Pandora: Beneath the Paradise (Korean: 판도라: 조작된 낙원) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Lee Ji-ah, Lee Sang-yoon, Jang Hee-jin, Park Ki-woong, and Bong Tae-gyu. It aired on tvN from March 11 to April 30, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.
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Synopsis
The series tells the story of Hong Tae-ra (Lee Ji-ah) rising to the position of first lady in order to protect her beloved family, after completely forgetting her past memory, and to punish those who took control of her fate and shaken her.
Cast
Main
Lee Ji-ah as Hong Tae-ra / Mun Ha-gyeong / No.50
Chaerin as young Hong Tae-ra / Oh Young
Pyo Jae-hyun's wife who is a top-class woman who has no regrets about wealth and fame. She lost both her parents in an unfortunate accident in France, and lost her memories as a result of the accident. Mun Ha-jun's sister.
Lee Sang-yoon as Pyo Jae-hyun
Hong Tae-ra's husband, who is the chairman of the IT company Hatch and a strong candidate for the next presidential election.
Jang Hee-jin as Go Hae-soo
Ha Yul-ri as young Go Hae-soo
Jang Do-jin's wife, and the main anchor of YBC.
Park Ki-woong as Jang Do-jin
Go Hae-soo's husband, and the management representative of the IT company Hatch.
Bong Tae-gyu as Gu Sang-chan
The research director of the IT company Hatch.
Supporting
Han Soo-yeon as Hong Yu-ra
A fashion entrepreneur and CEO of fashion brand Lapin, who is Hong Tae-ra's older sister and only family member.
Kim Si-woo as Pyo Ji-woo
Pyo Jae-hyun and Hong Tae-ra's daughter.
Cha Kwang-soo as Go Tae-seon
Go Hae-soo's deceased father, who is a 25th presidential election and a former Minister of Strategy and Finance.
Kim Su-jeong as Gong Ja-young
Go Hae-soo's mother.
Kim Ra-on as Jang Leo
Jang Do-jin and Go Hae-soo's son.
Shim So-young as Kim Seon-deok
Director of Hanul Psychiatric Hospital.
Gong Jeong-hwan as Jo Gyu-tae
The head of Hanul Psychiatric Hospital.
Ahn Nae-sang as Jang Geum-mo
Jang Do-jin's father, and the chairman of the Keumjo Group.
Kyeon Mi-ri as Min Young-hwi
Jang Do-jin's mother, and the hostess of the Keumjo Group.
Hong Woo-jin as Jang Gyo-jin
Jang Do-jin's older brother and the successor of the Keumjo Group.
Others
Jung Jae-seong as Han Kyung-rok
The leader of the People's Party and 29th presidential candidate.
Kwon Hyun-bin as Cha Pil-seung / Mun Ha-jun / No.105
A bodyguard who assists Hong Tae-ra. Mun Ha-gyeong's brother.
Go Yun-bin as Yang Se-jin
The chief researcher of Hatch.
Heo Jae-ho as Oh Young-guk
Pyo Jae-hyun's Election campaign head of election countermeasures headquarters.
Han Kang-ho as Chairman Chung
Pyo Jae-hyun's Election campaign committee chairman.
Jang Won-young as Bong Woo-ri
Pyo Jae-hyun's Election campaign head of the department in charge of Tae-ra's outfit and image at the election camp.
Ahn Tae-hwan as Park Jun-ho
Journalist at YBC.
Go Han-min as Song PD
PD of the YBC press department.
Kim Min-young as Park Soo-jeong
Production
Release
On February 16, 2023, tvN released stills of Lee Ji-ah. On February 21, stills of Lee Sang-yoon were released. A day later, family photo stills featuring Lee Ji-ah, Lee Sang-yoon, and Kim Si-woo were released. The teaser videos were released on January 27, February 2, February 10, and February 17.