The World That They Live In

The World That They Live In

Promotional poster for The World That They Live In
Also known as Worlds Within
Genre Romance, Drama
Written by Noh Hee-kyung
Directed by Pyo Min-soo
Kim Kyu-tae
Starring Song Hye-kyo
Hyun Bin
Composer(s) Choi Wan-hee[1]
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 16
Production
Executive producer(s) Ahn Jae-hyung
Producer(s) Hwang Eui-kyung
Editor(s) Kim Young-joo
Location(s) South Korea, Singapore
Cinematography Kim Jae-hwan
Kang Jang-soo
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time 60 minutes
Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:50 (KST)
Production company(s) YEG Film Book
Release
Original network Korean Broadcasting System
Original release 27 October 2008 (2008-10-27) – 16 December 2008 (2008-12-16)
Chronology
Preceded by Love Marriage
Followed by Boys Over Flowers
External links
Website
Korean name
Hangul 그들이 사는 세상
Hanja 그들이 사는 世上
Revised Romanization Geudeuli Saneun Sesang
McCune–Reischauer Kŭdŭli Sanŭn Sesang

The World That They Live In (Hangul: 그들이 사는 세상; RR: Geudeuli Saneun Sesang; also known as Worlds Within) is a 2008 South Korean television series that centers on the personal and professional lives of those in the broadcasting industry, offering a realistic look at Korean drama production through the work and romance of two TV directors, played by Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin.[2] It aired on KBS2 from October 27 to December 16, 2008 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:50 for 16 episodes.

Song previously worked with director Pyo Min-soo on Full House (2004).[3][4]

Synopsis

Jung Ji-oh (Hyun Bin) is a charismatic drama PD (production director), while Joo Joon-young (Song Hye-kyo) is a PD who is direct and confident. They had a past relationship in their college days, which lead to complicated break-ups due to their separate relationships with other people. After finally breaking up with their current partners, they decide to get back together and renew a relationship. Joon-young is a daughter from a rich family; she has problems regarding her mother (who lives a luxurious lifestyle, involving gambling and affairs with other men), which made her become too cold and reserved when it comes to expressing her feelings. These problems are reflected in her dramas - which are described as cold and remote. Ji-oh on the other hand, is a son from a poor family of farmers and has a hard time dealing with his father's temper, but loves his mother dearly. When the two get back together, they both learn from each other and eventually Joon-young becomes more expressive, warm and understanding (as opposed to her short-tempered and inconsiderate behavior before). However, Joon-young's mother doesn't approve of Ji-oh, since he is only a lowly person in her eyes. Ji-oh's pride is deeply wounded by the treatment of Joon-young's mother, so he decides to break up with Joon-young. Joon-young is deeply hurt and doesn't realize the reason of their break-up, and Ji-oh is very cruel as he pushes her away. Though he still loves her, he is bothered by their differences in wealth, values and personality. Many problems arise between the couple which test their love for each other. Ji-oh suffers an eye disease which requires an operation and results in him not being able to film every day. But in the end, Ji-oh and Joon-young reunite as a couple and also directed a show together.

Competition in the station arises, when Song Gyu-ho (Um Ki-joon), an ill-mannered, sarcastic director, takes over some dramas and leaves employees overworked. However, his attitude isn't considered a problem at the station since his dramas always make high ratings. He casts a persistent new actress, Jang Hae-jin (Seo Hyo-rim), and the two fall in love. But because Gyu-ho's father is running for president in the next elections, the two are forced to break up to protect his name. Later Hae-jin becomes a good actress and is soon embroiled in dating rumors with her co-stars, while Gyu-ho looks on from afar, sad and wounded. In the end, the two also get back together and decide to tie the knot.

Cast

Ratings

Original Broadcast Date Episode # Nationwide[5]
2008-10-21 Special 4.8%
2008-10-27 1 7.1%
2008-10-28 2 5.8%
2008-11-03 3 5.5%
2008-11-04 4 6.5%
2008-11-10 5 6.2%
2008-11-11 6 6.2%
2008-11-17 7 5.1%
2008-11-18 8 5.6%
2008-11-24 9 4.8%
2008-11-25 10 6.5%
2008-12-01 11 6.5%
2008-12-02 12 6.1%
2008-12-08 13 6.5%
2008-12-09 14 6.4%
2008-12-15 15 6.9%
2008-12-16 16 7.7%
Average -

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2008
KBS Drama Awards
 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Hyun Bin Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Song Hye-kyo Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Um Ki-joon Won
Best Supporting Actress Bae Jong-ok Won
Best New Actress Seo Hyo-rim Nominated
Popularity Award, Actor Hyun Bin Nominated
Popularity Award, Actress Song Hye-kyo Nominated
2009
45th Baeksang Arts Awards
Best New Actor (TV) Um Ki-joon Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Luxurious Set-Up for The World They Live In". KBS Global. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  2. ↑ "Song Hye-go, Hyun Bin Star in New KBS Drama Series". KBS Global. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  3. ↑ "Song Hye-kyo Goes Behind the Scenes in New Drama". The Chosun Ilbo. 25 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  4. ↑ Interview from the drama set with Song Hye-gyo. Dramabeans. 6 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  5. ↑ TNS Media Korea

External links

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