''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 (

), 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)
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''10Asia''. Retrieved 2012-11-19.

Cast

as Seo Hye-rim *

as Ha Do-ya *

as Kang Tae-san * Lee Soo-kyung as Jang Se-jin *

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) *

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) *

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) * Lee Jae-yong as Gong Sung-jo (Do-ya's boss) *

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) *

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) *

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) *

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 * 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) *

Shin Seung-hwan Shin Seung-hwan is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Television show Web shows References External links * * * Shin Seung-hwanat Daum Shin Seung-hwanat Naver Naver (Hangul: 네이버) is ...

as Kim Chul-Gyu (Kim Tae-bong's son) *

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) * Kim Joon-ho as Hwang Jae-man (killer) * 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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as girlband (cameo, ep 5) * 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
* * {{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 Television shows based on manhwa South Korean political television series Television series by Victory Contents