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9.3/10 Viki Directed by Lee Jung-sub Original language(s) Korean Final episode date 16 September 2010 | 93% AsianWiki Written by Kang Eun-kyung Country of origin South Korea First episode date 9 June 2010 Number of episodes 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Also known as Bread, Love and Dreams
The Baker King Starring Yoon Shi-yoon
Eugene
Joo Won
Lee Young-ah Network Korean Broadcasting System Genres Romance Film, Slice of life, Melodrama Cast Yoon Shi‑yoon, Joo Won, Lee Young‑ah, Eugene Similar Cinderella's Sister, What Happens to My Family?, Glory Jane, Cheer Up - Mr Kim!, Man from the Equator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bread love and dreams korean drama
King of Baking, Kim Takgu (Hangul: 제빵왕 김탁구; Hanja: 製빵王 金卓求; RR: Jeppangwang Gim Takgu, also known as Bread, Love and Dreams), is a 2010 South Korean television drama starring Yoon Shi-yoon, Eugene, Joo Won and Lee Young-ah. It tells the story of how a determined young baker overcomes many trials towards his goal of becoming the best baker in Korea. This story takes place in the 1970s to 1990s, starting after his conception and finishing when he reaches his mid-20s. It aired on KBS2 from June 9 to September 16, 2010 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 for 30 episodes. The series is considered the breakout role of lead actor Yoon Shi-yoon catapulting him to immense popularity as well as receiving much praise for his sincere acting.
Contents
- Bread love and dreams korean drama
- Plot
- Main characters
- Supporting characters
- Reception
- Soundtrack
- Awards
- International broadcast
- Remake
- References
The series was one of the most watched shows in South Korea in 2010, with a final episode viewership rating of 50.9% becoming the 25th highest rated drama of all time.
Plot
Kim Takgu is the eldest son of Gu Il Jong, the chairman of Geosung Foods Enterprise, and Kim Misun, his mistress. The Chairman’s wife, Insok, is furious with her husband and shuns Takgu. When his mother is kidnapped, Takgu runs away from home and spends the next 12 years looking for her. In his journey, he enters a baking school owned by Pal Bong who is a legend in the baking industry. Coincidentally, he was also Takgu's father's teacher. In said school, Takgu also finds Jo Jingu, the man who kidnapped his mother. Jo Jingu tells Takgu that she accidentally fell off a cliff. Takgu decides to stay at the bakery and learn the art of making bread, like his father did before him. Majun, Takgu’s half-brother, is also at the school, hoping to learn about baking to win his father’s approval and take over the family business. He lives under an assumed name and never reveals his true identity. Majun still nurses a hatred for Takgu from their childhood. It is later revealed that Takgu’s mom is not dead and that she is looking for him. The Chairman, who also spent the past 14 years looking for Takgu, eventually finds out that he is at the bakery and is furious at Majun for not telling him. The Chairman wants Takgu, his eldest son, to take over the family business instead of Majun. Rejected, Majun plots to steal Takgu’s childhood friend, Shin Yukyeong, and embarrass his family in the process. Takgu eventually finds his mother, but Insok and her lover( the Chairman’s assistant), Han, plot to rob Takgu of his inheritance to let Majun take the Chairman’s position. When the Chairman finds out, Han attempts to murder Takgu, but Takgu is saved by Jo Jingu. Meanwhile, Majun’s plan to embarrass his family works, but it doesn’t give him the satisfaction he expects. He reaches a truce with Takgu and the two agree to let their older sister, Gu Jakyung, run the company. The show ends with Takgu continuing to work at the bakery with his girlfriend, Yang Misun, while Majun decides to travel around the world with his new bride, Shin Yukyeong. Manager Han is imprisoned and the Chairman is happy that at last, his loved ones found happiness.
Main characters
Supporting characters
Reception
The show was well received in South Korea, receiving a record viewer rating of 50.8%. Audiences were attached to the show because of its underdog vs. society theme. Naver listed it as the most searched for item in South Korea of 2010.
On December 20, 2010, the series received presidential honors in a ceremony that thanked cultural content producers for their achievements. In its 2010 Republic of Korea Content Award ceremony, the state-run Korea Creative Content Agency named the year’s winner as a part of a ceremony which is given to those who contribute to the overseas boom of Korean pop culture.
Soundtrack
- At The End of The Day (하루의 끝에) – V.O.S
- Love You to Death (죽도록 사랑해) – KCM feat. Soul Drive
- That Person (그 사람) – Lee Seung-chul
- Only One (단 한사람) – Bada
- Hope is a Dream That Doesn’t Sleep (희망은 잠들지 않는 꿈) – Kyuhyun (Super Junior)
- For Me (나를 위해) – Michelle Yoo-jin
- Only You (너 하나만) – Yoon Shi-yoon
- It Was Love (사랑이야) – Lee Young-ah
- My Love (내사랑) – Joo Won
- Now Go and See (지금 만나러 간다) – Code V
Awards
2010 3rd Korea Drama Awards
2010 18th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards
2010 KBS Drama Awards
2011 47th Baeksang Arts Awards
International broadcast
The drama aired worldwide with English subtitles via KBS World.
On September 2, 2010 it was announced that the rights to broadcast the series had been sold to China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Cambodia. The drama first aired in Japan on cable channel DATV beginning on December 12, 2010. The series began re-airing in Japan on July 14, 2011 on terrestrial network Fuji TV; lead actor Yoon Shi-yoon flew there on July 22 to participate in several promotional events for the drama's release. This was followed by re-airing on Japanese Hallyu channel KNTV from April 11 to July 24, 2013.
In the Philippines, the drama aired dubbed into Tagalog under the title The Baker King on the GMA Network beginning January 3, 2011. For most of its run, it was the highest rated and most watched show in the country.
The show is also available online in the United States on Hulu.
In Thailand, the drama aired dubbed into Thai under the title คิมทัคกู ยอดชายนายขนมปัง (Kim Takgu Yod Chai Nai Khanom Pank; literally Kim Takgu, Super Mr.Bakery) on the 3SD beginning October 9, 2014.
Remake
A Philippine remake premiered on TV5 on May 18, 2015 titled Baker King starring Mark Neumann in the title role.
There is also a Turkish remake of this drama series as Aşk Ekmek Hayaller (English title: Love, Bread, Dreams) broadcast on Show TV on December 8, 2013 to February 27, 2014.