Worlds Within


Worlds Within is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin. It centers on the personal and professional lives of those in the broadcasting industry, offering a realistic look at Korean drama production through the work and romance of two TV directors. The series aired on KBS2 from October 27 to December 16, 2008, on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:50 for 16 episodes.
Song previously worked with director Pyo Min-soo on Full House.

Synopsis

Jung Ji-oh and Joo Joon-young are two people with vastly different backgrounds. Joon-young is a daughter from a rich family who faces problems regarding her mother's gambling habits and affairs with multiple men; while Ji-oh is a son from a poor family of farmers, though he loves his mom dearly. They were lovers back in their college days, but later had a complicated break-up due to their separate relationships with other people.
When they eventually got back together, Ji-oh and Joon-young began to learn from each other and eventually Joon-young becomes more expressive, warm and understanding. However, Joon-young's mother doesn't approve of Ji-oh, due to his poor background. Ji-oh's pride is deeply wounded by the treatment of Joon-young's mother, so he decides to break up with Joon-young. Joon-young is deeply hurt and doesn't realize the reason of their break-up, and Ji-oh constantly pushes her away. Though he still loves her, he is bothered by their differences in wealth, values and personality. Later, Ji-oh suffers an eye disease which requires an operation and results in him not being able to film. Many conflicts stand in the way of Ji-oh and Joon-young, will they overcome them and make their relationship work?

Cast

Main

  • Song Hye-kyo as Joo Joon-young
  • Hyun Bin as Jung Ji-oh

    Supporting

Broadcasting Station

Awards and nominations