Monstar (TV series)

Monstar (Korean: 몬스타; RR: Monseuta) is a 2013 South Korean television series starring Yong Jun-hyung, Ha Yeon-soo, and Kang Ha-neul.[2][3] It aired on music channel Mnet (and simultaneously on tvN) from May 17 to August 2, 2013, every Friday at 21:50 for 12 episodes. The drama is about how a group of teenagers are healed through the power of music.[4]

Monstar
Promotional poster for Monstar
GenreRomance
Music
Teen Drama
Written byJung Yoon-jung
Directed byKim Won-seok[1]
StarringYong Jun-hyung
Ha Yeon-soo
Kang Ha-neul
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producersKang Hee-jeong
Lee Chan-ho
ProducerYoon Hyeon-gi
Production locationKorea
CinematographyChoi Sang-muk
EditorJung Hyun-gyeong
Running time80 minutes on Fridays at 21:50 (KST)
Production companyCJ E&M
Release
Original networkMnet
Original release17 May (2013-05-17) 
2 August 2013 (2013-08-02)
External links
Website

Plot

Seol-chan, a member of Korea's most popular K-pop boy band Men in Black, is provoked into pushing one of his crazy fans, and when that goes viral, his reputation plummets. As damage control, his agency tells him to quietly attend school for a while. Meanwhile, Se-yi, a new transfer student from New Zealand, draws attention in the school for both her talent and oddness. Misunderstandings occur between Seol-chan, Se-yi, and their other classmates. But in the midst of all the chaos, these students find a common interest which connects them to each other: music. Every character has his or her own untold stories, which have had significant impact in their lives. But as they gather together to sing and play the music they love, they learn to soothe the pain inside them, and to open each of their souls.

Cast

Main cast

Color Bar members

All For One members

  • Moon Yong-suk as Ma Joon-hee
  • Kim Yoo-hyun as Ma Hyo-rin
  • Yoon Jong-hoon as Shin Jae-rok

Supporting cast

Cameo appearances

Original soundtrack

Monstar : Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
ReleasedAugust 9, 2013 (2013-08-09)
GenrePop, K-pop, soundtrack
LabelCJ E&M
No.TitleArtistLength
1."지난 날" (Past Days)Yong Jun-hyung of Beast, BTOB, Ha Yeon-soo3:07
2."시간이 흐른 뒤엔" (After Time Passes)Yong Jun-hyung of Beast & BTOB4:36
3."아틀란티스 소녀" (Atlantis Princess)Ha Yeon-soo, Kang Ha-neul, & Kim Cho-eun3:05
4."선잠 (나 그대의 사랑이 되리)" (Snooze (I Will Be Your Love))J Rabbit3:24
5."날 울리지마" (Don't Make Me Cry)Yong Jun-hyung, Ha Yeon-soo, Kang Ha-neul, Kang Eui-sik, Dahee, Kim Min-young, Park Kyu-sun3:09
6."나의 절망을 바라는 당신에게" (To You Who Hopes for My Despair)Kang Eui-sik3:16
7."첫사랑" (First Love)Yong Jun-hyung of Beast & BTOB3:33
8."그것만이 내 세상 / 행진" (Only That Is My World / March)Yong Jun-hyung, Ha Yeon-soo, Kang Ha-neul, Kang Eui-sik, Dahee, Kim Min-young, Park Kyu-sun3:25
9."연습" (Practice)Ha Yeon-soo3:26
10."흩어진 나날들" (Scattered Days)Park Hyo-shin3:51
11."Monstar"Various Artists0:50
12."방황하는 별" (Wandering Stars)Various Artists2:45
13."열일곱 세이의 밤" (Night of the Seventeen Years)Various Artists2:15
14."Doubting"Various Artists2:34
15."Shake Up"Various Artists2:10
16."Catch the Star"Various Artists1:50
17."그리움의 왈츠" (Waltz of Yearning)Various Artists1:34
18."17대1의 전설" (17 to 1 of the Legends)Various Artists1:05
19."두근두근" (Pit-a-Pat)Various Artists1:13

Interlude music

EpisodeSong TitleOriginal Performer
01
Past Days (지난날)Ryu Jae-ha
After Time Passes (시간이 흐른 뒤엔)Postino
LibertangoAstor Piazzolla
술이야Vibe
Don't Be Sad (슬퍼하지 말아요)Kim Hyun-sik
Mr.KARA
The Wind is Blowing (바람이 분다)Lee So-ra
02
말하자면Kim Sung-jae
After Time Passes (시간이 흐른 뒤엔)Postino
Symphony No. 25 in G minorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
선잠--
Trouble MakerTrouble Maker
River Flows in YouYiruma
A Nocturne (야상곡)Kim Yoon-ah
03
선잠--
Atlantis Princess (아틀란티스 소녀)BoA
Like a Child (아이처럼)Kim Dong-ryool
RainismRain
AbracadabraBrown Eyed Girls
Replay (누난 너무 예뻐)SHINee
HeartBeat2PM
NobodyWonder Girls
A Nocturne (야상곡)Kim Yoon-ah
당신은 사랑받기위해 태어난 사람 (You were born to be love)Lee Soo-young
04
Firefly (개똥벌레)Shin Hyung-won
Sweet Little Kitty (낭만고양이)Cherry Filter
고래사냥Song Chang-sik
Snail (달팽이)Panic
거위의꿈Insooni
I'm Your GirlS.E.S
Ma BoySistar19
You Raise Me UpSecret Garden
Pachelbel's Canon--
05
Single LadiesBeyoncé
I'm The Best (내가제일잘나가)2NE1
달이 차오른다, 가자Jang Kiha and the Faces
Sonata of TemptationIvy
06
인디언 인형처럼Nami
선잠--
I'm SorryBeast
Jo Kwanwoo
널 사랑하겠어Dongmulwon
07
If I Leave (나가거든)Sumi Jo
Person, Love (사람, 사랑)Lena Park, Kim Bum-soo
Amazing Grace--
Don't Let me Cry (날 울리지마)Shin Seung-hun
08
You Wouldn't Answer My Calls (전활 받지 않는 너에게)2AM
Your Meaning (너의 의미)Sanulrim
To You Who Hopes for My Despair (나의 절망을 바라는 당신에게)MoT
09
출발어떤날
Only The Words I Love You (사랑해 이말밖엔)Rich
말 달리자Crying Nut
When It Comes Tomorrow (내일이 찾아오면)Oh Jang-bak
10
First Love (첫사랑)Busker Busker
Is This Love (이게 사랑일까)Coffee Boy
말하자면Kim Sung-jae
10 MinutesLee Hyori
My Song (나의노래)달빛요정역전만루홈런
11
Wind, Please Stop Blowing (바람아멈추어다오)Lee Ji-yeon
친구의 친구를 사랑했네Lee Seung-chul
Wind, From Where Are You Blowing (바람, 어디에서 부는지)Lucid Fall
Leaving (떠나가네)Kim Young-ho
Scattered Days (흩어진 나날들)Kang Soo-jee
12
Scattered Days (흩어진 나날들)Kang Soo-jee
일과 이분의 일Two Two
Lefthander (왼손잡이)Panic
After Love Gone (사랑이지나가면)Lee Moon-sae
청춘시대Cho Yong-pil
Only That Is My World (그것만이내세상)Deulgukhwa
March (행진)Deulgukhwa
My Song (나의노래)달빛요정역전만루홈런

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2013 7th Mnet 20's Choice Awards 20's Booming Star - Male Yong Jun-hyung Nominated
20's Booming Star - Female Ha Yeon-soo Won
20's Hot Cover Music "Past Days" - Yong Jun-hyung Nominated
6th Korea Drama Awards Best New Actor Yong Jun-hyung Won
Best New Actress Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
Best Couple Award Yong Jun-hyung and Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
2nd APAN Star Awards Best New Actress Ha Yeon-soo Nominated
2014 16th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Best Young Actress Ha Yeon-soo Nominated

Ratings

In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
AGB Nielsen
Nationwide
1 May 17, 2013 1.60%
2 May 24, 2013 2.60%
3 May 31, 2013 2.40%
4 June 7, 2013 2.80%
5 June 14, 2013 2.20%
6 June 21, 2013 2.80%
7 June 28, 2013 2.30%
8 July 5, 2013 3.10%
9 July 12, 2013 2.80%
10 July 19, 2013 2.50%
11 July 26, 2013 1.11%
12 August 2, 2013 0.80%
Average 2.25%
  • This drama airs 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).

International broadcast

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