The Greatest Love (2011 South Korean Television Series)

The Greatest Love (Korean: 최고의 사랑; RR: Choigowei Sarang) is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from May 4 to June 23, 2011. The romantic comedy was written by the Hong sisters, Hong Mi-ran and Hong Jung-eun, and directed by Park Hong-kyun and Lee Dong-yoon. The series consists of 16 episodes and was broadcast on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 21:55.

The Greatest Love promotional image — Promotional poster for The Greatest Love.

Plot

The series follows the lives of two public figures: Dok Ko-jin, a top-tier actor, and Ku Ae-jung, a former member of the popular girl group National Treasure Girls who is now struggling to maintain her career as a D-list celebrity. The narrative centers on their developing relationship, which is complicated by public perception, past scandals, and the presence of other figures, including a successful former pop idol and a doctor of traditional Asian medicine.

Cha Seung-won, who portrays the character Dok Ko-jin.

Kong Hyo-jin, who portrays the character Ku Ae-jung.

Production

The series was originally titled Aejungui Balgyun, which translates to The Discovery of Affection. It occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:55 time slot on MBC, following the conclusion of Royal Family and preceding the broadcast of Heartstrings.

Yoon Kye-sang, who portrays the character Yoon Pil-joo.

Yoo In-na, who portrays the character Kang Se-ri.

Cast

Cha Seung-won as Dok Ko-jin
Kong Hyo-jin as Ku Ae-jung
Yoon Kye-sang as Yoon Pil-joo
Yoo In-na as Kang Se-ri
Jeong Jun-ha as Moon Goo-hyung
Lee Hee-jin as Jenny
Han Jin-hee as Goo Ja-chul
Bae Seul-ki as Han Mi-na
Choi Hwa-jung as Representative Moon

Jeong Jun-ha, who portrays the character Moon Goo-hyung.

Lee Hee-jin, who portrays the character Jenny.

Han Jin-hee, who portrays the character Goo Ja-chul.

Bae Seul-ki, who portrays the character Han Mi-na.

Choi Hwa-jung, who portrays the character Representative Moon.