''Secret Garden'' () is a 2010
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia, constituting the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and sharing a land border with North Korea. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eas ...
n television drama starring
Ha Ji-won
Jeon Hae-rim (; born 28 June 1978), better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won () is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the historical dramas '' Damo'' (2003), '' Hwang Jini'' (2006), and '' Empress Ki'' (2013), as well as the melodra ...
,
Hyun Bin
Kim Tae-pyung (born September 25, 1982), better known as Hyun Bin, is a South Korean actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2005 romantic comedy TV drama '' My Name is Kim Sam-soon''. Since then, he has appeared in leading ...
,
Yoon Sang-hyun, and
Kim Sa-rang. It aired on
SBS from November 13, 2010 to January 16, 2011 on Saturdays and Sundays at 22:00 for 20 episodes.
The drama received positive response from critics and audience for its story, comedy, performance of cast especially of leads Hyun Bin, Yoon Sang-hyun and Ha Ji-won and production values. ''Secret Garden'' was a huge ratings success, with an estimation of more than 20 billion won worth of economic effect. Hyun Bin's portrayal as Kim Joo-won created a "''Hyun Bin'' Syndrome" as his name and face were plastered everywhere, from newspapers to television and the internet. It won a number of awards at both the
2010 SBS Drama Awards and the
47th Baeksang Arts Awards
The 47th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace Hall in Seoul on May 26, 2011, and was broadcast on KBS2. Presented by IS Plus Corp., it was hosted by actor Ryu Si-won and actress Kim Ah-joong.
Nominations ...
, including "Grand Prize (Daesang)" for
Hyun Bin
Kim Tae-pyung (born September 25, 1982), better known as Hyun Bin, is a South Korean actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2005 romantic comedy TV drama '' My Name is Kim Sam-soon''. Since then, he has appeared in leading ...
.
Synopsis
A rationalizing Cinderella story between Gil Ra-im (
Ha Ji-won
Jeon Hae-rim (; born 28 June 1978), better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won () is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the historical dramas '' Damo'' (2003), '' Hwang Jini'' (2006), and '' Empress Ki'' (2013), as well as the melodra ...
), a stuntwoman, and Kim Joo-won (
Hyun Bin
Kim Tae-pyung (born September 25, 1982), better known as Hyun Bin, is a South Korean actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2005 romantic comedy TV drama '' My Name is Kim Sam-soon''. Since then, he has appeared in leading ...
), a high-end department store CEO.
While trying to resolve a scandal involving Joo-won's cousin, Oska (
Yoon Sang-hyun), (a famous singer), Ra-im and Joo-won meet and he finds himself stunned by her coolness. Joo-won does not understand why Ra-im is constantly on his mind, and decides to pursue her. Though she initially is repelled by him, Ra-im gradually starts reciprocating his feelings.
As two different worlds collide, Ra-im and Joo-won gradually learn about each other's worlds. Joo-won's mother does not want them to love each other. Despite his mother's objections, they get married.
Meanwhile, Oska reunites with his first love, Yoon Seul (
Kim Sa-rang), who has made a successful directing career for herself. However, Yoon Seul wants nothing to do with Oska, and instead has her eyes set on Joo-won. The story gets even more complicated and when Ra-im and Joo-won magically start switching bodies.
Cast
Main
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Ha Ji-won
Jeon Hae-rim (; born 28 June 1978), better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won () is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the historical dramas '' Damo'' (2003), '' Hwang Jini'' (2006), and '' Empress Ki'' (2013), as well as the melodra ...
as Gil Ra-im
: Tough but secretly lonely, Gil Ra-im works as a stunt woman for an action school that is run by director Im Jong-soo. Due to her father's death when she was in high school, she works hard and doesn't like relying on other people. Her one obsession is Oska, a famous Hallyu star. She meets the arrogant CEO, Kim Joo-won and although she initially dislikes him, their body swap brings about confusing feelings.
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Hyun Bin
Kim Tae-pyung (born September 25, 1982), better known as Hyun Bin, is a South Korean actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2005 romantic comedy TV drama '' My Name is Kim Sam-soon''. Since then, he has appeared in leading ...
as Kim Joo-won
: The CEO of a high-end departmental store, he is good-looking but arrogant. A childhood trauma caused him to have a defective memory and claustrophobia, causing him to be unable to take lifts. As a rational person, he always seeks answers and solutions to explain things that happen to him. When he meets the spunky Gil Ra-im, he is left confused as he does not understand why she is constantly on his mind. He also finds it hard to accept that she does not seem to care about him or what he is going through because of her.
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Yoon Sang-hyun as Choi Woo-young (Oska)
: A famous
Hallyu star who is slowly losing his popularity. He is Joo-won's cousin, as well as the first love of Yoon Seul. Frivolous and free-spirited, Oska used to rely on his charming looks and money, but seeing Seul again and discovering new talent in a young man named Tae-sun triggers something inside him, causing him to change.
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Kim Sa-rang as Yoon Seul
: Oska's first love. She is a music video director. Unable to forgive Oska, she is bent on making him hurt as much as possible. However nearing the end of the series, they decided to give each other a chance to make dreams happen.
Supporting
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Lee Phillip
Lee Phillip (born 26 May 1981), is a Korean-American actor. He is best known for his roles in South Korean television series such as '' The Legend'' (2007) and '' Secret Garden'' (2010).
Career
Using the stage name Lee Phillip, he began his ent ...
as Im Jong-soo
:The director of an action school. Having studied abroad, Im Jong-soo speaks English fluently and is well connected with Hollywood. Despite his gruff and rough exterior, he cares about his stunt actors deeply and looks out for them. He holds a soft spot for Ra-im, who is oblivious to his feelings.
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Lee Jong-suk as Han Tae-sun
:A young genius musician discovered by Oska in
Jeju Island. Prickly and cold, he initially rebuffs Oska's attempts to recruit him. It is later revealed that he is gay and Oska becomes his muse.
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Yoo In-na
Yoo In-na (; born June 5, 1982) is a South Korean actress and DJ. After supporting roles in '' High Kick! Through the Roof'' (2009–10) and '' Secret Garden'' (2010), she rose to fame as the lead actress in '' Queen and I'' (2012), which led to ...
as Im Ah-young
:Ra-im's best friend who shares a loft with her. She works at the department store Joo-won owns.
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Kim Sung-oh
Kim Sung-oh (born September 15, 1978) is a South Korean actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as ...
as Secretary Kim
:Joo-won's long-suffering assistant who has a crush on Im Ah-young.
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Park Joon-geum
Park Joon Geum (born 29 July 1962) is a South Korean actress. An alumnus of Kyung Hee University, Department of Dance, she is also a visiting professor in College of Culture and Arts Engineering, Kangwon National University. She made her actin ...
as Moon Boon-hong
:Joo-won's mother.
*Kim Ji-sook as Moon Yeon-hong
:Oska's mother.
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Choi Yoon-so
Choi Yoon-so (; born November 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is notable for portraying the villainous and ruthless Koo Hae-joo in the daily drama series '' Unknown Woman''.
Filmography Film
Television series
Television shows
Mu ...
as Kim Hee-won
:Joo-won's sister who has a crush on Jong-soo.
*Kim Sang-kyum as Moon Chang-soo
:Joo-won's grandfather. Chairman of Loel Department Store.
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Lee Byung-joon
Lee Byung-joon (; born January 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Active in film, television and theater since 1985, Lee is best known for his supporting roles in '' A Bloody Aria'' (2006), '' Highway Star'' (2007), and ''Eye for an Eye'' (2008) ...
as Park Bong-ho
:Joo-won's subordinate as well as great grand uncle. He aims to overthrow Joo-won as president and take over his position.
*Sung Byung-sook as Park Bong-hee
:Moon Chang-soo's fourth wife, Park Bong-ho's sister.
*Yoon Ki-won as Choi Dong-kyu
:Oska's long-suffering manager.
*Kim Gun as Yoo Jong-hun
:Oska's assistant.
*Yoo Seo-jin as Park Ji-hyun
:Joo-won's psychiatrist and long-term friend.
*Jang Seo-won as Hwang Jung-hwan
:Ra-im's senior (sunbae) at the action school.
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Choi Dae-sung as Department Head Choi
:Park Bong-ho's assistant.
*Moon Woong-ki as Sang-min
:Member of action school.
Special appearance
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Jung In-gi as Ra-im's father
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Baek Seung-hee as Park Chae-rin, an actress that Oska was involved with
*Ryu Sung-hoon as Gangster
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Jo Jae-yoon
Jo Jae-yoon (born September 15, 1974) is a South Korean actor. He made his acting debut in 2003 and has since starred as a supporting actor in numerous films and television series, including '' The Man from Nowhere'' (2010), ''The Chaser'' (2012 ...
as Photographer (Ep. 3)
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Kim Mi-kyung
Kim Mi-kyung (born October 14, 1963) is a South Korean actress. She is most active as a supporting actress
A supporting actor is an actor who performs a role in a play or film below that of the leading actor(s), and above that of a bit part. ...
as Owner of Restaurant in Mountain
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Hwang Seok-jeong as Korean dry sauna owner
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Lee Joon-hyuk as Joon-hyuk, Oska's frenemy who has a one-sided love for Yoon Seul
*Yum Dong-hun as pervert in department store
*Heo Tae-hee as rude party guest
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Baek Ji-young
Baek Ji-young (; born March 25, 1976), also known as Baek Z Young, is a South Korean singer. She made her debut in 1999, with the release of her album ''Sorrow''. Over her career she has released eight studio albums and won awards for Best Fem ...
as herself
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Kim Ye-won as actress in Oska's music video
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Son Ye-jin
Son Ye-jin (born Son Eon-jin on January 11, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She rose to fame in 2003 for '' The Classic'' and '' Summer Scent'', which were followed by the commercially successful ''A Moment to Remember'' (2004) and ''April Snow ...
as herself
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Song Yoon-ah
Song Yoon-ah (Korean: 송윤아, born June 7, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in the film '' Jail Breakers'' (2002), as well as the television dramas ''Hotelier'' (2001), '' On Air'' (2008), ''Mama'' (2014), ''The ...
as Top Star in giveaway event
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Song Jae-rim
Song Jae-rim (; born February 18, 1985) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career as a runway model for the Seoul collections of Juun. J, Herin Homme and Ha Sang Beg. He has also appeared in the magazines Bazaar Korea, Vogue Girl ...
as singer
Original soundtrack
Ratings
In the tables below,
the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and
the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
It aired on
GMA Network
GMA Network (Global Media Arts or simply GMA) is a Philippine free-to-air television and radio network. It is the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network, Inc. Its first broadcast on television was on October 29, 1961. GMA Network (f ...
from May 2, 2011 to July 29, 2011, on weeknights at 10:00 PM
PST. Each episode runs 45 minutes including commercial breaks. The entire series was dubbed in
Filipino
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* Something from or related to the Philippines
** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines.
** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...
.
Awards and nominations
Remake
Big Bang made a parody based on this drama with the title ''Secret Big Bang'', starring by
G-Dragon
Kwon Ji-yong (; born August 18, 1988), also known by his stage name G-Dragon (지드래곤), is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer, known as the " King of K-pop". G-Dragon is the recipi ...
as Ji Ra-im and
T.O.P
Choi Seung-hyun (; born November 4, 1987), better known by his stage name T.O.P, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He performed as an underground rapper before joining the record label YG Entertainment and ...
as Kim Joo-tap.
In China, a film remake with the same title is released in 2012 starring
Wallace Chung
Wallace Chung Hon-leung (; born 30 November 1974) is a Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his work on several Chinese television dramas.
Chung ranked 68th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 94th in 2014, 45th in 2015, 31st i ...
, Tan Weiwei and Korean singer
Kangta.
In Thailand, a remake with the title ''Secret Garden Thailand'' is released in 2016 starring
Ananda Everingham and
Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul.
References
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