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Bride of the Sun

2011·Show
112Episodes in1Season

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Relentless energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Family, a real life story, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty4

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Bride of the Sun is a 2011 South Korean television series starring Jang Shin-young, Jung Eun-woo, Han Jin-hee, Yeon Mi-joo, and Song Yoo-ha. The morning soap opera aired on SBS on Mondays to Fridays at 8:40 a.m. from October 24, 2011 to March 30, 2012 for 112 episodes. The story is loosely based on Jang Eun-young, a Miss Korea runner-up turned KBS news announcer who made headlines in 1999 when she married former Dongah Group chairman Choi Won-suk who was 27 years her senior; it was his third marriage. Jang and Choi divorced in 2010.
MelodramaFamily ConflictWealth & PowerSocial CommentaryIntense DramaContemporaryRevenge ThemesIntergenerational ConflictRomance

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Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does Bride of the Sun have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 112 episodes.

Is Bride of the Sun based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Bride of the Sun air?

It ran from 2011 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Bride of the Sun in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.