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| − | + | ''Goong'' is story about the love in face of tradition, politics, and intrigue. Korea is a constitutional monarchy and the Royal Family lives in a grand Palace, the Goong. Story opens with a startling diagnosis that the King is terminally ill. Face with the decreasing popularity among the public for the Royalty, a grand wedding for the Crown Prince, Lee Shin, is decided to be the best publicity move to improve the image of Royalty and at the same time prepare Yul for immediate succession. The intended bride? The headstrong, awkward, and sweet spirited Shin Chae-gyung that just happen to go to the same exclusive art school. Chae-gyung was betrothed to become the next Crown Princess by her grandfather and Yul's grandfather. | |
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| + | Chae-gyung has no illusions to become Cinderella, rather dreams of being a famous designers to support her family. Adding to her hesitation is Shin's proposal to fellow student Hyo-rin, a rejected proposal that she accidentally overheard. Unfortunately, in order to save her family from financial ruin, Chae-gyung accepted the betrothal. | ||
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| + | Hyo-rin comes to regret her decision and seeks to hold on to Shin's heart, while Shin's cousin, Yul, returns only to find himself falling in love with the new Crown Princess. Shin seems to unable to let go of his old feelings for Hyo-rin even as he begin to develop news ones for Chae-gyung. Chae-gyung turns more and more toward Yul for emotional support as the customs of Goong and Shin's untouchable heart begin to break down her cheery facade. | ||
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| + | As in life, humor maskes the pain in this beautifully shot drama. | ||
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- ilovecake (Gong-Ified) | - ilovecake (Gong-Ified) | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 3 September 2006
Goong (궁) is based on the same titled manhwa by Park So Hee.
Details
- Title: 궁 (宮) / Goong (Gung)
- Also known as: Palace (lit. translation) / Princess Hours (MBC Global Media) / Imperial Household
- Genre: Romance, Comedy
- Episodes: 24
- Broadcast network: MBC
- Broadcast period: 2006-01-11 to 2006-03-30
- Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
- Songs: (사랑인가요) Perhaps love by Howl &J
Synopsis
Goong is story about the love in face of tradition, politics, and intrigue. Korea is a constitutional monarchy and the Royal Family lives in a grand Palace, the Goong. Story opens with a startling diagnosis that the King is terminally ill. Face with the decreasing popularity among the public for the Royalty, a grand wedding for the Crown Prince, Lee Shin, is decided to be the best publicity move to improve the image of Royalty and at the same time prepare Yul for immediate succession. The intended bride? The headstrong, awkward, and sweet spirited Shin Chae-gyung that just happen to go to the same exclusive art school. Chae-gyung was betrothed to become the next Crown Princess by her grandfather and Yul's grandfather.
Chae-gyung has no illusions to become Cinderella, rather dreams of being a famous designers to support her family. Adding to her hesitation is Shin's proposal to fellow student Hyo-rin, a rejected proposal that she accidentally overheard. Unfortunately, in order to save her family from financial ruin, Chae-gyung accepted the betrothal.
Hyo-rin comes to regret her decision and seeks to hold on to Shin's heart, while Shin's cousin, Yul, returns only to find himself falling in love with the new Crown Princess. Shin seems to unable to let go of his old feelings for Hyo-rin even as he begin to develop news ones for Chae-gyung. Chae-gyung turns more and more toward Yul for emotional support as the customs of Goong and Shin's untouchable heart begin to break down her cheery facade.
As in life, humor maskes the pain in this beautifully shot drama.
- ilovecake (Gong-Ified)
Also see: [1] (Please do not plagiarize).
Episode Summaries
See [2] (Please do not plagiarize).
Cast
- Yoon Eun Hye as Shin Chae-gyung
- Joo Ji Hoon as Lee Shin
- Kim Jeong Hoon as Lee Yul
- Song Ji Hyo as Min Hyo-rin
- Choi Sung Joon as Kang In (Shin's friend who secretly likes Hyo-rin)
- Lee Yong Joo as Jang Kyung (Shin's friend who likes Kang Hyun)
- Uhm Sung Mo as Ryu Wan (Shin's friend who's filming every moment)
- Jun Ji Ae as Lee Kang-hyun (Chae-kyung's friend with the glasses)
- Lee Eun as Kim Soon-young (Chae-kyung's friend)
- Dan Ji as Yoon Hee-soong (Chae-kyung's friend)
- Kang Nam Gil as Chae Kyung's father
- Im Ye Jin as Chae Kyung's mother
- Kim Suk as Shin Chae-joon (Chae-kyung's brother)
- more
Production Credits
- Original work: Manhwa 「궁」 by Park So-hee (박소희)
- Production Company: Eight Peaks (애이트픽스)
- Director: Hwang In Roe
- Writer: In Eun Ah
Episode Ratings
| date | episode | nationwide | seoul area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-11 | ep. 1 | 16.2% (5th) | 16.6% (5th) |
| 2006-01-12 | ep. 2 | 16.0% (6th) | 16.5% (7th) |
| 2006-01-18 | ep. 3 | 14.3% (9th) | 14.3% (8th) |
| 2006-01-19 | ep. 4 | 15.1% (9th) | 15.3% (8th) |
| 2006-01-25 | ep. 5 | 19.7% (5th) | 20.5% (4th) |
| 2006-01-26 | ep. 6 | 16.5% (8th) | 16.5% (7th) |
| 2006-02-01 | ep. 7 | 13.7% (11th) | 14.0% (10th) |
| 2006-02-02 | ep. 8 | 18.6% (6th) | 19.1% (6th) |
| 2006-02-08 | ep. 9 | 24.0% (2nd) | 25.2% (2nd) |
| 2006-02-09 | ep. 10 | 25.2% (2nd) | 26.3% (2nd) |
| 2006-02-15 | ep. 11 | 24.5% (2nd) | 25.7% (2nd) |
| 2006-02-16 | ep. 12 | 25.6% (2nd) | 27.2% (2nd) |
| 2006-02-22 | ep. 13 | 25.0% (2nd) | 25.8% (2nd) |
| 2006-02-23 | ep. 14 | 26.7% (2nd) | 28.4% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-02 | ep. 15 | 27.9% (2nd) | 28.8% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-02 | ep. 16 | 24.3% (3rd) | 25.0% (3rd) |
| 2006-03-08 | ep. 17 | 25.8% (2nd) | 26.1% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-09 | ep. 18 | 26.6% (2nd) | 27.1% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-15 | ep. 19 | 27.0% (2nd) | 27.3% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-16 | ep. 20 | 27.1% (2nd) | 26.9% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-22 | ep. 21 | 24.6% (2nd) | 25.2% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-23 | ep. 22 | 24.4% (2nd) | 25.5% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-29 | ep. 23 | 25.4% (2nd) | 26.9% (2nd) |
| 2006-03-30 | ep. 24 | 28.3% (2nd) | 28.8% (2nd) |
| average | 22.6% | 23.2% | |
Source: TNS Media Korea
Trivia
- twitchfilm.net (Please do not plagiarize).