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4.1/5 Also known as As You Wish Directed by Park Sung-soo Final episode date 5 September 2002 | 8.7/10 8.7/10 Written by In Jung-ok Country of origin South Korea First episode date 3 July 2002 Number of episodes 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Yang Dong-geunLee Na-youngGong Hyo-jinLee Dong-gun Awards PaekSang Arts Award for Best TV Script Cast Lee Na‑young, Gong Hyo‑jin, Yang Dong‑geun, Lee Dong‑gun, Kim Jae‑wook Similar Ireland, Thank You, Dr Kkang, My Beloved Sister, The Secret Lovers |
Ruler of Your Own World (Hangul: 네 멋대로 해라; RR: Ne Meottaero Haera; lit. "Do As You Wish") is a 2002 South Korean television series starring Lee Na-young and Yang Dong-geun. It was written by In Jung-ok and directed by Park Sung-soo.
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Often regarded as the best Korean drama of 2002, the series was critically praised for its daring realism and refusal to rely on K-drama conventions.

Plot
Go Bok-su (Yang Dong-geun) has had a difficult childhood and served time in prison. He has a longtime girlfriend, Song Mi-rae (Gong Hyo-jin) who is a cheerleader of the LG Twins. Jeon Kyung (Lee Na-young), a moody tomboy and a daughter of a rich family, is the keyboardist of an unknown indie rock band.

The lead female vocalist of Kyung's band is diagnosed with a brain injury due to an accident, and her fellow band members try to earn money for the surgical procedure that might save her life. Kyung begs her father, an authoritative hotel owner, but is unable to get the funds. One day Bok-su steals Kyung's wallet which contains the money for the operation.
Cast
