Glass Castle (South Korean TV Series)

Glass Castle (Korean: 유리의 성; RR: Yuriui Seong) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from September 6, 2008, to March 1, 2009. The series, which consists of 51 episodes, was directed by Jo Nam-kook and written by Choi Hyun-gyung.

Promotional poster for the drama Glass Castle

Plot

The story follows Jung Min-joo (played by Yoon So-yi), a woman from a modest background who aspires to be a successful news reporter. After several professional setbacks, she eventually secures a position at JBC Networks. Throughout her career struggles, she receives support from Park Seok-jin (Kim Seung-soo), a single father for whom she develops feelings, though she remains hesitant to pursue a relationship due to his personal circumstances.

Min-joo's life changes when she enters a relationship with Kim Joon-sung (Lee Jin-wook), the heir to a wealthy family. Their marriage is initially perceived as a modern-day fairy tale, but Min-joo soon finds herself disillusioned by the restrictive expectations of her wealthy in-laws. As she attempts to maintain her career as a reporter against their wishes, she discovers a family secret involving her husband's past, leading her to reconsider her marriage.