Full House (2004 TV series)

Infobox Korean name|Full House

hangul=풀하우스
rr=Pul hauseu
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Infobox Television
show_name = Full House
(풀하우스, Pul hauseu)


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format = Drama
Comedy Romance
camera = Multi-camera
picture_format = 1080i HDTV
runtime = Wednesday & Thursday nights at 9:50pm
creator =
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executive_producer = Pyo Min-soo
starring = Song Hye Kyo
Rain
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country = flagicon| South KoreaSouth Korea
network = KBS2
first_aired = July 14, 2004
last_aired = September 4, 2004
num_episodes = 16
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"Full House" is a 16-episode South Korean television drama broadcast by KBS in 2004. It is also known as "浪漫满屋" in China.

etting

This drama attempts to answer the question of whether two people — a famous actor and an ordinary woman — can learn to love each other in a marriage agreed only on paper. It also explores the meaning of the family by presenting that no matter how hard the present may seem, the world is still a good place because of those who bring hopes into our lives through their presence alone.

This drama features diverse characters: considerate, caring, frank, patient, and sticking to life’s basic values. But no matter how different the personalities, everyone finds happiness in the end.

This drama is based upon a manhwa of the same title, "Full House" by the Korean cartoonist Won Sooyeon.

Plot summary

Han Ji-Eun (Song Hye Kyo) lives in a house called "Full House", built by her father. She is an aspiring novelist. One day, two of her friends, for money reasons, trick her and sell her house - when she returns from a vacation, she discovers it has been sold to Lee Young-Jae (비/Bi (Rain)), an actor who has just shot to stardom. Though they don't get along with each other, as she is messy and he has a bad temper and an affection for cleaning, they agree to live with each other and Ji-Eun works as his maid in order to buy her house back. Out of a misunderstanding and Young-Jae's ill-fated try to make the love of his life, Kang Hye-Won (Han Eun Jung) jealous, Young-Jae marries Ji-Eun. They set up a contract for the marriage to last six months. During that time, complications ensue and Ji-Eun and Young-Jae become attracted to each other. Also, Ji-Eun starts to hold a strong bond with Young-Jae's family. However, Young-Jae's bad temper along with the romantic attentions of Yoo Min-Hyuk (Kim Sung Soo), Ji-Eun's handsome and friendly publisher, starts to create a rift between the couple. He wasn't the only one who was causing trouble it was also Kang Hye-Won who kept getting jealous everytime Lee Young-Jae & Han Ji-Eun were getting close. Kang Hye-Won wants Young-Jae by her side 24/7 even though she loves Yoo Min-Hyuk. It made Han Ji-Eun feel bad everytime she saw Young-Jae run to Kang Hye-Won. Young-Jae and Ji-Eun get a divorce and he moves away. When he returns, he realizes that Ji-Eun hasn't married yet and knows that he has fallen in love with her - and she with him. He proposes to her, this time for the right reasons, and finally, they get married the second time and live happily ever after. Rumors claim that there might be a possible continuation of the series.

Characters

Han Ji-Eun ~ Song Hye Kyo

Ji-Eun is cheerful, optimistic and loyal to her friends. She is naive and not very smart, but she makes up for it with her spunk and good heart. Her journey with Young Jae shows how much she loves and what she is willing to do to protect the people she loves. She is an orphaned online novelist who lives in a beautiful house (called FULL HOUSE) which she inherited from her parents. Her troubles started when her closest friends tricked her by sending her on a trip to Shanghai so they could sell her house behind her back.

Lee Young-Jae ~ Bi (Rain)

Young-Jae is a top Korean actor. He does his utmost not to hurt other people and not to be hurt himself. Every movie he starred in became a blockbuster. He is stubborn when it comes to selecting which movies to star in, but he has received much acclaim for his talent. Although Young-Jae always behaves and speaks as he wants, he does that only to protect himself from being hurt and not to hurt others. People think of him as a very candid person, but that is also Young-Jae’s strategy to hide himself – or rather his failure to express himself to the fullest. As one who is unaccustomed to being frank and open, Young-jae is bad at making friends and very proud of his ideals and principles. He deeply loves his childhood friend, Hye-Won, even though she shows him no affection. One day, he stumbles upon Ji-Eun and slowly falls in love with her.

Kang Hye-Won ~ Han Eun Jung

Hye-Won is the daughter of Doctor Lee's friend. She is a fashion designer, who designs Young-Jae’s clothes. She has known Young-Jae’s family since her childhood. Hye-won has lived her entire life in abundance and has had many choices. She comes from a rich family, and is accustomed to being loved. She has never been rejected by anybody, until Min-Hyuk, and only feels content when everybody around her loves her.

Yoo Min-Hyuk ~ Kim Sung Soo

Min-Hyuk is a director of a large media company. He dreams of establishing Asia’s Walt Disney or Fox. He is tenacious and smart, and respected and recognized for his skills. He is determined to remain one for the rest of his life. He possesses sophisticated manners and is very eloquent – a Prince Charming that any girl could dream of. Min-Hyuk believes that life is too short to live it without fun. Unlike his seemingly unrestricted personality, he is very composed and prudent.

Filming location

Full House was filmed in the Gwangyeok-si area of Incheon. Located near Incheon International Airport, the place may be reached in a ten-minute boat ride from Sammok Harbor to this quiet, seashore getaway. Unlike other filming locations in Korea, this is an actual house. Made mostly of wood, this house, which is a private-owned vacation house, cost approximately the equivalent of one million United States dollars to build. The beach front property looks out onto open waters, with elegant views that could be used on any postcard. Many fans of the miniseries make a pilgrimage to this now famous home. Nearby sightseeing locations include Jogak (sculpture) Park on Modo Island; a bridge connects these two islands.

Full House OST

# Full House (Instrumental)
# WHY - 운명 (Oon myung; Fate)
# Forever (Instrumental)
# Byul - I Think I
# 시 (Instrumental)
# Noel - 친구란 말 (chingu ran mal)
# 운명 (Full Slow Instrumental)
# Blue Hills (Instrumental)
# Why - 운명 (Slow Version) (Oon myung)
# I Think I (Guitar Instrumental)
# G-soul - 늦게 핀 사랑 (Too Late) (neut geh pin sarang)
# WHY - Forever
# 운명 (Semi S

Trivia

*In Philippines, the show remains as the highest rated Korean drama, with a peak of 52.0% [ [http://www.pep.ph/top/14938/Top-Asianovelas-since-the-year-2002 Top Asianovelas since the year 2002] ]
*The Philippines bought the rights to have their own version of the show. Richard Gutierrez will be playing the role originally played by Rain Bi. It's still unknown who will be the actress to portray Song Hye Kyo's role but Wilma Galvante, GMA Network's SVP for Entertainment, says that if Marian Rivera's schedule will be available for next year, she will be more likely to play the role of Jessie Han. [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/19323/GMA-7s-Wilma-Galvante-says-they-do-not-discuss-Annabelle-Rama-anymore,-but-continues-business-deals-with-her GMA 7's Wilma Galvante says they do not discuss Anabelle Rama anymore, but continues business deals with her.] ] [ [http://www.pep.ph/news/19300/FIRST-READ-ON-PEP:-GMA-7-reveals-upcoming-lineup-of-shows GMA 7 reveals upcoming lineup of shows.] ]
*Taiwanese drama Smiling Pasta, has a striking resemblance to Full House. Instead of starring an actor and a novelist, Smiling Pasta features a rising singer and a college student who agree to pretend to be in a fake relationship for their own personal reasons.
*In Malaysia, Full House is the top rating Korean Drama ever.Fact|date=February 2008 From the influences of Full House, the songs Rain and Hye Kyo have been popular with the Malaysian public.
*It also became immensely popular in North-East India(particularly in Manipur) where the local TV networks air Arirang TV.

Awards

*2004 KBS Acting Awards Top Excellence in Acting (Song Hye Kyo)
*2004 KBS Acting Awards Excellence in Acting (Bi)
*2004 KBS Acting Awards Popularity Award (Song Hye Kyo)
*2004 KBS Acting Awards Popularity Award (Bi)
*2004 KBS Acting Awards Best Couple Award (Song Hye Kyo and Bi)

ee also

*List of Korea-related topics
*List of Korean television shows
*Contemporary culture of South Korea
*List of top rated Korean Dramas

External links

* [http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/CU/CU_EN_8_5_1_5.jsp All about Full House] - The Official Korea Tourism Guide Site
* [http://www.asiandramareviews.com/korean-dramas/full-house.html AsianDramaReviews - Full House Reviews, Comments, and Information]
* [http://www.kbs.co.kr/drama/full/ KBS Full House] (Korean)
* [http://contents.kbs.co.kr/program/program_dview.php?contentsUid=33&category=0&isBroadcast=N KBS Global Marketing Full House]
* [http://www.ampedasia.com/movies/Full-House/ Full House Review, Trailer, Info]
* [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Full_House DramaWiki Full House]
* [http://aznv.tv/en/drama/p.iD-NTM=/ AZNV.TV Video Stream] Full House info, links, episodes