Name: The Third Charm
Genre: Melodrama, Romantic Comedy
Released: 2018-09-28
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Seo Kang Jun, Esom, Lee Yoon Ji, Yang Dong Geun, Min Woo Hyuk

Seo Kang Jun is a South Korean actor and singer. Born on October 12, 1993, as Lee Seung Hwan, he made his acting debut in the 2013 television drama “After School: Lucky or Not.” After a couple of other small roles in “Good Doctor” and “The Suspicious Housemaid” in 2013, he made his breakthrough in the 2014 popular television drama “Cunning Single Lady.” Seo Kang Joon also is a member of the K-pop boy group 5urprise, which debuted in 2013.

Seo Kang Jun

Esom is a South Korean actress and TV personality who was born on January 30, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. She made her entertainment industry debut in 2008, when she appeared on the variety TV show “Check it Girl” and also featured in the music video for the K-pop group TVXQ song “Wrong Number.” She has since gone on to star in a number of film and drama titles, such as “Ghost” (2012), “Because this is My First Time” and the more recent 2021 drama “Taxi Driver.”

Esom

Lee Yoon Ji is a South Korean actress. Born on March 15, 1984, she made her acting debut in the 2003 television series “Nonstop 4” and has since starred in many popular dramas, films and variety shows. She is best known for her roles in “Goong (aka Princess Hour)” (2006), “Dream High” (2011), “The King 2 Hearts” (2012), “Dr. Frost” (2014) and “Ex-Girlfriend Club” (2015). Lee Yoon Ji also has sung the soundtrack to many of her television dramas. The actress married a non-celebrity in 2014.

Lee Yoon Ji

Yang Dong Geun is a popular South Korean actor, rapper, hip-hop artist and singer-songwriter who also is known as YDG. Born on June 1, 1979, he made his debut as a child actor in the 1986 television drama “Three Families Under One Roof” and then won two Best Young Actor awards for his role in the 1991 television drama “Hyung.” Many other acting awards have followed. Some of his popular television roles include “I Am Sam” (2007), “Hero” (2012), “The Three Musketeers” (2014), “Bubblegum” (2016) and a notable cameo in Viki’s first original series “Dramaworld” (2016). In 2016, Yang Dong Geun, along with his son Joon Seo and daughter Joy, joined the cast of the popular reality series “The Return of Superman.”

Yang Dong Geun

Min Woo Hyuk

Kim Yoon Hye is a South Korean actress and model. She was born in Seoul, South Korean on May 24, 1991 and made her acting debut in 2007. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Who Are You” (2013), “Vampire Detective” (2016), “Because I Love You” (2017), “My Sassy Girl” (2017), and “18 Again” (2020).

Kim Yoon Hye

Lee Sang Yi is a South Korean actor who was born on November 27, 1991. He studied at the Korea National University of Arts, where he majored in Drama. He made his stage debut in 2013, appearing in the musicals “How to Make a Star” and “X-Wedding.” He made his feature film debut in 2014, appearing in the movie “Slow Video.” He has also appeared in the drama series titles “When the Camellia Blooms” and “Once Again” (both 2020).

Lee Sang Yi

Park Gyu Young is a South Korean actress who was born on July 27, 1993, in Busan, South Korea. She graduated from Yonsei University in 2020, but began working in the entrainment industry in 2016, when she appeared in a music video for Jo Kwon. She has since gone on to star in hit dramas such as “Life on Mars” (2018), “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” (2020), “A Good Day to Be a Dog” (2023), and “Celebrity” (2023).

Park Gyu Young

Shin Do Hyun is an up-and-coming South Korean actress who was born on November 5, 1995, in Yeongju, South Korea. She studied at Sungshin Women’s University and made her debut with an appearance in the music video for Park Won’s song “All of My Life” in 2017. In 2018, she starred in “The Banker” and “Just Dance.” More recently, she has appeared in the drama series “Into the Ring” (2020).

Shin Do Hyun

Kim Ki Moo is a South Korean actor who was born on May 18, 1978, in Seoul, South Korea. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from Korea University in 2001 – later going on to study Film Arts at Sejong University. He made his acting debut in the movie “For the Emperor” in 2014. Also in 2014, he made his drama series debut in “The Three Musketeers.” He has since gone on to star in films such as “Man of Men” (2018) and “No Mercy” in 2019.

Kim Ki Moo

Lee Ha Yul is a South Korean actor who was born on May 20, 1987, in Incheon, South Korea. He studied at the Seoul Institute of the Arts and made his acting debut in the 2011 drama series “Midnight Hospital.” He followed up with his big-screen bow in the 2012 movie “Heaven is Only Open to the Single.” He has since appeared in a number of hit drama series titles, including the more recent “Ms. Ma, Nemesis” (2018) and “Search” (2020).

Lee Ha Yul

Yang Dae Hyuk is a South Korean actor. He was born on April 16, 1987 and made his acting debut in 2013. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop” (2016), “The Package” (2017), “Short” (2018), and “Sweet Munchies” (2020).

Yang Dae Hyuk

Oh Young Shil

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The Third Charm follows the tumultuous love story of On Joon Yeong (Seo Kang Joon), an intelligent and shy university student, and Lee Yeong Jae (Esom), an optimistic 20-year-old assistant hairdresser. Their relationship unfolds over 12 years, marked by multiple encounters and a complex dynamic that challenges their understanding of love. As they navigate through different stages of life, from college to their early thirties, Joon Yeong and Yeong Jae experience an on-again, off-again relationship that tests their compatibility and emotional connection. Their contrasting personalities - his reserved nature and her outgoing spirit - create both tension and attraction, making their journey unpredictable and compelling. Will their third encounter finally be the charm that brings them together, or will their differences continue to keep them apart? This 2018 South Korean romantic drama explores the complexities of love and personal growth across different life stages.

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