Full House (South Korean TV series)

This article is about the South Korean television series. For the American television series of the same name that ran from 1987-95, see Full House.
Full House
Promotional poster
Genre
Based onFull House
by Won Soo-yeon
Written byMin Hyo-jung
Directed byPyo Min-soo
Starring
Theme music composerDestiny 운명 WHY (와이)
ComposerLee Kyung-sup
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerKim Jong-sik (KBS)
ProducersJung Sung-hyo
Park Chang-sik
Lee Ho-seong
Production locations
EditorKim Jung-woo
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companyKim Jong-hak Production
Original release
NetworkKorean Broadcasting System
ReleaseJuly 14 (2004-07-14) –
September 2, 2004 (2004-09-02)
Related

Full House (Korean: 풀하우스; RR: Pul-hauseu) is a 2004 South Korean television series starring Rain, Song Hye-kyo, Han Eun-jung and Kim Sung-soo. Based on the manhwa Full House by Won Soo-yeon, the romantic comedy series aired on KBS2 on Monday and Friday at 21:50 (KST) for 16 episodes from July 14 to September 2, 2004.

Considered a pioneer of the "romantic comedy" genre in Korean drama, the drama was a great success in Asia and helped propel the Korean Wave.[citation needed]

Synopsis

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Han Ji-eun (Song Hye-kyo), an aspiring writer, lives in a house — called Full House — built by her late father. One day, her two best friends trick her into believing that she has won a free vacation. While she is away, they sell her house. On the plane, she meets a famous actor named Lee Young-jae (Rain). Through comedic events, they get acquainted during her vacation, and when she returns, she discovers that her house has been sold to him.

Though they do not get along with each other due to their contrasting habits, they agree to live with each other. At first, Ji-eun works as his maid in order to buy her house back. Later, however, they enter into a contract marriage as Young-jae wants to make his crush, Kang Hye-won (Han Eun-jung), jealous. Complications arise as Ji-eun and Young-jae become attracted to each other.

Cast

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  • Rain as Lee Young-jae
A popular Korean actor. Though appearing to be egotistical and stubborn, he cares deeply for his friends. He possesses secret unrequited feelings for his childhood friend, Hye-won, but later falls in love with Ji-eun. He has a fragile relationship with his father, who is a doctor.
An optimistic and cheerful girl who lives in "Full House", which she inherited from her parents. She is an aspiring writer. She ends up marrying Young-jae under a contract marriage in order to keep the house, but later falls in love with him.
A close family friend of Young-jae, who has known him since childhood. Working as a fashion designer, she also designs most of Young-jae's clothes. With her wealth and looks, she is accustomed to attention from men, but has ever only loved Yoo Min-hyuk. She is selfish and manipulative, and attempts to hold on to Min-hyuk and Young-jae at the same time.
A playboy who is smart and rich, but remains detached from people because of his busy lifestyle. He is close friends with Young-jae, who confides in him his feelings for Han Ji-eun. Min-hyuk is a director of a large media company. He develops feelings for Han Ji-eun, and tries to get her to like him. Eventually, he sees that she can love no one but Lee Young-jae.

Filming locations

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The location of the titled house, Full House, is a house built specially for the series. It is located in the Gwangyeok-si area of Incheon, near Incheon International Airport, and is a ten-minute boat ride from Sammok Harbor. The house, made mostly of wood, cost approximately US$1 million to build. Nearby sightseeing locations include Jogak (sculpture) Park on Modo Island; a bridge connects these two islands.[1] The house remained a tourist attraction until it was torn down in April 2013 due to irreparable damage from a typhoon.

The first episode was shot in Shanghai near The Bund. In later episodes, some parts were filmed in Thailand.

Original soundtrack

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  1. Full House (Inst.)
  2. 운명 [Fate] - WHY
  3. Forever (Inst.)
  4. I Think I - Byul
  5. 시 (Inst.)
  6. 친구란 말 [The End of Being Friends] - Noel
  7. 운명 [Fate] (Full Slow Inst.)
  8. Blue Hills (Inst.)
  9. 운명 [Fate] (Slow Ver.)
  10. I Think I Love You (Guitar Inst.)
  11. 늦게 핀 사랑 (Too Late) [Love Bloomed Late (Too Late)] - G.Soul
  12. Forever - WHY
  13. 운명 [Fate] (Semi Slow Inst.)
  14. Love at the Gate (Inst.)
  15. 고마워할게요 [I'm Thankful] - Byul
  16. 늦게 핀 사랑 (Too Late) [Love Bloomed Late (Too Late)] (Violin Inst.)
  17. Amazing Love (Inst.)
  18. Paradiso (Inst.)
  19. 운명 [Fate] (Inst.)
  20. 처음 그 자리에 [The First Time in the First Place] - Lee Boram
  21. 타이틀셔플 (허밍)
  22. 샤랄라 (허밍)

Ratings

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In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
AGB Nielsen
Nationwide Seoul
1 July 14, 2004 25.4% (1st) 25.9% (1st)
2 July 15, 2004 28.5% (1st) 29.2% (1st)
3 July 21, 2004 31.4% (1st) 32.1% (1st)
4 July 22, 2004 34.1% (1st) 35.2% (1st)
5 July 28, 2004 36.8% (1st) 37.7% (1st)
6 July 29, 2004 38.9% (1st) 40.0% (1st)
7 August 4, 2004 39.6% (1st) 40.4% (1st)
8 August 5, 2004 39.9% (1st) 40.7% (1st)
9 August 11, 2004 40.2% (1st) 40.9% (1st)
10 August 12, 2004 40.5% (1st) 41.3% (1st)
11 August 18, 2004 41.0% (1st) 42.0% (1st)
12 August 19, 2004 41.6% (1st) 42.1% (1st)
13 August 25, 2004 41.4% (1st) 42.0% (1st)
14 August 26, 2004 41.5% (1st) 42.1% (1st)
15 September 1, 2004 41.4% (1st) 42.2% (1st)
16 September 2, 2004 42.0% (1st)
Average 37.8% 38.5%

Musical theatre

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A musical theatre production of Full House was staged at the Hongik Art Center beginning April 11, 2014. Yang Yo-seob and Leo (VIXX) alternate in the role of Lee Young-jae, while Jung Eun-ji and Joo alternate in the role of Han Ji-eun.[2][3][4] Also starring were UJi (Bestie), Kim San-ho, Seo Ha-joon, and Kwak Sun-young.[5]

Awards and nominations

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2004 KBS Drama Awards[6]

Remakes and sequel

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Year Title Country Actors Notes
2009 Full House  Philippines Richard Gutierrez, Heart Evangelista First remake
Ngôi nhà hạnh phúc  Vietnam Lương Mạnh Hải, Minh Hằng
2012 Full House Take 2  Korea Hwang Jung-eum, No Min-woo, Park Ki-woong Sequel
2014 วุ่นนัก รักเต็มบ้าน  Thailand Mike D. Angelo, Sushar Manaying
បំណុលផ្ទះជំពាក់ស្នេហ៏  Cambodia Heng Norakakada, Huy Chan Reachny, Seong Chandara
2015 İlişki Durumu: Karışık  Turkey Berk Oktay, Seren Şirince
2016 浪漫满屋  China Eli Kim Released canceled or possibly TBA.
2017 Yeh Raha Dil  Pakistan Yumna Zaidi, Adnan Jaffar, Ali Akbar, Anam Gohar
2018 MY Fullhouse: Alamatnya Cinta  Malaysia Hannah Delisha, Hisyam Hamid, Fahad Iman Malay language adaptation (premiered August 20, 2018, every Monday - Friday at 10:00) Astro Ria
2020 Midsummer Is Full of Love 仲夏满天心  China Yang Chaoyue, Timmy Xu

References

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  1. ^ "Korean TV Drama: Full House". Korea Tourism Organization. Archived from the original on 13 August 2010. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
  2. ^ Kim, Ji-soo (5 March 2014). "Beast's Yang Yo-seob grabs musical lead". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  3. ^ Kim, Hee-eun (6 March 2014). "Yo-seob joins new musical". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 6 March 2014.
  4. ^ Lee, Na Rae (3 May 2014). "[Interview] Singer Joo Returns as Musical Actress in 'Full House'". Mwave. CJ E&M Corp. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
  5. ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (5 March 2014). "B2ST Yang Yo Seop, A Pink Jung Eun Ji, VIXX Leo, Joo, and More to Star in Musical 'Full House'". Mwave. CJ E&M Corp. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Winners at the 2004 KBS Drama Awards". Korea Tourism Organization. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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