''Big Thing'' () is a 2010 South Korean television drama based on
manhwa
(; ) is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korean comics. is greatly influenced by Japanese Manga comics. Modern Manhwa has extended its reach to many other countries. ...
artist Park In-kwon's comic ''Daemul'', and stars
Go Hyun-jung
Go Hyun-jung (; born March 2, 1971) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the entertainment industry as a Miss Korea runner-up in 1989 and went on to star in '' Sandglass ''(1995), one of the highest-rated and critically acclaimed dramas in ...
as South Korea's first female president. Number one in its timeslot for 11 consecutive weeks, it gained successful ratings due to its cast and story arcs based on topical and controversial themes.
Plot
Anchorwoman Seo Hye-rim (
Go Hyun-jung
Go Hyun-jung (; born March 2, 1971) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the entertainment industry as a Miss Korea runner-up in 1989 and went on to star in '' Sandglass ''(1995), one of the highest-rated and critically acclaimed dramas in ...
), who gets fired while protesting about her husband's undeserved death, enters politics through the proposal of Kang Tae-san (
Cha In-pyo
Cha In-pyo (; born October 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor and director.
Early life
Cha graduated from Rutgers University in the U.S. with a degree in economics. His father ran a shipping company and had intended for Cha to take over the f ...
), a member of the ruling party and a strong candidate for the next presidential elections. With the help of Ha Do-ya (
Kwon Sang-woo
Kwon Sang-woo (in Korean: 권상우, ''Kweon Sang-u''; born August 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He rose to stardom in 2003 with the romantic comedy film ''My Tutor Friend'' and the melodrama series ''Stairway to Heaven''.
Career
Kwon Sang ...
) whom she's known since childhood, Seo becomes the first female president of South Korea. With political pressure and threats of potential impeachment from her rival Kang and his allies, Seo faces the crises and challenges of her term.
[Lee, Seung-han (30 September 2010)]
"Preview: SBS TV series ''The President''"
''10Asia''. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
Cast
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Go Hyun-jung
Go Hyun-jung (; born March 2, 1971) is a South Korean actress. She debuted in the entertainment industry as a Miss Korea runner-up in 1989 and went on to star in '' Sandglass ''(1995), one of the highest-rated and critically acclaimed dramas in ...
as Seo Hye-rim
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Kwon Sang-woo
Kwon Sang-woo (in Korean: 권상우, ''Kweon Sang-u''; born August 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He rose to stardom in 2003 with the romantic comedy film ''My Tutor Friend'' and the melodrama series ''Stairway to Heaven''.
Career
Kwon Sang ...
as Ha Do-ya
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Cha In-pyo
Cha In-pyo (; born October 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor and director.
Early life
Cha graduated from Rutgers University in the U.S. with a degree in economics. His father ran a shipping company and had intended for Cha to take over the f ...
as Kang Tae-san
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Lee Soo-kyung as Jang Se-jin
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Park Geun-hyung
Park Geun-hyung (born June 7, 1940) is a South Korean actor. His career in film, television and theater has spanned over five decades.
Filmography
Film
*''7 People in the Cellar'' (1969)
*''Lovers of Seoul'' (1973)
*''Spies in the National A ...
as Jo Bae-ho (president of Democratic Party)
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Lee Soon-jae
Lee Soon-jae (; born November 16, 1934) is a South Korean actor. He has had a prolific career on the small and big screen spanning over six decades, and was given a second-class Eungwan Order of Cultural Merit for his work as an actor.
Early an ...
as Baek Sung-min (former President)
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Choi Il-hwa
Choi Il-hwa (born May 9, 1959) is a South Korean actor. He joined the Madang Sesil Theatre Group in 1983, and has since continued acting in Korean theater, television and film.
Filmography
Film
*'' No Tomorrow (2016)
*'' Wonderful Nightmare'' ...
as Kim Myung-hwan (Tae-san's father-in-law)
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Lee Jae-yong as Gong Sung-jo (Do-ya's boss)
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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 Son Bon-Shik (media director)
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Im Hyun-sik
Im Hyun-sik (born December 31, 1945) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading role in the family drama ''Three Families Under One Roof'' (1986-1993), and supporting roles in the period epics '' Hur Jun'' (1999) and ''Dae Jang G ...
as Ha Bong-do (Do-ya's father)
*Lee Joo-Shil as Yoon Myung-Ja (Hye-rim's mother)
*Kim Jae-bin as Park Dong-Hwa (Hye-rim's son)
*Seo Ji-young as Kim Ji-soo (Tae-san's wife, Myung-hwan's daughter)
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Song Ok-sook
Song Ok-sook (born August 14, 1960) is a South Korean actress. She has appeared in supporting roles in numerous television dramas, including ''Winter Sonata'', ''Beethoven Virus'', ''More Charming by the Day'', and '' Missing You''.
Song is al ...
as Madam Min – Min Kyung-woo (friend of Se-jin's mother)
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Jang Young-nam
Jang Young-nam (born November 25, 1973) is a South Korean actress. She began her career as an acclaimed actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film, notably in works by director Jang Jin. A member of Jang Ji ...
as Wang Joong-ki (electoral specialist)
*Park Ji-il as Chief of Staff
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Kim Il-woo as Oh Jae-bong (Bae-ho's subordinate)
*Yum Dong-Hyun as Seo Soon-Jae
*Lee Moon-soo as Kim Tae-bong (corrupt senator)
*Kim Jin-ho as Kim Hyun-gab (Tae-bong's subordinate)
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Shin Seung-hwan
Shin Seung-hwan is a South Korean actor.
Filmography Film
Television series
Web series
Television show
Web shows
References
External links
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* Shin Seung-hwanat Daum Shin Seung-hwanat Naver
Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is ...
as Kim Chul-Gyu (Kim Tae-bong's son)
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Yoon Joo-sang
Yoon Joo-sang (born June 25, 1949) is a South Korean actor. In 2009, he won the Best Supporting Actor award during the 2009 KBS Drama Awards for his role in '' Iris''.''
Filmography
Film
*''Cane (Hoichori)'' (2011)
*'' Miss Gold Digger'' (2007) ...
as Min Dong-ho (president of the adversary party)
*Goo Ji-sung as Park Myung-young (Do-ya's secretary)
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Kim Joon-ho as Hwang Jae-man (killer)
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Kim Tae-woo as Park Min-goo (Hye-rim's late husband) (cameo, ep 1)
*Im Dong-Yub as vice manager (cameo)
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Rainbow
A rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. It takes the form of a multicoloured circular arc. Rainbows c ...
as girlband (cameo, ep 5)
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Oh Seung-ah as Mina
Ratings
* In the table below,
the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and
the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
Source
TNS Media Korea
Awards and nominations
References
External links
''Daemul'' official SBS website
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{{Works by Victory Contents
Seoul Broadcasting System television dramas
2010 South Korean television series debuts
2010 South Korean television series endings
Korean-language television shows
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South Korean political television series
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