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Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang

Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang (Korean: 쾌걸 춘향; RR: Kwaegeol Chun-hyang) is a 2005 South Korean television series that aired on KBS2. The drama is a modern, comedic reimagining of the traditional Korean folktale, the Legend of Chun-hyang. It was written by the Hong sisters (Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran) and directed by Jeon Ki-sang and Ji Byeong-hyeon.

Promotional poster for Delightful Girl Choon-Hyang
Promotional material for the series.

Plot

The narrative follows Lee Mong-ryong, a student who transfers from Seoul to a high school in Namwon, North Jeolla Province. There, he encounters Sung Choon-hyang, who assists him in his academic pursuits. The relationship faces complications due to Mong-ryong's lingering feelings for his first love, Hong Chae-rin. The dynamic shifts with the arrival of Byeon Hak-do, a wealthy entertainment company CEO who becomes obsessed with winning Choon-hyang's affection despite her lack of interest in him.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast portraying characters inspired by the original folktale archetypes.

Han Chae-young
Han Chae-young as Sung Choon-hyang.
Jae Hee
Jae Hee as Lee Mong-ryong.
Uhm Tae-woong
Uhm Tae-woong as Byun Hak-do.
Park Si-eun
Park Si-eun as Hong Chae-rin.

Main Cast

  • Han Chae-young as Sung Choon-hyang
  • Jae Hee as Lee Mong-ryong
  • Uhm Tae-woong as Byun Hak-do
  • Park Si-eun as Hong Chae-rin
Lee In-hye
Lee In-hye as Han Dan-hee.
Moon Ji-yoon
Moon Ji-yoon as Bang Ji-hyuk.
Kim Cheong
Kim Cheong as Kong Wol-mae.
Ahn Suk-hwan
Ahn Suk-hwan as Mong-ryong's father.
Choi Ran
Choi Ran as Mong-ryong's mother.

Production

The series was broadcast on KBS2 from January 2 to March 1, 2005, spanning 17 episodes. It was directed by Jeon Ki-sang and Ji Byeong-hyeon, with Lee Eung-bok serving as assistant director.

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