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Dal-Joong's Cinderella

Dal-Joong's Cinderella (Korean: 달중씨의 신데렐라) is a South Korean television drama special that aired on KBS2 on February 2, 2003. The production, also known as Sulnal Teukjibkeuk Daljungsshiui Sinderella, was broadcast as a Lunar New Year special.

Promotional poster for Dal-Joong's Cinderella
Promotional material for the 2003 drama.

Plot

The story follows 34-year-old Bong Dal-Joong, portrayed by Kim Kuk-Jin, who resides in the countryside with his terminally ill mother. Wishing to see her son married before she passes away, his mother encourages him to attend a local blind date event. There, Dal-Joong meets Seon-Hwa, played by Kim Min-Hee. The two eventually decide to marry.

On their wedding day, Seon-Hwa absconds with Dal-Joong's money and jewelry. Faced with the reality of the scam, Dal-Joong chooses to conceal the truth from his mother, claiming instead that Seon-Hwa was involved in a car accident. He subsequently embarks on a journey to locate her.

Kim Kuk-Jin
Kim Kuk-Jin as Bong Dal-Joong.
Kim Min-Hee
Kim Min-Hee as Choi Seon-Hwa.

Cast

The drama features an ensemble cast including:

  • Kim Kuk-Jin as Bong Dal-Joong
  • Kim Min-Hee as Choi Seon-Hwa
  • Kang Bu-Ja as Bok-Hee
  • Jeong Eun-Pyo as Shim Ki-Bong
  • Youn Yuh-Jung as Pil-Soon
  • Lee Ja-Young as Kim Hye-Sil
  • Yun Yong-Hyeon as Kang Chang-Bae
Kang Bu-Ja
Kang Bu-Ja as Bok-Hee.
Jeong Eun-Pyo
Jeong Eun-Pyo as Shim Ki-Bong.
Youn Yuh-Jung
Youn Yuh-Jung as Pil-Soon.
Lee Ja-Young
Lee Ja-Young as Kim Hye-Sil.
Yun Yong-Hyeon
Yun Yong-Hyeon as Kang Chang-Bae.
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