I Am Legend (South Korean TV series)

I Am Legend (Korean: 나는 전설이다; RR: Naneum Junsul-ida) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from August 2 to September 21, 2010. The series consists of 16 episodes and was broadcast in the Monday and Tuesday 20:45 time slot.

Promotional poster for the drama I Am Legend

Plot

The story follows Jeon Seol-hee, a woman who was once the lead singer of a legendary high school rock band. After leaving her musical past behind, she marries into a wealthy family and works as a clerk at a prominent law firm. Her life changes when she faces systemic mistreatment from her husband, Cha Ji-wook, and her mother-in-law. Following a personal crisis involving her sister's health and a lack of support from her family, Seol-hee decides to file for divorce. Seeking to reclaim her identity, she forms the "Madonna Band," an all-female rock group, and begins a new chapter in her life.

Production

The production underwent significant casting changes prior to filming. Actress Kim Seon-a was initially cast as the lead but departed the project due to character development disagreements. This change delayed the series' premiere from May to August 2010. On May 31, 2010, it was announced that Kim Jung-eun would take on the lead role. To prepare for her performance, Kim Jung-eun received vocal training from the singer Yumi.

Kim Jung-eun, who plays the lead character Jeon Seol-hee

Cast

Kim Jung-eun as Jeon Seol-hee
Jang Shin-young as Park Soo-in
Hong Ji-min as Lee Hwa-ja
Hyun Jyu-ni as Yang Ah-reum
Lee Jun-hyuk as Jang Tae-hyeon
Kim Seung-su as Cha Ji-wook
Cha Hwa-yeon as Mrs. Hong

Music

The series featured an original soundtrack, including the song "Sarang Sarang Sarang," performed by lead actress Kim Jung-eun. The track "Hwangholhan Kobaek" was recorded by the four members of the fictional "Madonna Band."