The Innocent Man (2012 South Korean TV Series)

The Innocent Man, also known by its literal Korean title The Nice Guy Never Seen Anywhere In The World (Korean: 세상 어디에도 없는 착한남자), is a South Korean television melodrama that aired on KBS2 in 2012. Directed by Kim Jin-won and written by Lee Kyoung-hee, the series explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and redemption.

Promotional poster for The Innocent Man — Promotional poster for the series.

Plot Overview

The story follows Kang Ma-roo, a promising medical student whose life is upended after he takes the blame for a crime committed by the woman he loves, Han Jae-hee. Following his release from prison, Ma-roo finds himself disillusioned and cynical. His path eventually crosses with Seo Eun-gi, a cold-hearted heiress to the Taesan corporation, leading to a complex web of manipulation and emotional entanglement.

Song Joong-ki as Kang Ma-roo — Song Joong-ki stars as Kang Ma-roo.

Production

The series was produced for the KBS2 network and occupied the Wednesday and Thursday 21:55 time slot. It followed the conclusion of Bridal Mask and preceded Jeon Woo-Chi. The production process began with the first script reading in late June 2012 at the KBS Annex Broadcasting Station in Yeouido, South Korea.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, including:

Song Joong-ki as Kang Ma-roo
Moon Chae-won as Seo Eun-gi
Park Si-yeon as Han Jae-hee
Lee Kwang-soo as Park Jae-gil
Lee Yoo-bi as Kang Cho-ko

Moon Chae-won as Seo Eun-gi — Moon Chae-won portrays the heiress Seo Eun-gi.