Full House (South Korean TV series)


Full House is a 2004 South Korean television series starring Song Hye-kyo, Rain, 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 Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:50 for 16 episodes from July 14 to September 4, 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.

Synopsis

Ji-eun, an aspiring scriptwriter, 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 Young-jae. 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. However, later, they enter into a contract marriage as Young-jae wanted to make his crush, Kang Hye-won, jealous. Complications arise as Ji-eun and Young-jae become attracted to each other.

Cast

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 to build. Nearby sightseeing locations include Jogak Park on Modo Island; a bridge connects these two islands. 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.

Soundtrack

  1. Full House
  2. 운명 - WHY
  3. Forever
  4. I Think I - Byul
  5. 시
  6. 친구란 말 - Noel
  7. 운명
  8. Blue Hills
  9. 운명
  10. I Think I Love You
  11. 늦게 핀 사랑 - G-Soul
  12. Forever - WHY
  13. 운명
  14. Love at the Gate
  15. 고마워할게요 - Byul
  16. 늦게 핀 사랑
  17. Amazing Love
  18. Paradiso
  19. 운명
  20. 처음 그 자리에 - Lee Boram
  21. 타이틀셔플
  22. 샤랄라

    Ratings

In the table below, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings.
EpisodeOriginal broadcast dateNationwideSeoul
12004-07-14
22004-07-1528.5% 29.2%
32004-07-2131.4% 32.1%
42004-07-2234.1% 35.2%
52004-07-2836.8% 37.7%
62004-07-2938.9% 40.0%
72004-08-0439.6% 40.4%
82004-08-0539.9% 40.7%
92004-08-1140.2% 40.9%
102004-08-1240.5% 41.3%
112004-08-1841.0% 42.0%
122004-08-1941.6% 42.1%
132004-08-2541.4% 42.0%
142004-08-2641.5% 42.1%
152004-09-0141.4%
162004-09-02
Average37.76%38.5%

Accolades

2004 KBS Drama Awards
The series aired in China, Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Mexico and Algeria.
It aired in the Philippines on the GMA Network, during which it received a peak viewership rating of 52.0%, making it one of the highest-rated Korean dramas in the country.

Remakes and sequel

Musical theatre

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