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and Kim Sung-soo. Based on the

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, the romantic comedy series aired on

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on Monday and Firday at 21:50 ( KST) timeslot for 16 episodes from January 15 to September 28, 2004. Considered a pioneer of the "

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, the drama was a great success in Asia and helped propel the Korean Wave.

Synopsis

Han 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 Lee 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

as Han Ji-eun :An optimistic and cheerful girl who lives in the "Full House", which she inherited from her parents. She is an aspiring writer. She ends up marrying Young-jae under a contract marriage in order to keep the "Full House", but later falls in love with him. *

as Lee Young-jae :A popular Korean actor. Though appearing to be egotistical and stubborn, he cares deeply for his friends. He possess secret unrequited feelings for his childhood friend, Hye-won but later falls in love with Ji-eun. He has a fragile relationship with his father, who is a doctor. *

as Kang Hye-won :A close family friend of Young-jae, who knows him since childhood. Working as a fashion designer, she also designs most of Young-jae's clothes. With her wealth and looks, she is accustomed to attention from men, but has ever only loved Yoo Min-hyuk. She is selfish and manipulative, and attempts to hold on to Min-hyuk and Young-jae at the same time. * Kim Sung-soo as Yoo Min-hyuk :A play boy, he is smart and rich, but remains detached from people because of his busy lifestyle. He is also close friends with Young-jae, who confides in him his feelings for Han Ji-eun. Min-hyuk is a director of a large media company. He develops feelings for Han Ji-eun, and tries to get her to like him. Eventually, he sees that she can love no one else but Lee Young-jae. *

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as Mr. Lee, Young-jae's father *

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as Mrs. Kim, Young-jae's mother * Kim Ji-young as Young-jae's grandmother *

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as Yang Hee-jin, Ji-eun's friend * Kang Do-han as Shin Dong-wook, Hee-jin's husband *

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as Dae Pyo, Young-jae's manager

Filming locations

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

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, near

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, 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 (sculpture) 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

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near

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. In later episodes, some parts were filmed in

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Original soundtrack

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Ratings

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Musical theatre

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production of ''Full House'' was staged at the

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Art Center beginning April 11, 2014.

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and Leo (

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) alternate in the role of Lee Young-jae, while

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and Joo alternate in the role of Han Ji-eun. Also starring were UJi ( Bestie),

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, and Kwak Sun-young.

Awards and nominations

2004

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* Top Excellence Award, Actress -

* Excellence Award, Actor -

* Popularity Award, Actor -

* Popularity Award, Actress -

* Best Couple -

and

Remakes and sequel

References

External links

''Full House'' official KBS website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Full House (2004 TV series) 2004 South Korean television series debuts 2004 South Korean television series endings AZN Television original programming Korean Broadcasting System television dramas Korean-language television shows South Korean romantic comedy television series Television shows based on manhwa Television series by Kim Jong-hak Production