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Television Drama

Road No. 1

Road No. 1 is a South Korean television drama series that aired on MBC in 2010. Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, the series explores themes of loyalty, love, and the personal sacrifices made by soldiers during the conflict. The title refers to the primary route connecting Seoul and Pyongyang, which served as a significant strategic location during the war.

Promotional poster for Road No. 1
Promotional artwork for the series.

Production

The series was directed by Lee Jang-soo and Kim Jin-min, with a screenplay written by Han Ji-hoon. Development of the script was a long-term project, with Han working on the screenplay for three years prior to production. The drama was produced with a significant budget, estimated at 13 billion KRW (approximately 11.4 million USD). Filming officially commenced on January 11, 2010, in Hoengseong, Gangwon-do.

Broadcast

Road No. 1 aired on MBC from June 23 to August 26, 2010. It occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:55 time slot. The series followed Running, Goo and was succeeded by Mischievous Kiss on September 1, 2010.

Cast

The series features a large ensemble cast, including:

  • So Ji-sub as Lee Jang-woo
  • Kim Ha-neul as Kim Su-yeon
  • Yoon Kye-sang as Shin Tae-ho
  • Son Chang-min as Oh Jong-ki
  • Choi Min-soo as a Lieutenant
So Ji-sub
So Ji-sub, who portrays Lee Jang-woo.
Kim Ha-neul
Kim Ha-neul, who portrays Kim Su-yeon.
Yoon Kye-sang
Yoon Kye-sang, who portrays Shin Tae-ho.
Son Chang-min
Son Chang-min, who portrays Oh Jong-ki.
Choi Min-soo
Choi Min-soo, who portrays a Lieutenant.
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