Lights and Shadows (South Korean Television Series)

Lights and Shadows (Korean: 빛과 그림자; RR: Bichgwa Geulimja) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on MBC. The series, which spans several decades, follows the life of Kang Ki-Tae, a character portrayed as a pioneering figure in the Korean entertainment industry. The narrative begins in the 1960s and tracks his career and personal development against the backdrop of significant historical events in South Korea, including the Vietnam War and the political shifts of the era.

Promotional poster for Lights and Shadows — Promotional poster for the series.

Production and Broadcast

The series was directed by Lee Joo-Hwan, Yoon Ji-Hoon, and Lee Sang-Yeob, with a screenplay written by Choi Wan-Kyu. Production for the drama commenced on October 24, 2011. The show aired on MBC in the Monday and Tuesday 21:55 time slot. It premiered on November 28, 2011, and concluded its 64-episode run on July 3, 2012, after which it was followed by the series Golden Time.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, including:

Ahn Jae-Wook as Kang Ki-Tae
Nam Sang-Mi as Lee Jung-Hye
Lee Pil-Mo as Cha Soo-Hyuk
Son Dam-Bi as Yoo Chae-Young
Jeon Kwang-Leol as Jang Chul-Hwan

Ahn Jae-Wook, who plays the lead character Kang Ki-Tae.

Jeon Kwang-Leol, who plays Jang Chul-Hwan.