Nuna (South Korean TV Series)

Nuna (Korean: 누나), also known by its English title My Beloved Sister, is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network. The series premiered on August 12, 2006, and concluded on February 18, 2007, spanning 55 episodes. It was directed by Oh Kyung-hoon and written by Kim Jung-soo.

Promotional poster for Nuna — Promotional poster for the drama series Nuna.

Plot

The story follows a woman in her twenties who experiences a sudden reversal of fortune after the death of her father. Thrust into poverty and tasked with caring for her younger brothers, she must navigate the challenges of a harsh environment. The narrative explores her emotional journey as she confronts the psychological impact of losing her wealth and status, eventually finding support through a kind-hearted man and his family. The series aims to examine themes of personal resilience and the re-evaluation of life values in the face of financial hardship.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast portraying the central family members and their associates:

Song Yoon-ah as Yoon Seung-joo
Kim Sung-su as Kim Gun-woo
Kang Kyung-jun as Kim Gun-se
Heo Young-ran as Yoon Soo-ah

Oh Hyeon-kyeong as Gun-woo's grandfather.

Production

The series was broadcast on MBC during the weekend time slot of 19:55. It features a large supporting cast including Kim You-jung, Kang Nam-kil, Yang Hee-kyeong, Jo Hyeong-ki, Song Ok-suk, Ahn Yeon-hong, Song Seung-han, Jung Hye-sun, and Park Eun-bin.