Mr. Sunshine (2018)

Guns. Glory. Sad endings.

Set in the early 1900s, this drama tells the story of a young man from Korea who grows up in the United States. When he returns to Korea as a US Marine Corps officer, he meets and falls in love with a noblewoman who is fighting for Korean independence. Their romance is complicated by social class and political ideology.

Created by: Lee Eung-bok, Kim Eun-sook

Written by: Kim Eun-sook

Music by: Jung Jae-il, Nam Hye-seung

Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-joung, Byun Yo-han, Kim Kap-soo, Choi Mu-sung, Lee Ho-jae, Kim Eui-sung, Kim Nam-hee

Genre: Drama

Released: 2018-07-07

Seasons: 1

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Mr. Sunshine (2018): trivia & fun facts

Fun facts

• In June, Lee Byung-hun was officially cast as the male lead, in his first television role since Iris (2009), and Kim Tae-ri was announced as the female lead the following month.
• On May 29, 2017, it was announced that Kim Eun-sook had begun writing a new series with the working title Mr. Sunshine.
• Kim Sa-rang was originally cast in the series, but backed out in February 2018 due to scheduling conflicts.
• The drama was first pitched by Studio Dragon to SBS, but SBS passed on the project due to financial and advertising constraints.
• The music was composed by Nam Hye-seung, who is known for her work on many Korean dramas.
• Nam Hye-seung travelled to Vienna to attend the recording in person.
• Due to a misunderstanding he initially despises the emperor, but eventually becomes the head of the palace guards to protect him.

Source: Wikipedia

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