Coffee House (2010 South Korean TV Series)

Coffee House (Korean: 커피하우스) is a South Korean television series that aired on SBS from May 17, 2010, to July 27, 2010. Directed by Pyo Min-soo and written by Song Jae-jung, the romantic comedy consists of 18 episodes and was broadcast on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Promotional poster for the drama Coffee House

Plot

The narrative centers on Lee Jin-soo, a successful and charismatic thriller novelist. He maintains a professional relationship with Seo Eun-young, the head of a publishing company and a long-time acquaintance. The dynamic shifts when Kang Seung-yeon, a young woman who has struggled to find success in her endeavors, is hired as Jin-soo's secretary. While she initially views him as a charming professional, she soon discovers his eccentric and sarcastic personality. The plot further complicates with the return of Eun-young's ex-husband, Han Ji-won, whose attempts to reconcile with her lead to unexpected romantic entanglements among the four main characters.

Cast

Kang Ji-hwan as Lee Jin-soo
Park Si-yeon as Seo Eun-young
Ham Eun-jung as Kang Seung-yeon
Jung Woong-in as Han Ji-won

Production

The series was originally developed under the working title Page One. Filming for the production commenced on April 21, 2010. During its broadcast run, the series experienced a scheduled hiatus from June 14, 2010, to June 27, 2010, to accommodate coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.