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'''''Twinkle Twinkle''''' ({{ko-hhrm|반짝반짝 빛나는||Banjjak Banjjak Bitnaneun}}) is a [[Korean drama|South Korean television series]] starring [[Kim Hyun-joo]], [[Lee Yoo-ri]], [[Kim Suk-hoon]] and [[Kang Dong-ho]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kim Hyun-joo and Lee Yu-ri pose at a press event for their new TV soap ''Twinkle Twinkle'' in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Thursday.|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/11/2011031100423.html|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=11 March 2011}}</ref> It aired on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]] from February 12 to August 14, 2011 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 54 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=''Twinkle Twinkle'' rises to top spot on weekly TV charts|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011080810053013610|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=8 August 2011}}</ref>
'''''Twinkle Twinkle''''' ({{ko-hhrm|반짝반짝 빛나는||Banjjak Banjjak Bitnaneun}}) is a [[Korean drama|South Korean television series]] starring [[Kim Hyun-joo]], [[Lee Yoo-ri]], [[Kim Suk-hoon]] and [[Kang Dong-ho]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kim Hyun-joo and Lee Yu-ri pose at a press event for their new TV soap ''Twinkle Twinkle'' in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Thursday.|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/03/11/2011031100423.html|work=[[The Chosun Ilbo]]|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=March 11, 2011}}</ref> It aired on [[Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation|MBC]] from February 12 to August 14, 2011 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 54 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=''Twinkle Twinkle'' rises to top spot on weekly TV charts|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011080810053013610|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=August 8, 2011}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
''Twinkle, Twinkle'' is a light, cheerful, and heartwarming family drama that tells the success story of Han Jung-won ([[Kim Hyun-joo]]), a workaholic career woman who is determined to make her own way in the world without the help of her family, which has garnered considerable wealth from their publishing company.
''Twinkle, Twinkle'' is a light, cheerful, and heartwarming family drama that tells the success story of Han Jung-won ([[Kim Hyun-joo]]), a workaholic career woman who is determined to make her own way in the world without the help of her family, which has garnered considerable wealth from their publishing company.


But what Jung-won doesn't know is that because of the hospital's negligence, she was switched at birth with another baby, Hwang Geum-ran ([[Lee Yoo-ri]]). The identity swap resulted in the two girls being raised by families of different wealth and status, and living a different fate.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Ga-on|title=Lineup of Korean dramas for the 1st half of 2011|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011011221554627880|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=1 February 2011}}</ref>
But what Jung-won doesn't know is that because of the hospital's negligence, she was switched at birth with another baby, Hwang Geum-ran ([[Lee Yoo-ri]]). The identity swap resulted in the two girls being raised by families of different wealth and status, and living a different fate.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Ga-on|title=Lineup of Korean dramas for the 1st half of 2011|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011011221554627880|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=February 1, 2011}}</ref>


When Geum-ran learns the truth, she sees it as a way to reverse her poverty-stricken circumstances. But even after being restored to her rich biological parents, Geum-ran's bitterness makes her consider Jung-won her rival, and she continues to torment her.<ref>{{cite web|title=MBC TV miniseries ''Twinkle Twinkle'' and ''Can You Hear My Heart'' draw the most viewers among weekend TV dramas|url=http://content.mbc.co.kr/english/news/1798410_56318.html|work=MBC Global Media|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=11 May 2011}}</ref> Jung-won, whose life has been turned upside down, faces numerous setbacks on the road to recovery.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Sun-young|title=REVIEW: MBC TV series ''Twinkle Twinkle'' - 1st episode|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2011021415481544271|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=14 February 2011}}</ref>
When Geum-ran learns the truth, she sees it as a way to reverse her poverty-stricken circumstances. But even after being restored to her rich biological parents, Geum-ran's bitterness makes her consider Jung-won her rival, and she continues to torment her.<ref>{{cite web|title=MBC TV miniseries ''Twinkle Twinkle'' and ''Can You Hear My Heart'' draw the most viewers among weekend TV dramas|url=http://content.mbc.co.kr/english/news/1798410_56318.html|work=MBC Global Media|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=May 11, 2011}}</ref> Jung-won, whose life has been turned upside down, faces numerous setbacks on the road to recovery.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kim|first=Sun-young|title=REVIEW: MBC TV series ''Twinkle Twinkle'' - 1st episode|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2011021415481544271|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=February 14, 2011}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
;Main characters
;Main characters
*[[Kim Hyun-joo]] as Han/Hwang Jung-won<ref>{{cite web|last=Kang|first=Seung-hun|title=Actress Kim Hyun-joo cast in new MBC drama|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010122412093865323|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=24 December 2010}}</ref>
*[[Kim Hyun-joo]] as Han/Hwang Jung-won<ref>{{cite web|last=Kang|first=Seung-hun|title=Actress Kim Hyun-joo cast in new MBC drama|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010122412093865323|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=December 24, 2010}}</ref>
*[[Lee Yoo-ri]] as Hwang/Han Geum-ran<ref>{{cite web|last=Wee|first=Geun-woo|title=Actress Lee Yu-ri's Song Picks|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011080420520115984|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=5 August 2011}}</ref>
*[[Lee Yoo-ri]] as Hwang/Han Geum-ran<ref>{{cite web|last=Wee|first=Geun-woo|title=Actress Lee Yu-ri's Song Picks|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2011080420520115984|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=August 5, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Kim Suk-hoon]] as Song Seung-joon
*[[Kim Suk-hoon]] as Song Seung-joon
*[[Kang Dong-ho]] as Kang Dae-beom
*[[Kang Dong-ho]] as Kang Dae-beom
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*[[Park Jung-soo (actress)|Park Jung-soo]] as Jin Na-hee
*[[Park Jung-soo (actress)|Park Jung-soo]] as Jin Na-hee
*Kim Hyung-beom as Han Sang-won
*Kim Hyung-beom as Han Sang-won
*[[Park Yu-hwan]] as Han Seo-woo<ref>{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=JYJ Yuchun's brother cast in upcoming weekend drama|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2011010717125616411|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=7 January 2011}}</ref>
*[[Park Yu-hwan]] as Han Seo-woo<ref>{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=JYJ Yuchun's brother cast in upcoming weekend drama|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?sec=ent5&idxno=2011010717125616411|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=January 7, 2011}}</ref>
*[[Jeon Soo-kyung]] as Lee Eun-jung
*[[Jeon Soo-kyung]] as Lee Eun-jung


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| rowspan=5| <center> [[4th Korea Drama Awards|4th]] [[Korea Drama Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of the 2011 Korea Drama Awards|url=http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/HA/content/cms_view_1398616.jsp|work=[[Korea Tourism Organization]]|date=10 October 2011|accessdate=2014-02-04}}</ref>
| rowspan=5| <center> [[4th Korea Drama Awards|4th]] [[Korea Drama Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of the 2011 Korea Drama Awards|url=http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/HA/content/cms_view_1398616.jsp|work=[[Korea Tourism Organization]]|date=October 10, 2011|accessdate=February 4, 2014}}</ref>
| Best Drama || ''Twinkle Twinkle'' || {{nom}}
| Best Drama || ''Twinkle Twinkle'' || {{nom}}
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| Best New Actor || [[Kang Dong-ho]] || {{nom}}
| Best New Actor || [[Kang Dong-ho]] || {{nom}}
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| rowspan=11| <center> [[2011 MBC Drama Awards|MBC Drama Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=''The Greatest Love'' snags 7 honors at 2011 MBC Drama Awards|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012010209563739211|work=10Asia|accessdate=2013-07-28|date=2 January 2012}}</ref>
| rowspan=11| <center> [[2011 MBC Drama Awards|MBC Drama Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Hong|first=Lucia|title=''The Greatest Love'' snags 7 honors at 2011 MBC Drama Awards|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2012010209563739211|work=10Asia|accessdate=July 28, 2013|date=January 2, 2012}}</ref>
| Drama of the Year || ''Twinkle Twinkle'' || {{nom}}
| Drama of the Year || ''Twinkle Twinkle'' || {{nom}}
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Twinkle Twinkle
Promotional poster for Twinkle Twinkle
Genre
Written byBae Yoo-mi
Directed byNoh Do-chul
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes54
Production
ProducerLee Dae-young
Running time60 minutes
Original release
NetworkMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
ReleaseFebruary 12 (2011-02-12) –
August 14, 2011 (2011-08-14)

Twinkle Twinkle (Korean반짝반짝 빛나는; RRBanjjak Banjjak Bitnaneun) is a South Korean television series starring Kim Hyun-joo, Lee Yoo-ri, Kim Suk-hoon and Kang Dong-ho.[1] It aired on MBC from February 12 to August 14, 2011 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:40 for 54 episodes.[2]

Plot

Twinkle, Twinkle is a light, cheerful, and heartwarming family drama that tells the success story of Han Jung-won (Kim Hyun-joo), a workaholic career woman who is determined to make her own way in the world without the help of her family, which has garnered considerable wealth from their publishing company.

But what Jung-won doesn't know is that because of the hospital's negligence, she was switched at birth with another baby, Hwang Geum-ran (Lee Yoo-ri). The identity swap resulted in the two girls being raised by families of different wealth and status, and living a different fate.[3]

When Geum-ran learns the truth, she sees it as a way to reverse her poverty-stricken circumstances. But even after being restored to her rich biological parents, Geum-ran's bitterness makes her consider Jung-won her rival, and she continues to torment her.[4] Jung-won, whose life has been turned upside down, faces numerous setbacks on the road to recovery.[5]

Cast

Main characters
Han family
Hwang family
Extended cast
  • Kim Ji-young as Go Eun-hye
  • Jung Tae-woo as Yoon Seung-jae
  • Won Ki-joon as Jegal Joon-soo
  • Yoo Sa-ra as Han Song-yi
  • Gong Ki-tak as Song Kwang-hee
  • Kim Ji-seong as Team leader
  • Choi Soo-rin as Lee Ji-soo
  • Im Chi-woo as Kwang-soo
  • Yoon Hee-seok as Nam Sung-woo
  • Joo Da-young as Hye-rin
  • Yoo Chae-yeong as Pi Ba-da (cameo)
  • Kim Soo-hyun

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2011
4th Korea Drama Awards[9]
Best Drama Twinkle Twinkle Nominated
Best Actress Kim Hyun-joo Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Kim Sang-ho Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Lee Yoo-ri Won
Best New Actor Kang Dong-ho Nominated
MBC Drama Awards[10]
Drama of the Year Twinkle Twinkle Nominated
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Kim Suk-hoon Won
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Kim Hyun-joo Won
Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama Lee Yoo-ri Won
Golden Acting Award, Actor in a Serial Drama Kil Yong-woo Won
Best New Actor in a Serial Drama Kang Dong-ho Nominated
Park Yu-hwan Nominated
Writer of the Year Bae Yoo-mi Won
Popularity Award, Actor Kim Suk-hoon Nominated
Popularity Award, Actress Kim Hyun-joo Nominated
Best Couple Award Kim Suk-hoon and Kim Hyun-joo Nominated
2012
48th Baeksang Arts Awards
Best Director (TV) Noh Do-chul Nominated
Best Actress (TV) Kim Hyun-joo Nominated
Best New Actor (TV) Kang Dong-ho Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Kim Hyun-joo and Lee Yu-ri pose at a press event for their new TV soap Twinkle Twinkle in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Thursday". The Chosun Ilbo. March 11, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  2. ^ Hong, Lucia (August 8, 2011). "Twinkle Twinkle rises to top spot on weekly TV charts". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  3. ^ Lee, Ga-on (February 1, 2011). "Lineup of Korean dramas for the 1st half of 2011". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  4. ^ "MBC TV miniseries Twinkle Twinkle and Can You Hear My Heart draw the most viewers among weekend TV dramas". MBC Global Media. May 11, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  5. ^ Kim, Sun-young (February 14, 2011). "REVIEW: MBC TV series Twinkle Twinkle - 1st episode". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  6. ^ Kang, Seung-hun (December 24, 2010). "Actress Kim Hyun-joo cast in new MBC drama". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  7. ^ Wee, Geun-woo (August 5, 2011). "Actress Lee Yu-ri's Song Picks". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  8. ^ Hong, Lucia (January 7, 2011). "JYJ Yuchun's brother cast in upcoming weekend drama". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.
  9. ^ "Winners of the 2011 Korea Drama Awards". Korea Tourism Organization. October 10, 2011. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
  10. ^ Hong, Lucia (January 2, 2012). "The Greatest Love snags 7 honors at 2011 MBC Drama Awards". 10Asia. Retrieved July 28, 2013.