Hyun Bin, Daniel Henney, and Jung Ryeo Won were previously involved in a Korean drama production (drakor) "My Lovely Sam Soon." Now, it's been 17 years since they appeared on one screen, his successful portraits with various dramas each amazed fans.
When it comes to the most legendary Kdrama of the 2000s, then the MBC series “My Lovely Sam Soon” is the unrivaled champion. The drama enjoyed great popularity with viewership ratings exceeding 49.1 percent, ultimately winning the Grand Prize Daesang at the 2006 Baeksang Arts Awards.
Now, 17 years after the first episode of “My Lovely Sam Soon”, the four main characters have graced both the small and big screens of South Korea. In fact, all these actors and actresses have become famous actors/actresses who have their own lead roles.
My Lovely Sam Soon Player Facts
1. Kim Sun Ah
“My Lovely Sam Soon” is Kim Sun Ah's breakthrough role. Yes, after starring in this series, everyone has heard the name of the actress. Throughout her acting career, the actress has received two Grand Prize Daesangs, and one of them is thanks to her highly successful work on the series.
Now, in 2022, Kim Sun Ah has returned with the female-focused JTBC series "The Empire." The series aired over the weekend on broadcasting station JTBC.
In this series, Kim Sun Ah transforms into a talented, strong, and ambitious prosecutor, and promises a stunning appearance. Although the series did not start with high viewership ratings compared to its competitors, it was highly respected by the audience, thereby raising expectations for future performances.
Hopefully Kim Sun Ah can repeat the heyday that she brought to JTBC through the 2017 drama "The Lady in Dignity".
2. Hyun Bin & Daniel Henney
Hyun Bin, who played the male lead in “My Lovely Sam Soon,” and Daniel Henney, who played the second male lead, recently reunited in the cinematic project “Confidential Assignment 2: International.”
Unlike in “My Lovely Sam Soon,” in this film they are partners who collaborate to catch a highly wanted criminal. Even though Daniel Henney has less screen time than Hyun Bin in “Confidential Assignment 2: International,” the two's chemistry is still impressive, and both offer a strong image with their masculine and alluring visuals.
17 years ago, “My Lovely Samsoon” became famous on the small screen. 17 years later, Hyun Bin and Daniel Henney have once again teamed up on a third highest grossing hit of the year for South Korean theaters garnering over five million viewers.
3. Jung Ryeo Won
Joining the trend of legal K-drama in 2022, Jung Ryeo Won, who played the second female lead in “My Lovely Sam Soon” appears in the new Disney+ series “May It Please The Court” as the main character.
Jung Ryeo Won plays a lawyer with a high win rate at a leading law firm. He is set to make partners, but due to problems that arise in one of his cases, he ends up working as a public defender.
Besides "May It Please The Court", this year Jung Ryeo Won also starred in the film "Woman In A White Car" which premiered at the 2022 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. So far it has been a productive year for the 41-year-old actress. /celebrities.id
