Quiet Sales: A Challenge for 1990s Women to Find Their Identity

The tvN drama “Quiet Sales,” which has recently garnered much attention, tells the story of women who sell adult products door-to-door against the backdrop of the conservative social atmosphere of the 1990s. Particularly, Kim SungRyoung’s portrayal of Oh GeumHee, an elite woman with a college education living a life uncommon at the time, shows her transformation from a housewife after marriage.

In a recent interview at a cafe in Gangnam, Kim SungRyoung shared her thoughts on the unexpected popularity of the drama. She mentioned, “I thought viewers would like it because of the new broadcast material, but I was a bit disappointed that the ratings didn’t meet expectations.” However, she added that the Netflix No. 1 record and viewer responses were certainly positive.

“Quiet Sales” deals honestly with women’s sexual lives and taboo subjects but was heavily censored due to broadcast regulations. Kim SungRyoung expressed her frustration, saying, “The word ‘sex’ was censored because of the 15-rated audience classification,” and revealed that she wanted to express it more authentically as she was going through menopause.

The drama also resonates with Kim SungRyoung’s personal experiences with the natural presence of adult product shops. She mentioned, “I hope adult shops become more naturally accepted in our country,” highlighting the need for change.

“Quiet Sales” aired in the same time slot as “Jung Nyeon” and recorded an 8.6% viewership rating in its final episode. Kim SungRyoung emphasized the social significance of the drama by stating, “Such women-centered dramas need to do well for more stories to be produced in the future.”

Kim SungRyoung described “Quiet Sales” as a gift-like work for her, ranking it among the top three in her career along with “The Heirs.” She expressed her anticipation for the future by saying, “I am still thirsty for acting, but unexpected works seem to come as gifts.”

She hopes that more works like “Quiet Sales” will be produced in the future to enrich women’s narratives.

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