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Television Drama

King of Baking, Kim Tak-Goo

King of Baking, Kim Tak-Goo (also known as Bread, Love and Dreams) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on KBS2 from June 9 to September 16, 2010. Directed by Lee Jung-Sub and written by Kang Eun-Kyung, the series follows the life of Kim Tak-Goo from the 1970s through the late 1980s as he strives to become a successful baker.

King of Baking, Kim Tak-Goo promotional poster
Promotional poster for the series.

Plot Overview

The story centers on the complex dynamics of the Geosung baking company, led by president Koo Il-joong. Despite his marriage to Suh In-sook, Koo Il-joong maintains a deep affection for Kim Mi-soon. Their relationship leads to the birth of a son, Kim Tak-Goo. Fearing that Tak-Goo might threaten the inheritance of her own son, Ma-joon—conceived through an affair with the company's chief secretary, Han Seung-jae—Suh In-sook conspires against Tak-Goo. As the narrative progresses, Tak-Goo faces numerous hardships, eventually finding a mentor in Pal-Bong, the proprietor of Palbong Bakery, where he hones his craft.

Cast

Yoon Si-Yoon
Yoon Si-Yoon as Kim Tak-Goo.
Joo Won
Joo Won as Ku Ma-Joon.

The series features an ensemble cast including:

  • Yoon Si-Yoon as Kim Tak-Goo
  • Joo Won as Ku Ma-Joon
  • Lee Young-Ah as Yang Mi-Soon
  • Eugene as Shin Yu-Kyung
  • Jeon Kwang-Leol as Koo Il-Joong
  • Jeon In-Hwa as Seo In-Suk
  • Jung Sung-Mo as Han Seung-Jae
  • Jung Hye-Sun as Mrs. Hong

Production

The drama occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:55 time slot on KBS2. It followed the conclusion of Cinderella's Sister and was succeeded by The Fugitive: Plan B on September 29, 2010.

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