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Full House (Korean drama)
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Full House is a 16-episode South Korean television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2004. It based on the manhwa of the same name by Woon Soo-yoon.
It was a huge success and became one of the main reasons for the expansion of South Korean culture known as the Korean wave
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Though they don't get along with each other as she is messy and he has a bad temper and likes cleanliness, they agreed to live with each other. At first, Ji-eun works as his maid in order to buy her house back, but because of Young-jae's wish to make the love of his life and Kang Hye-won jealous, they get married. They set up a contract for the marriage to last six months. During that time, complications arise and Ji-Eun and Young-Jae become attracted to each other. Also, Ji-Eun starts to feel a strong bond with Young-jae's family. However, Young-jae's bad temper along with the romantic attentions of Yoo Min-hyuk, Ji-eun's handsome and friendly publisher, starts to create a rift between the couple. So does Hye-Won, who starts to feel jealous when she sees Young-Jae and Ji-eun getting close. Eventually, Young-jae and Ji-eun get a divorce and he moves away.
When he returns he realizes that Ji-eun hasn't married yet and knows that he has fallen in love with her - and she with him. He proposes to her and they finally get married for a second time. But this time, it was for the right reasons.
. Located near Incheon International Airport, the place may be reached in a ten-minute boat ride from Sammok Harbor to this quiet, seashore getaway. Unlike other filming locations in Korea, this is an actual house. Made mostly of wood, this house, which is a private-owned vacation house, cost approximately the equivalent of one million USD to be built. The beach front property looks out onto open waters, with elegant views that could be used on any postcard. Many fans of the miniseries make a pilgrimage to this now famous home. Nearby sightseeing locations include Jogak (sculpture) Park on Modo Island; a bridge connects these two islands.
The first episode was shot in Shanghai
near The Bund
. In later episodes some parts were filmed in Thailand.
and Heart Evangelista
.
There is also a Vietnamese remake called Ngôi nhà hạnh phúc which was released in 2009. The main female character was played by the Vietnamese actress Minh Hằng.
In early 2011, it was reported that Kim Jong Hahk Productions is in the process of producing season 2 of Full House. It will star different actors in the lead roles and they were in talks with Song Joong Gi, Shin Min-ah, and Big Bang’s T.O.P. Shin Min-ah confirmed that she had received an offer for the female lead but had rejected it.
Hwang Jung Eum
and No Min Woo are the finalized cast for Full House 2
It was a huge success and became one of the main reasons for the expansion of South Korean culture known as the Korean wave
Korean wave
The Korean Wave, also known as the Hallyu , refers to spread of South Korean culture around the world. The term was coined in China in mid-1999 by Beijing journalists surprised by the fast growing popularity of Korean entertainment and culture in China...
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Synopsis
Han Ji-eun, an aspiring script writer, lives in a house called "Full House" built by her late father. One day, her two best friends trick her into believing she has won a free vacation. While she is gone, they sell her house. On the plane, she meets a famous actor named Lee Young-jae. Through comedic events, they get acquainted during her vacation and when she returns, she discovers her house has been sold to him.Though they don't get along with each other as she is messy and he has a bad temper and likes cleanliness, they agreed to live with each other. At first, Ji-eun works as his maid in order to buy her house back, but because of Young-jae's wish to make the love of his life and Kang Hye-won jealous, they get married. They set up a contract for the marriage to last six months. During that time, complications arise and Ji-Eun and Young-Jae become attracted to each other. Also, Ji-Eun starts to feel a strong bond with Young-jae's family. However, Young-jae's bad temper along with the romantic attentions of Yoo Min-hyuk, Ji-eun's handsome and friendly publisher, starts to create a rift between the couple. So does Hye-Won, who starts to feel jealous when she sees Young-Jae and Ji-eun getting close. Eventually, Young-jae and Ji-eun get a divorce and he moves away.
When he returns he realizes that Ji-eun hasn't married yet and knows that he has fallen in love with her - and she with him. He proposes to her and they finally get married for a second time. But this time, it was for the right reasons.
Cast
- Song Hye-kyo as Han Ji-eun
- Ji-eun is an optimistic and cheerful girl, loyal to her friends. Though naive and not very smart, she is shown as a character with spunk and a good heart as displayed in her efforts to be a writer. She lives in a beautiful home named Full House , which she inherited from her late parents. Her only friends before she meets Young-jae are Yang Hee-jin and Shin Dong-wook.
- Rain as Lee Young-jae
- Young-jae is a popular Korean actor, especially around girls. Though appearing to be egotistical and stubborn, mostly to maintain his pride, he has secret unrequited feelings for his childhood friend, Hye-won. But later on, Young-jae fell in love with Ji-eun. He also has a fragile relationship with his father, who is a doctor. Young-jae also had a sister who died as a child. Though he can be selfish, he cares deeply for his friends.
- Han Eun-jung as Kang Hye-won
- Hye-won is a close family friend of Lee Young-jae, knowing them since childhood. Working as a fashion designer, she also designs most of Young-jae’s clothes. With her rich family and attractive appearance, she is accustomed to attention from men, but has ever only loved Yoo Min-hyuk.
- Kim Sung-sooKim Sung-sooKim Sung-soo is a South Korean model and actor. He first made his debut in a feature film, Delicious Love and Sex, 2003...
as Yoo Min-hyuk
- Min-hyuk is a ladies' man. He is smart, skillful and respected, but remains detached from most people because of his busy lifestyle. He is also close friends with Young-jae, who confides in him his feelings for Han Ji-eun. Min-hyuk is a director of a large media company. Like Hye-won, he is attractive and used to attention from women.
- Jang Yong as Mr. Lee - Young-jae's Father
- Sun Woo Eun Sook as Ms. Kim -Young-jae's Mother
- Kim Ji-young as Young-jae's Grandmother
- Lee Young-eun as Yang Hee-jin - Ji-eun's friend
- Kang Do-han as Shin Dong-wook - Ji-eun's other friend and Hee Jin's husband
- Im Ye Jin as Dae Pyo - Young-jae's manager
Filming locations
Full House was filmed in the Gwangyeok-si area of IncheonIncheon
The Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
. Located near Incheon International Airport, the place may be reached in a ten-minute boat ride from Sammok Harbor to this quiet, seashore getaway. Unlike other filming locations in Korea, this is an actual house. Made mostly of wood, this house, which is a private-owned vacation house, cost approximately the equivalent of one million USD to be built. The beach front property looks out onto open waters, with elegant views that could be used on any postcard. Many fans of the miniseries make a pilgrimage to this now famous home. Nearby sightseeing locations include Jogak (sculpture) Park on Modo Island; a bridge connects these two islands.
The first episode was shot in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
near The Bund
The Bund
The Bund is a waterfront area in central Shanghai, People's Republic of China. The area centres on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River, facing Pudong, in the eastern part of Huangpu District...
. In later episodes some parts were filmed in Thailand.
Music
- Full House (Instrumental)
- WHY - 운명 (Oon myung; Fate)
- Forever (Instrumental)
- ByulByulKim Go-Eun , better known by her stage name of 별 , is a South Korean singer known mostly for her ballads. She was born on October 22, 1983 in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do and studied in Dongduk Women's University...
- I Think I Love You - 시 (Instrumental)
- Noel - 친구란 말 (chingu ran mal)
- Why - 운명 (Full Slow Instrumental)
- Blue Hills (Instrumental)
- Why - 운명 (Slow Version) (Oon myung)
- I Think I Love You(Guitar Instrumental)
- G-soul - 늦게 핀 사랑 (Too Late) (neut geh pin sarang)
- WHY - Forever
- Why - 운명 (Semi Slow Instrumental)
- Love At The Gate (Instrumental)
- 고마워할게요
- 늦게 핀 사랑 (Too Late) (Violin Instrumental)
- Amazing Love (Instrumental)
- Paradiso (Instrumental)
- Why - 운명 (Instrumental)
- Lee Boram- Geu Deh Ji Geum
Awards
2004 KBS Drama Awards- Best Couple - Rain and Song Hye-kyo
- Excellence in acting - Song Hye-kyo
- Excellence in acting - Rain
- Popularity Award - Rain
- Popularity Award - Song Hye-kyo
Remake and Sequel
In 2009, it was remade into a Philippines drama also titled Full House starring Richard GutierrezRichard Gutiérrez
Richard Kristian Rama Gutierrez, popularly known as Richard Gutierrez , is a television actor and commercial model who works in Filipino productions.-Biography:Gutierrez is the son of Eduardo P...
and Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista
Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco , better known by her screen name Heart Evangelista, is a Chinese-Filipino actress, TV show host, singer, VJ, and an endorser.-Biography:...
.
There is also a Vietnamese remake called Ngôi nhà hạnh phúc which was released in 2009. The main female character was played by the Vietnamese actress Minh Hằng.
In early 2011, it was reported that Kim Jong Hahk Productions is in the process of producing season 2 of Full House. It will star different actors in the lead roles and they were in talks with Song Joong Gi, Shin Min-ah, and Big Bang’s T.O.P. Shin Min-ah confirmed that she had received an offer for the female lead but had rejected it.
Hwang Jung Eum
Hwang Jung Eum
Hwang Jung Eum is a Korean actress and former member of Sugar. In January 2009, she joined the cast of the MBC drama East of Eden.- Television series:* , 2012: Fullhouse 2*MBC, 2011: Can You Hear My Heart*SBS, 2010: Giant...
and No Min Woo are the finalized cast for Full House 2
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- List of Korean television shows
- Contemporary culture of South KoreaContemporary culture of South KoreaThe contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, and on its own path away from North Korean culture since the division of Korea in 1948. The industrialization and urbanization of South Korea, especially Seoul, have brought many changes to the way Korean...
- List of top rated Korean Dramas
External links
- All about Full House - The Official Korea Tourism Guide Site
- ReviewAsia - Full House Reviews
- KBS Full House (Korean)
- KBS Global Marketing Full House