''Cloud Stairs'' () is a 2006

South Korean television series Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...

starring

Shin Dong-wook Shin Dong-wook (born Shin Hwa-shik on September 14, 1982) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in ''Soulmate'' and ''Cloud Stairs'' (both in 2006), and his supporting role in ''War of Money'' (2007). Career In Novembe ...

Han Ji-hye Han Ji-hye (born Lee Ji-hye on June 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. Background Born Lee Ji-hye, she used the stage name "Han Ji-hye" upon learning that her real name would cause confusion among fans since an older actress, Lena Lee, also ...

Im Jung-eun Im Jung-eun (; born March 31, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in '' Unsolved'' (also known as ''Secret Investigation Record'') and '' Man from the Equator''. Television series Films * ''Rainbow Goddess'' (202 ...

and Kim Jung-hyun. It 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 September 18 to November 7, 2006 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.

Plot

Jong-soo has no other choice but to give up going to medical school due to financial difficulties. He leaves for a remote island without telling anyone his whereabouts. On the island, he meets a doctor who teaches him medical techniques and begins to treat patients without a license. One day Jong-soo rescues Jung-won, a dying woman by mere chance, and is mistaken for a talented doctor. But things get messed up as he continues to meet with Jung-won, as one misunderstanding spawns another. He ends up falling in love with her, and gradually finds himself addicted to love. To protect his feelings, Jong-soo keeps lying about his educational background and tries to escape from his past. But when he reaches the pinnacle of his "success," he realizes that everything he has done so far was in vain. His love turns into poison and ruins his life.

Cast

Main characters

as Choi Jong-soo *

as Yoon Jung-won *

as Oh Yoon-hee * Kim Jung-hyun as Kim Do-hyun

Supporting characters

Choi Jong-won Choi Jong-won (born January 27, 1950) is a South Korean actor and politician. Choi began his acting career in theater, then made his screen debut in 1978 and became known as a veteran actor of stage, film and television of over forty years. He w ...

as Doctor Byun *

Kim Yong-gun Kim Yong-gun (; born May 8, 1946) is a South Korean actor. His sons Ha Jung-woo Kim Sung-hoon (born March 11, 1978), better known as Ha Jung-woo (), is a South Korean actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer. One of the highest gr ...

as Doctor Yoon, Jung-won's father *

Yang Geum-seok Yang Geum-seok (born January 22, 1961) is a South Korean actress. Filmography Film Television series Variety show Awards and nominations References External links * * * 1961 births Living people South Korean ...

as Jung-won's mother * Lee Mi-young as Yoon-hee's mother *Yeon Kyu-jin as Director Kim, Do-hyun's father *Kang Joo-hyung *Jang Ji-min *Kim Sang-won

References

External links

''Cloud Stairs'' official KBS website
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