Full House (South Korean TV series)


Full House is a 2004 South Korean television series starring Rain, Song Hye-kyo, Han Eun-jung, and Kim Sung-soo. Based on the manhwa Full House by Won Soo-yeon, the romantic comedy series aired on KBS2 on Monday and Friday at 21:50 for 16 episodes from July 14 to September 2, 2004.
Considered a pioneer of the "romantic comedy" genre in Korean drama, the drama was a great success in Asia and helped propel the Korean Wave.
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Synopsis

Han Ji-eun, an aspiring writer, lives in a house called Full House built by her late father. One day, her two best friends tricked her into believing that she has won a free vacation. While Ji-eun is away, they sell her house. On the plane, she meets a famous actor named Lee Young-jae. The couple slowly becomes acquaintances during her vacation, and when Ji-eun returns, she discovers that her house has been sold to him.
Although Ji-eun and Young-jae do not get along with each other due to their opposing habits, they agree to live with each other. At first, Ji-eun works as his maid to buy her house back. However, the couple later enters into a contract marriage as Young-jae wants to make his crush, Kang Hye-won, jealous. Complications arise as Ji-eun and Young-jae become attracted to each other.

Cast

Filming locations

The location of the titled house, Full House, is a house built specially for the series. It is located in the Gwangyeok-si area of Incheon, near Incheon International Airport, and is a ten-minute boat ride from Sammok Harbor. The house, made mostly of wood, cost approximately to build. Nearby sightseeing locations include Jogak Park on Modo Island; a bridge connects these two islands.

Ratings

In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.

Musical theatre

A musical theatre production of Full House was staged at the Hongik Art Center beginning April 11, 2014. Yang Yo-seob and Leo alternate in the role of Lee Young-jae, while Jung Eun-ji and Joo alternate in the role of Han Ji-eun. Also starring were UJi, Kim San-ho, Seo Ha-joon, and Kwak Sun-young.

Awards and nominations