Worlds Within

Worlds Within[2] (Korean: 그들이 사는 세상; RR: Geudeuli Saneun Sesang; lit. The World That They Live In) is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Hyun Bin and Song Hye-kyo. It centers on the personal and professional lives of those in the broadcasting industry, offering a realistic look at Korean drama production through the work and romance of two TV directors.[3] The series aired on KBS2 from October 27 to December 16, 2008 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:50 (KST) time slot for 16 episodes.

Worlds Within
Promotional poster
GenreRomance
Drama
Written byNoh Hee-kyung
Directed byPyo Min-soo
Kim Kyu-tae
StarringSong Hye-kyo
Hyun Bin
ComposerChoi Wan-hee[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerAhn Jae-hyung
ProducerHwang Eui-kyung
Production locationsSouth Korea, Singapore
CinematographyKim Jae-hwan
Kang Jang-soo
EditorKim Young-joo
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time60 minutes
Production companyYEG Film Book
Release
Original networkKorean Broadcasting System
Original releaseOctober 27 (2008-10-27) –
December 16, 2008 (2008-12-16)
Chronology
Preceded byLove Marriage
Followed byBoys Over Flowers
External links
Website
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
그들이 사는 世上
Revised RomanizationGeudeuli Saneun Sesang
McCune–ReischauerKŭdŭli Sanŭn Sesang

Song previously worked with director Pyo Min-soo on Full House (2004).[4][5]

Synopsis

Jung Ji-oh (Hyun Bin) and Joo Joon-young (Song Hye-kyo) are two people with vastly different backgrounds. Joon-young is a daughter from a rich family who faces problems regarding her mother's gambling habits and affairs with multiple men; while Ji-oh is a son from a poor family of farmers, though he loves his mom dearly. They were lovers back in their college days, but later had a complicated break-up due to their separate relationships with other people.

When they eventually got back together, Ji-oh and Joon-young began to learn from each other and eventually Joon-young becomes more expressive, warm and understanding. However, Joon-young's mother doesn't approve of Ji-oh, due to his poor background. Ji-oh's pride is deeply wounded by the treatment of Joon-young's mother, so he decides to break up with Joon-young. Joon-young is deeply hurt and doesn't realize the reason of their break-up, and Ji-oh constantly pushes her away. Though he still loves her, he is bothered by their differences in wealth, values and personality. Later, Ji-oh suffers an eye disease which requires an operation and results in him not being able to film. Many conflicts stand in the way of Ji-oh and Joon-young, will they overcome them and make their relationship work?

Cast

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)
Special October 21, 2008 4.8%
1 October 27, 2008 7.1%
2 October 28, 2008 5.8%
3 November 3, 2008 5.5%
4 November 4, 2008 6.5%
5 November 10, 2008 6.2%
6 November 11, 2008 6.2%
7 November 17, 2008 5.1%
8 November 18, 2008 5.6%
9 November 24, 2008 4.8%
10 November 25, 2008 6.5%
11 December 1, 2008 6.5%
12 December 2, 2008 6.1%
13 December 8, 2008 6.5%
14 December 9, 2008 6.4%
15 December 15, 2008 6.9%
16 December 16, 2008 7.7%
Average 6.5%

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2008
KBS Drama Awards
 Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesHyun BinNominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesSong Hye-kyoNominated
Best Supporting ActorUm Ki-joonWon
Best Supporting ActressBae Jong-okWon
Best New ActressSeo Hyo-rimNominated
Popularity Award, ActorHyun BinNominated
Popularity Award, ActressSong Hye-kyoNominated
2009
45th Baeksang Arts Awards
Best New Actor (TV)Um Ki-joonNominated

International broadcast
Country Network(s)/Station(s) Release Title
 ThailandChannel 7January 16, 2010 to February 20, 2010รักนี้ไม่ต้องมีบท (rạk nī̂ mị̀ t̂xng mī bth; literally: This Love Without Script[6])
 VietnamVTV3April 14, 2010Thế giới họ đang sống
 PhilippinesQ2010Worlds Within

References
  1. "Luxurious Set-Up for The World They Live In". KBS Global. 30 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  2. "Worlds Within". KBS World. Korean Broadcasting System. Archived from the original on November 24, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  3. "Song Hye-go, Hyun Bin Star in New KBS Drama Series". KBS Global. 28 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  4. "Song Hye-kyo Goes Behind the Scenes in New Drama". The Chosun Ilbo. 25 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  5. Interview from the drama set with Song Hye-gyo. Dramabeans. 6 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  6. "Worlds Within...... - รักนี้ไม่ต้องมีบท". blike (in Thai). 7 May 2016.
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