Giant (2010 South Korean Television Series)
Giant (Korean: 자이언트; RR: Jaieonteu) is a South Korean television series that aired on SBS from May 10 to December 7, 2010. The drama consists of 60 episodes and was broadcast on Monday and Tuesday nights at 21:55. It replaced the series Jejungwon and was succeeded by Athena: Goddess of War.
Plot
Set against the backdrop of South Korea's rapid economic development in the 1970s, the story follows three siblings—Lee Kang-mo, Lee Mi-joo, and Lee Sung-mo—who are separated following the death of their father. The narrative centers on their individual struggles and their collective pursuit of revenge against those responsible for their family's tragedy, specifically Jo Pil-yeon and Hwang Tae-seob.
Cast
The series features a large ensemble cast, including both adult and younger versions of the main characters to depict the passage of time.
Main Characters
- Lee Beom-soo as Lee Kang-mo
- Park Jin-hee as Hwang Jung-yeon
- Joo Sang-wook as Jo Min-woo
- Hwang Jung-eum as Lee Mi-joo
- Park Sang-min as Lee Sung-mo
Supporting Cast
- Jung Bo-suk as Jo Pil-yeon
- Lee Deok-hwa as Hwang Tae-seob
- Kim Seo-hyung as Yoo Kyeong-ok
- Lee Moon-sik as Park So-tae
Younger Cast
- Yeo Jin-goo as Lee Kang-mo (young)
- Nam Ji-hyun as Hwang Jung-yeon (young)
- Park Ha-young as Lee Mi-joo (young)
- Kim Soo-hyun as Lee Seong-mo (young)
Production
The series was directed by Yu In-sik and Lee Chang-min, with a screenplay written by Jang Young-cheol and Jung Kyung-soon. It premiered on May 10, 2010, with two episodes aired on the first day.