Padam Padam: The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats
Padam Padam... The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats is a South Korean television drama broadcast by the network JTBC. Directed by Kim Kyu-Tae and written by No Hee-Kyung, the series originally aired from December 5, 2011, to February 7, 2012, spanning 20 episodes. The title phrase "Padam Padam" is an onomatopoeia expressing the sound of a beating heart.
Premise and Narrative
The narrative centers on Yang Kang-Cheol, an ex-prisoner incarcerated after being framed by a conspiracy involving an acquaintance, and Jung Ji-Na, a sensitive yet guarded veterinarian. After spending 16 years imprisoned, Kang-Cheol receives a temporary release furlough alongside Gook-Soo. During this brief freedom, Kang-Cheol crosses paths with Ji-Na under chaotic circumstances, eventually setting off a complex chain of events involving past grievances, familial revelations, and renewed legal jeopardy.
Main Cast
- Jung Woo-Sung as Yang Kang-Cheol
- Han Ji-Min as Jung Ji-Na
- Kim Beom as Gook-Soo
- Choi Tae-Joon as Im Jung
- Kim Min-Kyung as Min Hyo-Sook
Broadcast and Soundtrack
International broadcasting rights for the series were sold to TV Asahi in Japan for $2.2 million USD. The original soundtrack was distributed in two parts: Part 1 launched on December 5, 2011, featuring the track "To Live" performed by Noel, while Part 2 debuted on December 19, 2011, featuring "You Fool" performed by Jea of the K-pop girl group Brown Eyed Girls. Following its conclusion, the network scheduled the drama Syndrome in the time slot starting February 13, 2012.
