Koreana (TV series)

Koreana
Title card
Also known as
  • Jenna
  • 한국소녀
GenreDrama
Developed byDode Cruz
Directed byGil Tejada Jr.
Creative directorJun Lana
StarringKris Bernal
Theme music composerBobby Velasco
Opening theme"The Real Me" by Pop Girls
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Tagalog
  • Korean
No. of episodes100
Production
Executive producerKaye Atienza-Cadsawan
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time19–30 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseOctober 11, 2010 (2010-10-11) –
February 25, 2011 (2011-02-25)

Koreana (International title: Jenna / Korean한국 소녀; Hanja韓國 小女; RRHanguk Sonyeo; MRHanguk Sonyŏ) is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gil Tejada Jr., it stars Kris Bernal in the title role. It premiered on October 11, 2010 on the network's Haponalo line up. The series concluded on February 25, 2011 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by My Lover, My Wife in its timeslot.

The series is streaming online on YouTube.[1]

Cast and characters

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Cast
An image of Eula Valdez.
Eula Valdez
An image of Saab Magalona.
Saab Magalona
An image of Ryza Cenon.
Ryza Cenon
An image of Eddie Garcia.
Eddie Garcia
Lead cast
Supporting cast

Production

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Principal photography commenced in September 2010.[5]

Ratings

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According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila People/Individual television ratings, the pilot episode of Koreana earned a 5.9% rating.[6] While the final episode scored a 10.5% rating.[7]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Koreana
Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Daytime Drama Series Koreana Nominated [8]
Best New Male TV Personality Luigi Revilla Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Koreana (Stream Together)". YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "iGMA: Kris Bernal plays the lead in Koreana". GMA Network. October 2, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Tomines, Nica (October 4, 2010). "Rocco Nacino: "Ayoko ng permanent na love team."". PEP. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (June 21, 2019). "Eddie Garcia: Award-winning movies & TV shows over 7 decades". PEP. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  5. ^ Paglicawan, Mc Richard (August 5, 2010). "Elmo at Kylie, Bagong Loveteam ng GMA7 sa soap na Koreana!". Lionheartv. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Santiago, Erwin (October 12, 2010). "Updated AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Oct. 8-11): Ilumina maintains lead in the weekday primetime race". PEP. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  7. ^ Santiago, Erwin (March 1, 2011). "AGB Nielsen Mega Manila People Ratings (Feb. 25-28): The Baker King threatens to dethrone Mara Clara as primetime leader". PEP. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved May 2, 2020.
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