Soul (South Korean TV series)

Soul (South Korean TV series) is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Since its emergence, it has generated debates, controversies and has been the subject of numerous studies and research. Its impact on society has been profound, and its relevance remains as current as in its beginnings. In this article, we will explore in detail the different facets of Soul (South Korean TV series), from its origins to its current situation, as well as its possible implications for the future. Through a deep and objective analysis, we will try to shed light on this topic that has influenced so much in different aspects of modern life.

Soul
Promotional poster for Soul
Also known as
  • Hon
  • Possessed
Genre
Written by
  • In Eun-ah
  • Go Eun-nim
  • Park Young-sook
Directed by
  • Kim Sang-ho
  • Kang Dae-sun
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes10
Original release
NetworkMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
ReleaseAugust 5 (2009-08-05) –
September 3, 2009 (2009-09-03)

Soul (Korean: 혼; Hanja: 魂; RR: Hon; lit. "spirit", "ghost"; also known as Possessed) is a 2009 South Korean crime horror television drama series, starring Lim Ju-eun and Lee Seo-jin. It is about a high school girl possessed by spirits and the criminal profiler who exploits her powers in his quest for justice, played by Im and Lee respectively. It aired on MBC from August 5 to September 3, 2009 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 10 episodes.

Plot

Cheerful high school girl Ha-na (Lim Ju-eun) is always the first to come out and protect her introverted twin sister Doo-na (Park Ji-yeon), who has a slight limp. After Doo-na passes away in a fire, Ha-na finds that her body no longer completely belongs to herself. Doo-na's angry spirit now lives in Ha-na, giving her special powers and monstrous strength. Genius criminal psychologist Shin Ryu (Lee Seo-jin) is an expert profiler who is determined to see justice served. When he learns about Ha-na's abilities, he uses her powers to eliminate criminals that are above the law, and to plan his revenge on the man (Kim Kap-soo) who helped his family's killer go free.

Cast

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2009 MBC Drama Award Best New Actress Lim Ju-eun Won
Viewer's Favorite Drama of the Year Soul Nominated
DramaBeans Awards Favourite Thriller Nominated
Breakout Performance of The year Lim Ju-eun Nominated
Most Underrated Drama Soul Nominated

International broadcast

Premiere Network Region
September 3, 2009 KNTV  Japan
28 February 2010 TVB  Hong Kong
June 5, 2011 HD Jade
January 18, 2014 Channel 3  Thailand

References

  1. ^ Lee Hyo-won, Han Sang-hee (August 4, 2009). "Let Horror Take Control of Summer Heat". The Korea Times. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  2. ^ Oh, Jean (August 5, 2009). "New horror special to chill summer nights". The Korea Herald. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Possessed". MBC Global Media. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  4. ^ "How was 2009 for you? » Dramabeans Korean drama recaps". Dramabeans. December 6, 2009. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  5. ^ "Ｋｎｔｖ ドラマ 紅の魂～私の中のあなた～". Archived from the original on February 8, 2015. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
  6. ^ สิงร่างวิญญาณหลอน. Channel 3 (in Thai).

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