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*'''Title:''' 적도의 남자 / Jeokdoeui Namja
 
*'''Title:''' 적도의 남자 / Jeokdoeui Namja
 
*'''Also known as:''' Man From the Equator
 
*'''Also known as:''' Man From the Equator
*'''Genre:''' Melodrama
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*'''Genre:''' Thriller, melodrama
 
*'''Episodes:''' 20
 
*'''Episodes:''' 20
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' KBS2
 
*'''Broadcast network:''' KBS2
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==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
Jang-il, the smartest of the school, and Seon-wu, the strongest kid in Yeosu, are best friends. Influenced by Jang-il, Seon-wu starts studying and working hard towards his dream. However, all of a sudden, Seon-wu's guardian, Kyung-pil, dies a mysterious death and Seon-wu becomes blind while investigating on the case. Su-mi witnesses the scene that Jang-il attacks Seon-wu but remains silent on it and waits for the right moment. Ji-won, who is a volunteer reader for visually impaired people, meets Seon-wu by chance and they fall in love. Despite his strong feelings for Ji-won, however, Seon-wu breaks up with Ji-won so she can have a better life. 13 years have passed. Jang-il becomes a special prosecutor. Seon-wu becomes a young CEO of Royal Tree, an investment trust company. Ji-won works as a VIP party planner at a five-star hotel. And Sumi becomes a hyperrealism painter. They all have gone their separate ways. However, the fate draws them back together… --[http://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_The_Equator_Man.php HanCinema]
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Jang-il, the smartest of the school, and Seon-Woo, the strongest kid in Yeosu, are best friends. Influenced by Jang-il, Seon-Woo starts studying and working hard towards his dream. However, all of a sudden, Seon-Woo's guardian, Kyung-pil, dies a mysterious death and Seon-Woo becomes blind while investigating on the case. Soo Mi witnesses the scene that Jang-il attacks Seon-Woo but remains silent on it and waits for the right moment. Ji-won, who is a volunteer reader for visually impaired people, meets Seon-Woo by chance and they fall in love. Despite his strong feelings for Ji-won, however, Seon-wu breaks up with Ji-won so she can have a better life. 13 years have passed. Jang-il becomes a special prosecutor. Seon-wu becomes a young CEO of Loyal Tree, an investment trust company. Ji-won works as a VIP party planner at a five-star hotel. And Soo Mi becomes a hyperrealism painter. They all have gone their separate ways. However, the fate draws them back together… --''[http://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_The_Equator_Man.php HanCinema]''
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==User/Viewer Ratings==
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==Cast==
 
==Cast==
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**[[Siwan]] as teen Jang Il
 
**[[Siwan]] as teen Jang Il
 
*[[Lee Bo Young]] as Han Ji Won
 
*[[Lee Bo Young]] as Han Ji Won
**[[Kyung Soo Jin]] (경수진) as teen Ji Won
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**[[Kyung Soo Jin]] as teen Ji Won
 
*[[Im Jung Eun]] as Choi Soo Mi
 
*[[Im Jung Eun]] as Choi Soo Mi
 
**[[Park Se Young]] as teen Soo Mi
 
**[[Park Se Young]] as teen Soo Mi
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*[[Cha Hwa Yun]] as Ma Hee Jung
 
*[[Cha Hwa Yun]] as Ma Hee Jung
 
*[[Lee Seung Hyung]] as secretary Cha
 
*[[Lee Seung Hyung]] as secretary Cha
*[[Lee Chan Ho]]
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*[[Jung Ho Bin]] as Moon Tae Joo
*[[Park Hyp-Jun]] as Geum Jool
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*[[Park Hyo Joon]] as Geum Jool
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**[[Lee Chan Ho]] as teen Geum Jool
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*[[Kang Ji Sub]] as Choi Yoon Suk
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*[[Jo Hee Bong]] as Mr. Koon
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**[[Kim Soo Hyun (1978)|Kim Soo Hyun]] as young Mr. Koon
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*[[Kim Hye Eun]] as Park Yoon Joo
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**[[Bae Seul Gi]] as young Park Yoon Joo (cameo)
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*[[Jang Joon Hak]] as Hwang Baek Goo
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*[[Park Jin Soo (1985)|Park Jin Soo]] as Shin Jung Min
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*[[Park Woo Chun]]
  
 
==Production Credits==
 
==Production Credits==
*'''Director:''' [[Kim Yong Soo]]
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*'''Chief Producer:''' [[Jung Hae Ryong]]
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*'''Producer:''' [[Kang Byung Taek]], [[Moon Jung Soo]], [[Kim Hee Yul]]
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*'''Director:''' [[Kim Yong Soo]], [[Han Sang Woo]]
 
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Kim In Young]]
 
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Kim In Young]]
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*'''Continuity:''' [[Kang Sook]]
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==Recognitions==
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;2012 KBS Drama Awards
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*Excellence Award for Mid-Length Drama, Actor ([[Uhm Tae Woong]])
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*Excellence Award for Mid-Length Drama, Actress ([[Lee Bo Young]])
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*Actor of the Year (selected by PD's of three main broadcasters) ([[Uhm Tae Woong]])
  
 
==Episode Ratings==
 
==Episode Ratings==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/jukdo Official site]
 
*[http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/jukdo Official site]
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*[http://movie.daum.net/tv/detail/main.do?tvProgramId=59757 Daum movie site]
  
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[[Category:KDrama]] [[Category:KDrama2012]] [[Category:KBS]]
 
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Latest revision as of 04:47, 20 December 2025

The Equator Man

Details

  • Title: 적도의 남자 / Jeokdoeui Namja
  • Also known as: Man From the Equator
  • Genre: Thriller, melodrama
  • Episodes: 20
  • Broadcast network: KBS2
  • Broadcast period: 2012-Mar-21 to 2012-May-24
  • Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
  • Original Soundtrack: The Equator Man OST

Synopsis

Jang-il, the smartest of the school, and Seon-Woo, the strongest kid in Yeosu, are best friends. Influenced by Jang-il, Seon-Woo starts studying and working hard towards his dream. However, all of a sudden, Seon-Woo's guardian, Kyung-pil, dies a mysterious death and Seon-Woo becomes blind while investigating on the case. Soo Mi witnesses the scene that Jang-il attacks Seon-Woo but remains silent on it and waits for the right moment. Ji-won, who is a volunteer reader for visually impaired people, meets Seon-Woo by chance and they fall in love. Despite his strong feelings for Ji-won, however, Seon-wu breaks up with Ji-won so she can have a better life. 13 years have passed. Jang-il becomes a special prosecutor. Seon-wu becomes a young CEO of Loyal Tree, an investment trust company. Ji-won works as a VIP party planner at a five-star hotel. And Soo Mi becomes a hyperrealism painter. They all have gone their separate ways. However, the fate draws them back together… --HanCinema

User/Viewer Ratings

3.00
(2 votes)

Cast

Extended Cast

Production Credits

Recognitions

2012 KBS Drama Awards
  • Excellence Award for Mid-Length Drama, Actor (Uhm Tae Woong)
  • Excellence Award for Mid-Length Drama, Actress (Lee Bo Young)
  • Actor of the Year (selected by PD's of three main broadcasters) (Uhm Tae Woong)

Episode Ratings

See The Equator Man/Episode Ratings

External Links



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