Secret

Ming Ai worked as a servant in the Li family when she was young and fell in love with the young master, Li Zhong Wan, with whom she had a daughter, Xi Zhen (played by Kim Hee Na). However, their love and marriage were not accepted by Zhong Wan's father. Ming Ai left Zhong Wan and went to Paris to study fashion design. After completing her studies, she returned to her country, worked hard, and became a famous fashion business owner. In contrast, Zhong Wan's career took a downturn, and his family fell on hard times. After remarrying, he had another daughter, Zhi En (played by Ha Ji Won). Zhong Wan kept the identity of Xi Zhen's mother, who is Ming Ai, a secret from his two daughters, but the crafty Zhi En accidentally discovered this fact when she came across Ming Ai's autobiography. Zhi En decided to meet Ming Ai in secret, leading to a complex series of events...Kim Hee Na plays Li Xi Zhen, a 27-year-old older sister and a sales clerk at a large wholesale clothing store in Dongdaemun. After graduating from high school, she worked as a supermarket clerk, a restaurant server, and so on. Two years ago, she started working as a seamstress for a clothing company. In addition to her busy work schedule, she also attends night classes at a fashion school to learn fashion design. Her biggest dream is to open her own small counter in a famous mall. She has always been skillful with her hands, creating doll clothes, curtains, and pajamas for herself. She is not good at dressing up and has a simple appearance with an honest and cheerful personality. She is full of compassion, willing to make sacrifices for others, but reluctant to accept their gratitude. After enduring a long period of painful struggles, she finally understands her self-worth and noble qualities. She rents a room in a rundown residential area on the outskirts of Seoul and lives with her father and younger sister. She has a deep bond with her sister Zhi En, and although they are only a year apart, she has taken care of her sister like a mother since they lost their mother at a young age. She is proud of and loves her sister, considering her the closest friend.Ha Ji Won plays Li Zhi En, a 26-year-old younger sister and an advertising planner. After graduating from the applied arts department of a specialized university, she applied to several renowned design companies but was unsuccessful due to lack of experience and an impressive degree. She switched jobs several times, but her skills were insufficient, and she ended up leaving halfway. Earlier this year, she started working as an advertising planner through a recommendation from a senior. Her inner conflict began in childhood. After her father's company went bankrupt, their family's situation deteriorated rapidly. However bad things got at home, her father always bought her the best clothes and sent her to the best schools, allowing her to be carefree. To her father, she was his only hope. Upon growing up, she realized she wasn't a princess, and reality played a cruel joke on her.Yoo Si Yoon plays Jin Jun Ho, a 29-year-old only son of the owner of Xi Zhen's store. He is warm and cheerful, growing up carefree under the love of his kind mother. He is handsome and humorous, friendly to all women in the world. After his mother died in a traffic accident, he returned home to take over the Dongdaemun store and several clothing factories. However, he, who had always been idle, showed no interest in the store's business. He often clashed with Xi Zhen, a clerk at the store. As they spent more time together, he gradually developed feelings for Xi Zhen, who worked tirelessly for a living, but misunderstandings between them grew deep, causing them to drift apart. Additionally, Zhi En's aggressive pursuit of him ultimately led to their separation.