| Cinderella's Stepsister | |
|---|---|
| Format | Melodrama |
| Created by | Korean Broadcasting System |
| Written by | Kim Kyu-Wan |
| Directed by | Kim Yeong-Jo |
| Starring | Moon Geun Young Chun Jung Myung Taecyeon |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Running time | Wednesday & Thursday nights at 09:55p.m.(Korean time) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | KBS2 |
| Original run | March 31, 2010 – June 3, 2010 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Chuno |
| Followed by | King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo |
Cinderella's Sister (Hangul: 신데렐라 언니 "Cinderella Unni"), also known as Cinderella's Stepsister / A Modern Story of Revenge, is a romantic and melodramatic TV drama in Seoul, South Korea, under KBS network. It first aired on March 26, 2010, and ended its broadcast in June 2010. It has been aired under the title Cinderella's Stepsister on KBS World, which broadcast it across all its major international networks a few weeks after its Korean premiere. The OST (It Has To Be You) was sung by Super Junior's Yesung; the song was very popular and topped many music charts,he won the Original Sound Track of The Year(It has to be you).
Song Eun-jo (Moon Geun Young), who lives with her mother since years ago (and also her mother's lover), finally gets a new family and a home when her mother remarries to a kind man who owns a winery. At first, she denied it, and even attempted to escape rather than dealing with the attempt of being schooled. The cynical Eun-jo is unable to accept the affection of her new step-sister Hyo-seon (Seo Woo) and step father Gu Dae-seong (Kim Gab Soo). Hyo-seon, with her bright character, is the apple in her father's eyes and Eun-jo's mother goes out of her way to fulfill the role of Hyo-seon's mother, causing her to neglect and act harshly towards Eun-jo. However, Eun-jo finds a friend in Hong Ki-hoon (Chun Jung Myung), a college student working at the winery who becomes her own prince. Ki-hoon eventually leaves to take care of personal issues, but Hyo-seon's jealousy of Eun-jo causes her to make Eun-jo believe that he has abandoned her. The three reunite 8 years later to begin the main plot - a modern adaptation of Cinderella with a twist. Han Jeong-woo (Taecyeon), a boy that Eun-jo considered her little brother 8 years ago, appears in order to be near her and fulfills the role of a "fairy godmother" to her. A love triangle forms when Hyo-seon falls for Ki-hoon, who is still in love with Eun-jo. The feeling of betrayal lasts with Eun-jo, creating misunderstandings and difficulties. However, the kindness of Eun-jo's stepfather (Gu Dae-seong, Hyo-seon's father) begins to change everyone's lives, making this a tale of growth and redemption.
A cynical and shy young woman, Eun-jo is good at hiding her emotions and does not get attached to people easily. She is skeptical of her stepfather's kindness; however, she later realizes that it is genuine and this realization begins to break her hard exterior. Eun-jo is in love with Ki-hoon, and is hurt when he leaves, leading her to be cold and reject him when he returns 8 years later. She is also sad about her stepfather's death.
A gentle and brilliant girl who has been treated like a princess her entire life. However, she is lonely and becomes excited when she learns that she'll be getting a new mother and sister. When her new family members are different from what she expected, it takes a toll on her. Hyo-seon is slightly spoiled and becomes jealous of her new stepsister.
Gentle, handsome, and kind, Ki-hoon sees much of himself in Eun-jo. However, when his difficult and broken family situation causes him to leave the winery, he disappears, leaving Eun-jo a letter that she never receives. Ki-hoon returns 8 years later and appears to be a spy for his evil step-family's company, but not everything is as it seems.
Jeong-woo is the adopted son of one of Song Kang-sook's ex-lovers. Eun-jo is the first person to care for him when he was a child, which creates a deep affection for her. Jeong-woo finds Eun-jo at the winery 8 years later in order to be near her and declare his love for her. Jeong-woo is selfless and reliable and always cares for Eun-jo.
Eun-Jo's mother. Knows how to get what she wants, and marries Go Dae-seong for his wealth. Though initially an evil stepmother who fakes affection for her new family, Kang-sook loves her daughter Eun-jo and begins to change as a result of Dae-seong's love for her.
Hyo-seon's father and Eun-jo's stepfather. Dae-seong is kind hearted, genuine, and loving. His character and goodness causes changes in everyone around him for the better.
Ki-hoon's manipulative and calculating older half-brother, who does not even acknowledge Ki-hoon as his brother.