The World That They Live In
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The World That They Live In (also known as Worlds Within), is a 2008 Korean drama
starring Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin
; and directed by Pyo Min-soo. It was first broadcast on KBS2 from 27 October 2008 to 16 December 2008. This marked the return to the small screen in fours years for Song and two years for Hyun Bin
, since The Snow Queen
. Song has previously worked with Pyo, writer Noh Hee-kyung on Full House.
) is a charismatic drama PD, while Joo Joon-young (Song Hye-kyo) is a PD who is direct and confident. They had a past relationship in their college days, which lead to complicated break ups due to their separate affairs with other people. After finally breaking up with their previous affairs, they decided to get back together and start a relationship. Joon-young is a daughter from a rich family; she has problems regarding her mom (who lives a luxurious lifestyle, gambling and affairs with other men), which made her become too cold and reserve when it comes to expressing her feelings. These problems lead to her filming of cold and unexpressive dramas. Ji-oh on the other hand, is a son from a poor family of farmers and has a hard time dealing with his dad's temper and loves his mom dearly. When the two get back together, they both learn from each other and eventually Joon Young became more expressive, warm and understanding (as opposed to her short-tempered and inconsiderate behavior before). However, Joon Young's mother didn't much approve of Ji-oh, since he is only a lowly person in her eyes. Ji-oh's pride was deeply wounded by the impression Joon Young's mom gave to him, so he decided to break up with Joon Young. Joon Young was deeply hurt and doesn't realize the reason of their break-up, and Ji-oh is very mean as he pushes her away. Deep inside he still loves her, but he was bothered by their differences in wealth, values and characteristics. Many problems arise between the couple which test their love for each other. Ji-oh suffers an eye disease which leads to an operation and him not being able to film everyday. But at the end, both Ji-Oh and Joon-Young get back together as a couple and also directed a show together.
Competition in the station arises, when Song Gyu Ho (Uhm Ki Joon
), an ill-mannered sadistic director, takes over some dramas and leaves workers overworked. However, his attitude isn't a problem at the station since he always makes high ratings in his dramas. He casts a stalker-ish new actress, Jang Hae-jin (Seo Hyo Rim), who eventually fell in love with him. The two fall for each other, yet they had to be separated because Gyu Ho's father is running as a President in the future elections. So as to protect his name, the two was forced to break-up. Hyo rim then became a good actress and soon had many dating issues with her co-stars, while Gyu ho was just watching from afar, sad and wounded. In the end, the two got back together and decided to tie the knot.
The drama basically shows the real life when it comes into making a drama, the actors' experiences and situations, as well as the directors and staffs hardships in order to create their dramas, with a twist of budding romance from each of the cast.
Extended Cast
Korean drama
Korean drama refers to televised dramas, in a miniseries format, produced in the Korean language. Many of these dramas have become popular throughout Asia and have contributed to the general phenomenon of the Korean wave, known as "Hallyu", and also "Drama Fever" in some countries...
starring Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his lead roles in the dramas My Name is Kim Sam Soon in 2005, and Secret Garden in 2010.-Career:...
; and directed by Pyo Min-soo. It was first broadcast on KBS2 from 27 October 2008 to 16 December 2008. This marked the return to the small screen in fours years for Song and two years for Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his lead roles in the dramas My Name is Kim Sam Soon in 2005, and Secret Garden in 2010.-Career:...
, since The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen (TV series)
The Snow Queen, is a 2006 16-episode South Korean drama by KBS2.-Synopsis:...
. Song has previously worked with Pyo, writer Noh Hee-kyung on Full House.
Synopsis
This drama is about the process of a television drama production. Jung Ji-oh (Hyun BinHyun Bin
Hyun Bin is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his lead roles in the dramas My Name is Kim Sam Soon in 2005, and Secret Garden in 2010.-Career:...
) is a charismatic drama PD, while Joo Joon-young (Song Hye-kyo) is a PD who is direct and confident. They had a past relationship in their college days, which lead to complicated break ups due to their separate affairs with other people. After finally breaking up with their previous affairs, they decided to get back together and start a relationship. Joon-young is a daughter from a rich family; she has problems regarding her mom (who lives a luxurious lifestyle, gambling and affairs with other men), which made her become too cold and reserve when it comes to expressing her feelings. These problems lead to her filming of cold and unexpressive dramas. Ji-oh on the other hand, is a son from a poor family of farmers and has a hard time dealing with his dad's temper and loves his mom dearly. When the two get back together, they both learn from each other and eventually Joon Young became more expressive, warm and understanding (as opposed to her short-tempered and inconsiderate behavior before). However, Joon Young's mother didn't much approve of Ji-oh, since he is only a lowly person in her eyes. Ji-oh's pride was deeply wounded by the impression Joon Young's mom gave to him, so he decided to break up with Joon Young. Joon Young was deeply hurt and doesn't realize the reason of their break-up, and Ji-oh is very mean as he pushes her away. Deep inside he still loves her, but he was bothered by their differences in wealth, values and characteristics. Many problems arise between the couple which test their love for each other. Ji-oh suffers an eye disease which leads to an operation and him not being able to film everyday. But at the end, both Ji-Oh and Joon-Young get back together as a couple and also directed a show together.
Competition in the station arises, when Song Gyu Ho (Uhm Ki Joon
Uhm Ki Joon
Uhm Ki Joon is a South Korean actor from Seoul.- TV Shows :* Can't Loose * Scent Of A Woman * Miss Ripley * Dream High * Hero * Good Job, Good Job...
), an ill-mannered sadistic director, takes over some dramas and leaves workers overworked. However, his attitude isn't a problem at the station since he always makes high ratings in his dramas. He casts a stalker-ish new actress, Jang Hae-jin (Seo Hyo Rim), who eventually fell in love with him. The two fall for each other, yet they had to be separated because Gyu Ho's father is running as a President in the future elections. So as to protect his name, the two was forced to break-up. Hyo rim then became a good actress and soon had many dating issues with her co-stars, while Gyu ho was just watching from afar, sad and wounded. In the end, the two got back together and decided to tie the knot.
The drama basically shows the real life when it comes into making a drama, the actors' experiences and situations, as well as the directors and staffs hardships in order to create their dramas, with a twist of budding romance from each of the cast.
Cast
- Song Hye-kyo as Joo Joon-young (Director)
- Hyun BinHyun BinHyun Bin is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his lead roles in the dramas My Name is Kim Sam Soon in 2005, and Secret Garden in 2010.-Career:...
as Jung Ji-oh (Director) - Uhm Ki JoonUhm Ki JoonUhm Ki Joon is a South Korean actor from Seoul.- TV Shows :* Can't Loose * Scent Of A Woman * Miss Ripley * Dream High * Hero * Good Job, Good Job...
as Song Gyu-ho (Director) - Seo Hyo-rim as Jang Hae-jin (Rookie Actress)
Extended Cast
- Kim Kap-suKim Kap-suKim Kap-soo is a South Korean actor. His acting debut was in 1977. Kim is a high profile actor in his age bracket and has had a long career as an actor on the stage, in television dramas and film. He is well respected in Korea for his acting ability and is a sought after lecturer...
as Kim Min-chul (Drama Director) - Kim Chang-wan as Park Hyun-sup (Drama CP)
- Daniel Choi as Yang Soo-kyung (Assistant Director)
- Lee Da-in as Kim Min-hee (Assistant Director)
- Pan Yoo-geol as Chul Yi (Assistant Director)
- Kim Yeo-jin as Lee Seo-woo (Drama scriptwriter)
- Bae Jong-okBae Jong-ok-Education:Bae has a bachelor's degree in Theater from Chung-Ang University, a master's degree from Chung-Ang University's Graduate School of Mass Communications, and a doctorate from Korea University's Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication....
as Yoon Young (Actress) - Kim Ja-okKim Ja-okKim Ja-ok is a South Korean actress. Kim was born in Busan in 1951. Kim dropped out of Hanyang University majoring in Film. Kim started her acting career after admitted to a public recruit by MBC TV. During the early period of the 1970s, she mainly starred in TV series, while in the late 1970s,...
as Park Soo-jin (Actress) - Yoon Yeo-kung as Oh Min-suk (Actress)
- Lee Ho Jae as (Actor)
- Jung Suk-won as Yoo Chi-han (Actor)
- Kim Young-kwang as Lee Jae-hwan (Actor)
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Lee Joon-gi (Joon Young's ex-boyfriend)
- Cha Soo-yun as Lee Yeon-hee (Ji Oh's ex-girlfriend)
- Na Moon-hee as (Ji Oh's mother)
- Na Young-hee as (Joon Young's mother)
- Yoon Jong-hwa as Song Yoo-min
- Lee Jong-goo as Manager Song
- Kim Sung-tae
- Baek Jae-jin
Ratings
| Original Broadcast Date | |Episode # | | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-21 | Special | 4.8 |
| 2008-10-27 | 1 | 7.1 |
| 2008-10-28 | 2 | 5.8 |
| 2008-11-03 | 3 | 5.5 |
| 2008-11-04 | 4 | 6.5 |
| 2008-11-10 | 5 | 6.2 |
| 2008-11-11 | 6 | 6.2 |
| 2008-11-17 | 7 | 5.1 |
| 2008-11-18 | 8 | 5.6 |
| 2008-11-24 | 9 | 4.8 |
| 2008-11-25 | 10 | - |
| 2008-12-01 | 11 | 6.5 |
| 2008-12-02 | 12 | 6.1 |
| 2008-12-08 | 13 | 6.5 |
| 2008-12-09 | 14 | 6.4 |
| 2008-12-15 | 15 | 6.9 |
| 2008-12-16 | 16 | 7.7 |
| Average | - | |
Production credits
- Producer: Hwang Eui-kyung
- Director: Pyo Min-soo, Kim Kyu-tae
- Screenwriter: Noh Hee-kyung
Awards
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actor - Uhm Ki-joon
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actress - Bae Jung-ok