Different Dreams (South Korean TV Series)

Different Dreams (Korean: 이몽; RR: Yimong) is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from May 4 to July 13, 2019. The drama is set during the Japanese colonial period, with locations spanning Kyungsung (modern-day Seoul) and Shanghai, China.

Plot

The series follows Lee Young-Jin, a Korean woman raised by Japanese parents. Although she works as a surgeon, she becomes involved in the independence movement as an intelligence agent for the provisional government of Korea. The narrative explores her experiences amidst the political turmoil of the Pacific War.

Production

The series was directed by Yoon Sang-Ho and written by Jo Kyu-Won. It consists of 40 episodes and was broadcast on Saturdays. The lead female role was initially offered to Lee Young-Ae, who withdrew from the project due to scheduling conflicts; the role was subsequently filled by Lee Yo-Won. During the broadcast run, the schedule was adjusted on May 25, 2019, to air only two episodes due to the FIFA U-20 World Cup match between South Korea and Portugal.

Cast

The main cast includes Lee Yo-Won as Lee Young-Jin, Yoo Ji-Tae as Kim Won-Bong, Lim Ju-Hwan as Fukuda, and Nam Gyu-Ri as Miki.