Bridal Mask @ Gaksital
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Title: 각시탈 / Gaksital / Bridal Mask
Chinese Title: 新娘面具
Also Known as: The Bride Mask, Doll Mask
Genre: Action
Episodes: 28
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 2012-May-30 to 2012-Sep-06
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
Synopsis
This drama tells a story of two brothers who live in Seoul in the 1930s, oppressed under Japanese rule during one of the darkest periods of Korea’s history.
Lee Kang To (Joo Won), the younger brother, is a rising star in the police force and works with the Japanese police to capture ‘Bridal Mask’ a mysterious freedom fighter who fights for independence wearing a traditional Korean bride’s mask. However, Kang To is unaware that his prey, ‘Bridal Mask’ is in fact his older brother, Lee Kang San (Shin Hyun Joon).
Kang To’s life is irrevocably changed after Kang San died. The death of his beloved older brother drives him to take up the bridal mask of his fallen brother and fulfill his dream of freeing Korea from Japanese rule.
Cast
Lee Family
Joo Won as Lee Kang To / Lee Young / Sato Hiroshi
- Kim Woo Suk (김우석) as Lee Young (young)
Shin Hyun Joon as Lee Kang San
- Yoon Hong Bin (윤홍빈) as Kang San (young)
Song Ok Sook as Han Sii (Kang To’s mother)
Lee Il Jae (이일재) as Lee Sun (Kang To’s father)
Jun Hyun as Baek Gun
Far East Circus
Jin Se Yun as Oh Mok Dan / Boon Yi
- Kim Hyun Soo (김현수) as Boon Yi (young)
Son Byung Ho as Jo Dong Joo (Leader of the circus)
Lee Kyung Shil as Oh Dong Nyun
Lee Byung Joon as Shin Nan Da
Son Yeo Eun as Seon Hwa
Seo Yoon Ah as Gye Soon
Independence Movement Members
Jun Noh Min as Dam Sa Ri (Mok Dan’s father)
Kim Myung Gon (김명곤) as Yang Baek
Park Sung Woong as Dong Jin
Jung Eun Byul as Jin Hong
Choi Dae Chul (최대철) as Reporter Song
Ban Min Jung (반민정) as Anna
Kim Bang Won (김방원) as Kim Deuk Soo
Kim Ji Min as Ahn Sub
Angel Club
Ji Seo Yoon (지서윤) as Tasha
Baek Jae Jin as Director Bong
Choi Dae Hoon (최대훈) as Minami Tamao / Lee Hae Suk (Lee Shi Yong’s son)
Jang Joon Yoo as Merry
Lee Jae Won as No Sang Yub
Oh Eun Ho (오은호) as Suzy
Yang Hee Yoon (양희윤) as Jenny
Kimura Family
Chun Ho Jin as Kimura Taro (Shunji’s father)
Park Ki Woong as Kimura Shunji
Park Joo Hyung as Kimura Kenji (Shunji’s brother)
Kishokai Members
Jun Gook Hwan as Ueno Hideki (Chae Hong Joo’s adopted father)
Han Chae Ah as Chae Hong Joo / Ueno Rie
Ahn Hyung Joon as Gatsuyama Jun
Bruce Khan (브루스 칸) as Ginpei Kato
Kwon Tae Won as Choi Myung Sub
Kim Gyu Chul as Woo Byung Joon
Ahn Suk Hwan as Lee Shi Yong
Kim Jung Nan as Lee Hwa Kyung (Lee Shi Yong’s 2nd wife)
Kim Tae Young (김태영) as Park In Sam
Go In Bum as Jo Young Gun
Bang Joong Hyun as Park Sung Mo
Police Station Officials
Kim Eung Soo as Konno Goji
Yoon Bong Kil as Abe Shinji
Yoon Jin Ho (윤진호) as Goiso Tadanobu
Kim Myung Soo as Murayama Yoshio
Choi Woong (최웅) as Kakawa
Other People
Song Min Hyung as Governor Wada Ryo
Choi Yoon Joon (최윤준) as Chief Song (Chief of Kyungsung Hotel)
Yang Jae Won (양재원) as Bae Man Sung
Kang Ki Hwa as Masako
Jang Kwang as Central council senator
Kim Ki Hyun as Congressman Hyun
Hong Yeo Jin as Congressman Hyun’s wife
Joo Boo Jin (주부진) as Soon Yi’s grandmother
Park Ga Won (1991) as Soon Yi
Ahn Yeo Jin as comfort woman female recruiter
Park Bo Geum as Min Gyu
Min Joon Hyun as President Park
Production Credits
Original work: Manhwa by Huh Young Man
Productor: Yoon Sung Shik
Screenwriter: Yoo Hyun Mi
Preview
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8 (Not Available)
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
Episode 13
Episode 14
Episode 15
Episode 16 (Not Available)
Episode 17
Episode 18
Episode 19
Episode 20
Episode 21
Episode 22
Episode 23
Episode 24
Episode 25
Episode 26 (Not Available)
Episode 27
Episode 28 (Not Available)
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2012-05-30 | 1 | 12.6 (3rd) | 12.8 (4th) | 12.7 (3rd) | 13.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-05-31 | 2 | 12.4 (5th) | 13.3 (5th) | 12.4 (3rd) | 12.9 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-06 | 3 | 13.3 (3rd) | 14.5 (4th) | 13.6 (3rd) | 13.9 (4th) |
| 2012-06-07 | 4 | 14.8 (3rd) | 14.9 (3rd) | 15.6 (2nd) | 16.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-06-13 | 5 | 13.8 (3rd) | 14.1 (4th) | 14.5 (3rd) | 15.4 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-14 | 6 | 15.5 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) | 15.0 (3rd) | 15.7 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-20 | 7 | 15.3 (3rd) | 15.5 (3rd) | 15.5 (3rd) | 16.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-21 | 8 | 15.4 (3rd) | 15.0 (4th) | 15.5 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-27 | 9 | 14.7 (3rd) | 13.9 (4th) | 14.8 (3rd) | 15.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-06-28 | 10 | 15.9 (3rd) | 15.3 (4th) | 14.6 (3rd) | 15.0 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-04 | 11 | 17.6 (3rd) | 17.2 (3rd) | 14.8 (3rd) | 15.8 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-05 | 12 | 16.5 (3rd) | 15.6 (5th) | 14.0 (4th) | 14.0 (5th) |
| 2012-07-11 | 13 | 16.7 (3rd) | 15.6 (4th) | 14.4 (3rd) | 14.4 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-12 | 14 | 17.3 (3rd) | 16.3 (5th) | 16.3 (3rd) | 17.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-18 | 15 | 17.2 (3rd) | 16.8 (5th) | 15.2 (3rd) | 16.7 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-19 | 16 | 18.1 (3rd) | 17.3 (4th) | 16.8 (3rd) | 18.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-07-25 | 17 | 16.7 (3rd) | 16.8 (4th) | 15.6 (3rd) | 16.3 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-01 | 18 | 16.9 (3rd) | 16.3 (7th) | 18.0 (3rd) | 18.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-08 | 19 | 19.3 (3rd) | 18.8 (2nd) | 18.3 (3rd) | 18.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-09 | 20 | 20.6 (2nd) | 20.6 (1st) | 19.5 (2nd) | 19.8 (2nd) |
| 2012-08-15 | 21 | 22.6 (2nd) | 23.1 (2nd) | 19.4 (3rd) | 18.8 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-16 | 22 | 21.9 (3rd) | 22.4 (2nd) | 19.7 (3rd) | 19.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-22 | 23 | 22.2 (3rd) | 22.4 (2nd) | 19.8 (3rd) | 19.5 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-23 | 24 | 22.3 (3rd) | 22.9 (2nd) | 20.3 (3rd) | 20.2 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-29 | 25 | 19.4 (3rd) | 19.4 (2nd) | 20.4 (3rd) | 20.6 (3rd) |
| 2012-08-30 | 26 | 22.8 (3rd) | 22.9 (2nd) | 21.4 (3rd) | 21.7 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-05 | 27 | 24.3 (2nd) | 26.1 (1st) | 21.5 (2nd) | 21.9 (2nd) |
| 2012-09-06 | 28 | 27.3 (2nd) | 27.7 (1st) | 22.9 (2nd) | 23.2 (2nd) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
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Note
- This Drama is Based on the comic “Gaksital” by Huh Young Man which was first published in 1974. Some comic by Huh Young Man have been adapted into drama like Gourmet (SBS, 2008), Tazza (SBS, 2008), and Saranghae (SBS, 2008).
- ‘Gaksital’ is one of those traditional play masks specifically the rosy-cheeked one reserved for the bride.
- Budget for the drama is approximately 10 billion won ($9 million USD).
- This drama has been extended from total episode of 24 to 28 due to the high ratings.
Awards
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Actor Awards (Long Series), Joo Won (Bridal Mask)
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Actor Awards, Joo Won (Bridal Mask)
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actor Awards, Park Ki Woong (Bridal Mask)
2012 KBS Drama Awards: Rookie Actress Awards, Jin Se Yun (Bridal Mask)
Poster
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July 27th, 2012 at 10:19 am
Hope that he accept the offer of the movie remake into a series..so that i can continue to watch Jw in the another series..but im worried about his health due to his lack of sleep this period of time. He’s so very very bz in his schedule..maybe he needs more rest in a week aftr he the BM.
July 27th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
@kdfan Have phone will travel, huh? The wonder of tech
Just make sure you get onto the correct flight hehe – and have a safe and fun-filled trip 
Yep, I saw the episode in HT. JW was so terribly shy but I guess that’s what makes him so adorable! Btw, did you watch Strong H yesterday? Lee Dong Wook’s first time as host and Lee Jin Wook was there! They were both so cute. There’ll be more of them next week so don’t miss if you’re a fan. Bon Voyage!
July 27th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
@Jennie. Bec I typically don’t watch tv at that hour, I always forget to watch Strong Heart. I definitely must try harder to remember. I hope LDW is as good as LSG.
July 28th, 2012 at 7:30 am
after watch him at Kim tak gu, i feel something inside my heart grow , so sweet JW.. since that time i totally decide to be his Big fan, joo won fighting!!! youe the best
July 30th, 2012 at 8:53 am
joo won !!! you killed me by your eyes.. damnnnnnn…
July 30th, 2012 at 8:55 am
you give me so hard time..cant do any thing !!! oh ghosh, how i can forget you
July 30th, 2012 at 9:01 am
wow.. Dude herlino ..how awesome your are…temen temen ayo nonton sinetron dude di RCTI,,kerennn abis……cakeuuuuuuupppppp. jangan nonton joo won, dia terlalu kelimis agak kewanita wanitaan
July 30th, 2012 at 11:32 am
fantastics..amazed..awesome…
cant tell with words, how great this drama!!!
July 30th, 2012 at 11:33 am
joo won daebak.. he is the best actor 2012
July 30th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Can’t get over this scene!
Sorry PKW i adore you but i despise Shunji! hahahaha..lols!
July 30th, 2012 at 5:18 pm
they are so cute during the bts…after watching this i’m beginning to doubt my sanity because if only PKW was a girl i want him to be with JW…they are so adorable together…aaaahhh…forgive me for this kind of thought…
July 31st, 2012 at 11:06 am
i felt disappointed for K & D kissing, it so quickly, my long waiting just like that
July 31st, 2012 at 11:14 am
@lingga
i think kissing scene was going to happen at ep 18..just wait
July 31st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
yay tmrw ep 18 ^^ here’s d preview: http://www.vingle.net/posts/40888-Bridal-Mask-Gaksital-Ep-18-Preview-ENG
if they already kiss in ep 18,i’m curious about how things turn out,they still got 10 more ep to go…i hope their romance lasts till end (nobody’s dyin) 0_o
July 31st, 2012 at 3:03 pm
wohooooo..Mokdan!!! Kangto!!! Bring it on..!!!!
July 31st, 2012 at 5:21 pm
impatient waiting for each episode of gaksital (the most addictive drama),try to find fun drama to cure but fail, a gentlememn dignity not strong enough to save me….never feel it to another drama, OMG………..
July 31st, 2012 at 5:57 pm
anyway i wonder why bridal mask poster not on the “Popular Now!” list above?this drama already has 400 comments more than ‘reply 1997′
(@ogrenji from admin, ‘Popular Now’ is based on total visitors view that drama everyday. It’s have nothing related to total comments on that drama.)
July 31st, 2012 at 8:27 pm
watch spoiler picture of ep 18 from gaksital facebook looks really promissing
August 1st, 2012 at 4:43 am
Can’t wait for episode 18, this drama is super duper amazing, I am in love haha
August 1st, 2012 at 8:03 am
@Ogrenji
i wonder about that too..why BM at the list “Popular Now”
and i wonder why i can not find any article about BM or joo won at tabloid, magazine like Asian plus, korean star.
i do really regret, i guess article will come out this month (edition) like last edition every Korean drama with high rating (with the actor too)was come out at korean’s star magazine .so i pretty sure buy that magazine, with full hope BM inside.. BUT..i didnt find that. i just find Ghost, big, i do ido etc etc .But Bridal mast not inside.
Anyone know why it’s happen?? i want to now the reason about this..i’ts about the budget of promotion? or sim ent not doing much for Joo won?
I’m really currious
August 1st, 2012 at 8:10 am
@ admin
hi.. may i know the conditions in order the drama can display at the list POPULAR NOW (upside) ? i’m just curious why BM not inside
thank you
(@tey from admin, please take a look on comment #442)
August 2nd, 2012 at 1:14 am
Patiently waiting for the sub of ep 18,wahh so addicting to Joowon and and this drama..the kissing scene of KT and MD.
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:19 am
@admin oooo i seee ^^ and all these time i thought it depend total comments (._____.)” tx for the respond btw ^^
@tey let’s open this page lots hahaha ^^
August 2nd, 2012 at 8:35 am
how come there was only one episode last week?
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:50 pm
well looks like there’s only one episode this week too. ;(