The upcoming KBS weekend drama “Our Golden Days“ has released a striking new poster featuring Jung Il Woo and Chun Ho Jin in an intense arm wrestling match. The drama explores generational differences within a family, using this physical showdown as a symbol of clashing values.
Drama Plot and Theme
“Our Golden Days” is a family drama centered on the idea that everyone has their own golden era – whether in the past, present, or future. The story follows how different generations encounter and reflect on these meaningful moments in life. The arm wrestling scene between Jung Il Woo’s character Lee Ji Hyuk and Chun Ho Jin’s Lee Sang Chul represents one of the drama’s main conflicts.
The production team explained:
“The arm wrestling scene between Jung Il Woo and Chun Ho Jin represents one of the drama’s central themes: generational conflict. While different generations may clash and face disagreements, the series will ultimately portray a warm, understanding family.”
Poster Details and Character Dynamics
The newly released poster shows Lee Ji Hyuk (Jung Il Woo) and Lee Sang Chul (Chun Ho Jin) locked in an intense arm wrestling match with determined expressions. Behind them, other family members cheer from opposing sides:
- Park Sung Jae (Yoon Hyun Min)
- Kim Da Jung (Kim Hee Jung)
- Lee Soo Bin (Shin Soo Hyun)
- Lee Ji Wan (Son Sang Yeon)
Jung In Sun plays Ji Eun Oh, who serves as the referee in this family showdown. The poster captures each character’s personality through their reactions – some show concern while others watch with curiosity.
Generational Conflict Over Marriage
The drama highlights real-life conflicts between generations, particularly regarding marriage. In one scene, Chun Ho Jin’s character asks:
“Why won’t you get married? Can’t a man even support the woman he loves?”
Jung Il Woo’s character responds:
“It’s no longer an era where being a man automatically makes you the head of the household.”
This exchange shows the fundamental difference in values between the traditional father and his modern son. The teaser shows their debate growing more heated as neither side is willing to compromise their views.
Humorous Family Moments
While the drama deals with serious themes, it also includes lighthearted family moments. One scene shows the intense arm wrestling match suddenly interrupted when grandmother Jo Ok Re (played by Ban Hyo Jung) fires confetti guns to celebrate her birthday. The production team described this as:
“A festive gunshot suddenly rings out, showering the room with sparkling confetti and bringing everything to a halt. The surprising source is grandmother Jo Ok Re, wearing a birthday hat and holding two guns.”
This moment adds humor while showing how family events can bring everyone together despite their differences.
Production Details
“Our Golden Days” comes from the team behind the hit drama “My Golden Life”, including director Kim Hyung Seok and writer So Hyun Kyung. The drama will have 50 episodes, typical for Korean weekend family dramas.
The cast includes many familiar faces:
- Jung Il Woo (Good Job) as Lee Ji Hyuk
- Jung In Sun (DNA Lover) as Ji Eun Oh
- Yoon Hyun Min (Bora! Deborah) as Park Sung Jae
- Chun Ho Jin as family patriarch Lee Sang Chul
- Ban Hyo Jung as grandmother Jo Ok Re
Release Information
“Our Golden Days” will premiere on August 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM KST on KBS2. It will air every Saturday and Sunday, taking over the time slot from “For Eagle Brothers.” The drama marks Jung Il Woo’s return to weekend dramas after several years focusing on shorter series.
Fans of family dramas can look forward to seeing how the story develops these generational conflicts into eventual understanding. The production promises:
“While different generations may clash and face disagreements, the series will ultimately portray a warm, understanding family. We hope viewers will take great interest.”
The drama’s shift from calling it “generational conflict” to “generational empathy” in promotional materials suggests the story will focus on how families can bridge their differences. This approach has made KBS weekend dramas popular with viewers of all ages.
Fan Reactions
Early reactions to the teaser and poster have been positive. One fan commented:
“The cast looks amazing! I love Jung Il Woo and Chun Ho Jin together. Can’t wait to see their chemistry as father and son.”
Another viewer noted:
“Finally a family drama that might actually understand younger generations instead of just criticizing them.”
The mix of veteran actors like Chun Ho Jin and Ban Hyo Jung with younger stars like Jung Il Woo and Jung In Sun has created excitement about the potential for great acting across generations.
What to Expect
Viewers can expect:
- Realistic portrayals of family conflicts between generations
- Humorous moments balancing the serious themes
- Strong performances from a mix of veteran and younger actors
- A story that ultimately brings the family together
- The traditional 50-episode weekend drama format
The arm-wrestling poster serves as a perfect metaphor for the drama’s central conflict – a physical representation of the mental and emotional struggles between different generations in one family. As the production team stated, this intense beginning will lead to understanding and connection by the story’s end.
Credits: Information gathered from KBS announcements, DramaBeans, and official drama press releases.