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8/10 IMDb Written by Jung Ji-woo Country of origin South Korea First episode date 11 October 2008 Network Seoul Broadcasting System | 92% AsianWiki Also known as Glory of the Family Directed by Park Young-soo Final episode date 19 April 2009 Number of episodes 54 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Yoon Jung-heePark Si-hoo Cast Park Si‑hoo, Yoon Jung‑hee, Kim Seong‑Min, Lee Hyun‑jin, Jeon No‑Min Similar Style, Tasty Life, Angel Eyes, Iljimae, Temptation of an Angel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Family's Honor (Hangul: 가문의영광; Hanja: 家門의榮光; RR: Gamunui Yeonggwang; also known as Glory of the Family) is a South Korean television series starring Yoon Jung-hee, Park Si-hoo, Jeon No-min, Kim Sung-min, Shin Da-eun, Jeon Hye-jin, and Maya. It aired on SBS from October 11, 2008 to April 19, 2009 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:55 for 54 episodes.
Contents
With its strong focus on family traditions and values, the series revolves around the tangled and less than perfect lives of the illustrious Ha family. It centers on the filial granddaughter of the Ha household, played by Yoon Jung-hee. Writer Jung Ji-woo said, "I wanted to write a story about a very backward woman. I wanted to see how a woman who cannot speak up for herself and likes to sew could survive in modern society." Director Park Young-soo added that, "I wanted to revive the significance of our dying traditions. I worked hard to capture that."
Plot
The stories in this series revolve around the members of two families that have strongly contrasting backgrounds. One is a traditional patriarchal family (Ha family) trying its best to uphold the reputation of its family name, while the other is a nouveau riche family (Lee family) that got wealthy from loansharking and other shady business dealings.
Most of the plot centers on the relationship between the youngest granddaughter of the Ha family, Ha Dan-ah (Yoon Jung-hee), and the son of the Lee family, Lee Kang-suk (Park Si-hoo). Dan-ah bears the emotional burden of being widowed at a young age, and is unable to let go of the memory of her husband who died in a serious car accident. She has several unpleasant encounters with Kang-suk, an unscrupulous businessman whose main aim in life is to defeat his opponents in the business arena. A strange turn of events brings this unlikely duo together in a mock dating game, which turns serious as both parties find themselves changing for the sake of the other.
The two main sub-plots focus on the romantic relationships of Dan-ah's twin brothers. The elder is Ha Soo-young (Jeon No-min), a mild, placid man who meets and falls in love with a girl several years his junior (Shin Da-eun). The second brother, Ha Tae-young (Kim Sung-min), is impetuous and outspoken, and finds his match in a tomboyish policewoman (Maya).
As relationships develop and paths cross, the fates of the Ha and Lee families become closely intertwined. In the events that follow, the beliefs and values of both families will be challenged, secrets will be unearthed, and new ties will be forged.
Cast and characters
Soundtrack
- All I Need is You Alone – 4Men
- Can I Love You? – 4Men
- Don't Be Hurt – 4Men
- Wishing for Love – Noh Young-chae
- I Will Meet You – 4Men
- Nice Farewell – Chae Young-in
- Don't Know – Kim Ji-won
- Flower Path (Inst.)
- Glory of the Family (Inst.)
Awards
Director Park Young-soo was also given an incentive award by SBS for producing a popular, family-oriented drama that has helped to boost the image of the broadcasting company.