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2018 South Korean television series
| Mr. Sunshine | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 미스터 션샤인 |
| Genre |
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| Created by | Lee Myung-Han (tvN) Netflix |
| Developed by | Jinnie Choi Studio Dragon |
| Written by | Kim Eun-sook |
| Directed by | Lee Eung-bok [ko] |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Nam Hye-seung |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original languages | Korean, Japanese, English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 24[1] (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kim Young-kyu Yoon Ha-rim |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Production companies |
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| Distributor |
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| Budget | ₩40 billion[2] |
| Release | |
| Original network | tvN |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital |
| Original release | July 7 (2018-07-07) – September 30, 2018 (2018-09-30) [3] |
| External links | |
| Website | |
| Production website | |
Mr. Sunshine (Korean:미스터 션샤인; RR: Miseuteo Syeonsyain ) is a 2018 South Korean television series written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bok [ko], starring Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-jung and Byun Yo-han.[4] [5] The series is set in Hanseong (present-day Seoul) in the early 1900s, and focuses on activists fighting for Korea's independence.[6] [7] The series aired every Saturday and Sunday on tvN starting from July 7, 2018, and ended on September 30, 2018. It premiered internationally on Netflix.[8]
The series is the sixth highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history, with its final episode reached 18.129% and netting an average rating of 12.955%, which is the second highest average rating ever recorded for cable television.[9] It received critical acclaim for its cinematography and storytelling but was also criticized for inaccurate portrayal of historical facts, with some even accusing it of being "pro-Japanese".[10]
Synopsis [edit]
Mr. Sunshine centres around Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun), who was born into slavery in Joseon. After escaping to the United States after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo, he becomes a Marine Corps officer.
When he returns to Joseon for a mission, Eugene meets and falls in love with an aristocrat's granddaughter, Go Ae-shin (Kim Tae-ri), who is part of the Righteous Army. However, their love is challenged by their different classes and the presence of Kim Hui-seong (Byun Yo-han), a nobleman who has been Ae-shin's betrothed since childhood. Eugene also encounters Goo Dong-mae (Yoo Yeon-seok), a ruthless samurai, and Kudo Hina (Kim Min-jung), owner of the popular "Glory Hotel" where Eugene stays. At the same time, he discovers a plot by the Empire of Japan to colonize Korea and soon becomes embroiled in the fight for Joseon's sovereignty.
Historical background [edit]
Unlike most Sageuk dramas dealing with the Japanese occupation of Korea, Mr. Sunshine takes place before the Japanese annexation, in the late 1800s to early 1900s. It has a heavy focus on the Righteous Army and depicts the lives of people who fought for Joseon's freedom. Real-life historical events such as Shinmiyangyo, the Spanish-American War,[11] the assassination of Empress Myeongseong, the Russo-Japanese War,[12] Gojong's forced abdication, and the Battle of Namdaemun are portrayed or mentioned.[13]
Historical figures such as Emperor Gojong, Ito Hirobumi, Hayashi Gonsuke, Yoshimichi Hasegawa, Horace Newton Allen and the Five Eulsa Traitors[12] appear as recurring characters, with others, such as Theodore Roosevelt,[14] Ahn Chang-ho,[15] Eum Sun-heon [ko],[16] Park Seung-hwan [ko],[13] and Frederick Arthur MacKenzie, also making cameo appearances.
Main historical events described in Mr. Sunshine [edit]
- The Battle of Ganghwa (1871): It was a major battle that occurred on June 10, 1871 between the United States and the Joseon Dynasty. On June 1, the American ships entered the Ganghwa Straits to establish trade and ensure the safety of the shipwrecked sailors of the SS Sherman, which was destroyed by the army of Joseon. However, they came under fire. The United States gave Joseon ten days to apologize, but they refused. As a result, on June 10, the U.S ships USS Palos and USS Monocacy fired their weapons against the Choji Garrison on Ganghwa Island and wiped out the Joseon army.[17] In Mr. Sunshine, the battle scenes are thoroughly described as its character Jang Seung-goo fought in this battle as a teen and lost his father. This battle was a pivotal moment for Seung-goo as it caused him to believe that King Gojong abandoned his own people and let them die.
- The Japan-Korean Treaty of 1905: This treaty was made between the Empire of Japan and the Korean Empire on November 17, 1905. Through it, Japan effectively overtook the diplomatic control of Korea.[18] While Mr. Sunshine does not demonstrate this treaty and its effects in detail, it contains a scene in which Kim Hui-seong takes pictures of the pro-Japanese Korean officials. Through these pictures, Hui-seong intends to let his descendants know the misconduct of the corrupted government officials.
- The Battle of Namdaemun: This battle was fought between the Korean and Japanese armies on August 1, 1907. It took place at the Namdaemun Gate, in Hanseong and was a revolt of the Korean army against the order of disbandment that was issued through the Japan-Korea Treaty of 1907.[19] In Mr. Sunshine, the battle scenes are depicted in detail. The character Jang Seung-goo sacrifices himself to protect his soldiers. This battle is a turning point for Seung-goo as he sacrifices himself for a country and an emperor he dislikes.
Cast [edit]
Main [edit]
- Lee Byung-hun as Eugene Choi / Choi Yoo-jin[20] [21]
- Kim Kang-hoon as child Eugene Choi / Choi Yoo-jin[22]
- Jeon Jin-seo [ko] as young Eugene Choi / Choi Yoo-jin[23]
- Eugene Choi was born as a slave of Kim Pan-seo, the paternal grandfather of Kim Hui-seong. After witnessing his parents' murder at the hands of their landlord, Eugene managed to escape to the United States and in order to overcome the racial discrimination and become an American, he joins the Marine Corps and fights in the Spanish-American War. Later, Eugene returns to Joseon in order to carry a mission and falls in love with Go Ae-shin, a noblewoman who is secretly part of the Righteous army. Eugene has to choose between helping Ae-shin in her fight and maintaining his neutral position as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps.
- Kim Tae-ri as Go Ae-shin[24]
- Heo Jung-eun as child Go Ae-shin[25]
- A Joseon noblewoman who lost her parents as an infant. Ae-shin's mother and father were independence fighters and were both killed in Japan due to their colleague's betrayal. She is raised by her paternal grandfather, Go Sa-hong, who helps Ae-shin train as a sniper under Jang Seung-goo and become part of the Righteous army. She meets Eugene Choi, who looks like people from Joseon yet claims to be an American, and falls in love with him.
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Goo Dong-mae / Ishida Sho[26]
- Choi Min-young [ko] as young Goo Dong-mae
- The son of a butcher who flees to Japan upon his parents' death and becomes a samurai and member of the Musin Society, which is part of an Yakuza group. Dong-mae returns to Joseon with a mission of tormenting the people and helping the Japanese army overtake the country. He believes that it is Joseon's unjust social hierarchical system that killed his parents. As a teen, Dong-mae met Go Ae-shin, who saved his life, by purposely hiding him in her palanquin.
- Kim Min-jung as Lee Yang-hwa / Kudo Hina[27]
- An influential widow who runs a hotel in Joseon. She was married off to an old, rich Japanese man by her father, Lee Wan-ik. Upon her husband's mysterious death, she inherited the "Glory Hotel" and successfully operates it on her own. Hina is deeply ashamed of her father's misdeeds and reputation and in order to find her mother, she helps Lee Jung-moon in fighting against the Japanese government and the pro-Japanese officials.
- Byun Yo-han as Kim Hui-seong[28]
- A Joseon nobleman who is considered to be the richest after the Emperor in terms of land ownership. Hui-seong is emotionally tormented by his grandfather's past and lives for over a decade in Japan to avoid marrying the woman his grandfather chose for him. However, once he returns to Joseon, he discovers that his fiancé is Go Ae-shin and falls in love with her, only to realize that there is no place left for him in her heart. Unlike his father and grandfather, Hui-seong helps the Righteous army in many ways to free himself from the sense of guilt.
Recurring [edit]
Joseon Government [edit]
- Lee Seung-joon as Emperor Gojong[29]
- Kang Yi-seok as young Emperor Gojong
- The ruler of Joseon, who desperately fights for the country's sovereignty.
- Kang Shin-il as Lee Jung-moon
- An anti-Japanese Minister who is loyal to the Emperor. He secretly commands the Righteous Army.
- Kim Eui-sung as Lee Wan-ik[30]
- A selfish and cruel pro-Japanese official who killed Go Ae-shin's parents. The father of Kudo Hina, he soon becomes Joseon's Minister of Foreign Affairs. He walks with a limp after a young Jang Seung-goo shot his leg during the Shinmiyangyo Incident.
- Kim Joong-hee [ko] as Lee Deok-moon
- A pro-Japanese nobleman who works as an assistant for Lee Wan-ik. He is Go Ae-soon's abusive husband.
- Choi Jin-ho as Lee Se-hoon[31]
- The arrogant and corrupt Minister of Foreign Affairs whose actions indirectly led to the deaths of Eugene Choi's family.
- Jung Hee-tae as Police Commissioner Jung
- Shin Mun-sung as Postmaster Yoon
- Kim Kang-il [ko] as Dr. Matsuyama
- A Japanese doctor secretly working for Lee Wan-ik.
- Jung Seung-gil [ko] as Ye Wan-yong
- An infamous pro-Japanese Minister and part of the Five Eulsa Traitors.
Righteous Army [edit]
- Kim Kap-soo as Hwang Eun-san[32]
- A skilled potter who helped a young Choi Yoo-jin flee to the United States. He is now the leader of the Righteous army.
- Lee Si-hoon as Ko Yoshino[33]
- A Japanese man who works as an assistant for Hwang Eun-san.
- Choi Moo-sung as Jang Seung-goo[34]
- Sung Yu-bin as young Jang Seung-goo
- A gunman who trains Go Ae-shin to become a sniper. He despises the Emperor, who Seung-goo believes abandoned his people, but eventually becomes the head of the palace guard to protect him.
- Seo Yoo-jung [ko] as Hong-pa[35]
- A skilled archer and rower, who is also Jang Seung-goo's wife.
- Jang Dong-yoon as Joon-young[36]
- A young nobleman, who, eager to fight for Korea's sovereignty, joins the military.
- Oh Ah-yeon as So-ah[37]
- A Korean-born geisha who is part of the Righteous Army.
- Lim Chul-soo [ko] as Jeon Seung-jae
- A Righteous Army member who was close friends with Ae-shin's parents.
- Ji Seung-hyun as Song Young[38]
- Go Ae-shin's uncle, who served as a Minister at the time of the Shinmiyangyo incident. He now lives in Japan, supporting the Righteous Army.
- Lee Dong-yong [ko] as Lee Sang-mok
- A jige carrier and a Righteous Army member who was briefly captured by Goo Dong-mae.
- Lee Soon-won [ko] as Park Mu-geol
- The bell keeper, who is secretly a member of the Righteous Army.
- Lee Dong-hee as a baker
- A Righteous Army member who is also the owner of a bakery/candy store.
- Park Sung-hoon as a blacksmith
- A friend of Seung-goo, who is skilled in fixing machinery.
Japanese Government/Army [edit]
- Kim In-woo [ko] as Itō Hirobumi
- The first Resident-General of Korea for the Empire of Japan.
- Jung In-kyum [ko] as Hayashi Gonsuke[39]
- The Minister and de facto leader of the Japanese Legation.
- Kim Nam-hee as Mori Takashi[40]
- A Japanese Colonel of noble blood. Sadistic and cruel, he has a heavy dislike for Joseon. He was Eugene's neighbour in New York, but Eugene is unaware of his true nature until he arrives in Joseon.
- Gong Dae-yu as Sasaki
- An arrogant Japanese Major serving under Mori.
- Yoon Dae-yul as Hasegawa Yoshimichi
- The Japanese Governor-general of Korea under Ito Hirobumi.
- Lee Jung-hyun as Tsuda[41]
- A fanatically loyal Japanese Lieutenant who, when angered, will lash out at anyone near him.
- Choi Kwang-je [ko] as Hasa Yamada
- A Japanese Lieutenant often seen together with Tsuda.
- Song Jin-woo [ko] as Hyung-ki
- A Korean man who works as a translator in the Japanese Legation.
- Jeong Tae-ya as Suzuki
- A man working at the Japanese Legation who develops an enmity with Goo Dong-mae.
The Go Family Household [edit]
- Lee Ho-jae [ko] as Go Sa-hong
- Go Ae-shin's paternal grandfather. He was a great scholar and the Emperor's teacher. A firm believer in the sovereignty of Joseon, he very reluctantly allows Ae-shin to join the Righteous Army.
- Lee Jung-eun as Ms. Haman[42]
- The loyal maid of Go Ae-shin.
- Shin Jung-geun as Mr. Haengrang[30]
- Go Ae-Shin's man-servant.
- Kim Na-woon as Madam Jo
- Go Ae-shin's aunt and maternal figure.
- Park Ah-in as Go Ae-soon[43]
- Go Ae-shin's cousin and the first wife of Lee Deok-moon. Unable to bear a child, she is regularly abused by her husband.
The American Legation [edit]
- David Lee McInnis as Kyle Moore[44]
- A Major in the United States Marine Corps, who is both the direct supervisor and friend of Eugene Choi.
- Jo Woo-jin as Im Gwan-soo[45]
- An English interpreter who works at the American Legation in Joseon. He later becomes the English translator for the Emperor.
- Ko Woo-rim [ko] as Do-mi
- Kim Min-jae as adult Do-mi[46]
- A young boy who works at the American Legation, where he teaches Hangul to Eugene Choi. He is Soo-mi's younger brother.
- Lorne Edward Oliver as Horace Newton Allen
- The corrupt American Minister, who considers Eugene Choi more Korean than American.
Kim Hui-seong's Family [edit]
- Kim Eung-soo as Kim Pan-seo[47]
- A cruel nobleman who was considered to be the richest after the Emperor. He is responsible for the deaths of Eugene Choi's parents. He is also Hui-seong's grandfather.
- Kim Dong-gyun [ko] as Kim An-pyeong[48]
- Lee Hak-joo as young Kim An-pyeong
- Hui-seong's cowardly father.
- Kim Hye-eun as Yoon Ho-sun[49]
- Park Ji-yeon [ko] as young Yoon Ho-sun
- Hui-seong's mother.
- Jung Min-ah as Yeon-joo[50]
- Joon-young's sister and Hui-seong's wife.
People around Dong-mae [edit]
- Yoon Joo-man [ko] as Yuzo
- Goo Dong-mae's loyal subordinate in the Musin Society.
- Kim Yong-ji as Hotaru[51]
- A mute Japanese fortune-teller who lives with Goo Dong-mae.
- Hakuryu as the Boss of the Musin Society.
Glory Hotel Employees [edit]
- Shin Soo-yeon as Soo-mi
- Do-mi's older sister, who secretly holds a valuable object.
- Kim Si-eun as Gwi-dan
- A maid at the Glory Hotel, who secretly works for Goo Dong-mae.
Others [edit]
- Yoon Byung-hee [ko] as Kim Yong-joo
- A former friend of Ae-shin's parents, who betrays them to Lee Wan-ik.
- Kim Byung-chul as Il-sik[45]
- A slave hunter who diverted and became the co-owner of a shop that takes care of any need.
- Bae Jung-nam [ko] as Choon-sik[52]
- A slave hunter who diverted and became the co-owner of a shop that takes care of any need.
- Jason Nelson as Joseph W. Stenson
- An American missionary who helps Eugene escape to America and is a paternal figure to him.
- Ariane Desgagnés-Leclerc as Stella[53]
- An American missionary working as an English teacher in Joseon.
- Park Bo-mi [ko] as Yoon Nam-jong
- A student at Stella's English School, who later works as Hee-sung's assistant.
Special appearances [edit]
- Lee Si-a as Yoo-jin's mother[54]
- Jo Wan-ki [ko] as Yoo-jin's father
- Choi Jong-won as Heungseon Daewongun
- The father of Emperor Gojong.
- Yoon Kyung-ho [ko] as Seung-goo's father[55]
- A gunner who is killed in the Shinmiyangyo Incident.
- Im Se-mi as Dong-mae's mother[56]
- Shim Wan-joon as Dong-mae's father
- Kim Hyun as apothecary
- Yoon Ji-on as Student soldier
- Jin Goo as Go Sang-wan[57]
- Ae-sin's father, who is killed while plotting to assassinate Lee Wan-ik.
- Kim Ji-won as Kim Hui-jin[57]
- Ae-shin's mother, who is killed by Lee Wan-ik.
- Kim Joo-ryoung as Imperial Noble Consort Sunheon of the Yeongwol Eom clan
- Emperor Gojong's concubine, who is also a close friend of Hina.
- Park Jung-min as Ahn Chang-ho[15]
- A Korean independence activist living in America.
Production [edit]
- Netflix has invested ₩30 billion in the series.
- The series is the third collaboration between writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok [ko], after Descendants of the Sun (2016) and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).[58]
- The drama marks film actress Kim Tae-ri's small-screen debut.[59]
- The drama was first pitched by Studio Dragon to SBS, but the latter passed on the project due to financial and advertising constraints.[60]
- Kim Sa-rang was originally cast in the series,[61] but backed out in February 2018 due to scheduling conflicts.[62] She was replaced by Kim Min-jung.
- Filming began in September 2017 and took place in various parts of Korea including Busan, Daegu, Gokseong, Gyeongju and Hapcheon. Several sets solely devoted to the early 1900s setting of Korea were built on a 20,000 m2 site in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, and another indoor set was built on a 6,600 m2 site in Daejeon. 1000 extras were hired for a battle scene.[2] [6] [63]
- It was originally planned in 2009 to be a sports-themed period drama set in the 1920s and 1930s, also featuring an American lead character. Shin Woo-chul, Kim Eun-sook's collaborator for the "Lovers" trilogy, was attached to be the director at the time.[64]
Episodes [edit]
Original soundtrack [edit]
| Mr. Sunshine OST | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
| Released | 2018 (2018) |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Language |
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| Label | Stone Music Entertainment Hwa&Dam Pictures Glove Entertainment |
Original soundtrack (Part 1–15)
Part 1
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
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| 1. | "The Day" (그 날) |
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| Park Hyo-shin | 4:52 |
| Total length: | 4:52 | ||||
Part 2
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
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| 1. | "Sad March" (슬픈 행진) |
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| Elaine | 5:25 |
| Total length: | 5:25 | ||||
Part 3
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Days Without Tears" (눈물 아닌 날들) |
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| Kim Yoon-ah | 3:46 |
| Total length: | 3:46 | ||||
Part 4
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
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| 1. | "Sori" (소리) |
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| Lee Su-hyun (Akdong Musician) | 5:02 |
| Total length: | 5:02 | ||||
Part 5
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Good Day" (좋은 날) |
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| MeloMance | 5:31 |
| Total length: | 5:31 | ||||
Part 6
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Home (Eugene's Song)" |
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| Savina & Drones | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 4:20 | ||||
Part 7
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Becoming The Wind" (바람이 되어) |
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| Ha Hyun-sang | 4:43 |
| Total length: | 4:43 | ||||
Part 8
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Stranger" (이방인) |
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| Park Won | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 3:53 | ||||
Part 9
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shine Your Star (Prod. by Zico)" |
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| o3ohn | 3:35 |
| Total length: | 3:35 | ||||
Part 10
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "And I" |
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| NU'EST W | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 3:55 | ||||
Part 11
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "See You Again (Feat. Richard Yongjae O'Neill)" | Ha Melli |
| Baek Ji-young | 3:48 |
| Total length: | 3:48 | ||||
Part 12
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Beautiful As Fireworks" (불꽃처럼 아름답게) |
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| Shin Seung-hun | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 4:30 | ||||
Part 13
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lover" (정인 (情人)) | Hen | Hen | Sejeong (Gugudan) | 3:54 |
| Total length: | 3:54 | ||||
Part 14
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If You Were Me" | Son Go-eun (Monotree) | Son Go-eun (Monotree), NOPARI (Monotree) | Ben | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 4:25 | ||||
Part 15
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Can I Forget You" (어찌 잊으오) | Nam Hye-seung, Park Jin-ho | Nam Hye-seung, Park Jin-ho | Hwang Chi-yeul | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 4:41 | ||||
OST Special Album
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mr SunShine (Opening Title)" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 5:58 |
| 2. | "Wildflower" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 4:30 |
| 3. | "What is love?" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 2:36 |
| 4. | "Sad Waltz" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 3:20 |
| 5. | "With a flame" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 3:25 |
| 6. | "A side-by-side walk" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 3:07 |
| 7. | "The Era of Romance" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 4:53 |
| 8. | "Glory" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 5:07 |
| 9. | "Waiting" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 1:11 |
| 10. | "Greensleeves (MusicBox Drama ver.)" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 2:35 |
| 11. | "No Tears (Piano ver.)" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 2:38 |
| 12. | "One more Step" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 4:19 |
| 13. | "Sad End" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 4:53 |
| 14. | "A Lady and Haman house" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 2:37 |
| 15. | "Black Bird" | Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee | 3:07 |
Reception [edit]
Critics praised the drama[65] for its "deep storytelling" and its ability to raise viewers' awareness of history. The Korea Times applauded the drama for shedding light on those deemed peripheral in society, such as women and the lower classes, and for successfully laying out contradictions and hope in the fast-evolving late Joseon period; it also praised the show's strong female characters.[66] Time's Kat Moon chose the show as one of the 10 "Best Korean Dramas to Watch on Netflix" and argued, "Besides serving up stunning cinematography, the show introduces two of the most dynamic female leads from the K-drama world".[67] Collider's Devon Forward listed it as one of the 28 "Best Korean Dramas on Netflix Right Now".[65]
Criticism [edit]
The series has been criticized for its inaccurate portrayal of Joseon's culture.[65] In particular, the character Goo Dong-mae, who is portrayed as a member of the Black Dragon Society, a pro-Japanese organization,[68] was criticized, with many feeling that the series tried to justify his actions against Joseon. However, the series has also been criticized for the exact opposite: enforcing stereotypes of the Japanese as villains and Americans as heroes.[14]
The production house of Mr. Sunshine responded to the criticisms by stating that the organizations and characters portrayed in the series are fictional and that they will modify the character description of Goo Dong-mae accordingly.[69] The Black Dragon Society was changed to a fictional organization, the Musin Society.[70]
Viewership [edit]
Mr. Sunshine recorded the 6th highest ratings for cable television with its final episode reaching 18.129% and netting an average rating of 12.955%, which is the second highest average rating ever recorded for cable television.[9] An 8.9% viewership rating was recorded nationwide for the series' first episode. At the time, it was the highest premiere rating in the network's history, but was surpassed three years later by Hospital Playlist 2.[71]
The drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
Mr. Sunshine : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | |||
| 1 | 2.234 | 2.426 | 2.585 | 2.898 | 2.825 | 3.257 | 2.961 | 3.147 | 2.922 | 3.746 | 3.314 | 3.442 | 3.461 | 4.040 | 3.308 | 3.832 | 1.822 | 3.833 | 3.580 | 4.305 | 3.647 | 4.144 | 4.144 | 4.631 | 3.354 | |
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[72]
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGB Nielsen[73] | |||
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | July 7, 2018 | 8.852% (1st) | 10.636% (1st) |
| 2 | July 8, 2018 | 9.691% (1st) | 11.511% (1st) |
| 3 | July 14, 2018 | 10.082% (1st) | 12.386% (1st) |
| 4 | July 15, 2018 | 10.567% (1st) | 11.865% (1st) |
| 5 | July 21, 2018 | 10.835% (1st) | 12.717% (1st) |
| 6 | July 22, 2018 | 11.713% (1st) | 13.481% (1st) |
| 7 | July 28, 2018 | 11.114% (1st) | 12.563% (1st) |
| 8 | July 29, 2018 | 12.330% (1st) | 13.912% (1st) |
| 9 | August 4, 2018 | 11.695% (1st) | 12.763% (1st) |
| 10 | August 5, 2018 | 13.534% (1st) | 15.400% (1st) |
| 11 | August 11, 2018 | 12.792% (1st) | 14.227% (1st) |
| 12 | August 12, 2018 | 13.399% (1st) | 15.378% (1st) |
| 13 | August 18, 2018 | 13.327% (1st) | 15.576% (1st) |
| 14 | August 19, 2018 | 15.626% (1st) | 18.126% (1st) |
| 15 | August 25, 2018 | 12.893% (1st) | 14.686% (1st) |
| 16 | August 26, 2018 | 15.023% (1st) | 17.370% (1st) |
| 17 | September 1, 2018 | 7.694% (1st) | 8.140% (1st) |
| 18 | September 2, 2018 | 14.722% (1st) | 16.387% (1st) |
| 19 | September 8, 2018 | 14.114% (1st) | 14.775% (1st) |
| 20 | September 9, 2018 | 16.500% (1st) | 18.178% (1st) |
| 21 | September 15, 2018 | 14.280% (1st) | 16.013% (1st) |
| 22 | September 16, 2018 | 16.588% (1st) | 18.749% (1st) |
| 23 | September 29, 2018 | 15.419% (1st) | 17.272% (1st) |
| 24 | September 30, 2018 | 18.129% (1st) | 21.828% (1st) |
| Average | 12.955% | 14.747% | |
| Special | September 22, 2018 | 8.937% | 9.404% |
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Awards and nominations [edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11th Korea Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Byung-hun | Nominated | [74] |
| Best New Actress | Kim Tae-ri | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Soundtrack | "Days Without Tears" (Kim Yoon-ah) | Nominated | |||
| 6th APAN Star Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Byung-hun | Won | [75] [76] | |
| K-Star Award, Actor | Won | ||||
| Drama of the Year | Mr. Sunshine | Won | |||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Yoo Yeon-seok | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Kim Min-jung | Won | |||
| K-Star Award, Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actress | Kim Tae-ri | Won | |||
| K-Star Award, Actress | Won | ||||
| 3rd Asia Artist Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Lee Byung-hun | Won | [77] | |
| Artist of the Year | Won | ||||
| Fabulous Award | Won | ||||
| Korean Tourism Appreciation Award | Won | ||||
| Artist of the Year | Yoo Yeon-seok | Won | |||
| Best Actor Award | Won | ||||
| Best New Actress | Kim Tae-ri | Nominated | |||
| 2nd The Seoul Awards | Best Actor | Lee Byung-hun | Won | [78] | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Yoo Yeon-seok | Won | |||
| Best New Actress | Kim Tae-ri | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | 55th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Drama | Mr. Sunshine | Nominated | [79] [80] |
| Best Director | Lee Eung-bok | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Lee Byung-hun | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Kim Tae-ri | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Yoo Yeon-seok | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Kim Min-jung | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Kim Eun-sook | Nominated | |||
| Technical Award | Kim So-yeon (Art) | Nominated | |||
| Lee Yong-seob (Special effects) | Nominated |
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External links [edit]
- Official website (in Korean)
- Mr. Sunshine at IMDb
- Mr. Sunshine at HanCinema
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