Banjun Theater

Banjun Theater was a 7 episode project TV show by South Korean boy band TVXQ for SBS in 2006. Like other banjuns, each episode consists of a twist ending.^[1][2]

Episodes

The King's Man

This is a pre-banjun drama before going into the real episodes.

Tokyo Holiday

While getting ready for a performance in Japan, a bored Yunho sneaks out of the hotel without the other members or his manager knowing, despite being told to stay inside. After a narrow escape, he sneaks onto a Korean tour bus and meets Soohyun, the tour guide. Because of his celebrity status, Soohyun is forced by her boss to take him sight-seeing. The end up spending the night at a traditional Japanese hotel, while the members at the hotel come up with hilarious ideas on what happened to Yunho. Meanwhile, Soohyun's father gets into trouble with loan sharks, and soon Yunho and the rest of the band are called in to save the day.

Dangerous Love

After a photoshoot in a secluded, forest area, the members stay the night at a nearby villa. Junsu, despite being told he wasn't allowed to play soccer, drags Changmin outside to play with him at night. Both of them fall down a hill and rendered unconscious, having been rescued by a mysterious girl Heebon in a strange house for them to rest and heal their injuries. However, they soon discover that she will not let them leave.

Back home, the members worry about Junsu and Changmin's whereabouts, Yoochun in particular, who is completely absorbed in his own world, extremely worried. Jaejoong, after reading a fan fiction about himself and Yunho in a romantic relationship, becomes anxious to why Yunho is acting this way.

Finding Lost Time

Yoochun and his childhood friend Sungmin met Soohyun in high school after seeing her play the flute, and the three became best friends. As a result of the time they spend together, both boys fall in love with her.

Yoochun had decided to confess his feelings through a song he wrote for Soohyun's birthday, but before he had a chance to give it to her, he sees her giving a special gift to Sung Min. Devastated, he abruptly ends his friendship with both Sungmin and Soohyun after that. Years later, Soohyun tracks Yoochun down to tell him that Sungmin has died, and she wants him to attend the funeral. Slowly, the truth reveals itself.

The Uninvited Guest

Note: This takes place at the same time as Finding Lost Time.

Someone has deleted all the TVXQ's recordings from the computer, forcing them to re-record everything again the next day. Soon afterwards, threatening letters appear, the boys' concert outfits are torn, and Yunho's underpants are stolen. Together the boys must use the clues and solve the mystery.

Unforgettable Love

While Yunho happily goes on a blind date, Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu and Changmin talk about their first loves, revealing mystery, humour, tears and danger.

First Love

Yunho and Yoochun are high school students, both the exact opposite of each other. Yunho is rebellious and athletic, Yoochun is quiet and romantic. Hye Bin is the new and naive transfer student. As soon as she arrives, she accidentally breaks Yunho's bike, causing tension between them. Hye Bin becomes quickly falls in love with Yoochun for his gentle nature as he lends a shoulder while Yunho tries to make life hard for her. However, Yunho soon falls in love with her as well. Who will she choose?

The Masked Fencer

Yoochun, the masked fencer, has fallen in love with Lady Hye Jin. However because of family tradition, she is forced to marry Sir Yun Ho. After hearing about Yoochun's and Lady Hye Jin's relationship, Sir Yunho forces his slave, Yoochun, to work labor even harder. How will it end?

Special Guests

• Hong Soo Hyun - Tokyo Holiday, Finding Lost Time
• Kim Bo Mi - Dangerous Love, Unforgettable Love
• Sungmin - Finding Lost Time
• Bae Seul Gi - Unforgettable Love
• Jung Hye Bin - First Love
• Jang Young Ran - First Love
• Park Hee Bon - Dangerous Love, Unforgettable Love

References