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Cinderella's Stepsister
Promotional poster for Cinderella's Sister
GenreMelodrama, Romance
Written byKim Gyu-wan
Directed byKim Young-jo, Kim Won-seok
StarringMoon Geun-young
Chun Jung-myung
Seo Woo
Ok Taecyeon
Ending theme"It Has To Be You" by Yesung
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes20
Production
Production locationKorea
Running time60 minutes
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 (KST)
Original release
NetworkKorean Broadcasting System
Release31 March (2010-03-31) –
3 June 2010 (2010-06-03)
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationSinderella Eonni
McCune–ReischauerSinterella Ŏnni

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Cinderella's Sister (Korean: 신데렐라 언니; RR: Sinderella Eonni; also known as Cinderella's Stepsister) is a 2010 South Korean romantic melodrama television series, starring Moon Geun-young, Chun Jung-myung, Seo Woo, and Ok Taecyeon of 2PM in his acting debut.[1][2][3] Applying a modern twist to the classic fairy tale, the story follows the contentious relationship between two stepsisters as their lives and loves intertwine.

Written by Kim Gyu-wan, and directed by Kim Young-jo and Kim Won-seok, it aired on KBS2 from March 31 to June 3, 2010 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.[4][5][6]

Plot

Since a young age, Eun-jo (Moon Geun-young) has learned to trust no one and live strong on her own. Used to being dragged from one broken home to another by her manipulative, money-grubbing mother (Lee Mi-sook), Eun-jo doesn't know what to make of her mother's latest catch Dae-sung (Kim Kap-soo), the solemn head of a traditional rice wine brewery. Both Dae-sung and his daughter, bubbly spoiled princess Hyo-sun (Seo Woo), warmly welcome wary young Eun-jo into their sprawling home, and treat her with a kindness that she simply can't stomach. Instead, she forms a bond with brewery staff Ki-hoon (Chun Jung-myung), the first person to see past her tough act, and it is his betrayal that will hurt the most. However, Dae-sung's genuine kindness to her eventually melts Eun-jo's defenses, and she learns to trust and love her stepfather. Naive Hyo-sun, meanwhile, stubbornly seeks affection at every turn, only to slowly realize she's losing Ki-hoon and everything else in her life to her cold stepsister. Eight years later, Jung-woo (Ok Taecyeon) reappears in Eun-jo's life, a boy she used to treat as her little brother who is now a young man determined to win her heart. Reluctant sisters Eun-jo and Hyo-sun both experience angst and rivalry, as their polar-opposite personalities and love-hate relationship bring them through many ups and downs from adolescence to adulthood.

Cast and characters

  • Moon Geun-young as Song Eun-jo/Goo Eun-jo[7][8][9] - A cynical and shy young woman, Eun-jo is good at hiding her emotions and does not get attached to people easily. She is skeptical of her stepfather's kindness; however, she later realizes that it is genuine and this realization begins to break her hard exterior. Eun-jo is in love with Ki-hoon, and is hurt when he leaves, leading her to be cold and reject him when he returns 8 years later. She later mourns her stepfather's death.
  • Seo Woo as Goo Hyo-sun - A gentle and brilliant girl who has been treated like a princess her entire life. However, she is lonely and becomes excited when she learns that she'll be getting a new mother and sister. When her new family members are different from what she expected, it takes a toll on her. Hyo-sun is slightly spoiled and becomes jealous of her new stepsister.
  • Chun Jung-myung as Hong Ki-hoon - Gentle, handsome, and kind, Ki-hoon sees much of himself in Eun-jo. However, when his difficult and broken family situation causes him to leave the winery, he disappears, leaving Eun-jo a letter that she never receives. Ki-hoon returns 8 years later and appears to be a spy for his evil step-family's company, but not everything is as it seems.
  • Ok Taecyeon as Han Jung-woo[10][11] - Jung-woo is the adopted son of one of Song Kang-sook's ex-lovers. Eun-jo is the first person to care for him when he was a child, which creates a deep affection in him. Jung-woo finds Eun-jo at the winery 8 years later in order to be near her and declare his love for her. Jung-woo is selfless, reliable and always cares for Eun-jo. (Moon Suk-hwan as young Han Jung-woo)
  • Lee Mi-sook as Song Kang-sook[12] - Eun-jo's mother. Knows how to get what she wants, and marries Go Dae-sung for his wealth. Though initially an evil stepmother who fakes affection for her new family, Kang-sook does love her daughter Eun-jo in her own way and begins to change as a result of Dae-sung's love for her.
  • Kim Kap-soo as Goo Dae-sung - Hyo-sun's father and Eun-jo's stepfather. Dae-sung is kindhearted, genuine, and loving. His character and goodness causes changes in everyone around him for the better.
  • Kang Sung-jin as Yang Hae-jin
  • Choi Il-hwa as Chairman Hong
  • Yeon Woo-jin as Dong-soo
  • Go Se-won as Hong Ki-jung, Ki-hoon's manipulative and calculating older half-brother, who does not even acknowledge Ki-hoon as his brother.
  • Seo Hyun-chul as Kang-sook's true love
  • Kim Chung as Ki-hoon's stepmother

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[13] AGB Nielsen[14]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 31 March 2010 16.7% 16.2% 15.8% 15.9%
2 1 April 2010 16.4% 15.8% 14.5% 15.5%
3 7 April 2010 16.8% 16.4% 16.1% 17.7%
4 8 April 2010 18.0% 17.3% 17.7% 18.2%
5 14 April 2010 19.7% 19.1% 19.1% 20.7%
6 15 April 2010 18.6% 17.8% 18.2% 19.1%
7 21 April 2010 18.5% 17.8% 17.9% 18.2%
8 22 April 2010 19.0% 18.6% 18.0% 18.2%
9 28 April 2010 19.2% 18.8% 18.7% 19.6%
10 29 April 2010 20.8% 20.6% 19.2% 20.4%
11 5 May 2010 18.8% 18.4% 18.3% 19.7%
12 6 May 2010 20.5% 20.3% 19.2% 20.7%
13 12 May 2010 18.1% 18.4% 17.3% 17.5%
14 13 May 2010 18.7% 18.4% 16.7% 17.4%
15 19 May 2010 19.0% 19.1% 17.1% 17.9%
16 20 May 2010 16.8% 17.1% 14.8% 15.1%
17 26 May 2010 23.2% 23.8% 20.2% 21.0%
18 27 May 2010 21.0% 22.1% 19.4% 20.1%
19 2 June 2010 22.3% 23.6% 20.0% 21.3%
20 3 June 2010 22.7% 23.7% 19.4% 20.6%
Average 19.2% 19.2% 17.9% 18.7%

Original soundtrack

  1. 너 아니면 안돼 (It Has To Be You) - Yesung of Super Junior
  2. 불러본다 (Calling Out) - Luna and Krystal of f(x)
  3. 스마일 어게인 - Lee Yoon-jong
  4. 너 였다고 - JM
  5. 내 사랑을 구해줘! - Pink Toniq
  6. 신데렐라언니
  7. 미소지으면
  8. 보사노바
  9. 그때 그 자리에
  10. 사랑한다면
  11. 뒷동산
  12. 마이너 왈츠
  13. 느리게 걷기
  14. 후회
  15. 모정
  16. 내 사랑을 구해줘! (Rock version) - Pink Toniq

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2010
 BGM Cyworld Hall of Fame
"It Has To Be You"
 Won
5th Cyworld Digital Music Awards Song of the Month (April) Won
25th Golden Disk Awards Digital Bonsang Nominated
Popularity Award Nominated
2nd Melon Music Awards Special Song OST Award Nominated
24th KBS Drama Awards Popularity Award
Moon Geun-young
 Won
Top Excellence Award, Actress Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor
Kim Kap-soo
 Won
Best New Actor
Ok Taecyeon
 Nominated
2011
 6th Cyworld Digital Music Awards Best OST
"It Has To Be You"
 Won
47th Baeksang Arts Awards Best New Actor (TV)
Ok Taecyeon
 Nominated
Popularity Award, Actor (TV) Nominated
Popularity Award, Actress (TV)
Moon Geun-young
 Won
Best Script (TV)
Kim Gyu-wan
 Nominated

International broadcast

In Japan, it aired on Fuji TV's satellite channel BS Fuji on Tuesdays at 7:00-7:55 p.m. beginning June 30, 2011; with re-broadcasts on Fridays at 12:00-12:55 a.m.[15]

In the Philippines, it aired on cable channel TeleAsia, as well as terrestrial network ABS-CBN beginning January 17, 2011.[16]

References

  1. ^ Kim, Jessica (25 March 2010). "Cinderella is not quite the fairy tale, says Taecyeon (1)". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  2. ^ Kim, Jessica (25 March 2010). "Cinderella is not quite the fairy tale, says Taecyeon (2)". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  3. ^ Choi, Ji-eun (12 May 2010). "On the set of TV series Sister of Cinderella". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  4. ^ Lynn Kim; Lee Ji-Hye (25 March 2010). "Preview: KBS TV series Sister of Cinderella". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  5. ^ Kim, Sun-young (2 April 2010). "REVIEW: TV series Sister of Cinderella - Premiere episode". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  6. ^ Choi, Ji-eun (4 June 2010). "REVIEW: TV series Sister of Cinderella - Final episode". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  7. ^ "Moon to Play Villain in TV Drama". The Korea Times. 16 December 2009. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  8. ^ Han, Sang-hee (8 February 2010). "Top Actresses Heading Toward Small Screen". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  9. ^ Han, Sang-hee (30 March 2010). "Younger Men, Power, Money Fill Dramas". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  10. ^ Lim, Hye-seon (26 January 2010). "2PM Taecyeon mulling TV acting debut". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  11. ^ Park, So-yeon (23 February 2010). "2PM Taecyeon starts shooting for new drama". 10Asia. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  12. ^ Jin, Yeong-ju (19 March 2010). "Veteran Actress to Reveal Never-Shown Side in Cinderella's Stepsister". KBS Global. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  13. ^ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  14. ^ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  15. ^ http://www.bsfuji.tv/top/pub/cinderellassister.html
  16. ^ "Two stepsisters compete for affection in Cinderella's Sister". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
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