''Big'' () is a 2012 South Korean

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starring

Gong Yoo Gong Ji-cheol (; born July 10, 1979), better known by his stage name Gong Yoo (), is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television dramas '' Coffee Prince'' (2007), '' Guardian: The Lonely and Great God'' (2016–2017), ...

and

Lee Min-jung Lee Min-jung (; born February 16, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She began her career in Jang Jin's stage plays, and for a few years appeared in supporting roles on film and television. She became known after her appearance in ''Boys Over Flow ...

. The

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series aired on

KBS2 The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...

from June 4 to July 24, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes. Written by the

Hong sisters Hong Jung-eun (born 1974) and Hong Mi-ran (born 1977), collectively known as the Hong sisters (), are South Korean television screenwriters currently managed by Studio Dragon. Together, they have written popular romantic-comedies, notably '' ...

, ''Big'' was

's first television series after ''

The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince ''Coffee Prince'' () is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Yoon Eun-hye, Gong Yoo, Lee Sun-kyun, and Chae Jung-an. Based on the novel of the same name written by Lee Sun-mi, it was aired on MBC's Mondays and Tuesdays at the 21:55 ...

'' in 2007 and since being discharged from

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. The drama was well-received although it was criticized for its ending.

Synopsis

Gil Da-ran (

) is a struggling substitute teacher trying to get her certificate. She is engaged to a kind and handsome doctor, Seo Yoon-jae (

); it is a fairy-tale-come-true until one month before the wedding, Yoon-jae inexplicably becomes distant. At the same time, Da-ran meets an 18-year-old transfer student from the United States, Kang Kyung-joon (

Shin Won-ho Shin Won-ho (born 23 October 1991) is a South Korean singer, actor and member of multinational idol group Cross Gene. He was notable for his supporting roles in television series ''Bachelor's Vegetable Store ''Bachelor's Vegetable Store'' () ...

), who's got an attitude towards everyone except Da-ran. Kyung-joon gets into a fateful car accident with Yoon-jae and the two of them drive over the guard rail and into the deep waters. Yoon-jae tries to save Kyung-joon but in the process, Yoon-jae ostensibly dies and Kyung-joon ends up in a coma. Kyung-joon soon wakes up finding himself in Yoon-jae's body.

Cast

Main

as Kang Kyung-joon / Seo Yoon-jae *

as Gil Da-ran *

Bae Suzy Bae Su-ji (; born October 10, 1994), better known as Bae Suzy, is a South Korean singer, actress and model. She was a member of the girl group Miss A under JYP Entertainment. She made her debut as an actress with television series ''Dream High ...

as Jang Ma-ri *

as Kang Kyung-joon

Supporting

Baek Sung-hyun Baek Sung-hyun (; born January 30, 1989) is a South Korean actor. Career Baek Sung-hyun made his acting debut in the 1994 film ''I Wish for What Is Forbidden to Me'' when he was five years old. The child actor practically grew up onscreen, pla ...

as Gil Choong-shik, Da-ran's brother *

Jang Hee-jin Jang Hee-jin (born May 9, 1983) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as a model for the fashion magazines CeCi, Marie Claire and Cindy the Perky. Jang has appeared in several television series and films, including '' Myung-wol the ...

as Lee Se-young *Kim Seo-ra as Ahn Hye-jung, Yoon-jae's mother *

Ahn Suk-hwan Ahn Suk-hwan (Hangul: 안석환; real name: Ahn Jin-hyeong (Hangul: 안진형); November 1, 1959) is a South Korean actor. Ahn has been active in theater, film and television since 1986. His onscreen roles include both comedic and villainous sup ...

as Gil Min-kyu, Da-ran's father *

Yoon Hae-young Yoon Hae-young (born January 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She began acting after passing the SBS Open Auditions in 1993, and has starred in television drama In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fictio ...

as Lee Jung-hye, Da-ran's mother *Jo Young-jin as Seo In-wook, Yoon-jae's father *

Choi Ran Choi Ran (born November 30, 1960) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1979 and became best known as a supporting actress in television dramas, notably those written by the Hong sisters Hong Jung-eun (born 1974) and Hong ...

as Kim Young-ok, vice principal * Moon Ji-yoon as Na Hyo-sang, PE teacher *

Shin Ji-soo Shin Ji-soo (born October 28, 1985) is a South Korean actress and singer. Shin began her entertainment career as a child actress, and has since starred in television dramas such as ''Virtue'' (2000) and ''Famous Princesses'' (2006), as well as t ...

as Lee Ae-kyung, math teacher and Da-ran's friend *

Jang Hyun-sung Jang Hyun-sung (born July 17, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career as a member of the ''Hakjeon'' Theatre Company, before transitioning to film and television. Jang is best known for starring in director Song Il-gon's arth ...

as Kang Hyuk-soo, Kyung-joon's uncle *

Go Soo-hee Go Soo-hee (born July 18, 1976) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series Variety show References External links * * * 고수희at Naver Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is a South Korean online platform operated b ...

as Lee Kyung-mi, Kyung-joon's aunt-in-law *

Im Ji-eun Im Ji-eun (born February 27, 1973) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Television series Film Awards and nominations References External links Im Ji-eun Fan Cafeat Daum * * * 1973 births Living people South Korean televi ...

as Kang Hee-soo, Kyung-joon's mother *

Lee Hee-jin Lee Hee-jin (born 16 May 1979) is a South Korean actress and former member of girl group Baby V.O.X. Lee studied at Dong-Ah Broadcasting College, then made her entertainment debut in 1997 as a member of popular K-pop girl group Baby V.O.X. ...

as the bride (cameo, episode 1)

Production

Original soundtrack

Ratings

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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