[K-Drama Review] King Of Dramas (2012-2013)

The Romantic Comedy starring actor Kim Myung Min, actress Jung Ryu Won and idol come actor, Choi Siwon has became a hit drama in late 2012, early 2013. “The King Of Dramas” is an SBS drama with 18 episodes; originally 16 but has extended two more episodes and completing at 18.

Super Junior’s Siwon has been known for lead roles in “Oh My Lady,”  ” Poseidon,” Chinese drama Skip Beat alongside fellow member Donghae, also for his supporting role in hit drama “Athena,” and many more. Kim Myung Man, the lead of this drama has starred in many hit dramas as well, such as his most recent one before “The King Of Dramas” was the famous “Beethoven Virus.” Jung Ryu Won also has her fair share of great dramas, including “Princess Jamyung” and many films.

Now the three make the audience cry and laugh in their drama together.  “The King Of Drama” OST included songs by Super Junior’s Yesung, Lee Hyun of 8eight, E2RE, MBLAQ and more.

Synopsis: 

A drama set on the entertainment business and revolves around the life of Anthony Kim, a brilliant CEO of a drama production company who would do everything and anything for money. Lee Go Eun is an aspiring assistant screenwriter, while Kang Hyun Min is the egoistic and arrogant top star. – Dramawiki

 The Main Cast:

• -Kim Myung-min as Anthony Kim – a drama production company CEO, who is commanding and shrewd, even under adverse circumstances.^[3]
• -Jung Ryeo-won as Lee Go-eun – an idealistic, rookie writer.^[4]
• -Choi Siwon as Kang Hyun-min – self-absorbed top star and Hallyu celebrity, lead actor of Kyungsung Morning.^[5]
• -Jung Man-shik as Oh Jin-wan – Anthony’s nemesis, the underhanded CEO of Empire Productions.
• -Oh Ji-eun as Sung Min-ah – prickly lead actress of Kyungsung Morning, who shares a past with Anthony.
• -Kwon Hae-hyo as Nam Woon-hyung – current head of drama programming.
• -Jung In-ki as Gu Young-mok – director of Kyungsung Morning.

Seoul Broadcasting Corporation:

• -Song Min-hyung as Deputy director Kim
• -Jung Han-heon as Deputy director Park
• -Kim Seung-hwan as Lee Sung-jo
• -Lee Dong-hoon as Yoon Kwang-jae
• -Yoon Joo-sang as Moon Sang-il – former head of drama programming.
• -Jun Gook-hwan as SBC station CEO

World Productions:

• -Seo Dong-won as Joo Dong-seok
• -Heo Joon-seok as Han Kang-wook
• -Park Sang-hun as Park Seok-hyun
• -Yoon Yong-jin as Gu Hee-jae

Empire Productions:

• -Seo Joo-hee as Jung Hong-joo
• -Kim Kyung-bum as Director Heo
• -Jang Won-young as Drama director Hong
• -Lee Hae-woon as PD Park
• -Park Geun-hyeong as Chairman of Empire Productions

See how the drama comes to life after the the leads meet up and soon meet up with Siwon. I give this drama a 9/10 because even though it was a great drama, it could have had a better ending that explained more , especially with the extension of 2 episodes.

Watch the drama with English subtitles HERE.