Korean Television Drama Series Princess Hours ( Goong )

Overview

2006-07-30T00:00:00.000+07:00

Based on a comic book series, "Princess Hours" has been the topic of a major media hype since its production started. Not only was the comic book series uncompleted, but many of those who admired the comic book watched eagerly to see how well the TV production would live up to the fame of the original book. It was also the first acting role for Yoon Eun-hye, previously a member of the music group Baby Vox, in her role as the lead character, and this generated much concern over her acting ability. All concerns aside, the TV drama was a huge success, with news of a possible second season following the finale. Fans can’t seem to get enough of it, as scandals between the leading characters Lee Shin and Chae-gyeong continue to make headlines on the media front pages.

Based on an interesting premise that Korea is still ruled by a royal family, the drama portrays a romance between two people of different social standings and backgrounds. Starting with the classical setting of an encounter between the upper and the common classes, Princess Hours has created a unique couple: a 19th century prince and a 21st century commoner. Their relationship starts as part of an arranged marriage but they soon find that they love each other. The drama also depicts how the crown prince overcomes hardships, finds true love, and becomes a respected emperor.

The use of code words to communicate as well as having subtitles, which is unusual in Korean dramas, are production tricks that have appealed to today’s younger generation. Another interesting fact is the 1.5 billion-won studio set was built especially for the production. Famed Korean designers were consulted in the creation of traditional costumes, props, and interior design. Currently at the frontline of neo-Orientalism, Princess Hours’ interior design is becoming the hottest design item in Korea.

Synopsis

2006-07-28T12:23:00.000+07:00

Chae-gyeong is an ordinary art high school student. One day, she hears totally unexpected news that, based on her grandfather’s will, she must marry the unemotional Crown Prince Lee Shin who attends the same high school. Free-spirited Chae-gyeong resists the proposal, but reluctantly marries him to help her debt-ridden family.

As she struggles to adapt herself to the proper manners and royal duties of palace life and to her disagreeable husband, Lee Shin’s sentimental cousin and second-in-line to the throne Yul steps into her life. She feels like she can rely on Yul to help her, but can’t help worrying about her haughty, cold-hearted husband. To help bridge this gap, the senior members of the royal family take some special measures to get them to spend the night together.

Along the way, you will encounter numerous delightful episodes among the cute and lively Chae-gyeong, the cold heartthrob Lee Shin, the handsome, down-to-earth Yul, the perfect ballerina Hyo- rin who just can’t get over Lee Shin, and all the other members of the royal family. Will the Crowned Princess, Chae-gyeong be up to the challenges of royal life? Come and join us as these wonderful tales of the crown princess unfold.

♥ Shin Chae-gyung

2006-07-27T12:34:00.001+07:00

Played by Yoon Eun-hye Chae-gyeong is a student at an art high school. She wears training pants under her school uniform and uses slang on a daily basis. Despite her family’s difficult financial situation, she is lively and cheerful, and has creative talent. She hates Prince Lee Shin who attends the same school, saying that he has a prince syndrome. Because of her family’s situation, however, she is forced to consent to an arranged marriage with him. As she gets to know him better, she discovers his loneliness and begins to feel compassion. While struggling to adapt to palace life, Yul makes his appearance. He is kind to her and this attracts her, but she can’t help thinking about Lee Shin. Chae-gyeong is an optimistic character who manages to deal graciously with the veiled attempts to take the throne. She brings a cheerful and genuine presence to the stony atmosphere of the palace and gradually changes other members of the royal family. See how this ordinary high -school girl turns into a respected princess.

♥ Lee Shin

2006-07-26T13:43:00.000+07:00

Played by Joo Ji-hoon Prince Lee Shin has won the heart of every girl in the country, but is fed up with fans that follow him wherever he goes. Born to a clever emperor and a beautiful empress, this arrogant prince has both intelligence and great looks. However, strict palace rules and heavy royal responsibilities do not allow him any private life or dreams of his own. He is so disillusioned that he no longer believes in family, love, or friendship. Living in his own sheltered world, his only pleasure is watching movies. He had a covert relationship with Hyo-rin, who is a ballet student at the same school. Because of plans for an arranged marriage many years before, he is forced to marry a spunky, ordinary girl but finds himself gradually falling in love with her. He is at the heart of a love triangle as his ex-girlfriend Hyo-rin intervenes after the marriage. The situation worsens as the second-in-line Prince Yul wishes to reclaim the throne.

♥ Min Hyo-rin

2006-07-25T13:49:00.000+07:00

Played by Song Ji-hyo Hyo-rin is a pretty, clever ballet student who dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. She is the first love and secret girlfriend of Lee Shin. He had proposed to her, trying to avoid an arranged marriage, but she declined, believing that her dream to be a ballerina was more important. After winning a competition, she realizes her true feelings for him. She befriends Chae-gyeong in the hope of winning Lee Shin back, just as Camilla did with Prince Charles. One day, Hyejeonggung, the mother of Yul, who has plans to reclaim the throne, approaches her. With Hyejeonggung and Lee Shin’s friends, Hyo-rin manages to put Chae-gyeong in a perilous situation. Everybody thinks Hyo-rin is perfect, but she carries her own untold secret.

♥ Lee Yul

2006-07-24T13:57:00.000+07:00

Played by Kim Jeong-hoon Yul is second in line to the throne. He was still a child when his father died in an accident, leaving the title to Lee Shin’s father. He and his mother left the palace and since then lived abroad. He has lived a carefree life with no royal obligations, so his outlook and actions are no different from those of other ordinary high-school kids. Gentle, attentive, and intelligent, he likes gardening and reading. His character is the reverse of the haughty prince, Lee Shin, and he always takes good care of Chae-gyeong. He was originally troubled by his mother’s ambition for the lost throne, but soon finds himself wanting to reclaim his title as he falls for Chae-gyeong.

Yoon Eun Hye

2006-07-21T14:16:00.000+07:00

Female - 1984/10/03

Height/weight: 168 cm / 48 kg
(+)Actress - Movie include: Escaping From Charisma(2006), Miniseries include: Goong(2006) , Goong(2007).

(+)Singer - Previously a member od the music group, Baby Vox

nickname: Kkodae Kkodae(Because she is a sleep talker).
Biography
Yoon Eun-hyeShe's the gem that puts a smile on audience's faces with her role in the hit T.V drama, oongand or rincess Hours actress YOON EUN-HYE!From singer to actress and she's been at the center of attention and deemed one of the hottest stars of 2006. STAR FOCUS got Yoon Eun-hye for a little one-on-one.

We sat down with her during a commercial shoot for a green tea beverage. Yoon's schedule has been CRAZY hectic and but she was happy to meet with us!With her soaring popularity as a budding actress and Yoon Eun-hye is swamped with daily casting calls for commercials. She takes this one in-stride - a vivacious young lady and full of bouncy cheer and a bit simliar to her character in rincess Hours!

From hit comic book series and to the small screen - the adaptation of rincess Hours! It's a fictitious tale of Korea as a constitutional monarchy and with a royal family. Yoon is an ordinary high-school girl who ends up marrying the royal prince. For first-time actress Yoon Eun-hye and the response has been pleasantly shocking.

But the truth is that Yoon Eun-hye wasn't welcome in the acting arena at first. People were surprised to hear that such a rookie would be taking the lead in an upcoming drama; A rookie who used to be a singer and had no formal acting training. But she showed them how IT could be done! Yoon Eun-hye played her character PERFECTLY and made sparks fly with co-star and Joo Ji-hoon. So, how is IT that she dug-out such a hidden talent?In 1999, a five-member girl group blasted into K-pop. They were Baby VOX and that was Yoon Eun-hye's debut into stardom.They cranked out hit after hit and basked in the limelight.

Not many people realize how popular Baby VOX actually was - They were one of the first to promote overseas and forerunners of the Korean Wave.(Successful in music and acting and which was HER personal favorite? )Yoon is already a 8-year veteran celebrity. Music, drama and soon enough and we'll see her on the silver screen and with the movie, scaping Charisma.This bright-eyed star is also wanted for her spunk in many variety programs and as well as commercials. She's shown us different sides to her personality in a couple ads and but there's still more she wants to try out.

Quiet and lady-like? There was none of that here today! The production team wanted upbeat, bouncy and cute! And that's what they got. She gave us the highlight with her special "happy-dance."Another reason she was so loveable - her easy-going spirit.Glowing praise for her performance in rincess Hours! Yoon Eun-hye has adjusted extremely well into the world of acting. One step at a time and we hope she'll continue bringing us more of the best.

Joo Ji Hoon

2006-07-20T19:37:00.000+07:00

Male - 1982/05/16
Height/weight: 186 cm / 68 kg
(+)Actor - Miniseries include: Goong(2006) , Goong(2007).
(+) Photographer - Korean Fashion Photographers Association
(+) Model - Best Fashion Visual Model(2005),Best Dresser Swan Awards, Best Model(2004)
School: Dept. of at Kyonggi Univ.
website: http://www.yeoubeak.com/yeoubeak/jh.htm

Song Ji-hyo

2006-07-20T00:10:00.000+07:00

Female - 1981/08/15
Height/weight: 168 cm / 46 kg
(+)Actress - Movie include: Whispering Corridors 3: Wishing Stairs(2003), Some(2004)
Miniseries include: Goong(2006) , Goong(2007).
(+)School - Kyungmun College
(+)Bloodtype - A
Web Site - http://cafe.daum.net/songmiin

Kim Jeong Hoon

2006-07-18T00:37:00.000+07:00

Male - 1980/01/20
Height/weight: 179 cm / 60 kg

School - Dept. of Theater and Film, Jungang Univ.

Bloodtype - AB

NickName - Wonban(Because peoplea says he resembles Won-Bin)
(+)Actor - Movie include: Kkabuljima(2004), DMZ(2004)

Miniseries include: Goong(2006) , Goong(2007).
(+)Singer - Previously a member of the music group UN
website - http://www.onlyhoon.com/