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The Master's Sun (주군의 태양; Jugun-ui Taeyang) is a 2013 South Korean television series starring So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin. The horror-romantic comedy is written by the Hong sisters, and aired on SBS from August 7 to October 3, 2013, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 KST for 17 episodes.
Synopsis[]
| “ | A woman who sees ghosts pairs with the materialistic head of a conglomerate to help each other out of jams as their hearts and lives become entangled. | ” |
—Official Netflix Description[1] | ||
What can a woman do when she is gifted with a terrifying new ability?
After waking up from a three-year-long coma, Tae Gong Shil (Gong Hyo Jin) can now see ghosts. For a year, the ghosts make her life living hell, robbing Gong Shil her sleep.
But when ambitious, aloof, and money-loving CEO Joo Joong Won (So Ji Sub) enters her life, everything changes. Whenever the two touch, Gong Shil can finally escape the clutches of the ghosts for a while.
At the beginning, Joong Won only sees Gong Shil as an annoyance but soon realizes that he can utilize her ability to multiply his wealth. But when handsome bodyguard Kang Woo (Seo In Guk) starts taking an interest in Gong Shil, Joong Won has to decide whether his feelings for her go beyond just being his money machine.[2]
Cast[]
- Gong Hyo Jin as Tae Gong Shil / "Tae Yang"
- Gong Shil is a beautiful young woman. She was once a bright and sunny person. But after a mysterious accident, she suddenly gains the ability to see ghosts. They continually haunt her– some wanting her to fulfill their last wishes, others merely scaring her. Gong Shil becomes an outcast, unable to hold down a job and suffers from insomnia. She then works as a cleaning lady at Kingdom shopping mall after she discovers that the ghosts are banished whenever she touches the company president, Joong Won, the most selfish man she's ever known. She begins working for him as his secretary (in name only) and because of Joong Won, she slowly opens herself up to the world.
- So Ji Sub as Joo Joong Won / "Joo Goon"
- Kim Myung Soo as young Joo Joong Won
- President of the Kingdom Group. A handsome, self-centered, haughty, ambitious, and money-driven businessman, Joong Won puts a price on every relationship. The trauma of a kidnapping incident when he was younger has rendered him extremely mercenary and distrustful, as well as dyslexic. Upon learning of Gong Shil's supernatural ability, he keeps her near him, hoping to use her to communicate with his dead girlfriend Hee Joo in tracking down the ₩10 billion ransom paid in the form of Joong Won's mother's diamond necklace (the case's statute of limitations is almost up). But as he grows closer to Gong Shil, Joong Won comes to value the more important things in life. His first name "Joong Won" literally means "ruling position" or "supremacy."
- Seo In Guk as Kang Woo
- A former soldier who served in the Zaytun Division of the South Korean Army, which was deployed to Iraq in the mid-2000s. After his discharge, he uses that experience and skill set in pursuing a job in the private sector, thus leading him to become hired as the head of security of Joong Won's shopping mall company. He mysteriously keeps tabs on Joong Won, and notes the latter's interest in Gong Shil, who is his neighbor at the apartment building he'd recently moved into. As part of his plan, Kang Woo confesses that he likes Gong Shil, but his feelings soon begin to turn real, though it shown that he enters into a relationship with Tae Yi Ryung after falling for her after she had pursued him many times, he is seen promising her a kiss on the red carpet indicating that he had moved on from Gong Shil and now loves Tae Yi Ryung and in a relationship with her after the multiple encounters they had, along with her pursuing him.
- Kim Yoo Ri as Tae Yi Ryung
- A top star and the model of Joong Won's shopping mall. Yi Ryung's wedding to a soccer player is inadvertently wrecked by Gong Shil, whom she considered her high school rival. Though not related, they share the same surname and in high school they were given the following nicknames: the then-more popular Gong Shil was called "Big Sun," while the homely Yi Ryung, who wore braces and glasses, was called "Little Sun." Wanting revenge against Gong Shil for her bitter high school experiences and ruined wedding, Yi Ryung plans on seducing Joong Won, but finds herself falling for Kang Woo instead.
- Choi Jung Woo as Kim Gwi Do, Joong Won's secretary
- Kim Mi Kyung as Joo Seong Ran, Joong Won's aunt
- Lee Jong Won as Do Seok Cheol, Seong Ran's husband
- Lee Jae Won as Lee Han Joo, a security team member
- Jung Ga Eun as Ahn Jin Joo, a Kingdom Shopping Mall employee
- Han Bo Reum as Cha Hee Joo, Joong Won's dead first love
- Kim Yong Gun as Chairman Joo, Joong Won's father
- Park Hee Bon as Tae Gong Ri, Gong Shil's sister
- Lee Do Hyun as Lee Seung Mo, a kid in Gong Shil's apartment
- Hong Eun Taek as Lee Seung Joon, a kid in Gong Shil's apartment
- Go Nak Hyun as Joon Suk, a coffee ghost
- Hwang Sun Hee as Han Na Brown
- Lee Yong Nyeo as Mrs. Go
- Ha Soo Ho as Sung Hoon
- Jo Seung Yeon as Yoon Gi Taek
- Kim Yoon Joo as An Jin Joo's colleague
- Lee Geum Ju as Seung Won's mother
Soundtrack[]
Episodes[]
In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Episode | Aired | Average audience share | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS | AGB Nielsen | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| Episode 01 | August 7, 2013 | 17.5% | 21.6% | 13.6% | 14.8% |
| One stormy night, cleaning woman Gong Shil, who is haunted by ghosts, is picked up hitchhiking by greedy CEO Joong Won, an unwitting ghost repellent. | |||||
| Episode 02 | August 8, 2013 | 15.9% | 19.0% | 14.4% | 15.8% |
| When a rumor circulates that the fountain inside of Kingdom's shopping mall is haunted by a female ghost, Joong Won must rely on Gong Shil's expertise. | |||||
| Episode 03 | August 14, 2013 | 17.1% | 20.2% | 15.2% | 16.6% |
| The mystery of the mall ghost compounds when Gong Shil finds a shoe belonging to the dead wife of one of Kingdom's shop owners. | |||||
| Episode 04 | August 15, 2013 | 17.6% | 19.5% | 16.8% | 17.6% |
| Joong Won agrees to let the fearful Gong Shil stay close to him, not yet realizing that another ghost has shown up at Kingdom. | |||||
| Episode 05 | August 21, 2013 | 17.3% | 19.5% | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| A ghost matchmaker warns Gong Shil to be wary of ghosts who might want to manipulate her in order to return to the living. | |||||
| Episode 06 | August 22, 2013 | 19.5% | 22.6% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| As Gong Shil enjoys getting closer to Kang Woo, she worries that he will distance himself from her if he finds out that she can see ghosts. | |||||
| Episode 07 | August 28, 2013 | 17.0% | 18.9% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| When Joong Won's secretary stays home from work with a cold, Gong Shil is forced to step in and take her place for the day. | |||||
| Episode 08 | August 29, 2013 | 17.6% | 20.2% | 17.8% | 19.2% |
| Joong Won finds out the real reason Kang Woo began to work for him, but Kang Woo vows to suppress the feelings that once motivated him. | |||||
| Episode 09 | September 4, 2013 | 17.2% | 20.0% | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Gong Shil shares her secret with Kang Woo; Joong Won saves Gong Shil when the spirit of a pianist's dead wife takes over her body. | |||||
| Episode 10 | September 5, 2013 | 17.3% | 20.0% | 17.3% | 18.5% |
| Gong Shil warns Joong Won's haughty aunt that an evil spirit lurks inside the engagement present sent from her nephew's fiancée. | |||||
| Episode 11 | September 11, 2013 | 17.9% | 20.8% | 18.3% | 20.0% |
| While attending his funeral, Gong Shil meets the ghost of Giant Mall's CEO, whose secret life as a cross-dresser is keeping him from eternal rest. | |||||
| Episode 12 | September 12, 2013 | 19.7% | 23.8% | 19.3% | 20.4% |
| Gong Shil meets the ghost of a missing child whose mother is desperately searching for him; Joong Won and Gong Shil share a kiss. | |||||
| Episode 13 | September 19, 2013 | 15.6% | 17.0% | 14.8% | 15.7% |
| After Joong Won appears before Gong Shil as a ghost, she begs the ghost matchmaker to help her find a way to save the man she loves. | |||||
| Episode 14 | September 25, 2013 | 18.4% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 20.0% |
| Gong Shil starts a new job helping the ghost matchmaker; a hole in his memory causes Joong Won to feel a sense of loss he cannot explain. | |||||
| Episode 15 | September 26, 2013 | 19.3% | 21.5% | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| The true identities of the twins are revealed; Gong Shil meets someone from her past; Yi Ryung finally gets her dinner date with Kang Woo. | |||||
| Episode 16 | October 2, 2013 | 18.9% | 22.3% | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| The child ghost Woo Jin reappears and begs Gong Shil to save his grieving mother; Gong Shil and Joong Won struggle to go their separate ways. | |||||
| Episode 17 | October 3, 2013 | 21.1% | 24.4% | 21.8% | 23.6% |
| Her journey of self-discovery complete, Gong Shil reunites with Joong Won in Korea and faces a heartrending decision about their romantic future. | |||||
| Average | 18.0% | 20.7% | 17.2% | 18.4% | |
International broadcast[]
- Japan – LaLaTV; April 5, 2014
- Mongolia – MongolTV HD; March 2015
- Philippines – GMA Network; May 19 to July 10, 2014 (re-run on August 3, 2015); replacing Secret Garden; Theme Song: "Right Where You Belong"; GMA News TV; January 2, 2017; Monday to Friday 23:00 PHT
- Singapore – MediaCorp; November 11, 2014
- Vietnam – VTC9; January 14, 2015
- Indonesia – RCTI; January 8 to January 27, 2015
- India – Puthuyugam TV; March 23, 2016 to April 1, 2016; replacing The Heirs
- United Arab Emirates – MBC4 −2015
- Thailand – Channel 7 – July 22, 2016
Production[]
ZE:A's Park Hyung Sik was originally cast for the role of young Joo Joong Won but dropped out prior to filming due scheduling issues, as he was set to also appear in The Heirs and ZE:A was preparing for promotions at the time. Kim Myung Soo took over the role in his stead.
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6th Korea Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Gong Hyo Jin | Nominated |
| Best Young Actor | Kim Myung Soo | |||
| 2nd APAN Star Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | So Ji Sub | ||
| Top Excellence Award, Actress | Gong Hyo Jin | |||
| Best New Actress | Kim Yoo Ri | Won | ||
| 5th Melon Music Awards | Best OST | Touch Love – Yoon Mi Rae | ||
| 15th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Best OST | |||
| SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | So Ji Sub | ||
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Gong Hyo Jin | Nominated | ||
| Special Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Choi Jung Woo | |||
| Special Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Kim Mi Kyung | Won | ||
| Netizen Popularity Award | So Ji Sub | Nominated | ||
| Best Couple Award | So Ji Sub and Gong Hyo Jin | |||
| Seo In Guk and Kim Yoo Ri | ||||
| New Star Award | Seo In Guk | Won | ||
| Kim Yoo Ri | ||||
| Top 10 Stars | So Ji Sub | |||
| 2014 | 50th Baeksang Arts Awards | Most Popular Actor (TV) | So Ji Sub | Nominated |
| Seo In Guk | ||||
| Most Popular Actress (TV) | Gong Hyo Jin | |||
| 9th Seoul International Drama Awards | Outstanding Korean Drama | Master's Sun | ||
| Outstanding Korean Drama OST | You Make Me Go Crazy – Hyolyn | |||
| Touch Love – Yoon Mi Rae | ||||
| People's Choice Actor | So Ji Sub | |||
| People's Choice Actress | Gong Hyo Jin | |||
| 7th Korea Drama Awards | Best OST | Touch Love – Yoon Mi Rae |
Trivia[]
- This drama took over the timeslot previously occupied by I Can Hear Your Voice and was followed by The Heirs on October 9, 2013.[4]
- Episode 13 was originally scheduled to air on September 18 but was pushed back to September 19. Only one episode was shown that week.[4]
- The drama was extended by an episode as ratings were steadily increasing during its run and to fill the timeslot until it was taken over by the next drama.[4]
Gallery[]
Official Poster
Video Gallery[]