Sad Love Story
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Sad Love Story, romanized as Seulpeun Yeonga, and also known as Sad Sonata (its literal translation and the alternate official title) is a Korean
romantic drama, which ran from January 5, 2005 to March 17, 2005. It was distributed by MBC
, which ran episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week until the show's completion. It consist of 20 episodes and has been a major part of the Korean Wave
both in Asia and throughout the United States.
romantic drama.
play Gun-woo. However, a draft-dodging scandal involving Song Seung Hun broke out, causing him to enlist in the military service. On short notice, Yun Jung Hoon
was selected as Song Seung Hun's replacement to play Gun-woo.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
romantic drama, which ran from January 5, 2005 to March 17, 2005. It was distributed by MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, which ran episodes on Wednesdays and Thursdays every week until the show's completion. It consist of 20 episodes and has been a major part of 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...
both in Asia and throughout the United States.
Synopsis
A young man and a blind girl fall in love from their childhood days and plan to marry, but plans have been made for her to go to America. The young man aims to become a guitarist, but suddenly can no longer take the exam. At this time he has a dramatic reunion with the girl from his childhood, but she has become engaged to his best friend. Thus began the four-sidedLove triangle
A love triangle is usually a romantic relationship involving three people. While it can refer to two people independently romantically linked with a third, it usually implies that each of the three people has some kind of relationship to the other two...
romantic drama.
Production
This drama was originally supposed to have actor Song Seung HunSong Seung Hun
Song Seung-heon is a South Korean actor. Song is noted for his roles in Korean dramas like East of Eden, Autumn in My Heart and Summer Scent.-Career:...
play Gun-woo. However, a draft-dodging scandal involving Song Seung Hun broke out, causing him to enlist in the military service. On short notice, Yun Jung Hoon
Yun Jung Hoon
Yun Jung Hoon is a Korean actor, best known for his role in East of Eden and Vampire Prosecutor . He is married to fellow actor Han Ga In.-Television series:* Vampire Prosecutor *Jejoongwon...
was selected as Song Seung Hun's replacement to play Gun-woo.
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...