Road No. 1
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Current user rating: 90/100 (24 votes)
Profile
- TV Show: Road No. 1
- Revised romanization: Rodeu Neombeowon
- Hangul: 로드넘버원
- Director: Lee Jang-Soo, Kim Jin-Min
- Writer: Han Ji-Hun
- Network: MBC
- Episodes: 20
- Release Date: June 23, 2010 -- August 26, 2010
- Runtime: Wed. & Thursday 21:55
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
"Road Number One" covers the story of soldier Jang-woo Lee (So Ji-Sub) during the Korean War and his love life, loyalties, and the sacrifices that he must make ...
Notes
- Budget is expected to cost 13 billion Won ($11.4 million USD).
- Scree writer Han Ji-Hun has worked on the screenplay for "Road No. 1" for three years.
- Filming began January 11th, 2010 in Hoengseong, Gangwon-do.
- "Road No. 1" will take over the MBC Wed. & Thurs. 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Personal Preference".
Cast
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| So Ji-Sub | Kim Ha-Neul | Yoon Kye-Sang | Son Chang-Min | Choi Min-Su |
| Lee Jang-Woo | Kim Su-Yeon | Shin Tae-Ho | Oh Jong-Ki | Lieutenant |
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| Kim Jin-Woo | Nam Bo-Ra | Julian Kang | Han Ye-Ri | Jin Seon-Kyu |
| Su-Yeon's brother | Kim Su-Hee | Baker | Jo In-Sook | Ko Man-Yong |
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| Lee Kwan-Hoon | Kim Dong-Gon | Kim Jung-Woon | Park Kwan-Sik | Han Kuk-Jin |
| Kwon Jin-Cheol | Kim Deok-Sil | Kim Byung-Goo | Kim Bok-Soo | Kim Sang-Kuk |
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| Cha Hyeon-Woo | Min Bok-Gi | Oh Dae-Hwan | Shin Dam-Soo | Kim Dong-Hyeon | Lee Jin-Sung |
| Ma Chang-Kil | Park Dal-Moon | Park Moon-Ho | Lee Keun-Bae | Jang Doo-Sik | Jo In-Kye |
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| Park Byeong-Eun | No Young-Hak | Song Jae-Hee | Kim Gun | Jo Wan-Ki | Kim Soo-Hwan |
| Han Young-Min | Heo Chan-Sik | Yang Kang-Tae | Lee Joo-Hwan | Park Hong-Ki | Woo Bum-Jin |
Additional Cast Members:
- Noh Hyung-Ok - Young-Soo
- Kim You-Jung - Su-Yeon (young)
- Shin Hyeon-Jun - Jo Sang-Wi (commissioned North Korean officer)
- Jang Min-Ho - Jang-Woo (old)
- Choi Bul-Am - Tae-Ho (old)
- Kim Yeo-Jin - wife of solider in squad 2
- Oh Man-Seok - North Korean solider
- Lee Chun-Hee - soldier
- Jeong Kyeong-Ho - man who picks up garbage to sell
- Moon Chae-Won - female solider taking care of old Jang-Woo
- Hwang Bo-Ra - girl from Jong-Ki's hometown
- Jung Seung-Won - trumpeter
Trailers
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Ki Says:
Aug 03 2011 6:23 am
Just a heads up for any fans of this series and they may happen to visit South Korea. While attending the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, I stumbled across an area where they filmed part of the series "Road No. 1" as well as the movies "Taegukgi" and "Low Life". The area is adjacent to the "Korea Manhwa Museum" (aka Bucheon Visual Culture Complex - Gyeonggi-do Bucheon-si Wonmi-gu Sang-dong 529-2). Its an area with replica bulidings from the early 20th century and worthwhile to check out. Here's a picture of the hospital you should recognize from "Road No. 1" (I only watched a few episodes of the drama series and did recognize the hospital).
avocado Says:
May 18 2011 9:46 pm
I've finished this drama last night..different from other people, i try to watch this drama because of Yoon Kye Sang..I love with his acting and his eyes whoaa....I know that this gonna be sad because YKS is second lead and he won't get the girl. But after I watched it, I thing that I love his role in here. Shin Tae Woo is a man of honour, respectable person, soft and kind, not being blinded by love...and i love to see him not being a villain and let the girl go because he respect his superior and friend...ohhhh how sweet..
I think Shin Tae Woo is a better person than Jang Woo who has been portrait in most of episode live his life just for a woman (what??? don't you have any other purpose in this life) so i think his character is a bit cheesy....(sorry..just my opinion)...Plus i love man in uniform...so love watched YKS in military look..not a clean shave as usual (omo ...i think he is HOT)....
I am happy nowadays because YKS plays in a bright drama..still become a second lead but also with nicer character than the first lead. You should try Best Love from MBC....
Kwangil Chung Says:
Feb 24 2011 3:54 am
@ Roan, Moon Chae Won I believe is the actress that plays the nurse of the old Jang Woo in 2010. The character of Dr. Yoon, who wore a red coat on her date with Shin Tae Ho in Episode 18, there seems to be no listing of her character's name anywhere. They even list the cast of bit characters but Dr. Yoon appeared from Episode 17 to 19. She was a significant character. But thanks Roan for trying, appreciate it.
roan Says:
Feb 12 2011 10:02 am
Kwangil,
Thanks for the info, kinda what I thought. Tried to post a link for you but I guess they do not allow links.
Do an image search for Moon Chae Won. Think this is the person you are looking for.
Kwangil Chung Says:
Feb 08 2011 3:34 am
@ Roan, I think its implied that Jang Woo was a North Korean POW for those years. There are cases of ROK soldiers who were POWs who escaped in the 90s. Also, does anyone know the name of the actress that played Dr. Yoon between Episodes 17 and 19? The one Shin Tae Ho became friends with? Would appreciate the name of the actress.
masih Says:
Jan 29 2011 3:53 am
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Me how I download this free series I'm beautiful?
Which site?
thanks.
roan Says:
Jan 28 2011 5:33 pm
I just finished it watching it on Hulu.com I thought it was outstandings. I am born and bred American and was inspired by the acting, the story line, etc.
I do have a couple of questions. I know the story is about fictious characters. But were all these battles really fought?
Also does anybody know where Jang Woo was at for 60 years?
Are we suppose to just guess? I thought maybe he was captured by the Chinese since he was on the wrong side of the bridge when it exploded. Not explaining the 60 year absense was the only down side of the movie.
My father in law fought in the war and I am going to pass it on to him.
Kwangil Chung Says:
Jan 14 2011 3:02 pm
I have had absolutely no interest in K-dramas at all, as a Korean American, I have been quite ambivalent to my parents culture. But when I watched Road Number 1, my heart was so moved. This is a monumental achievement. The directing, acting, they way it was photographed, the lighting, and the allegories and archtypes of each characters, the friendships formed, it was wonderful. I was moved to tears. Truly this series captures the psychology and emotion of the Korean experience. The characters remind me of my relatives and grandparents. I am sadden that this series was not received well in Korea. But I have recommended it to my friends here in the states and all that watched it have been very impressed with this series. To the producers, directors, actors and crew, you have done a monumental achievement capturing the spirit of the Korean People. That through the tragedy and ravages of war, the love and hope allows one to survive these bitter experiences. That love is truly a refuge from the atrocities of humanity. I think MBC should try to have this series aired here in the States. Be it on HBO or the History Channel. This truly tells a wonderful story.
non sibi Says:
Nov 20 2010 6:30 pm
I just finished watching 'Road #1' on the internet. It is a war epic drama to commemorate the 60th year of Korean War (1950-53). I think actress HNK played her role very well here and also those actors. It is a great story. Well done! Feel sad that Korea is divided into 2 countries, they speak exact same language. War only leads to trouble, sorrow, and sadness. So, make peace please...
Flywithme Says:
Nov 09 2010 12:18 pm
Cathy, I really want to write something to you. It's very important for me and Id like everyone to see it. What I'm going to write for you, IS really ment for you and will continue in that direction whoever and whatever arguments awaits me. Along with that I will be willing to fight against any alike comments and bring you and all those down on earth, and also under earth.
Ok I'm gona say it now. Ready? Ok here it goes.
STFU!
USAHulu Says:
Oct 04 2010 1:34 pm
what happen to the show??
non sibi Says:
Aug 31 2010 12:07 pm
copas (copy paste) from http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2010/09/201_72225.html -
.. “Kiss” is heading down tough roads, for it will have to catch up with the two dramas without any support from its predecessor “Road No. 1,” which is struggling with only 5 percent of the ratings..
Ooo, Road No.1 - what was wrong?
USAHulu Says:
Aug 17 2010 6:19 am
I can only watch it on Hulu, but I am hook on this show. Hope to see it to the end. Just have to keep up with the subs, but that is okay I think if it was in english it would lose some of it appeal.
kylie Says:
Jun 26 2010 6:41 pm
I enjoyed the drama so far, it is a lot better than I was expecting. So Ji Sub's doing alright, I like him as an actor. I love Kim Ha Neul's acting. She's a versatile actress and she is great in her movies like 'Too Beautiful to Lie', 'Ghost' etc. Her performance in her previous drama 'On Air' is superb. Yoon Kye Sang has improved a lot in his acting. The veterans are doing well too.
oh, and i love the ost.
RamenLover Says:
Jun 25 2010 1:15 am
Watched the first two episodes of "Road No. 1" here in Korea, broadcast live on MBC without the benefit of English subtitles (my Korean is rudimentary so I certainly didn't understand all of the dialogue). With that said "Road No. 1" looks like a fine drama, with good production values all around and recognizeable faces.
The story centers around the romance between So Ji-Sub & Kim Ha-Neul during the onset of the Korean war. They have been childhood sweethearts, with So Ji-Sub joining the Korean army to put Kim Ha-Neul through medical school. Kim Ha-Neul seems to have fostered a romance with military guy Yun Gye-Sang in So Ji-Sub's absense (believing So Ji-Sub died in the military). Prior to the day of their wedding So Ji-Sub appears as does the onset of the Korean War. Kim Ha-Neul's brother is also a communist which throws a wrench in military guy Yun Gye-Sang's affection for Kim Ha-Neul. All through this So Ji-Sub is watching over Kim Ha-Neul and even tries to persuade Kim Ha-Neul to runaway with him when the North Koreans are fast approaching. But with Kim Ha-Neul's sister and brother still in town she decides to stay ...
Surprisingly the best performance given so far is Choi Min-Su as the rugged squad leader. Kim Ha-Neul and Yun Gye-Sang also give respectable performances. So Ji-Sub though has been disappointing, having to portray a shell shocked love struck soldier and, because of this, is always plastered with a perpetual "oh shit I just saw a ghost" kind of dumb-found expression. The story itself moves along swiftly & very engaging.
Besides the minor quibble with So Ji-Sub's lackluster performance so far, I can't wait to watch the rest of "Road No. 1". The story is compelling, production value is top notch, and most of the high quality cast delivers.
P.S.
this is only my second Korean drama that I have watched (the first being the absolutely crack like drama "Brilliant Legacy") ...
farah Says:
Jun 14 2010 12:44 am
i just watch the trailer and realize the drama is well made and very fantastic war shoot and both Ji sub an Ha neul have great chemistry together
can't wait to watch Road No. 1 and So ji sub, play in this genre drama
dany Says:
May 17 2010 7:43 am
He he .. Without Jisub this drama haven't been shoot . The team wanted him and were going to abandon the project if he would reject .. Jisub said that it's a challenge for him this role and he'll do a war drama now when he's still young :))
JSA and Jisub Soompi chingus support him in this new project and wish to have a succes . Kim Ha Neul is ok , for me isn't a great actress but she work hard and will be ok .. I laugh when i heard that she is playing now with Jisub ... She was acting along with SSH in Ice rain and Kwon Sang Woo in My tutor friend .. both close friends to Jisub :)))
Let's support this drama .
Juliana Says:
May 10 2010 6:07 pm
Well..personally i think Kim Ha Neul does possess ability to play this role well. On Air was a good play as well as in 90days, she did tremendously well. Nevertheless, her performance in Road No.1 are yet to be judge. Haha, and yes, i love Yun Gye Sang....
Korean Gurl Maddie ♥ Says:
May 09 2010 4:26 pm
OMG OMG. I freakin' LOVE So Ji Sub (:
I'm all for him. His acting is so perfect and admirable. And Yun Gye Sang... ♥ I'm Speechless (:
I don't really know about the girl Kim Ha Neul. HOPEFULLY, she's a great actress. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
And any hating on SJS && YGS, I will STAB you.. ;)
@cathy Says:
May 09 2010 8:40 am
You comment by bashing the drama even before its aired, not to mention you say non-Koreans, and then you add that dramas are realistic.
First, its unjust to comment on a show when you have not even seen it. Second, you do not represent all non-Koreans, everyone has their own personal preference. Third, dramas are not realistic. There may be instances in a drama where it "could" happen in your life, but the probably your life will turn out like a drama is less then 99%.
bol Says:
Jan 28 2010 7:32 am
Yay! is it true that Shin hyun joon will make a special cameo appearance?
cathy Says:
Jan 21 2010 12:44 pm
SJS is so bad luck , HNK will not do well in this drama , get better actress please . I watched her in on air , and i dislike her acting i wonder if HHJ in Jumong doing better in this drama . This drama is likely valuable one, it needs solid casts as in Jejoongwon . For me as nonKorean , i like meaningful , realistic dramas , dramas with suffering for first love , never grow up, abandonned childs , tragic accidents are not for us , nonKoreans .