Sung Dong Il

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After quitting his job, Gil Gu (Ahn Bo Hyun) lives a lonely, aimless life until aspiring pâtissier Jung Seon Ji (Lim Yoona) moves in to the same apartment building with her family. Seon Ji is beautiful and sweet, causing Gil Gu to fall in love at first sight. However, when he runs into Seon Ji at night, she's aggressive and terrifying, like a completely different person. Gil Gu soon learns from Seon Ji's father Sang Su (Sung Dong Il) that for her entire life, Seon Ji turns into a demon every night – and she has no idea that it's even happening. Recently injured and at his wit's end, Sang Su asks Gil Gu to watch over Seon Ji at night. Gil Gu agrees, oddly fascinated by Seon Ji's condition and secretly hoping that it might bring them closer together. Can Gil Gu find a way to help Seon Ji out?

Pretty Crazy

JTBC

Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon), a renowned expert in the high-stakes world of corporate mergers and acquisition, is the leader of a team of skilled professionals that includes sharp and savvy lawyer Oh Soon Young (Kim Dae Myeung) and market trend and risk analyst Choi Jin Soo (Cha Kang Yoon). While working a white-collar job might seem boring, their lives are anything but mundane as they tackle complex corporate deals while facing challenges from rival companies, internal conflicts, and ethical dilemmas that threaten to blur the boundaries between their personal and professional lives. As the stakes rise and personal sacrifices grow ever larger, Joo No must use his legendary negotiation skills to secure deals that could make or break their careers.

The Art of Negotiation

🐺 Wolf in a Suit 👔

Song Jae Sik

Dan Bi (Park Ji Hyun) dreams of becoming a children's book author, but somehow finds herself working as a civil servant on a team that monitors illegal adult content to protect minors. After an accident results in her damaging CEO Hwang's (Sung Dong Il) vintage car, she manages to get herself a writing gig... but instead of writing books for kids, she's writing erotic web novels for adults to repay her car repair debt. While she initially struggles with the new genre, Dan Bi's unique writing style quickly gains popularity, making her an overnight sensation. Her stories inadvertently affect her colleague Jung Seok (Choi Si Won), leading to a plot twist she could never have predicted!

Forbidden Fairytale

CEO Hwang Chang Seop

Ja Geum Sun (Go Doo Shim), escaped North Korea during the Korean War, leaving behind her husband and son. She founded the Nakwon hotel chain, hoping it would serve as a lighthouse to reunite her lost family. Approaching the end of her life, she yearns to meet her grandson Ri Mun Sung. Her assistant Jeong Sang Cheol (Sung Dong Il), is tasked with the mission and discovers her grandson has become a human trafficker, deciding to keep the truth from Geum Sun, he hires Yoo Jae Heon (Kang Ha Neul), a struggling stage actor, to pose as her grandson instead. Jae Heon agrees but quickly finds he is in over his head. He also has to contend with Park Se Yeon (Ha Ji Won), Geum Sun's granddaughter who manages the hotel and is determined to maintain control. This is a 2022 South Korean drama series directed by Yoon Sang Ho.

Curtain Call

🎭 Lighthouse Keepers 🎭

In the treacherous waters between the Philippines and Busan, the container ship Frontier Titan becomes a floating prison transporting dangerous criminals, including the tattooed Jong Doo (Seo In Guk). Led by Seok Woo (Park Ho San), a team of police officers struggles to maintain control of the volatile prisoners. When the criminals stage a violent breakout and attempt to take over the ship, they unleash chaos and bloodshed. However, the convicts are unaware that a far more terrifying threat is also aboard, promising to turn their maritime escape into a nightmare of unimaginable horror. This is a 2022 South Korean action-horror film directed by Kim Hong Sun.

Project Wolf Hunting

Troubled convict Yun Gyeo Re (Ji Chang Wook) is ordered to do community service at an end-of-life care facility for the terminally ill. He must work with the tireless Kang Tae Sik (Sung Dong Il), the leader of the facility’s volunteer team. Tae Sik has launched a unit called Team Genie, which seeks to make the final wishes of dying patients come true, no matter what they ask for. Gyeo Re also meets Seo Yeon Ju (Choi Sooyoung), a young nurse who tries to keep her patients physically active and full of cheer. Will working with Team Genie and Yeon Ju help turn Gyeo Re’s life around or is it already too late for him? This 2022 South Korean drama series was directed by Kim Yong Wan.

If You Wish Upon Me

🦋 Free as a butterfly Team 🦋

Jirisan National Park, Korea's oldest and largest national park, is home to a team of dedicated rangers led by the exceptional Seo Yi Kang (Jun Ji Hyun), a skilled tracker known for saving countless lives. Alongside her is Kang Hyun Jo (Joo Ji Hoon), an ex-military lieutenant turned rookie ranger with impressive skills, and their colleague Jung Goo Young (Oh Jung Se), under the leadership of Jo Dae Jin (Sung Dong Il). As mysterious rumors begin to circulate about the mountain's unexplored regions, the rangers' expertise and courage are put to the ultimate test. They must confront the challenges of Mount Jiri's treacherous terrain and uncover its hidden secrets, risking their lives to protect visitors and unravel the mountain's mysteries. This 2021 South Korean drama explores the dangerous and compelling world of national park rangers.

Jirisan

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Du Seok (Sung Dong Il) and Jong Bae (Kim Hee Won) work as debt collectors in Incheon, South Korea in the 1990s, doing whatever it takes to get back money that's owed. They're used to taking collateral when their debtors can't pay, but when undocumented immigrant Myung Ja (Kim Yun Jin) falls behind on her payments, Du Seok and Jong Bae take her nine-year-old daughter Seung Yi (Park Soi) to make sure she pays up. However, Myung Ja is arrested and deported, leaving Seung Yi in the debt collectors' guardianship. While the two are initially reluctant to continue caring for Seung Yi, they begin to develop a strange familial bond, changing all of their lives forever.

Pawn

Park Du Seok

Formerly known as a legendary detective, Mi Young (Ra Mi Ran) got relegated to desk work after her marriage, much to her frustration. When rookie detective Ji Hye (Lee Sung Kyung) is assigned to the same workplace, the two women get off to a rough start due to Ji Hye's habit of stirring up trouble. However, when the two witness a young woman attempt suicide after the police ignored her crime report, they decide to take a look into her case themselves. To their horror, the woman was a victim of a hidden camera rape, and their male colleagues and superiors are largely indifferent about the case. Mi Young and Ji Hye decide to investigate on their own, but soon find that they've just scratched the surface of a criminal network. Can they help bring justice to the women who've been ignored and pushed aside?

Miss & Mrs. Cops

Throughout his life, Han Kang Ho (Yoon Si Yoon) has never quite lived up to the same standards as his twin brother Soo Ho (also played by Yoon Si Yoon). While the brothers were always smart, Soo Ho ended up becoming a respected judge while Kang Ho became a career criminal. However, just as Kang Ho is being released from his fifth stint in prison, he learns that his brother has mysteriously gone missing. Kang Ho decides to take the opportunity to try out a different job – by posing as his brother. Now on top of the legal world, Kang Ho dispenses unconventional justice, often relying on his street smarts and intuition rather than legal precedent. Along the way, he finds himself drawn to paralegal Song So Eun (Lee You Young), who sees past his rough edges. But how long can this charade last, especially once Soo Ho returns?

Your Honor

Miss Hammurabi follows the contrasting journeys of two judges in the 44th Civil Affairs Department at the Seoul Central District. Park Cha Oh Reum (Go Ara) is a newly appointed, empathetic judge who is always passionate about fighting injustice, while Im Ba Reun (Kim Myung Soo) is a rigid, principled colleague committed to creating an equal court system. Their differing approaches to judicial work create tension and challenge each other's perspectives on law and human compassion. Together, they must navigate complex legal cases while exploring the intricacies of judicial decision-making and their own personal growth within the court system. This is a 2018 South Korean legal drama directed by Kwak Jung Hwan.

Miss Hammurabi

The Don't Judge Me Team! 

Yoon So So (Lee Yeon Hee) leaves on a trip to Europe with her college boyfriend despite her parents’ disapproval. A few years later, her boyfriend heartlessly comes back to Korea alone, leaving So So (Lee Yeon Hee) behind. She couldn't help but start working as a tour guide in France to make a living. She leads a group of people traveling with the “Luxurious Premium Tour Package: 1 Week in France”. So So (Lee Yeon Hee) always does her best so that those traveling to a faraway place can make the best memories of their lives. However, this team isn’t easy to break the ice. A man that was dumped by his girlfriend, a couple that has been dating for 10 years, an old couple that growls at each other during the entire trip, and father and daughter that seem like strangers… the members couldn't be more troublesome.
It's especially hard with San Ma Roo (Jung Yong Hwa), a guy who travels alone in this group, who is very depressed. He fought with his girlfriend 3 days before the trip and had to leave her behind. He is a nuisance from day one. So So (Lee Yeon Hee) is worried he might get into trouble during the trip and keeps an eye on him all along. Her assumption proves to be right as Ma Roo (Jung Yong Hwa) loses his wallet and the two are left alone in the city. The two get to know each other better as they spend a day together in an unfamiliar place. After sharing each other's pain from previous relationships, they comfort each other and start to develop feelings mutually. The trip comes to an end and Ma Roo (Jung Yong Hwa) has to leave for Korea. They say goodbye at the airport without being able to express how sad they are to part. 

With such strong feelings for each other, will So So (Lee Yeon Hee) and Ma Roo (Jung Yong Hwa) be able to meet again?

The Package

The Romantic Travelers Team

Police university cadets Park Gi Jun (Park Seo Joon) and Kang Hee Yeol (Kang Ha Neul) witness a kidnapping and decide to investigate despite local law enforcement's disinterest. Discovering the criminals are part of a human trafficking ring that harvests women's eggs, the pair infiltrate the gang's hideout to rescue the victims. Initially overpowered and locked up themselves, they escape and recommit to their mission, refusing to let professionals discourage their pursuit of justice. Determined to take down the criminal organization, Gi Jun and Hee Yeol risk everything to save the kidnapped women. This is a 2017 South Korean action comedy film directed by Jason Kim.

Midnight Runners

Woojoo Film

Park Tae Soo (Jo In Sung), a driven prosecutor from a poor background, fights his way through law school with the dream of success. After becoming a prosecutor, he feels underappreciated until Chief Prosecutor Han Kang Shik (Jung Woo Sung) takes him under his wing, introducing him to the powerful world of the legal elite. As Tae Soo becomes entangled in the dark underbelly of politics and crime, he must confront the moral compromises required to climb the ladder of power. Will his ambition lead him to lose his integrity, or can he resist the temptations of wealth and influence? This is a 2017 South Korean legal drama directed by Han Jae Rim that explores the corruption within the justice system.

The King

KBS02

In the Kingdom of Silla, the reigning queen strives to keep her son Jin Heung (Park Hyung Sik) safe from enemies and assassins. Hoping to disrupt the existing noble hierarchy, she forms a group of warriors known as Hwarang with the intent of protecting Jin Heung, who joins the Hwarang’s ranks under the name Ji Dwi. Alongside him are mysterious commoner Moo Myung (Park Seo Joon), spirited physician’s daughter Ah Ro (Go Ara), aristocratic swordsman Su Ho (Choi Minho), the stoic Ban Ryu (Do Ji Han), the playful Yeo Wool (Cho Yoon Woo), and the innocent Han Sung (V), each grappling with their own burdens and aspirations. Amidst political machinations and forbidden romance, they navigate loyalty, friendship, and the quest for justice. Can they successfully usher in a new era for Silla?

Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth

When Joseon-era mermaid Sim Cheong (Jun Ji Hyun) follows her true love, she finds herself mysteriously transported into modern-day Seoul. Though separated from her true love, she soon crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho). With nowhere else to go, Joon Jae takes the stranded mermaid in, though not out of the goodness of his heart. As a con artist, Joon Jae is quick to spot the priceless jade bracelet Sim Cheong wears. Determined to take Sim Cheong for all she’s worth, Joon Jae soon finds himself thinking twice about the mermaid after she helps him evade the lethal plans of his greedy stepmother. As the two draw closer together, will the charms of the ancient mermaid begin to melt the icy heart of a bitter conman? Inspired by a historical folktale, this 2016 South Korean drama series was directed by Jin Hyuk.

The Legend of the Blue Sea

The Blue Sea

In the late 1980s Seoul, five childhood friends from the Ssangmundong neighborhood navigate their challenging teen years together. Seong Deok Seon (Lee Hye Ri) struggles with her low school ranking, Kim Jeong Hwan (Ryu Jun Yeol) is soccer-obsessed, Seong Seon Woo (Ko Gyung Pyo) is the perfect student, Ryoo Dong Ryong (Lee Dong Hwi) is a knowledgeable geek, and Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum) is a genius baduk player who dropped out of school. As they support each other through various misadventures, they form unbreakable bonds that will shape their future lives. Their shared experiences and friendship become a testament to the power of youth and community during a transformative era in South Korean history. This is a 2015 South Korean nostalgic drama series directed by Shin Won Ho, the third installment in the "Reply" drama series.

Reply 1988

The Lucky Eights Team

Ji Hae Soo (Kong Hyo Jin), a prickly psychiatrist, finds her meticulously ordered life upended when she crosses paths with Jang Jae Yul (Zo In Sung), a charming and successful mystery novelist with a secret. While they get off on an adversarial foot, they gradually begin to fall for each other, especially when a series of strange circumstances leads them to start living together far sooner than they ordinarily would have. As their unconventional romance blossoms, Hae Soo uncovers the depths of Jae Yul’s past trauma, revealing a hidden battle with mental illness. Can their love truly conquer the invisible demons that threaten to tear them apart?

It's Okay, That's Love

Love Obsessed Team

When 14-year-old Cheon Ji (Kim Hyang Gi) unexpectedly takes her own life, her widow mother Hyun Sook (Kim Hee Ae) and older sister Man Ji (Ko A Seong) are left in complete shock. Hyun Sook and Man Ji struggle to understand why Cheon Ji committed suicide, especially because Cheon Ji showed no outward signs of distress and didn't leave a note behind. However, as they uncover more information about Cheon Ji's life, they learn that she was frequently bullied at school, primarily by Hwa Yeon (Kim You Jung), a popular but cruel classmate. In desperation, Man Ji decides to investigate the situation on her own – even if she has to confront Hwa Yeon herself to demand answers. Will Hyun Sook and Man Ji find the closure they seek, even if the truth hurts? This film was based on Kim Ryeo Ryeong's 2009 novel "Elegant Lies."

Thread of Lies

Man Ho

Jang Ok Jung (Kim Tae Hee), a woman of extraordinary beauty and talent in the Joseon Dynasty, defies her humble origins as she works her way up from working as a palace maid to becoming a royal tailor. She eventually catches the eye of King Suk Jong (Yoo Ah In), but their romance is fraught with royal politics due to their different social statuses. Suk Jong is willing to move heaven and earth for their love, growing his power enormously, while Ok Jung’s increasingly improved social standing begins to change her. Will Ok Jung and Suk Jong’s love find a way to defeat the odds, or was it an ill-fated union from the beginning? This drama was based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Choi Jung Mi.

Jang Ok Jung, Living in Love

Sung Shi Won (Jung Eun Ji) and her five high school friends – Yoon Yoon Jae (Seo In Guk), Mo Yoo Jung (Shin So Yul), Kang Joon Hee (Hoya), Do Hak Chan (Eun Ji Won), and Bang Sung Jae (Lee Shi Un) – were obsessed with K-pop idols in 1997. For 18-year-old Shi Won, her world revolved around Tony An of H.O.T., with dreams of becoming his wife. Fifteen years later, at 33, the friends reunite for a mini-reunion where two of them announce their engagement. As they reminisce about their teenage years, the story challenges viewers to guess which two friends' passionate idol worship transformed into genuine love. This nostalgic journey explores friendship, first loves, and the transformative power of youth. "Answer Me 1997" is a 2012 South Korean drama series directed by Shin Won Ho that captures the essence of teenage dreams and lasting connections.

Reply 1997

 The Super Busan Team

Han Chul Min (Jang Hyuk) is arrested for murdering his wife, despite planning to surprise her on their wedding anniversary. Prosecutor Ahn Min Ho (Park Hee Soon) is convinced of Chul Min's guilt, having previously suspected him in a serial murder case. Defense attorney Kang Sung Hee (Ha Jung Woo) takes the case, challenging the lack of direct evidence and pushing for a jury trial. Investigator Jang Ho Won (Sung Dong Il) supports Chul Min's potential innocence, noting that the victim's body was never found. As the legal battle intensifies between Ahn and Kang, Chul Min's fate hangs in the balance, with no choice but to trust his attorney. The courtroom becomes a battleground of conflicting evidence and legal strategies, leaving audiences questioning whether justice will truly be served. This is a 2011 South Korean courtroom thriller film directed by Sohn Young Sung.

The Client

KBS, KOCOWA

Dae Gil was the son of a nobleman but loved Eon Nyeon, who was a slave. To rescue Eon Nyeon from a forced marriage, Eon Nyeon's brother, Keun Nom, kills Dae Gil's parents, burns the house down, and runs away with Eon Nyeon. To find Keun Nom and Eon Nyeon, the ones who brought his household to ruins, Dae Gil becomes a famous slave hunter known for being unmerciful, money-hungry, and the best slave chaser in Joseon. Living like the noblemen, Eon Nyeon marries Song Tae Ha, the man who rescued her, but is unable to forget about Dae Gil.

The Slave Hunters

South Korea’s Muju County wants to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, but fears the bid will end in failure if the country does not have a national ski jumping team. The hopeful Coach Bang (Sung Dong Il) intervenes, cobbling together a team reluctantly led by Bob (Ha Jung Woo), a Korean-American alpine skier and adoptee who is looking for his birth mother. The coach also recruits the ex-drug addict Choi Hong Cheol (Kim Dong Wook), restaurant worker Ma Jae Bok (Choi Jae Hwan), and caretaker Kang Chil Gu (Kim Ji Seok). Can this motley crew make its country proud by qualifying for the World Cup – and help secure the Olympic bid? This 2009 South Korean movie was directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

Take Off

Coach Bang

Despite her amazing voice, Kang Hanna (Kim Ah Joong) has never been able to make her dreams of becoming a pop star come true, as she is too overweight to survive in the image-obsessed celebrity world. Instead, she secretly provides the voice for Ammy (Ji Seo Yun), who – despite her beauty – has no musical talent whatsoever. Hanna has a crush on Sang Jun (Joo Jin Mo), Ammy’s producer, but never considered confessing her feelings to him. However, Ammy has noticed the way Hanna looks at Sang Jun, and decides to make Hanna the butt of a joke at Sang Jun’s birthday party in a fit of jealousy. Devastated, Hanna decides to undergo extensive cosmetic surgery, returning under the stage name Jenny after a year of recovery. But will this physical transformation really bring Hanna happiness – and love? This award-winning 2006 South Korean movie, based on the hit manga “Kanna’s Big Success” by Yumiko Suzuki, was directed by Kim Yong Hwa.

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