Kim Eun Sook’s Works That Shook the K-drama World: ‘Goblin,’ ‘The Heirs,’ More
When talking about the best K-dramas of all time, it's expected many would suggest the megahit dramas "Goblin," "Descendants of the Sun," "The Heirs" and "Mr. Sunshine." But did you know that these highly-loved dramas are the brainchildren of one renowned screenwriter Kim Eun Sook?
Screenwriter Kim Eun Sook
Yes, you read that right! Plus, she also wrote the fantasy-romance drama "The King: Eternal Monarch," one of the highest budgeted dramas in 2020, and headlined by esteemed stars Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun.
And since we bet many of you don't have the slightest idea she is the writer of the masterpieces below, scroll down and be in awe!
Lovers in Paris (2004)
Starring: Kim Jung Eun and Park Shin Yang
OG romance drama "Lovers in Paris" tackles the classic rich-boy-poor-girl story. Headlined by Kim Jung Eun and Park Shin Yang, many of the set locations for this story were filmed in Paris and South Korea.
Lovers in Paris
FYI: Kim Eun Sook is actually the mind behind the "Lovers" trilogy: "Lovers in Paris," "Lovers in Prague," and "Lovers."
Secret Garden (2010)
Starring: Ha Ji Won and Hyun Bin
"Secret Garden" is not just a rich-boy-poor-girl trope but it was also the first-ever series that depicted a gender-bending story. This Ha Ji Won and Hyun Bin-led drama is a fantasy romance show that tells about success and love.
A Gentleman's Dignity (2013)
Starring: Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ha Neul
A Gentleman's Dignity
This 2013 hit was Jang Dong Gun's small screen comeback after 12 years being in the big screen. "A Gentleman's Dignity" is a story full of friendship and romance with the actors in their prime age - the drama where bromance is for keeps!
The Heirs (2013)
Starring: Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho
The Heirs cast
Another rich-boy-poor-girl story, "The Heirs" revolves around a wealthy teenager and the hardworking poor girl. This Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye-led K-drama has set locations in the US and South Korea.
Descendants of The Sun (2016)
Starring: Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo
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Here is where military-medical romance drama, starring the former Song-Song couple, took place. It became hugely popular and even had a remake in other countries like the Philippines and Vietnam.
Goblin (2016)
Starring: Gong Yoo and Kim Go Eun
"Goblin" became Kim Eun Sook's most hit successful drama, which tells the story of a goblin (Gong Yoo) cursed for 900 years and finds his bride (Kim Go Eun) to lift the curse.
Mr. Sunshine (2018)
Starring: Lee Byung and Kim Tae Ri
This Kim Tae Ri and Lee Byung Hun-led drama is set in the 1900s in Joseon independence and colonization. "Mr. Sunshine" was the first South Korean series with global streaming via Netflix and it's local airing tvN.
The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)
Starring: Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun
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This is a fantasy-sci-fi and romance drama, headlined by Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun, about two people from different worlds that bridge love and survival.
The Glory
Starring: Song Hye Kyo
Song Hye Kyo reunites with screenwriter Kim Eun Sook in this revenge drama, reported to air this year with eight episodes.
In "The Glory," a female high school student became a victim of bullying perpetrated by her schoolmates. She then dropped out of school, and planned to make her revenge someday.
Years later, she is now an adult, and the bullies now have their own families. She becomes the teacher of her tormentors' kids, and from there her revenge commences.
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