Mr. Sunshine (2018 TV series)
|Mr. Sunshine|
|Hangul||미스터 션샤인|
|Genre|
|Created by||Jinnie Choi|
|Written by||Kim Eun-sook|
|Directed by||Lee Eung-bok|
|Starring|
|Composer||Nam hye seung|
|Country of origin||South Korea|
|Original languages||Korean, Japanese, English|
|No. of seasons||1|
|No. of episodes||24[1]|
|Production|
|Executive producers||Kim Young-kyu|
|Camera setup||Single camera|
|Production companies|
|Distributor|
|Budget||₩43 billion[2]|
|Release|
|Original network||tvN|
|Picture format||1080i (HDTV)|
|Audio format||Dolby Digital|
|Original release||July 7|
|External links|
|Website|
|Production website|
Yoon Ha-rim
Netflix has invested 30 billion won
September 30, 2018[3]
Mr. Sunshine (Korean: 미스터 션샤인; RR: Miseuteo Syeonsyain) is a 2018 South Korean television series written by Kim Eun-sook and directed by Lee Eung-bokLee Byung-hun, Kim Tae-ri, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Min-jung and Byun Yo-han.[4][5] The series is set in Hanseong (the former name of Seoul) in the early 1900s, and focuses on activists fighting for Korea's independence.[6][7] The series aired every Saturday and Sunday on tvN starting from July 7, 2018, and ended on September 30, 2018. It premiered internationally on Netflix.[8]
The series recorded the 6th highest ratings for cable television with its final episode reaching 18.129% and netting an average rating of 12.955%, which is the second highest average rating ever recorded for cable television.[9] It received critical acclaim for its cinematography and storytelling but was also criticized for inaccurate portrayal of historical facts, with some even accusing it of being "pro-Japanese".[10] Mr. Sunshine won the Drama of the Year award at the 6th APAN Star Awards,[11] as well as Grand Prize for Lee Byung-hun.[12]
Synopsis[edit]
Mr. Sunshine centres around Eugene Choi (Lee Byung-hun) who was born into slavery in Joseon but escaped to the United States after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo (U.S. expedition to Korea). He becomes a United States Marine Corps officer and returns to Joseon for a mission. While in Joseon, he meets and falls in love with an aristocrat's granddaughter, Go Ae-shin (Kim Tae-ri), who is part of the Righteous Army. However, their love is challenged by both their different classes and the presence of Kim Hee-sung (Byun Yo-han), a nobleman in an arranged marriage with Ae-shin. While in Joseon, he also encounters Goo Dong-mae (Yoo Yeon-seok), a ruthless samurai also in love with Ae-shin, and Hina Kudo (Kim Min-jung), owner of the popular "Glory Hotel" where Eugene stays. At the same time, he discovers a plot by the Empire of Japan to colonize Korea and soon becomes embroiled in the fight for Joseon's sovereignty.
Historical background[edit]
Unlike most Sageuk dramas dealing with the Japanese occupation of Korea, Mr. Sunshine takes place before the Japanese annexation of Korea, in the late 1800s to early 1900s, with a heavy focus on the Righteous Army. Real-life historical events such as Shinmiyangyo, the Spanish-American War,[13] the assassination of Empress Myeongseong, the Russo-Japanese War,[14] Gojong's forced abdication, and the Battle of Namdaemun are portrayed or mentioned.[15]
Historical figures such as Gojong, Ito Hirobumi, Hayashi Gonsuke, Yoshimichi Hasegawa, Horace Newton Allen, and the Five Eulsa Traitors[14] appear as recurring characters, with others, such as Theodore Roosevelt,[16] Ahn Chang-ho,[17] Eum Sun-heon[18] Park Seung-hwan[15] and Frederick Arthur MacKenzie, also making cameo appearances.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
- Lee Byung-hun as Eugene Choi / Choi Yoo-jin[19][20]Kim Kang-hoon as Eugene Choi / Choi Yoo-jin (child)[21]Jeon Jin-seo[22]
- Eugene Choi was born into slavery and witnessed his parents' murder at the hands of their landlord. He managed to escape to the United States with the aid of a missionary, and returns to Joseon as an American, a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and freshly minted U.S. Acting Consul. Choi is treated as a Korean in the United States, but as an American in Joseon; he falls in love with Go Ae-shin, a Joseon noblewoman who is secretly part of the Righteous army.
- Kim Tae-ri as Go Ae-shin[23]Heo Jung-eun as Go Ae-shin (young)[24]
- A Joseon noblewoman who lost her parents as an infant. She trains as a sniper and become part of the Righteous army. She falls in love with Eugene Choi.
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Goo Dong-mae / Ishida Sho[25]
- A son of a butcher who flees to Japan upon his parent's death and becomes a fearless samurai and member of the Musin society, which is part of a Yakuza group. As a teen, he was helped by young Go Ae-shin and for that, he is grateful and has deep affection for her.
- Kim Min-jung as Lee Yang-hwa / Kudo Hina[26]
- An influential widow who runs a hotel in Joseon. She was married off to an old, rich Japanese man for money by her father, Lee Wan-ik. Upon her husband's mysterious death, she inherited the "Glory Hotel" and successfully operates it on her own.
- Byun Yo-han as Kim Hee-sung[27]
- A Joseon nobleman who is considered to be the richest after the Emperor in terms of land ownership. He is emotionally tormented by his grandfather's actions and lives over a decade in Japan to avoid marrying the woman his grandfather chose for him. Once Hee-sung returns to Joseon, however, he discovers that his fiancé is Go Ae-shin and falls for her, only to realize that there is no place left for him in her heart.
Recurring[edit]
Joseon Government[edit]
- Lee Seung-joon as King Gojong[28]Kang Yi-seok as King Gojong (young)
- The King of Joseon, who desperately fights for Joseon's sovereignty.
- Kang Shin-il as Lee Jung-moon
- An anti-Japanese minister who is loyal to the King. He secretly commands the Righteous Army.
- Kim Eui-sung as Lee Wan-ik[29]
- A selfish and cruel pro-Japanese Korean official who killed Go Ae-shin's parents. The father of Hina Kudo, he soon becomes the Joseon minister of foreign affairs. He walks with a limp after a young Jang Seung-goo shot his leg during the Shinmiyangyo Incident.
- A pro-Japanese nobleman who works as an assistant for Lee Wan-ik. He is the abusive husband of Go Ae-soon.
- Choi Jin-ho as Lee Se-hoon[30]
- The arrogant and corrupt minister of foreign affairs whose actions indirectly led to the deaths of Eugene Choi's family.
- A pro-Japanese police chief, who is friends with Postmaster Yoon.
- Shin Mun-sung as Postmaster Yoon
- A pro-Japanese postmaster, who is friends with Police Commissioner Jung.
- A Japanese doctor secretly working for Lee Wan-ik.
- The infamous pro-Japanese minister of Korea and part of the Five Eulsa Traitors.
Righteous Army[edit]
- Kim Kap-soo as Hwang Eun-san[31]
- A skilled potter who helped a young Choi Yoo-jin flee to the United States. He is now the leader of the Righteous army.
- A Japanese man who works as an assistant for Hwang Eun-san.
- Choi Moo-sung as Jang Seung-goo[33]Sung Yu-bin as Jang Seung-goo (young)
- A gunman who trains Go Ae-shin to become a sniper. He has a heavy dislike of the Emperor, who Seung-goo believes abandoned his people, but eventually becomes the head of the palace guard to protect him.
- A skilled archer and rower, who is also Jang Seung-goo's wife.
- Jang Dong-yoon as Joon-young[35]
- A young man, who, eager to fight for Korea's sovereignty, joins the military.
- Oh Ah-yeon as So-ah[36]
- A Righteous Army member who was close friends with Ae-sin's parents.
- Ji Seung-hyun as Song Young[37]
- The uncle of Go Ae-shin, who served as a minister in the royal palace at the time of the Shinmiyangyo incident. He now lives in Japan, supporting the Righteous army.
- The bell keeper, who is secretly a member of the Righteous army.
- Lee Dong-hee as a baker
- A Righteous army member who is also the owner of a bakery/candy store.
- Park Sung-hoon as a blacksmith
- A friend of Seung-goo, who is skilled in fixing machinery such as guns and music boxes.
Japanese Government/Army[edit]
- The first Resident-General of the Korean Empire for the Empire of Japan.
- The minister and de facto leader of the Japanese legation.
- Kim Nam-hee as Mori Takashi[39]
- A Japanese colonel of noble blood. Sadistic and cruel, he has a heavy dislike of Joseon. He is neighbors with Eugene when he's in New York, but Eugene is unaware of his true nature until he arrives in Joseon.
- Gong Dae-yu as Sasaki
- An arrogant Japanese major serving under Mori.
- Yoon Dae-yul as Yoshimichi Hasegawa
- The Japanese Governor-general of Korea under Ito Hirobumi.
- A fanatically loyal Japanese lieutenant who, when angered, will lash out at anyone near him.
- A Japanese lieutenant often seen together with Tsuda.
- A Korean man who works as a translator in the Japanese legation.
- Jeong Tae-ya as Suzuki
- A man working at the Japanese legation who develops an enmity with Dong-mae.
The Go Family House[edit]
- The grandfather of Go Ae-shin. He was a great scholar and the teacher of the Emperor. A firm believer in the sovereignty of Joseon, he very reluctantly allows Ae-shin to join the Righteous Army.
- Lee Jung-eun as Haman-daek[41]
- The loyal maid of Go Ae-shin.
- Shin Jung-geun as Haengrang[29]
- Go Ae-Shin's loyal servant.
- Kim Na-woon as Madame Jo
- The aunt of Go Ae-shin who parented her.
- Park Ah-in as Go Ae-soon[42]
- The cousin of Go Ae-shin and first wife of Lee Deok-moon. Unable to bear a child she is regularly abused by her husband.
The American Legation[edit]
- David Lee McInnis as Kyle Moore[43]
- A major of the United States Marine Corps, who is both the direct supervisor and friend of Eugene Choi.
- Jo Woo-jin as Im Gwan-soo[44]
- An English interpreter who works at the American Legation in Joseon. He later becomes the English translator for the Emperor.
- Ko Woo-rimKim Min-jae as Do-mi (adult)[45]
- A young boy who hired to work at the American Legation, where he teaches Eugene Choi Hangul. He is Soo-mi's little brother.
- Lorne Edward Oliver as Horace Newton Allen
- The corrupt American minister, who considers Eugene Choi more Korean than American.
Hee-sung's Family[edit]
- Kim Eung-soo as Kim Pan-seo[46]
- A cruel nobleman who was considered to be the richest after the Emperor. He is responsible for the deaths of Eugene Choi's parents. He is also Hee-sung's grandfather.
- Kim Dong-gyun[47]Lee Hak-joo as Kim An-pyeong (young)
- Hee-sung's cowardly father.
- Kim Hye-eun as Yoon Ho-sun[48]
- Hee-sung's mother.
- Jung Min-ah as Yeon-joo[49]
- Joon-young's sister, who ends up dating Hee-sung.
People around Dong-mae[edit]
- Goo Dong-mae's loyal subordinate in the Musin Society.
- Kim Yong-ji as Hotaru[50]
- A mute young Japanese fortune-teller who ends up living together with Goo Dong-mae.
Glory Hotel Employees[edit]
- Shin Soo-yeon as Soo-mi
- Do-mi's older sister, who secretly holds a valuable object.
- Kim Si-eun as Gwi-dan
- A maid at the Glory Hotel, who secretly works for Goo Dong-mae.
Others[edit]
- A former friend of Ae-shin's parents, who betrays them to Lee Wan-ik.
- Kim Byung-chul as Il-sik[44]
- A slave hunter who diverted and became a shop owner together with Choon-sik that takes care of any need.
- A slave hunter who diverted and became a shop owner together with Il-sik that takes care of any need.
- Jason Nelson as Joseph W. Stenson
- An American missionary who helps Yu-jin escape to America and is a father-figure to Eugene.
- An American missionary working as an English teacher in Joseon.
- A student teacher at Stella's English school, who later works as Hee-sung's assistant.
- Jung Min-ah as Yeon-joo[49]
- Joon-young's sister, who ends up dating Hee-sung.
Special appearances[edit]
- The father of King Gojong.
- A gunner who is killed in the Shinmiyangyo Incident.
- Ae-sin's father, who is killed while plotting to assassinate Lee Wan-ik.
- Kim Ji-won as Kim Hui-jin[56]
- Ae-shin's mother, who is killed by Lee Wan-ik.
- Kim Joo-ryung as Eom Sun-heon
- The royal consort of Gojong, who is also a close friend of Hina.
- A Korean independence activist living in America.
Production[edit]
- Netflix has invested 30 billion won in the series.
- The series is the third collaboration between writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bokDescendants of the Sun (2016) and Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016).[57]
- The drama marks film actress Kim Tae-ri's small-screen debut.[58]
- The drama was first pitched by Studio Dragon to SBS, but the latter passed on the project due to financial and advertising constraints.[59]
- Kim Sa-rang was originally cast in the series,[60] but backed out in February 2018 due to scheduling conflicts.[61] She was replaced by Kim Min-jung.
- Filming began in September 2017 and took place in various parts of Korea including Busan, Daegu, Gokseong, Gyeongju and Hapcheon. Several sets solely devoted to the early 1900s setting of Korea was built on a 20,000 sq.m site in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, and another 6,600 a 20,000 sq.m site indoor set in Daejeon. 1000 extras were hired for a battle scene.[2][6][62]
- This was originally planned in 2009 to be a sports-themed period drama set in the 1920s and 1930s, also featuring an American lead character. Shin Woo-chul, Kim Eun-sook's collaborator for the "Lovers" trilogy, was attached to be the director at the time.[63]
Original soundtrack[edit]
|Mr. Sunshine|
|Soundtrack album by|
|Released||2018|
|Genre||Soundtrack|
|Language|
|Label||Stone Music Entertainment|
OST
Hwa&Dam Pictures
Glove Entertainment
Part 1
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"The Day" (그 날)||Park Hyo-shin||4:52|
|Total length:||4:52|
- Park Hyo-shin
- Jeong Jae-il
Part 2
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Sad March" (슬픈 행진)||Elaine||5:25|
|Total length:||5:25|
- Nam Hye-seung
- JELLO ANN
- Nam Hye-seung
- Park Sang-hee
Part 3
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Days Without Tears" (눈물 아닌 날들)||Kim Yoon-ah||3:46|
|Total length:||3:46|
- Nam Hye-seung
- Kim Hee-jin
- Nam Hye-seung
- Kim Hee-jin
Part 4
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Sori" (소리)||Lee Su-hyun (Akdong Musician)||5:02|
|Total length:||5:02|
- Nam Hye-seung
- Park Jin-ho
- Nam Hye-seung
- Park Jin-ho
Part 5
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Good Day" (좋은 날)||MeloMance||5:31|
|Total length:||5:31|
- Nam Hye-seung
- Park Jin-ho
- Nam Hye-seung
- Park Jin-ho
- Jeong Dong-hwan
Part 6
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"My Home (Eugene's Song)"||Savina & Drones||4:20|
|Total length:||4:20|
- Nam Hye-seung
- JELLO ANN
- Nam Hye-seung
- Park Sang-hee
Part 7
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Becoming The Wind" (바람이 되어)||Ha Hyun-sang||4:43|
|Total length:||4:43|
- Athena
- Athena
- eNa
Part 8
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Stranger" (이방인)||Park Won||3:53|
|Total length:||3:53|
- Park Woo-sang
- Park Woo-sang
Part 9
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Shine Your Star (Prod. by Zico)"||o3ohn||3:35|
|Total length:||3:35|
- Safira.K
- Zico
- Zico
- Poptime
Part 10
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"And I"||NU'EST W||3:55|
|Total length:||3:55|
- Tenzo
- LOOGONE
Part 11
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"See You Again (Feat. Richard Yongjae O'Neill)"||Ha Melli||Baek Ji-young||3:48|
|Total length:||3:48|
- POPKID
- Safira.K
Part 12
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Beautiful As Fireworks" (불꽃처럼 아름답게)||Shin Seung-hun||4:30|
|Total length:||4:30|
- Nam Hye-seng
- Park Jin-ho
- Nam Hye-seng
- Park Jin-ho
Part 13
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"Lover" (정인 (情人))||Hen||Hen||Sejeong (Gugudan)||3:54|
|Total length:||3:54|
Part 14
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"If You Were Me"||Son Go-eun (Monotree)||Son Go-eun (Monotree), NOPARI (Monotree)||Ben||4:25|
|Total length:||4:25|
Part 15
|No.||Title||Lyrics||Music||Artists||Length|
|1.||"How Can I Forget You" (어찌 잊으오)||Nam Hye-seung, Park Jin-ho||Nam Hye-seung, Park Jin-ho||Hwang Chi-yeul||4:41|
|Total length:||4:41|
|No.||Title||Artist||Length|
|1.||"Mr SunShine (Opening Title)"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||5:58|
|2.||"Wildflower"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||4:30|
|3.||"What is love?"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||2:36|
|4.||"Sad Waltz"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||3:20|
|5.||"With a flame"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||3:25|
|6.||"A side-by-side walk"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||3:07|
|7.||"The Era of Romance"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||4:53|
|8.||"Glory"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||5:07|
|9.||"Waiting"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||1:11|
|10.||"Greensleeves (MusicBox Drama ver.)"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||2:35|
|11.||"No Tears (Piano ver.)"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||2:38|
|12.||"One more Step"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||4:19|
|13.||"Sad End"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||4:53|
|14.||"A Lady and Haman house"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||2:37|
|15.||"Black Bird"||Nam Hye Sung, Park Sang Hee||3:07|
Reception[edit]
Critics praised the drama for its "deep storytelling" and its ability to raise viewers' awareness of history. The Korea Times applauded the drama for shedding light on those deemed peripheral in society, such as women and the lower classes, and for successfully laying out contradictions and hope in the fast-evolving late Joseon period; it also praised the shows strong female characters.[64]
Criticism[edit]
The series has been criticized for its inaccurate portrayal of historical facts,[10] as well as for portraying Joseon's culture as uncivilized and backwards. It has also been accused of being "pro-Japanese", of being apologia for pro-Japanese collaborators before Japan's colonial rule of Korea, and of "romanticizing" the pro-Japanese stance. In particular, the character Goo Dong-mae, who is portrayed as a member of the Black Dragon Society, a pro-Japanese organization,[65] was criticized, with many feeling that the series tried to justify his actions against Joseon. Scenes where the Joseon kingdom is introduced to electricity, trains, and hotels through Western powers were also criticized,[66]
On July 16, 2018, a petition was made on the Cheong Wa Dae website, calling on the South Korean government to correct historical inaccuracies in the drama. It stated: "In the historical facts that there are definite perpetrators and victims, Joseon was not depicted as a victim of colonization but instead one that invited it. Goo Dong-mae's character is a villain but by showing reasons why he had to join the pro-Japanese organization, his actions have been justified." More than 20,000 people have joined the petition.[66]
However, the series has also been criticized for the exact opposite: enforcing stereotypes of the Japanese as villains and Americans as heroes.[16]
The production house of Mr. Sunshine responded to the criticisms by stating that the organizations and characters portrayed in the series are fictional and that they will modify the character description of Goo Dong-mae accordingly.[67] The Black Dragon Society was changed to a fictional organization, the Musin Society.[66]
Viewership[edit]
Mr. Sunshine recorded the 6th highest ratings for cable television with its final episode reaching 18.129% and netting an average rating of 12.955%, which is the second highest average rating ever recorded for cable television.[9] An 8.9% viewership rating was recorded nationwide for the series first episode, making it the highest premiere rating of the network.[68][69] This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
|Season||Episode number||Average|
|1||2||3||4||5||6||7||8||9||10||11||12||13||14||15||16||17||18||19||20||21||22||23||24|
|1||2.234||2.426||2.585||2.898||2.825||3.257||2.961||3.147||2.922||3.746||3.314||3.442||3.461||4.040||3.308||3.832||1.822||3.833||3.580||4.305||3.647||4.144||4.144||4.631||3.354|
Awards and nominations[edit]
|Year||Award||Category||Recipient||Result||Ref.|
|2018||11th Korea Drama Awards||Grand Prize (Daesang)||Lee Byung-hun||Nominated||[72]|
|Best New Actress||Kim Tae-ri||Nominated|
|Best Original Soundtrack||"Days Without Tears" (Kim Yoon-ah)||Nominated|
|6th APAN Star Awards||Grand Prize (Daesang)||Lee Byung-hun||Won||[73][11]|
|Drama of the Year||Mr. Sunshine||Won|
|Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries||Yoo Yeon-seok||Nominated|
|Best Supporting Actress||Kim Min-jung||Won|
|Best New Actress||Kim Tae-ri||Won|
|2nd The Seoul Awards||Best Actor||Lee Byung-hun||Won||[74]|
|Best Supporting Actor||Yoo Yeon-seok||Won|
|Best New Actress||Kim Tae-ri||Nominated|
|2019||55th Baeksang Arts Awards||Best Drama||Mr. Sunshine||Nominated||[75][76]|
|Best Director||Lee Eung-bok||Nominated|
|Best Actor||Lee Byung-hun||Won|
|Best Actress||Kim Tae-ri||Nominated|
|Best Supporting Actor||Yoo Yeon-seok||Nominated|
|Best Supporting Actress||Kim Min-jung||Nominated|
|Best Screenplay||Kim Eun-sook||Nominated|
|Technical Award||Kim So-yeon (Art)||Nominated|
|Lee Yong-seob (Special effects)||Nominated|
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External links[edit]
- Official website (in Korean)
- Mr. Sunshine at IMDb
- Mr. Sunshine at Daum (in Korean)
- Mr. Sunshine at HanCinema
- 2018 South Korean television series debuts
- Korean-language television shows
- TVN (South Korean TV channel) television dramas
- Television shows written by Kim Eun-sook
- South Korean historical television series
- Television series by Studio Dragon
- Television series by Hwa&Dam Pictures
- Television series set in the Joseon Dynasty
- Television series set in the 1900s
- 2018 South Korean television series endings
- Television series set in Korea under Japanese rule
- Television series set in the Korean Empire
- Korean-language Netflix exclusive international distribution programming