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Top billed cast

Kim Seung-hoHa Chun-sam
Hwang Jeong-sunSuwondaek
Shin Young-kyunSu-eob
Jo Mi-ryeongOk-rye (Eldest daughter)
Hwang HaeKim Chang-soo
Um Aing-ranOkhee
Kim Hee-kapKim Seo-gi
Ju Seon-taeHwangsajang (Maju)
Chang HyeokKim Byung-guk
Choe Seong-hoKim Chang-deok (Ok-rye's husband)

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