage with Geum. In-shik punishes Tae-young for her indiscretions by taking her credit cards from her. Hwang tries to placate her in-laws.

5. My Lifes Golden Age 5

April 30, 2009

Hwang has a confrontation with her boss, because she believes the woman is jealous of her marriage. Geom and Kyung Woo's relationship begins to unravel when an argument results in her becoming locked in a freezer for 40 minutes.

4. My Lifes Golden Age 4

April 30, 2009

Geom's on a quest to find money to pay her biological father's medical bills. After being turned down by Hwang, Geom reconsiders Kyung-Woo's proposals: to loan her the money and to marry her. The episode ends with a revelation that Geom has not told her family about her medical condition.

3. My Lifes Golden Age 3

April 30, 2009

Hwang's father-in-law pressures her to give up her job and become a stay at home mom. Hwang and Geum argue over their father's hospital bill. Unable to pay the bill, her father is discharged from the hospital.

2. My Lifes Golden Age 2

April 30, 2009

Soo-gyeong and Geum cross paths again on a blind date. After a night of drinking, Gyeong-woo seeks out Geum and proposes marriage. A drunk Tae-young misses rehearsals, forcing Hwang to take her home.

1. My Lifes Golden Age 1

April 30, 2009

Track coach, Lee Geum, attacks a referee she believes cheated and interferes with producer Gyeong-woo's camera crew. While on a business trip to Thailand, Lee Hwang has an affair with former boyfriend, Dong-hwan. She is seen by Jung-yoon, one of her husband's coworkers.

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My Life's Golden Age is available for streaming on the MBC America website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch My Life's Golden Age on demand at and Viki.