Find out the cast and summary of Korean drama “Sponsor” with Lee JiHoon, Koo JaSung, Han ChaeYoung, and Ji ESuu.
Carinne, Staff Writer 3 min to read ·
Published : Nov 12, 2021
· Updated : Feb 9, 2022
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“Sponsor” is a drama about 2 women and 2 men who go out of their way to find sponsors to satisfy their romantic desires, regardless of means and methods, to get what they want.
The leads in the drama are Lee JiHoon, Han ChaeYoung, Koo JaSung, and Ji ESuu (YiSoo).
Actress, Ji ESuu (YiSoo), has acted in the dramas “When The Camellia Blooms", “My Fellow Citizens”, “Solomon’s Perjury”, and “Woman With A Suitcase.”
A production team member said, "Through this drama, we want to show the two faces of desire that can lead to success and destruction at the same time.”
Here is more information.
Sponsor (2022)
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Information
Title: Sponsor / Seuponseo / 스폰서
Director: Lee Cheol
Writer: Han HeeJung
Network: iHQ
Runtime: From February 23
# of Episodes: 12
Genre: Romance
Language: Korean
Summary
“Sponsor” is a romance drama that follows four people who go out to find a sponsor who will satisfy their desires, regardless of means and methods, to get what they want.
Cast
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Lee JiHoon as Lee SeonWoo
He is a talented photojournalist and editor of a famous magazine. Although Lee SeonWoo always creates a warm atmosphere with his warm eyes and expression, he is a character who has scars from his painful past.
Deeply yearning for revenge, he will lead to a close and unconventional development by intricately intertwining with unexpected relationship ties.
She is the CEO of a beauty company that combines outstanding abilities, wealth, and beautiful looks. She is engulfed in an endless desire for love despite having everything. She takes any risk and makes unconventional choices to achieve her goal.
He is unable to fulfill his dream of becoming a soccer player and takes a new leap forward as a model. He suffers countless failures and setbacks due to terrible poverty and his son suffering from an incurable disease.
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Ji ESuu (YiSoo) as Park DaSom
SeungHoon’s wife and mother to their son who has an incurable disease. She is endlessly tormented between work and maternal love.
Top 12 Best K-Dramas About Heart-Fluttering Office Romance That You Should Add To Your Watchlist (2023 Update)
Check out the top 10 office romance K-Dramas to have on your watchlist!
Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor 10 min to read ·
Published : Nov 14, 2023
· Updated : Dec 15, 2023
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At times, office life can be draining with the amount of work that's needed to be done week after week. But for all the K-Drama fans out there, rejoice, because do we have the list for you! Nothing serves as a better remedy to dreary office life than a drama with heart-fluttering office romance. These dramas have everything; from small cubicle visits, after work dates, and the drop of professional jargon for sweet, romantic one-liners. You cannot help but feel a wave of butterflies swirl around your stomach after each episode.
For newcomers to the K-Drama community, check out these titles to find the right fit for you. For long-time fans, take a trip down memory lane by watching these dramas once again. But if there's a show you still haven't seen, add it to the top of your watchlist!
Note: This list is not a ranking. At the end of this article will be a poll where you can vote for your favorite. The vote will not be closed, so no result article will be published.
Summary: Lee YeongJun's family runs a large company where he works as the vice-president. Despite being praised for his smarts and good looks, he is extremely narcissistic and arrogant. Beside him is his competent and hard-working secretary, Kim MiSo. She has worked hard to support her boss for many years and compliments him perfectly, but one day decides that she wants to quit.
Watch Because: Park SeoJun and Park MinYoung are considered as some of the best when it comes to romantic comedies. Their meeting in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim" took the entire world by storm with their electrifying chemistry. From scenes of the two bickering to sweet moments of heartwarming romance, there's never a dull moment in the widely iconic drama. By the end, you will have become totally invested in Lee YeongJun and Kim MiSo's relationship, shedding tears over their hilarious antics and lovely interactions.
Summary: Kang DanYi was previously a successful copywriter who was praised for her abilities. However, everything changed once she got married and had a child. In the present, she is broke, unemployed, and divorced, struggling to make ends meet. She tries to find a job, but due to her impressive career history, not one company will accept her. Cha EunHo is a genius writer, an accomplished chief editor at a publishing company, and one of DanYi's oldest friends. DanYi finds herself working at EunHo's workplace and the two begin to develop a romantic relationship.
Watch Because: DanYi's resilient spirit is admirable as she never gives up in her job search and even chooses to start over from the very bottom. All the while, EunHo is silently supporting her and reminding DanYi that he will always be by her side. His long-time affection for DanYi might have started off as unrequited love, but her heart eventually opens up, giving the green light to his romantic advances. "Romance Is a Bonus Book" is a feel-good drama that you won't be able to stop watching once you get started.
Summary: Oh YoonSeo was a top actress, known for her looks and abysmal acting. However, due to a scandal, her acting career rapidly declines. She wishes to make a comeback and in order to do so, she decides to take on a fake job at a law firm in order to prepare for a future role. Kwon JungRok is one of the top performing lawyers at All-Ways Law Firm and is very strict in his work practices. Oh YoonSeo becomes Kwon JungRok's secretary under the guise of Oh JinSim. The two start off with a prickly relationship, but eventually learn to depend on one another.
Watch Because: If you were a fan of "Goblin", you will know that Lee DongWook and Yoo InNa have previous experience working with one another. With their built in synergy, they create many unforgettable moments on screen that makes viewers giddy with laughter. Yoo InNa once again takes on the role of a walking ray of sunshine for Lee DongWook's character. The two are like yin and yang, perfectly complimenting each other in every situation. Any drama with these two as a pair is bound to see spectacular success!
Summary: During the day, Sung DukMi works as a curator for an art gallery. She's competent in her work and upholds a very professional image. But in her free time, she is a dedicated fangirl and is the fansite master for White Ocean's SiAn. One day Ryan Gold, a famous painter, becomes the director for the art gallery DukMi works at. He is self-centered and hard to work with. Ryan Gold learns that DukMi runs a fansite by chance and begins to take an interest in her.
Watch Because: For all the fangirls and fanboys out there, what better character to relate to other than Sung DukMi. She's the perfect example of work-life balance and being able to support your favorite celebrity in your free time. That aside, the interactions between Park MinYoung's DukMi and Kim JaeUck's Ryan Gold is an absolute treat to watch. The two have a push and pull relationship that will make your sides hurt from laughter. By the end, they show so much affection towards each other that you will either get sick of it or wish you had a love story like theirs.
Summary: Shin HaRi is an ordinary office worker. One day, she disguises herself and attends a blind date in place of her friend Jin YoungSeo, with the goal of being rejected. Come to find out, the man she's meeting is the CEO of HaRi's company, Kang TaeMu. Plans backfire when he calls the next day, asking for HaRi's hand in marriage.
Watch Because: Kim SeJeong is absolutely hilarious in her role as Shin HaRi. Staying true to her own real life personality, HaRi is an energetic vitamin that acts as a perfect pick-me-up for a hard day. Kang TaeMu notices this too, as his cold demeanor significantly changes once HaRi comes into his life. You mustn't only focus on the main leads, as the secondary couple in Kim MinGue and Seor InA provide their fair amount of heartwarming romance all on their own. "Business Proposal" is an easy binge and you'll be coming back for more once it's finished.
Summary: Kim HyeJin and Ji SungJoon are childhood friends but SungJoon leaves Korea and the two end up spending many years apart. In the present, HyeJin is no longer the popular and pretty girl from SungJoon's memories and instead works at a menial job. On the other hand, SungJoon has transformed into a handsome and successful magazine editor. When SungJoon comes back to Korea, he tries to meet up with HyeJin once more, but ashamed of her appearance, she asks her best friend Min HaRi to stand in her place.
Watch Because: From the outset, this drama is much more than a simple story about office romance. "She Was Pretty" deals with self-confidence, feeling pretty in your own skin, and acceptance. Every character has their own fair share of trauma that they must work through within the drama. And the entire cast give a magnificent performance while doing so. The office romance is but an added bonus to all of the fine nuances that populate this iconic and memorable K-Drama.
Summary: Seo DalMi has dreams of becoming someone like Steve Jobs. In order to do so, she drops out of university to raise the funds needed for her business pursuits. Nam DoSan is the founder of Samsan Tech but has seen little to no success. By an odd turn of events, he becomes DalMi's first love. They cheer each other on in their business ventures and a romantic relationship begins to flourish.
Watch Because: Suzy and Nam JooHyuk's characters are persistent and never lose focus on their dreams. Despite their strong drive to succeed, they are able to tend to the feelings of romance that are beginning to stir in their hearts. Then there's Kim SeonHo who becomes a strong contender for DalMi's love, infecting viewers with an intense case of second lead syndrome. Your head will be absolutely spinning trying to decide who to support in this battle of love. You will have no regrets if you decide to start this drama!
Summary: Do MinIk is the director of mobile media 1 team at T&T. He was able to memorize faces even after seeing them once and was able to read people with just one glance. However, he comes down with a case of face blindness and now, the only person he can recognize is his secretary Jung GalHee. Due to an incident, Galhee disguises herself and lives a second life as Park group heiress Veronica Park. A budding romance springs forth between the two as Do MinIk tries his best to overcome his illness.
Watch Because: "The Secret Life Of My Secretary" is filled with light-hearted romance and fun, all while maintaining a balancing act of larger issues and hidden traumas. Do MinIk learns how to depend on another person and GalHee finally finds her worth after struggling to take care of her family all throughout her life. Then there's the iconic Veronica Park that will have you laughing for days. It's not a secret how good this drama is and you should definitely add it onto your watchlist.
Summary: Do BongSoon comes from a long line of women who are born with superhuman strength. She dreams of developing her own video game. By chance, she is employed as the bodyguard to Ahn MinHyuk, the CEO of video game company Ainsoft. In BongSoon's neighborhood, a series of kidnapping cases occur and the two become involved. All while this is happening, Ahn MinHyuk begins to develop romantic feelings for Do BongSoon.
Watch Because: "Strong Woman Do BongSoon" is unique in that it mixes romantic-comedy with a splash of thriller. There are also sprinkles of fantasy with the use of superhuman strength. On top of everything, the chemistry between Park BoYoung and Park HyungSik will have you giggling to no end. It's a story of the male lead falling first for the strong (literally) and charismatic female lead. "Strong Woman Do BongSoon" is an iconic drama that you should watch at least once.
Summary: Prosecutor Noh JiWook meets prosecutor trainee Eun BongHee by chance on a subway and their lives remain intertwined since. BongHee becomes the false suspect of a murder and JiWook steps in as her lawyer and clear her of all charges. Once free, they work together to uncover the mysteries behind her false accusation.
Watch Because: Considering all the comedic scenes and hilarious one-liners that populate this drama, the office romance portion seems like a scrumptious dessert to the main course. Although there are elements of a murder mystery, the drama continues to remain light-hearted every second of the way. The end of each episode will leave you smiling and yearning for more of this addictive drama.
Summary: "King The Land" depicts the story of male protagonist Goo Won (JunHo), heir to a conglomerate who can't stand the pretense of a smile. Beside him is the female protagonist Cheon SaRang (YoonA), who always wears a bright smile, even when she doesn't want to. She hopes that one day she can truly smile.
Watch Because: Perhaps due to their shared history as idols, but JunHo and YoonA's chemistry is off the charts. Everything from their childish bickering to loving glances stir a million butterflies to swarm your chest. You'll begin to feel like you're on cloud nine from all the romance that occurs within the drama. While they do travel abroad, much of their key moments happen within the workplace, at the hotel where they're both employed. It's a feel-good drama that you will want to revisit again and again.
Summary: "Crash Course In Romance" depicts the story of former national athlete Nam HaengSeon (Jeon DoYeon) and star mathematics instructor Choi ChiYeol (Jung KyungHo). The two meet and while overcoming various obstacles and traumas, they start to fall in love.
Watch Because: "Crash Course In Romance" shows that love exists for people of all ages. The drama reiterates that it is never too late to pursue a romance that will make your heart beat a million miles an hour. Jeon DoYeon and Jung KyungHo's portrayal of their characters is stellar and will have you grinning all episode long.
What is the best office romance K-Drama according to you?
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What's Wrong With Secretary Kim
Romance Is a Bonus Book
Touch Your Heart
Her Private Life
Business Proposal
She Was Pretty
Start-Up
The Secret Life Of My Secretary
Strong Woman Do BongSoon
Suspicious Partner
King The Land
Crash Course In Romance
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17 Tallest Korean Actors, Height Of Over 187 Cm (2023 Version)
Find out about the tallest Korean actors, who have stolen the hearts of fans with their statuesque physique.
YuJun, Kpopmap Editor 5 min to read ·
Published : Oct 17, 2023
· Updated : Oct 19, 2023
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Have you ever found yourself swooning over an actor on screen because of their height? The Korean entertainment industry boasts a number of tall, handsome, and talented actors who have won the hearts of fans worldwide. Be it their towering physique or their heart-fluttering height difference with their leading ladies, there's no denying that they are heartthrobs. Here are the tallest Korean actors with heights over 187cm that you might just fall in love with!
Note: This article has been updated.
1. Lee KiWoo - 193cm
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The tallest actor on this list is the handsome Lee KiWoo, who recently appeared in "Miraculous Brothers". The actor has also starred in various hit K-Dramas like "Agency", "18 Again", and "My Liberation Notes".
All-round entertainer and superstar Lee KwangSoo is one of the first actors who come to mind when thinking of the tallest Korean actors. He revealed in an interview that he is 192cm tall.
The famous actor who is just as known for his tall height as he is for his acting skills, has starred in many hit and critically acclaimed dramas like "Rose Mansion" and "Clean With Passion For Now".
Moon SangMin is a rising star who has impressed fans with his acting. His height is officially 190cm according to his profile, but he revealed that he is exactly 190.5cm tall. Moon SangMin gained much praise for his role in "Under The Queen's Umbrella" and is in talks to lead the upcoming drama "Wedding Impossible".
The versatile actor who has wowed fans with his multifacated performances in K-Dramas like "The Secret Life of My Secretary", "Somebody" and "Call It Love" has also impressed fans with his towering physique. He is 189cm tall. Kim YoungKwang is currently appearing in "Evilive".
Breakout world star Park SeoHam of "Semantic Error" fame made many fans' hearts flutter with his height. He is officially 189cm tall. However, he once revealed that his real height is 193cm.
Kim HyunJin impressed fans worldwide with his role in "Cheer Up", not only for his acting and visuals but also for his height. He is an actor that many K-Drama fans have their eyes on. He is 189cm tall.
You just can't help but fall for Lee TaeHwan's smile and his height makes it even easier. The handsome actor has starred in numerous projects like "Come Back Mister", "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim", "Touch", "Secret Royal Inspector", and more recently, the JTBC series "Thirty, Nine".
This top star has been making fans swoon over his height since making his acting debut in 2002. With a filmography filled with more hit projects than we can count, fans will always tune in to watch the actor in any series or movie he stars in. He is currently in talks to star in "Shop Of The Lamp".
CNBLUE member and actor Lee JungShin has proved his mettle as an actor by starring in dramas like "Summer Guys", "Cinderella and Four Knights", and most recently "Sh**ting Stars", winning the hearts of viewers everywhere.
The model and actor gained recognition for his stunning visuals and height in the BL series "Cherry Blossoms After Winter". Fans are looking forward to his next project.
Cha SeungWon is a leading figure in the Korean entertainment industry. His outstanding career needs no introduction but some of his recent projects include "Sinkhole", "Night in Paradise", "One Ordinary Day" and "Our Blues".
This talented model and actor received much love from fans for his endearing personality and acting skills. Of course, his height also added to his appeal. Koo JaSung is 188cm tall. He most recently appeared in a main role in "Sponsor".
Well known as one of the most talented and handsome actors in Korea, Kim WooBin is a Hallyu top star, to say the least. His latest K-Dramas "Our Blues" and "Black Knight" were incredibly well-received and fans are excited to see what the actor has in store for us next.
17. Lee HaMin - 188cm
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Stealing hearts as the hot-headed rocker Lee SiGuk in "Twinkling Watermelon", rookie actor Lee HaMin has a strikingly tall physique. He is 188cm tall, catching viewers' attention at once.
Which of these tall K-Drama actors is your favorite? Tell us in the comments section down below!
Celebrity Search: Korean Celebrities With The Same Zodiac Sign As You - Virgo ♍
Find out all the Korean celebrities who are Virgo ♍
Song, Kpopmap Editor < 1 min to read ·
Published : Feb 10, 2023
· Updated : Aug 31, 2023
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Are you a believer of Zodiac Signs? If you are, you might be interested to find out the Zodiac Sign of your favorite Korean Celebrities!
Get to know which Korean celebrities share the same Zodiac Sign as you!
Aug 23 - Sep 23
Virgos are hard workers and they are also loyal and kind. They can be shy from time to time which might cause misunderstandings with others due to their lack of ability to express themselves. They also enjoy reading books and chilling in the natural environment.
We referred to Wikipedia in Korea for the period of constellations.
Let's check Here! You can go into the link and check the "회귀황도대의 날짜 (Tropical date)".
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