Great Expectations (2006 South Korean TV Series)

Great Expectations (Korean: 위대한 유산; RR: Widaehan Yusan) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on KBS2 from May 3 to June 29, 2006. The series consists of 17 episodes and was broadcast on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 21:55.

Plot

The series follows the journey of Kang Hyun-se, a former gangster who transitions into a novice kindergarten teacher. The narrative explores themes of early childhood education, challenging systems that prioritize academic knowledge over character development. As Hyun-se evolves into a more compassionate individual, the story examines the potential for alternative educational approaches. The plot also features conflicts involving the kindergarten's director, Ko Ah-ra, who struggles to protect the institution from external pressures and profit-driven interests, as well as romantic tensions involving Yoo Mi-rae and the ambitious Choi Shi-wan.

Cast